Regarding the importance of GCSES and subject of study.

My goal is to study at cambridge university and enrol in Computer Science
Assuming I have:
all A* in Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science A Levels
Grade 9s in Maths, Computer Science and the three sciences, 7s in everything else and failing religious studies, which I do admit i should have revised more for.

How much of an impact does failing religious studies have on my application for Cambridge?

Reply 1

SagaciousSag

A fail is somewhat impactful. However, seeing as Cambridge mainly focuses on your A-Level subjects, you might be able to explain it away. Why did you fail and what have you learnt from it?

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Reply 2

ageshallnot

Original post by jaodi193

Virtually no impact whatsoever. Cambridge don't put much weight on GCSEs in general and their admissions tutors are experienced enough to ignore irrelevant results.

Reply 3

rebelw

they might even find it interesting
just say you're radically anti religious
no offense tho but it's so hard to fail RS if ur smart- what did u write in the exam?