Are there extra things i should do?

What subject are you thinking of eventually applying to?

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Original post by The_Lonely_Goatherd

What subject are you thinking of eventually applying to?

I want to take a chemistry biology course

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The_Lonely_Goatherd

Ah OK! I'm not that knowledgeable about science courses, so can't advise much unfortunately. In any case, Year 10 is a bit too early too do anything that meaningful, beyond working hard to get the best grades you can at the end of Year 11.

Are there particular areas of biology or chemistry that interest you, that you might enjoy reading books on (in addition to stuff you may have to read for your current Year 10 homework)? Having things to talk about in your UCAS personal statement and any potential interviews at Oxford or Cambridge, is always good. Do you think you could do some work experience some place science-y as well? :smile:

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The_Lonely_Goatherd

@Scotney , any ideas? :smile:

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Picnicl

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Oxford take GCSE results in to account more than Cambridge. Cambridge tend to balance this in a way by having slightly higher A Level grades achieved by their entrants on average. So Cambridge favours the person who crammed for the last 2 years before entry and Oxford has a more holistic approach.

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Original post by The_Lonely_Goatherd

@Scotney , any ideas? :smile:

I think you have it covered my friend!
,OP. as stated Oxford want those 9s so really need to start nailing those exam techniques at the end of the year.But anything extra such as science clubs,work experience and extra reading,will all be useful.

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Original post by The_Lonely_Goatherd

Ah OK! I'm not that knowledgeable about science courses, so can't advise much unfortunately. In any case, Year 10 is a bit too early too do anything that meaningful, beyond working hard to get the best grades you can at the end of Year 11.

Are there particular areas of biology or chemistry that interest you, that you might enjoy reading books on (in addition to stuff you may have to read for your current Year 10 homework)? Having things to talk about in your UCAS personal statement and any potential interviews at Oxford or Cambridge, is always good. Do you think you could do some work experience some place science-y as well? :smile:

I like the plant side and neuroscience of biology and atomic structure and the science behind that in chemistry. My school doesn’t have any science clubs and I don’t think there are any science related work experience local to me.

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Original post by Scotney

I think you have it covered my friend!
,OP. as stated Oxford want those 9s so really need to start nailing those exam techniques at the end of the year.But anything extra such as science clubs,work experience and extra reading,will all be useful.

Do you recommend any books i should read?

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Scotney

Original post by haydesn

Do you recommend any books i should read?

Anything you are interested in really.The Selfish Gene Obviously,The New Scientist,join a library and just see what interests you.
Have you considered Biology ,Chemistry and Maths Olympiads.

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