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Should I resit my A-Levels?

I am an A-Level student from mainland China. My current grades are 3A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics, and 2A in Chemistry and Economics. This year, I also achieved an S in STEP 2 and a 1 in STEP 3. I am applying for the Mathematics at Cambridge for Fall 2025 entry. With my current standardized test scores, do I need to retake exams to achieve 5A* in order to increase my chances of admission? 1. Submit my current 3A*2A grades with predicted A* grades for Economics and Chemistry, as a result, 5A*. 2. Submit my existing grades without any predictions. Given Cambridge's policies on retakes and resits, which option would increase my chances of admission?

Reply 1

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by dereksodo
I am an A-Level student from mainland China. My current grades are 3A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics, and 2A in Chemistry and Economics. This year, I also achieved an S in STEP 2 and a 1 in STEP 3. I am applying for the Mathematics at Cambridge for Fall 2025 entry. With my current standardized test scores, do I need to retake exams to achieve 5A* in order to increase my chances of admission? 1. Submit my current 3A*2A grades with predicted A* grades for Economics and Chemistry, as a result, 5A*. 2. Submit my existing grades without any predictions. Given Cambridge's policies on retakes and resits, which option would increase my chances of admission?

I think ur grades are perfect

Reply 2

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by Futhza
I think ur grades are perfect

Thanks! 🤣 Does this mean I don’t need to resit Chemistry and Economics? One thing that concerns me is that over 50% of applicants in China have 3 A* grades, so my scores might not be very competitive.

Reply 3

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by dereksodo
Thanks! 🤣 Does this mean I don’t need to resit Chemistry and Economics? One thing that concerns me is that over 50% of applicants in China have 3 A* grades, so my scores might not be very competitive.


I mean try to apply, and don’t resit I think many universities will accepts ur grades especially this year in uk there are less people who got As and A* so i think they will consider international students more than before.

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by Futhza
I mean try to apply, and don’t resit I think many universities will accepts ur grades especially this year in uk there are less people who got As and A* so i think they will consider international students more than before.

Ok I get it. I think the same way. Thank you for your suggestion.

Reply 5

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by dereksodo
Ok I get it. I think the same way. Thank you for your suggestion.


No problem and good luckk hope u get what u want 💘

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