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Please could you tell me whereabouts the GCSEs of 99999988A*A* (with 8s in spanish and eng lit) would place me in the "hierarchy" of PPE applicants for your college (for next years applications)?

Also, how severe of an extenuating circumstance would you consider my mother being schizophrenic and calling the police to our house due to paranoia over 100 times since year 7 be (social services have also been involved many times)? Thanks

Is there a GCSE cut off for Maths?


I’ve got very poor GCSEs (but a 9 in Maths) and my predictions meet the entry requirements. My reference and personal statement are of good standard according to my school. I’ve been revising for MAT like crazy since I want to do really well to make up for my GCSEs.

So do I stand a chance? (I’ve already applied)

Hi! We have no formal requirements for GCSEs - having an excellent set can help make your application more competitive, but they are not the be all end all, and just one part of a very holistic process. Your predicted grades are more important as they are a formal requirement, as is your performance in the MAT test, so it's fantastic to hear you have been practising for it.

Good luck!

Hi LMH
I'm just wondering how are you going to treat a 9 vs an 8, I've read that they're equal, is this true? If so would seven nines (all 3 sciences, maths, history, computer science, RS) and three eights (English lit, lang, french) be okay for law. Also what work experience would you recommend, would a local magistrates court be fine or does it have to be a city firm?

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Hi, I am a home applicant. And have studied for a while at state school. I have never attended private school. Both my parents are unemployed. My father is self emloyed but earns around nothing and lives off of borrowing money from others. I have been self studying for most of my life as I could not live a certain location for a long time due to relationship and financial issues.

Am I eligible to apply?

@LMH OXFORD pls reply

Do you meet, or are predicted to meet, the entry requirements for your chosen course?

Yes. I am predicted to exceed their entry requirements.

What is your concern about eligibility?

They want a student who has studied in a state school for all his or her life. i have studied in a state school but I for most of my life I have been self studying?

So am I eligible?

Yes. Oxford cares about academic ability and potential, not where you studied, although some allowance may be made for some circumstances. LMH may have more to say when they're back.

What is your concern about eligibility?

They are also currently 14yo, and have been rejected from a standard entry (ie not foundation) application to Oxford.

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What do you mean?

Your age / maturity is a factor. There's no specific minimum age (except for Medicine) but they will expect an underage applicant to have the necessary maturity for their course and student living.

What do you mean?