Should I apply to Cambridge ?

Hi guys,
I'm in yr 12 and with the UCAS application open date near, I've been thinking about either to apply for Cambridge or not.
I'm put off from applying because of my GCSE grades since I got :
Maths- 6, English lit - 6, English lan - 7 , Modern Language - 6 , Geography - 8 , RS - 9 , Sociology - 7 , Combined Science - 7-7.

And for A-levels, my predicted grades are A* 's for law, sociology and psychology.
Should I even consider applying to Cambridge?

Reply 1

Anonymous #2

Yes you should. Worse comes to worse youll be rejected.

Reply 2

EnigmaChess

Original post by Anonymous

Hi guys,
I'm in yr 12 and with the UCAS application open date near, I've been thinking about either to apply for Cambridge or not.
I'm put off from applying because of my GCSE grades since I got :
Maths- 6, English lit - 6, English lan - 7 , Modern Language - 6 , Geography - 8 , RS - 9 , Sociology - 7 , Combined Science - 7-7.
And for A-levels, my predicted grades are A* 's for law, sociology and psychology.
Should I even consider applying to Cambridge?

GCSE grades are quite good, A Level grades are brilliant. You'd make a competitive application, depending on other factors such as your personal statement etc.

Reply 3

meui

Original post by enigmachess

GCSE grades are quite good, A Level grades are brilliant. You'd make a competitive application, depending on other factors such as your personal statement etc.

Thank you for saying that because I felt let down by my GCSE grades. Would it be right to take a gap year and then apply for Cambridge or should I apply now?

I wanted to take a gap year to gain more work experience ( perhaps even work in a law firm ) and start a small business.

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 4

bibachu

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by anonymous

Hi guys,
I'm in yr 12 and with the UCAS application open date near, I've been thinking about either to apply for Cambridge or not.
I'm put off from applying because of my GCSE grades since I got :
Maths- 6, English lit - 6, English lan - 7 , Modern Language - 6 , Geography - 8 , RS - 9 , Sociology - 7 , Combined Science - 7-7.
And for A-levels, my predicted grades are A* 's for law, sociology and psychology.
Should I even consider applying to Cambridge?

I'm also in Year 12 in a similar position. My GCSE grades were 876554 with an 8 in English language and a 5 in maths, but I had lots of extenuating circumstances around my results and my time during those 2 GCSE years. I'm still slightly worried that even after filling in their extenuating circumstances form, my predicted grades won't be enough. I'm hoping for at least A*AA but teachers in my school generally don't like predicting A*s in my specific subjects (philosophy, politics and psychology). I think you should definitely sit some LNAT practice tests to assess your level right now, but your predicted grades look really good. I think you'd have a decent shot at getting to interview. Remember that grades only make up one part of your application, the LNAT and your PS also are factors considered in their decision, as well as the college you apply to (e.g. applying to a popular college or one with less law students). Law is the most popular arts/humanities course at Cambridge, but I think Cambridge interviews a lot more than Oxford does. As long as you make yourself stand out in your application and in your interview, I think you will do okay. Like others have said, the worse they can say is no.

Good luck if you decide to apply!

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 5

EnigmaChess

Original post by meui

Thank you for saying that because I felt let down by my GCSE grades. Would it be right to take a gap year and then apply for Cambridge or should I apply now?
I wanted to take a gap year to gain more work experience ( perhaps even work in a law firm ) and start a small business.

I'd just apply now. With good supercurriculars and a displayed passion for your subject, you'd have a good chance. Good luck meui!

Reply 6

username6990201

Original post by meui

Thank you for saying that because I felt let down by my GCSE grades. Would it be right to take a gap year and then apply for Cambridge or should I apply now?
I wanted to take a gap year to gain more work experience ( perhaps even work in a law firm ) and start a small business.

Apply now. You'll have more summer internships etc available to you as an undergrad to build experience.

Reply 7

Anonymous #3

Original post by Anonymous

Hi guys,
I'm in yr 12 and with the UCAS application open date near, I've been thinking about either to apply for Cambridge or not.
I'm put off from applying because of my GCSE grades since I got :
Maths- 6, English lit - 6, English lan - 7 , Modern Language - 6 , Geography - 8 , RS - 9 , Sociology - 7 , Combined Science - 7-7.
And for A-levels, my predicted grades are A* 's for law, sociology and psychology.
Should I even consider applying to Cambridge?

Hey, I know this is quite a late response but definitely consider applying! I received similar GCSE grades, and I was only predicted the minimum for my course (A*AA), and I will be there in October!