Are my GCSEs good enough to consider Oxbridge?!

I always was interested in oxbridge however I felt I wasn’t naturally clever enough and told myself the only reason I did well in my GCSEs was because I worked hard and learned the content which isn’t necessarily an indicator of exceptional intelligence (what Oxbridge is looking for)

I got my results back last week and got 9999998877 with an A* in further maths aswell. Are these good enough grades to consider at least trying as I am thinking I may be able to work harder again for A-level and hopefully do well again.

I am just worried I am not NATURALLY clever enough and that I will be up against people who got straight 9s without putting in as much time and effort as I did.

What subject are you interested in for Oxbridge?

I have quite a few friends studying at oxbridge, tbh id say apply and give it a go. you can't loose anything by trying, also if your taking your A levels just remember to treat it like a 9-5 the first year feels like a doss but their usually is a significant jump in difficulty somewhere in the mid/end of first year and if you want to go for a place at Oxbridge you have to be prepared much sooner than most students.

Hope that's somewhat helpful.

Yes, those grades are brilliant and won’t disadvantage you for Oxbridge

Yes, those grades are brilliant and won’t disadvantage you for Oxbridge

sorry not to hijack this thread but could you rate mine for cambridge comp sci please?

98777755

not as high as OP obviously but i’d appreciate a blunt answer. 55 in foundation science rip

law or something economics based eg PPE or economics and management x thanks for the reply

I think the fact that you did combined and foundation science is rater detrimentally offputting, especially as you will be applying for a science degree after all.

I always was interested in oxbridge however I felt I wasn’t naturally clever enough and told myself the only reason I did well in my GCSEs was because I worked hard and learned the content which isn’t necessarily an indicator of exceptional intelligence (what Oxbridge is looking for)

I got my results back last week and got 9999998877 with an A* in further maths aswell. Are these good enough grades to consider at least trying as I am thinking I may be able to work harder again for A-level and hopefully do well again.

I am just worried I am not NATURALLY clever enough and that I will be up against people who got straight 9s without putting in as much time and effort as I did.

yikes welp too late to do anything about that now

apart from that, how **** are they?

Your GCSE grades are not an issue for Comp Sci at Cambridge.

You might want to work on your independent research skills though.