GCSE results and OXBRIDGE
I got my GCSE Results this summer and I did 11 and got 99999988877 (6 9s, 3 8s and 2 7s). My 7s were in English Language and History, both of which I am taking at A Level alongside Politics and Spanish (I got a 9 in Spanish). However, at uni, I'd like to study history and spanish and I was wondering how much the 7 in history will affect that when applying for oxbridge. I think I'm going to retake english language this november and try for a higher grade but i don't want history as the only 7 to look worse. Is retaking history worth it because it's so much content and i don't know if i can deal with that alongside a levels? or are my grades not good enough for oxbridge either way?
(also i kinda regret choosing eng lang and politics for a level so is there any other good options that fit well that anyone recommends?)
(also i kinda regret choosing eng lang and politics for a level so is there any other good options that fit well that anyone recommends?)
Out of all your amazing grades, why are you doing for A level (and maybe degree) the one that seems to have gone the worst? Are you not as good at history?
I would say otherwise your GCSEs are great but if you want to do history and got a 7 in it for GCSE that might not be great for 'oxbridge', but I don't know for certain, and I'm sure your A levels will be much more important.
I would say otherwise your GCSEs are great but if you want to do history and got a 7 in it for GCSE that might not be great for 'oxbridge', but I don't know for certain, and I'm sure your A levels will be much more important.
Original post by sound-famous-
Out of all your amazing grades, why are you doing for A level (and maybe degree) the one that seems to have gone the worst? Are you not as good at history?
I would say otherwise your GCSEs are great but if you want to do history and got a 7 in it for GCSE that might not be great for 'oxbridge', but I don't know for certain, and I'm sure your A levels will be much more important.
I would say otherwise your GCSEs are great but if you want to do history and got a 7 in it for GCSE that might not be great for 'oxbridge', but I don't know for certain, and I'm sure your A levels will be much more important.
Original post by ellieellieellie2
I got my GCSE Results this summer and I did 11 and got 99999988877 (6 9s, 3 8s and 2 7s). My 7s were in English Language and History, both of which I am taking at A Level alongside Politics and Spanish (I got a 9 in Spanish). However, at uni, I'd like to study history and spanish and I was wondering how much the 7 in history will affect that when applying for oxbridge. I think I'm going to retake english language this november and try for a higher grade but i don't want history as the only 7 to look worse. Is retaking history worth it because it's so much content and i don't know if i can deal with that alongside a levels? or are my grades not good enough for oxbridge either way?
(also i kinda regret choosing eng lang and politics for a level so is there any other good options that fit well that anyone recommends?)
(also i kinda regret choosing eng lang and politics for a level so is there any other good options that fit well that anyone recommends?)
Your GCSE grades are fine. As someone currently studying politics (switched from English to politics), give it a chance. The first few weeks of sixth form or college are usually a transitory period, there to ease you into A levels and give you a taste of what the subjects entail. If you don’t enjoy politics or English, most schools will allow you to switch subjects in the first few weeks. Politics pairs quite well with history in terms of exam style. There is some overlap in content and if your school offers global politics as the paper 3 option (assuming you’re doing Edexcel politics), you might enjoy learning European politics in particular. I also study philosophy and psychology, so if you have any questions about those, I will do my best to answer them
Original post by sound-famous-
Out of all your amazing grades, why are you doing for A level (and maybe degree) the one that seems to have gone the worst? Are you not as good at history?
I would say otherwise your GCSEs are great but if you want to do history and got a 7 in it for GCSE that might not be great for 'oxbridge', but I don't know for certain, and I'm sure your A levels will be much more important.
I would say otherwise your GCSEs are great but if you want to do history and got a 7 in it for GCSE that might not be great for 'oxbridge', but I don't know for certain, and I'm sure your A levels will be much more important.
thank you !!
Original post by ellieellieellie2
in my history mocks i got one off full marks and was predicted 9s from the start but i just really messed up on the exam unfortunately. its always been my favourite subject but my worst grades being it has put me off a bit from doing it further lol but i do love the subject so thats why i ended up picking it
thank you !!
thank you !!
Fair enough. Good luck.
Original post by ellieellieellie2
in my history mocks i got one off full marks and was predicted 9s from the start but i just really messed up on the exam unfortunately. its always been my favourite subject but my worst grades being it has put me off a bit from doing it further lol but i do love the subject so thats why i ended up picking it
thank you !!
thank you !!
Can happen to anyone I messed up my History A level because I knew too much if anything.I did best in English Kit which was absolutely my worst subject.Anyone can have an off day.I loved my History degree
You have achieved a great set of results and should be very proud!
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Original post by ellieellieellie2
in my history mocks i got one off full marks and was predicted 9s from the start but i just really messed up on the exam unfortunately. its always been my favourite subject but my worst grades being it has put me off a bit from doing it further lol but i do love the subject so thats why i ended up picking it
thank you !!
thank you !!
Bro same thing happened to me lol bio and maths, I ended up with and 8 in both and extremely close to a 9, but I am picking them for A level as in my mocks I always got solid 9s
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