Bad GCSEs for Oxford ?

Art- 5
Spanish- 6
English Lit- 8
English Lang- 6
Biology- 7
Chemistry- 7
Physics - 6
History- 6
+ AS World Development- C

these grades are horrid, ik, and even worse contextually as I go to a grammar school and am not from a disadvantaged background, but I am now predicted AAA, and can likely get A*AA. So if I apply for English and Classics II at Oxford after my gap year, get an excellent ELAT and CAT score, a good interview, and a good personal statement, do I still stand no chance?

Art- 5
Spanish- 6
English Lit- 8
English Lang- 6
Biology- 7
Chemistry- 7
Physics - 6
History- 6
+ AS World Development- C

these grades are horrid, ik, and even worse contextually as I go to a grammar school and am not from a disadvantaged background, but I am now predicted AAA, and can likely get A*AA. So if I apply for English and Classics II at Oxford after my gap year, get an excellent ELAT and CAT score, a good interview, and a good personal statement, do I still stand no chance?

They don’t care as long as you pass their gcse requirements. They could use it for competitiveness but it won’t affect it much because the other things are more important

Not true! Oxford score you on your GCSEs. The score takes into account your grade and the performance of your school. GCSEs play a big role in their proccess!

GCSEs play a big role in Oxfords entry criteria, and those grades aren’t Oxbridge standard I’m afraid - no 9s and only one 8. Especially contextualised that you went to a grammar school, those are disappointing grades.

Lol, Bit harsh don’t you think? Those are excellent grades by any standard except prestigious medieval institutions.

those are great grades, yes. But not oxbridge great, especially considering they are grades from a grammar school where most people probably not a lot of 8s and 9s.

OP, they're great grades for other universities, and tbh Oxbridge is still in reach if your A Levels, interview, etc are all good also so don't lose all hope!

Lol, Bit harsh don’t you think? Those are excellent grades by any standard except prestigious medieval institutions.

Not really, I’m applying for Cambridge and I got 99999988A*A* at GCSE. Oxbridge want the best of the best, and a part of that means high GCSE grades of 8/9/A*. I was getting 6s and 7s in early year 10! I wouldn’t call them excellent, but mediocre or meh.

Ohhhh. That’s lame. If you had bad grades in GCSEs and good grades in a levels it shows a progression and success in improvement and their ability to develop. Thank you for informing me

No problem. Yeah totally agree! That's one of the infinite reasons why Cambridge is infinitely better!

Not really, I’m applying for Cambridge and I got 99999988A*A* at GCSE. Oxbridge want the best of the best, and a part of that means high GCSE grades of 8/9/A*. I was getting 6s and 7s in early year 10!

Haha thought you were a troll. I originally read your post as you got 99999988 A*s at GCSEs lol

Haha thought you were a troll. I originally read your post as you got 99999988 A*s at GCSEs lol

Well then you are mistaken.

Just read through some of your posts and you don't sound like a very pleasant person. I pray to God you don't apply to my College lol

Better off apply to Cambridge. It's a better university and city plus they don't score you on your GCSE grades like Oxford (who give you a score based on your GCSE grades in context of the school you.went to, so not looking great for you). So if you apply with you grades, your interview, admissions test performance and A- level grades would weigh more than your gcse in your application (unlike Oxford)!