Is it possible to get into Oxford with these grades?
Hey there,
I received my GCSE grades last week and am starting A-Levels next week. I’ve been planning forward for a while now, and my dream is to go to Oxford University to study PPE. It sounds like an amazing course and of course Oxford is an amazing university - I’ve had an ambition to study there for a few years now.
I understand that there is no GCSE requirement for Oxford, but I also understand that GCSE results are reflective of work ethic and need to “wow”. On Results Day last week I received:
988888877 and D2* in Performing Arts
They’re not straight 9s I know, so I’d like to know if I should still keep pushing to go to Oxford. I’ve done things like bronze and silver DofE, been a house captain and taken part in school productions to broaden my “CV” for my application in a year or so time. I would just like to know if my grades show the standard of someone who could eventually study at Oxford.
Thanks so much for reading! I appreciate any feedback.
From,
A very ambitious A-Level student-to-be!
I received my GCSE grades last week and am starting A-Levels next week. I’ve been planning forward for a while now, and my dream is to go to Oxford University to study PPE. It sounds like an amazing course and of course Oxford is an amazing university - I’ve had an ambition to study there for a few years now.
I understand that there is no GCSE requirement for Oxford, but I also understand that GCSE results are reflective of work ethic and need to “wow”. On Results Day last week I received:
988888877 and D2* in Performing Arts
They’re not straight 9s I know, so I’d like to know if I should still keep pushing to go to Oxford. I’ve done things like bronze and silver DofE, been a house captain and taken part in school productions to broaden my “CV” for my application in a year or so time. I would just like to know if my grades show the standard of someone who could eventually study at Oxford.
Thanks so much for reading! I appreciate any feedback.
From,
A very ambitious A-Level student-to-be!
Original post by may_junejulyy
Hey there,
I received my GCSE grades last week and am starting A-Levels next week. I’ve been planning forward for a while now, and my dream is to go to Oxford University to study PPE. It sounds like an amazing course and of course Oxford is an amazing university - I’ve had an ambition to study there for a few years now.
I understand that there is no GCSE requirement for Oxford, but I also understand that GCSE results are reflective of work ethic and need to “wow”. On Results Day last week I received:
988888877 and D2* in Performing Arts
They’re not straight 9s I know, so I’d like to know if I should still keep pushing to go to Oxford. I’ve done things like bronze and silver DofE, been a house captain and taken part in school productions to broaden my “CV” for my application in a year or so time. I would just like to know if my grades show the standard of someone who could eventually study at Oxford.
Thanks so much for reading! I appreciate any feedback.
From,
A very ambitious A-Level student-to-be!
I received my GCSE grades last week and am starting A-Levels next week. I’ve been planning forward for a while now, and my dream is to go to Oxford University to study PPE. It sounds like an amazing course and of course Oxford is an amazing university - I’ve had an ambition to study there for a few years now.
I understand that there is no GCSE requirement for Oxford, but I also understand that GCSE results are reflective of work ethic and need to “wow”. On Results Day last week I received:
988888877 and D2* in Performing Arts
They’re not straight 9s I know, so I’d like to know if I should still keep pushing to go to Oxford. I’ve done things like bronze and silver DofE, been a house captain and taken part in school productions to broaden my “CV” for my application in a year or so time. I would just like to know if my grades show the standard of someone who could eventually study at Oxford.
Thanks so much for reading! I appreciate any feedback.
From,
A very ambitious A-Level student-to-be!
ppeadmissions2019-20furtherstatisticsfinalpdf.pdf (ox.ac.uk)
Also, the more recent document for PPE:
ppeadmissions2022-23informationforapplicantsfinalpdf.pdf (ox.ac.uk)
Your GCSE grades are fine. Because Oxford PPE admissions regards 9s and 8s as the same. I wonder what subjects you achieved the 7s? 😧
Remember just 11% of PPE applicants get accepted by Oxford. As well as a high proportion being predicted 3A* or 4A* and some 5A* so it is competitive.
I wonder which A-Level subjects you've chosen? A-Levels in Maths and History are highly regarded for PPE admission.
Have you decided which college at Oxford you wish to apply to yet? 😧
Jesus, Wadham, St. John's, New, Hertford, Christ Church, Magdalen, Balliol and University are all large and include accommodation for the entire duration of your course on-site.
Good luck.
Hi,
Okay that’s good to hear. The 7 was in Further Maths (an extra subject I took) and Geography! All I can say for Geography is that I had an awful time in the exam hall.
I’m taking Politics, History and Economics at A-Level. I was going to take Maths after looking at the PPE course recommended subjects online, but I thought that I’d be able to get a higher grade in economics as I am not as inclined mathematically. Although the 9 I received was in Maths so maybe I am wrong!
I haven’t thought about the colleges yet, should I start looking into it?
Okay that’s good to hear. The 7 was in Further Maths (an extra subject I took) and Geography! All I can say for Geography is that I had an awful time in the exam hall.
I’m taking Politics, History and Economics at A-Level. I was going to take Maths after looking at the PPE course recommended subjects online, but I thought that I’d be able to get a higher grade in economics as I am not as inclined mathematically. Although the 9 I received was in Maths so maybe I am wrong!
I haven’t thought about the colleges yet, should I start looking into it?
Original post by may_junejulyy
Hi,
Okay that’s good to hear. The 7 was in Further Maths (an extra subject I took) and Geography! All I can say for Geography is that I had an awful time in the exam hall.
I’m taking Politics, History and Economics at A-Level. I was going to take Maths after looking at the PPE course recommended subjects online, but I thought that I’d be able to get a higher grade in economics as I am not as inclined mathematically. Although the 9 I received was in Maths so maybe I am wrong!
I haven’t thought about the colleges yet, should I start looking into it?
Okay that’s good to hear. The 7 was in Further Maths (an extra subject I took) and Geography! All I can say for Geography is that I had an awful time in the exam hall.
I’m taking Politics, History and Economics at A-Level. I was going to take Maths after looking at the PPE course recommended subjects online, but I thought that I’d be able to get a higher grade in economics as I am not as inclined mathematically. Although the 9 I received was in Maths so maybe I am wrong!
I haven’t thought about the colleges yet, should I start looking into it?
While officially "not essential" the PPE page makes it pretty clear that Oxford are looking for proven mathematical ability. Not taking maths will be a far greater handicap than your GCSE results.
Original post by may_junejulyy
Hi,
Okay that’s good to hear. The 7 was in Further Maths (an extra subject I took) and Geography! All I can say for Geography is that I had an awful time in the exam hall.
I’m taking Politics, History and Economics at A-Level. I was going to take Maths after looking at the PPE course recommended subjects online, but I thought that I’d be able to get a higher grade in economics as I am not as inclined mathematically. Although the 9 I received was in Maths so maybe I am wrong!
I haven’t thought about the colleges yet, should I start looking into it?
Okay that’s good to hear. The 7 was in Further Maths (an extra subject I took) and Geography! All I can say for Geography is that I had an awful time in the exam hall.
I’m taking Politics, History and Economics at A-Level. I was going to take Maths after looking at the PPE course recommended subjects online, but I thought that I’d be able to get a higher grade in economics as I am not as inclined mathematically. Although the 9 I received was in Maths so maybe I am wrong!
I haven’t thought about the colleges yet, should I start looking into it?
Original post by may_junejulyy
Hey there,
I received my GCSE grades last week and am starting A-Levels next week. I’ve been planning forward for a while now, and my dream is to go to Oxford University to study PPE. It sounds like an amazing course and of course Oxford is an amazing university - I’ve had an ambition to study there for a few years now.
I understand that there is no GCSE requirement for Oxford, but I also understand that GCSE results are reflective of work ethic and need to “wow”. On Results Day last week I received:
988888877 and D2* in Performing Arts
They’re not straight 9s I know, so I’d like to know if I should still keep pushing to go to Oxford. I’ve done things like bronze and silver DofE, been a house captain and taken part in school productions to broaden my “CV” for my application in a year or so time. I would just like to know if my grades show the standard of someone who could eventually study at Oxford.
Thanks so much for reading! I appreciate any feedback.
From,
A very ambitious A-Level student-to-be!
I received my GCSE grades last week and am starting A-Levels next week. I’ve been planning forward for a while now, and my dream is to go to Oxford University to study PPE. It sounds like an amazing course and of course Oxford is an amazing university - I’ve had an ambition to study there for a few years now.
I understand that there is no GCSE requirement for Oxford, but I also understand that GCSE results are reflective of work ethic and need to “wow”. On Results Day last week I received:
988888877 and D2* in Performing Arts
They’re not straight 9s I know, so I’d like to know if I should still keep pushing to go to Oxford. I’ve done things like bronze and silver DofE, been a house captain and taken part in school productions to broaden my “CV” for my application in a year or so time. I would just like to know if my grades show the standard of someone who could eventually study at Oxford.
Thanks so much for reading! I appreciate any feedback.
From,
A very ambitious A-Level student-to-be!
Doing the D of E, being House Captain, and so on are irrelevant to admission to Oxford. The university and colleges are interested only in academic potential. Super curricular activities may assist.
Original post by thegeek888
Maths, Economics and History would be the best combination.
OP, the geek888 means well but he doesn't have any experience relevant to Oxford admissions, and you should take his pseudo-authoritative pronouncements with a large pinch of salt.
I suggest that you do three A levels in subjects which you are interested in and in which you are likely to do well. There is no magic combo. Good luck.
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