A*A*A - Is it worth applying to other unis?

I got 4 A*'s GOML

That wouldn't bode well for Cambridge and, as you say, your GCSEs would hurt your Oxford prospects.

Not to worry, I had already almost entirely written them off as out of my league! What would your view be for LSE? I'm aware that they look at GCSE's and am worried that since my subjects are so based around English it would not work in my favour..

What course?

Government, potentially government and history or government with social policy

So, in my A levels I did better than expected achieving A*A*A when I was predicted AAA. Because I only got AAD in my AS levels I decided not to apply for LSE after my schools advisor told me it was very unlikely I would get in. It's also worth mentioning here that my GCSE results are fairly average (1A*, 3A, 5B, 1C)

I have a place to begin studying Political Economy and KCL in 2016 and I'm worrying that by declining this offer and reapplying I would be putting my place at risk. The fact that I don't have a very wide array of subjects - English Literature, Politics and English Language - makes me think that even if If I were to go through UCAS again there's no guarantee that I'd be successful (though I am planning to do a distance learning A level in Economics over the next 12 months)

Is it worthwhile or should I just be content with KCL?

That wouldn't bode well for Cambridge and, as you say, your GCSEs would hurt your Oxford prospects.

With regards to your GCSE results, you still achieved A's and an A* - they weren't awful! Which subjects were your A's and A*'s in?

With regards to your GCSE results, you still achieved A's and an A* - they weren't awful! Which subjects were your A's and A*'s in?

Same position here - have an AAA offer for Anthropology at Durham however have been unsure on course for quite a long time.

I got A*A*A in my A Levels with high grades at A2 (99% EngLit A2, 95% History A2, 85% Spanish A2). My overall A Level averages are lower at 92%, 88% and 84%.

I think I want to reapply for a more challenging/engaging course with direct links to my intended career path (business/consultancy) and also have more time to consider my options. Reassuring to know I'm not the only one! Out of interest, does anyone know if these grades are good enough for Oxbridge?

Firstly, well done on your results! I think it would be a wasted opportunity for you not to at least give oxbridge a go - even if it's just out of curiosity. Obviously it will depend on your GCSE profile but it sounds like you're in a strong position, don't be left forever wondering 'what if' Worst case scenario you end up at Durham, which is hardly a bad situation to be in!

Just realised I have another A* - Music and Music Technology the A's are in English Literature and Language