Have my GCSEs completed negated a chance of getting into Oxford
I want to do maths at Oxford at got my GCSEs today: 998765554 maths,sciences,computing,English’s,history.
I understand it’s a significant disadvantage but surely a very good mat score (85+) and a strong interview can make up for it?
Or is it beyond repentance?
I think the main concern is the 5s in English, do Oxford maths put much focus on it?
So yeah is there still a chance of me getting in with a very good mat score and interview?
I understand it’s a significant disadvantage but surely a very good mat score (85+) and a strong interview can make up for it?
Or is it beyond repentance?
I think the main concern is the 5s in English, do Oxford maths put much focus on it?
So yeah is there still a chance of me getting in with a very good mat score and interview?
Reply 1
You should believe what Oxford says on its website and disregard stuff which you read elsewhere or chit chat you hear at school.
Your written English is poor. Oxford notices things such as that, so work on your writing. The word you were seeking was redemption, not repentance.
Oxford says this -
GCSEs
GCSEs will be taken into account when we consider your application but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic reference, predicted grades and performance in any written work or written test required for your course.
If you are shortlisted, your performance in interviews will also be taken into account. Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades. However, we do look at GCSE grades in context.
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements/uk-qualifications
Your written English is poor. Oxford notices things such as that, so work on your writing. The word you were seeking was redemption, not repentance.
Oxford says this -
GCSEs
GCSEs will be taken into account when we consider your application but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic reference, predicted grades and performance in any written work or written test required for your course.
If you are shortlisted, your performance in interviews will also be taken into account. Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades. However, we do look at GCSE grades in context.
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admission-requirements/uk-qualifications
Reply 2
Original post
by Nishaan183737I want to do maths at Oxford at got my GCSEs today: 998765554 maths,sciences,computing,English’s,history.
I understand it’s a significant disadvantage but surely a very good mat score (85+) and a strong interview can make up for it?
Or is it beyond repentance?
I think the main concern is the 5s in English, do Oxford maths put much focus on it?
So yeah is there still a chance of me getting in with a very good mat score and interview?
I understand it’s a significant disadvantage but surely a very good mat score (85+) and a strong interview can make up for it?
Or is it beyond repentance?
I think the main concern is the 5s in English, do Oxford maths put much focus on it?
So yeah is there still a chance of me getting in with a very good mat score and interview?
My sister who is also looking to apply to oxford (99999988766) says that they take an average from your highest 8 GCSEs
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 3
Original post
by Jingle1412My sister who is also looking to apply to oxford (99999988766) says that they take an average from your highest 8 GCSEs
Your sister is talking through her hat. Read what Oxford says on its website.
Reply 4
Original post
by Stiffy ByngYour sister is talking through her hat. Read what Oxford says on its website.
This made me cackle! But yes absolutely the main source should be the website
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