Does Oxford physics accept resits if I broke my back last year and was bedridden?
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Hi,
As the title suggests, I fractured a couple of vertebrae in my back and was bedridden after falling 6/8 metres. I had medication (just strong painkillers) and a back brace that I had to wear for half a year. I couldn’t sit or lay down properly and I had to learn how to walk again. Thankfully, it didn’t require surgery but it did dig into a lot of the time that I would’ve otherwise spent studying.
In retrospect, I should’ve taken a year out to focus on healing but with a predicted of A*A*A* I thought it would’ve worked out. Turns out that my grades pretty much nosedived after that. I didn’t perform as well as I could have in the PAT because I couldn’t even sit in class and had to stand to attend. I was ultimately rejected. So in the case that I may have to resit, would Oxford still be a fair shot for me for Physics?
I have a strong passion for physics and I have done lab work and experiments at Imperial and it’s also the hobby that consumes me most. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially on whether this circumstance is mitigating enough to count for Oxford and other unis such as Imperial and UCL.
Have a good day
As the title suggests, I fractured a couple of vertebrae in my back and was bedridden after falling 6/8 metres. I had medication (just strong painkillers) and a back brace that I had to wear for half a year. I couldn’t sit or lay down properly and I had to learn how to walk again. Thankfully, it didn’t require surgery but it did dig into a lot of the time that I would’ve otherwise spent studying.
In retrospect, I should’ve taken a year out to focus on healing but with a predicted of A*A*A* I thought it would’ve worked out. Turns out that my grades pretty much nosedived after that. I didn’t perform as well as I could have in the PAT because I couldn’t even sit in class and had to stand to attend. I was ultimately rejected. So in the case that I may have to resit, would Oxford still be a fair shot for me for Physics?
I have a strong passion for physics and I have done lab work and experiments at Imperial and it’s also the hobby that consumes me most. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially on whether this circumstance is mitigating enough to count for Oxford and other unis such as Imperial and UCL.
Have a good day
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by eastenHi,
As the title suggests, I fractured a couple of vertebrae in my back and was bedridden after falling 6/8 metres. I had medication (just strong painkillers) and a back brace that I had to wear for half a year. I couldn’t sit or lay down properly and I had to learn how to walk again. Thankfully, it didn’t require surgery but it did dig into a lot of the time that I would’ve otherwise spent studying.
In retrospect, I should’ve taken a year out to focus on healing but with a predicted of A*A*A* I thought it would’ve worked out. Turns out that my grades pretty much nosedived after that. I didn’t perform as well as I could have in the PAT because I couldn’t even sit in class and had to stand to attend. I was ultimately rejected. So in the case that I may have to resit, would Oxford still be a fair shot for me for Physics?
I have a strong passion for physics and I have done lab work and experiments at Imperial and it’s also the hobby that consumes me most. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially on whether this circumstance is mitigating enough to count for Oxford and other unis such as Imperial and UCL.
Have a good day
As the title suggests, I fractured a couple of vertebrae in my back and was bedridden after falling 6/8 metres. I had medication (just strong painkillers) and a back brace that I had to wear for half a year. I couldn’t sit or lay down properly and I had to learn how to walk again. Thankfully, it didn’t require surgery but it did dig into a lot of the time that I would’ve otherwise spent studying.
In retrospect, I should’ve taken a year out to focus on healing but with a predicted of A*A*A* I thought it would’ve worked out. Turns out that my grades pretty much nosedived after that. I didn’t perform as well as I could have in the PAT because I couldn’t even sit in class and had to stand to attend. I was ultimately rejected. So in the case that I may have to resit, would Oxford still be a fair shot for me for Physics?
I have a strong passion for physics and I have done lab work and experiments at Imperial and it’s also the hobby that consumes me most. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially on whether this circumstance is mitigating enough to count for Oxford and other unis such as Imperial and UCL.
Have a good day
Hey there,
Oxford does usually accept resits on a number of circumstances. I would assume that this would definitely be OK by them, but you're better served by emailing the Oxford Physics undergrad people at [email protected]
Original post
by eastenHi,
As the title suggests, I fractured a couple of vertebrae in my back and was bedridden after falling 6/8 metres. I had medication (just strong painkillers) and a back brace that I had to wear for half a year. I couldn’t sit or lay down properly and I had to learn how to walk again. Thankfully, it didn’t require surgery but it did dig into a lot of the time that I would’ve otherwise spent studying.
In retrospect, I should’ve taken a year out to focus on healing but with a predicted of A*A*A* I thought it would’ve worked out. Turns out that my grades pretty much nosedived after that. I didn’t perform as well as I could have in the PAT because I couldn’t even sit in class and had to stand to attend. I was ultimately rejected. So in the case that I may have to resit, would Oxford still be a fair shot for me for Physics?
I have a strong passion for physics and I have done lab work and experiments at Imperial and it’s also the hobby that consumes me most. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially on whether this circumstance is mitigating enough to count for Oxford and other unis such as Imperial and UCL.
Have a good day
As the title suggests, I fractured a couple of vertebrae in my back and was bedridden after falling 6/8 metres. I had medication (just strong painkillers) and a back brace that I had to wear for half a year. I couldn’t sit or lay down properly and I had to learn how to walk again. Thankfully, it didn’t require surgery but it did dig into a lot of the time that I would’ve otherwise spent studying.
In retrospect, I should’ve taken a year out to focus on healing but with a predicted of A*A*A* I thought it would’ve worked out. Turns out that my grades pretty much nosedived after that. I didn’t perform as well as I could have in the PAT because I couldn’t even sit in class and had to stand to attend. I was ultimately rejected. So in the case that I may have to resit, would Oxford still be a fair shot for me for Physics?
I have a strong passion for physics and I have done lab work and experiments at Imperial and it’s also the hobby that consumes me most. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially on whether this circumstance is mitigating enough to count for Oxford and other unis such as Imperial and UCL.
Have a good day
No major harm in applying, make sure your UCAS reference includes the details of your injury and recovery.
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by 04MR17No major harm in applying, make sure your UCAS reference includes the details of your injury and recovery.
You’re right, I suppose that I’m just worried about my chances since I would be resitting (even with my circumstances) and the time it would possibly take away from focusing on other university admission tests (Imperial’s) and my resits.
Thank you for the reply however, I shouldn’t leave any regrets
Reply 4
Not much to add above what was put above by the other folks. Just wanted to say that, having come back from what you have, don't neglect your mental wellbeing and, also, that any university would likely benefit from someone with the determination and resilience you've shown in recovering, learning to walk again and not given up. So, if Oxford doesn't work out, don't worry.
All the best, and I hope you end up on the list of Oxford Alumni in the years to come m
All the best, and I hope you end up on the list of Oxford Alumni in the years to come m
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