are my face results (9999999986) good enough to apply to oxford?

hi guys! i received a grade 9999999986 in my gcse’s and the one 6 i got was in art and my 8 was in maths. i’d like to apply to study either biochemistry, medicine or biology at oxford but im so scared my one 6 is too bad is it still worth applying?

Short answer: Yes, they should be.
As long as you passed English Language and Maths, and received good results in the subject(s) you intend on studying, your GCSEs (mostly) are negligent. Focus on your A-levels, extracurriculars and reading, as those factors in the end will really determine your chances of getting in.

thank you! but my top choices are oxford, st andrews, ucl, imperial and kcl, so are these grades too low for these unis? am i not going to get into uni bc i got a 6 in art

Usually universities only consider your top 8 grades on your GCSE profile, so you will be fine.
However, you have listed 5 top universities here. I recommend that you apply to at least one safety university because I know people with 4 A* who didn’t get into their “safety” which was still a Russel Group. Good luck!

Typical TSR post 😝
Jokes aside, you'll be fine, those grades are good enough to apply and the 6 won't disadvantage you. Surely you don't think that someone who's done less GCSEs than you but got all 9s will be in a better position purely because they don't have a 6?

Genuinely just shut the **** up, you know your grades are good enough you’re just seeking validation

thank you sososo much i’ve literally been so stressed all day, and of course i will apply to safeties, these unis are simply what im considering at the moment (ucl and kcl are my tops tho!)

What year are you in? UCL and KCL are also my top choices too (always wanted to study in london) who knows maybe we will see each other one day

year 12

hi guys! i received a grade 9999999986 in my gcse’s and the one 6 i got was in art and my 8 was in maths. i’d like to apply to study either biochemistry, medicine or biology at oxford but im so scared my one 6 is too bad is it still worth applying?

Hi, currently an offer holder for biochemistry at Magdalen, GCSEs don't matter as much as people think, what they are really interested in is your A-Level grades, your personal statement, and your supercurriculars. They want applicants who have niche interests and show a genuine passion for the subject rather than the university. I got two nines at GCSE, the rest were mostly eights and sevens. Hope this helps.

so will they be able to overlook my 6? it’s in art anyway and i have no desire to pursue art further lol

The should do, it definitely won't be the reason for a rejection if you don't get in.

your a lifesaver, this app really helps me ease my anxiety about grades thank you sososo much

It's okay, I honestly didn't think I'd get an offer so I was so surprised and I'm so excited.

hope you enjoy it! x