What predicted grades do I need to get into Oxford?

Hello,

I’m currently a Year 12 student going into Year 13 and have just received my end of year report — I’ve been projected A in English Lit, B in Maths, and C+ in Chemistry. Am I cooked for applying to Oxford Maths? I plan to work super super hard from here and am already studying for the MAT, as well as self learning Further Maths (I had a different career planned out at beginning of year 12, and it was too late by the time I found my passion for maths).

Also if anyone has any tips on how to prepare for things like the MAT or interviews, please let me know! :smile:

Reply 1

thrivingfrog

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The entry requirement for maths at Oxford is A*A*A. Unfortunately ABC is not getting you anywhere, if you can get these increased by October then you may be okay but as your A is not currently in maths itself you might be best looking at some other unis

Reply 2

Muttley79

Original post by koalatrees

Hello,
I’m currently a Year 12 student going into Year 13 and have just received my end of year report — I’ve been projected A in English Lit, B in Maths, and C+ in Chemistry. Am I cooked for applying to Oxford Maths? I plan to work super super hard from here and am already studying for the MAT, as well as self learning Further Maths (I had a different career planned out at beginning of year 12, and it was too late by the time I found my passion for maths).
Also if anyone has any tips on how to prepare for things like the MAT or interviews, please let me know! :smile:

A prediction of B does not fit with 'a passion for Maths'. What grade have you been working at during the year?

I would say forget Oxford and look elsewhere.

Reply 3

username6600387

Work hard during the summer and before your next round of mocks and talk to teachers about predicted grades to get them where you need to be. If you can do that, I’d say it is worth trying in sha Allah

Reply 4

koalatrees

Original post by Muttley79

A prediction of B does not fit with 'a passion for Maths'. What grade have you been working at during the year?
I would say forget Oxford and look elsewhere.

I know, it’s not looking good brev😭😭 stats and mechanics has been my downfall throughout the year, it always brings my grades down no matter how hard I revise. I don’t really know what else to say other than that I work hard and also that I’ve been very bogged down with homework and other non-academic related issues — not an excuse obviously, but still.
I have an equal passion for English, which I’ve been debating doing since I was in year 8 — would you say it’s worth switching degree decisions? Sorry for all these questions, don’t feel obliged to answer them.
Thanks for your reply nonetheless!

Reply 5

koalatrees

Original post by Quietperson1234

thank you so much for your support, I have a new mechanics and statistics teacher so hopefully my grades will improve from now on! I can already see improvements in my past paper practices😁 thank you for your reply!

Reply 6

username6600387

Original post by koalatrees

Awesome, keep it up! Be sure to be open with your teachers about your progress. Now is still an okay time to think about degree decisions and switch between ideas. Try getting your personal statement ideas down now, not too late 🙂 And 20% extra cirricular, 80% related to your subject but outside of your course, should be the ratios for your PS to apply to oxford.

Reply 7

Muttley79

Original post by koalatrees

How is the MAT prep going? Are you prepared to work on your weak areas over the holiday? I can recommend some websites ...

Reply 8

honeybears

Original post by Muttley79

How is the MAT prep going? Are you prepared to work on your weak areas over the holiday? I can recommend some websites ...

Hi, prep is going okay! I’ve covered quite a few topics I’ve been weak on. Would you mind recommending some websites please? Sorry this is so late, totally didn’t see your response!

Reply 9

Muttley79

Original post by honeybears

Hi, prep is going okay! I’ve covered quite a few topics I’ve been weak on. Would you mind recommending some websites please? Sorry this is so late, totally didn’t see your response!

Dr Frost goes through each chapter:

https://www.drfrost.org/courses.php?coid=12814

https://www.drfrost.org/courses.php?coid=12815

Reply 10

thegeek888

Original post by Muttley79

Dr Frost goes through each chapter:
https://www.drfrost.org/courses.php?coid=12814
https://www.drfrost.org/courses.php?coid=12815

Dr Frost deserves a knighthood!!! 😀

Reply 11

Muttley79

Original post by thegeek888

Dr Frost deserves a knighthood!!! 😀

My tips for mechanics include - draw a large diagram and add all the forces clearly. Some students add lengths in a different colour.

Explain what you are doing e.g. taking moments about A

Reply 12

thegeek888

Original post by Muttley79

My tips for mechanics include - draw a large diagram and add all the forces clearly. Some students add lengths in a different colour.
Explain what you are doing e.g. taking moments about A

In other words you could "annotate?" in black pen writing of the diagram you draw of the forces? 😧