Guidance and some wisdom please!

Hello,

I am interested in applying to Cambridge in September/October 2019, with the aspiration to study Law. I would like to get the perspective of those holding offers for Law, current Cambridge Law students and postgraduates alike.

Here is a breakdown of me:

A Levels: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, English Literature, + an EPQ in Jurisprudence

Results (respectively): A*A*AB + A (EPQ)

GCSEs: 4 A's, 6 B's, 1 C

I would like to add that during GCSEs I was at a very below-standard school and also had a traumatic experience with the death of a grandparent during my GCSEs. I have a huge obstacle with not being able to allow myself to see things clearly because I feel that I've let myself down significantly from GCSEs

Please do not refrain from asking questions, mind my etiquette this is the first time I have posted on this forum if you feel that my post might be more beneficial in another forum than please direct me to it!

Thank you for your help!

Reply 1

Doones

Original post by IA1

Thank you for your help!

What's your specific question?

Reply 2

BL-LL-JA-JD-8

Original post by Doonesbury

What's your specific question?

Perhaps I ought to be a little more clearer. My key enquiry is: Should I apply to Cambridge to study Law? Is it the right decision to even put them down into my UCAS application? With my GCSEs I feel quite insecure and unsure whether it is the most sensible decision.

Reply 3

BL-LL-JA-JD-8

Original post by Doonesbury

What's your specific question?

Perhaps I ought to be a little more clearer. My key enquiry is: Should I apply to Cambridge to study Law? Is it a sensible decision, give the context, that I put them down onto my UCAS application. My insecurity largely stems from the fact that I have poor (relative to Oxbridge) GCSEs and this has clouded my judgement.

Reply 4

Doones

Original post by IA1

Are your A-levels predicted, or actually achieved? If predicted, what year are you? Your A-levels are more important than your GCSEs.

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Reply 5

BL-LL-JA-JD-8

Original post by Doonesbury

Are your A-levels predicted, or actually achieved? If predicted, what year are you? Your A-levels are more important than your GCSEs.

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Maths, English Literature and Economics are achieved (A*AB). Further Mathematics (FM) & EPQ aren't done yet. But in FM, I'm confident I will get an A*. In essence I am Y14.

Reply 6

Doones

Original post by IA1

Maths, English Literature and Economics are achieved (A*AB). Further Mathematics (FM) & EPQ aren't done yet. But in FM, I'm confident I will get an A*. In essence I am Y14.

Why are you taking 3 years to complete your A-levels?

TBH I think you need to contact a few colleges to ask them about your situation. At the moment your A*AB is below the typical requirement so I think it's unlikely you will be a competitive applicant unless you have extenuating circumstances.

If you do contact some colleges make sure you provide all the information at the outset to help them give the best advice...

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Reply 7

BL-LL-JA-JD-8

Original post by Doonesbury

No, I have done Y12 & Y13 and left the sixth form now. I am now on my gap year, independently doing Further Maths and my EPQ.

When I'll be applying it will be with A*A*AB (above the requirements)

Reply 8

Doones

Original post by IA1

No, I have done Y12 & Y13 and left the sixth form now. I am now on my gap year, independently doing Further Maths and my EPQ.

When I'll be applying it will be with A*A*AB (above the requirements)

But still, it will have taken 3 years to get there. Cambridge normally requires you to meet the entry requirements in the standard 2 years unless you have extenuating circumstances.

As I said, you need to check with a few colleges to check their view. And as you'll be on your 2nd gap year it might be worth asking a couple of mature colleges when you do so.