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Drop Economics or Maths for Oxbridge Medicine?

Seems straight forward, however i got a really high percentage in Econ ~93% and lower for maths ~75% UMS. Biol and Chem are strong so it cool for them. Im thinking interms of Cambridge and the balance between 3 Sciences and total UMS because i didnt do that well in my GCSEs (3A*s,6A's,2B's) OTHERWISE I WOULD 100% APPLY OXFORD:frown:
Original post by LostElectron
Seems straight forward, however i got a really high percentage in Econ ~93% and lower for maths ~75% UMS. Biol and Chem are strong so it cool for them. Im thinking interms of Cambridge and the balance between 3 Sciences and total UMS because i didnt do that well in my GCSEs (3A*s,6A's,2B's) OTHERWISE I WOULD 100% APPLY OXFORD:frown:


they know economics is easier than maths a level. your GCSE grades will be well below average for Oxbridge medicine. i think you're aiming too high tbh
Original post by CollectiveSoul
they know economics is easier than maths a level. your GCSE grades will be well below average for Oxbridge medicine. i think you're aiming too high tbh


Yes id agree but i believe you are wrong interms of GCSEs. I know that statement holds true for Oxford without a doubt, because they say how its used for shortlisting. But Cambridge do not and it is heavily based on AS UMS.
Original post by LostElectron
Yes id agree but i believe you are wrong interms of GCSEs. I know that statement holds true for Oxford without a doubt, because they say how its used for shortlisting. But Cambridge do not and it is heavily based on AS UMS.


your 75% ums for maths isn't going to impress Cambridge tbh...
Original post by CollectiveSoul
your 75% ums for maths isn't going to impress Cambridge tbh...


Totally agree.. Thats why im thinking of dropping Maths which was the original question. Then im left with over 94% on each 3 a levels - Biol, Chem, Econ. i dont have to include the fourth.
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Drop Maths as a 75% overall ums means it is highly unlikely you will get an A* in maths in A2. Your GCSE profile isn't the best so I wouldn't be so confident about getting an interview as Cambridge still use gcse's to compare candidates.
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Original post by Rh_s
Drop Maths as a 75% overall ums means it is highly unlikely you will get an A* in maths in A2. Your GCSE profile isn't the best so I wouldn't be so confident about getting an interview as Cambridge still use gcse's to compare candidates.




Okay thanks for the most direct answer yet. Do you think i should scrap applying to Oxbridge and look to London instead?

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