Could i get into Cambridge economics?

I’ve just started y12 and achieved 999999888877 with 9s in maths , economics and chemistry as well as an 8 in further maths.I’ve been at a grammar school for secondary and sixth form.

Many people i’ve spoken to have told me they don’t think i’d get in because it’s too competitive.

I’ve started to read some economics books and have registered for 2 economics essay competitions but i’m looking to do more.I also volunteer at a charity shop.

i study maths , economics , chemistry and further maths at a level.

Is it possible to get into cambridge since economics is a highly competitive course and would it be worth it to drop chemistry to have a lower workload in y13 or are 4 alevels “needed” to get in?

Has anyone similar to this got into cambridge economics?

Thanks!

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Original post by Anonymous

I’ve just started y12 and achieved 999999888877 with 9s in maths , economics and chemistry as well as an 8 in further maths.I’ve been at a grammar school for secondary and sixth form.
Many people i’ve spoken to have told me they don’t think i’d get in because it’s too competitive.
I’ve started to read some economics books and have registered for 2 economics essay competitions but i’m looking to do more.I also volunteer at a charity shop.
i study maths , economics , chemistry and further maths at a level.
Is it possible to get into cambridge since economics is a highly competitive course and would it be worth it to drop chemistry to have a lower workload in y13 or are 4 alevels “needed” to get in?
Has anyone similar to this got into cambridge economics?
Thanks!

Hi!
I don't think it's fair for anyone to say that your statistics aren't competitive enough and discourage you to apply. Universities like Oxford and Cambridge look beyond grades and prefer well rounded students who aren't only and solely focused on academics.
While it is imperative that you meet their very high grade requirements for a levels, doing well on the entrance exam (in your case the TMUA) has more weight than your GCSE grades. Many who apply to economics for Cambridge do take further maths as a 4th a level so I would recommend to keep that for now. Finally, one of the most important things to getting an interview is a rock solid and well written personal statement. I have heard of many stories where students achieved 10 9 grades and were predicted 4 A*s at a level but did not manage to get an interview as there was not much that was interesting about themselves. Keep looking for interesting super-curriculars relating to economics.
Good luck on the next two years!

Reply 2

Anonymous #2

Original post by Anonymous

I’ve just started y12 and achieved 999999888877 with 9s in maths , economics and chemistry as well as an 8 in further maths.I’ve been at a grammar school for secondary and sixth form.
Many people i’ve spoken to have told me they don’t think i’d get in because it’s too competitive.
I’ve started to read some economics books and have registered for 2 economics essay competitions but i’m looking to do more.I also volunteer at a charity shop.
i study maths , economics , chemistry and further maths at a level.
Is it possible to get into cambridge since economics is a highly competitive course and would it be worth it to drop chemistry to have a lower workload in y13 or are 4 alevels “needed” to get in?
Has anyone similar to this got into cambridge economics?
Thanks!

hi! personally i think that you should not listen to the people who are telling you that it’s too competitive for you. i’m telling you this because your grades are literally amazing! you definitely have a chance at getting in, so please do not let their words hinder you from applying! i’d say try to keep your four A levels, but if it’s too difficult then it’s def okay to drop chem as it does not relate to econ as much as maths or further maths does. for extra reading, i think it’s great that you’re reading econ books alr! i’d advise you find a niche within those books your reading and do more reading on that and record your thoughts on the books in a google doc or notebook because i heard that cambridge really likes it when people are niche as it shows level of interest. regarding people with similar grades, i know people with worse grades who have gotten into cambridge to study competitive courses like natural sciences and psychological and behavioral sciences (both very competitive courses). therefore, since you have essentially straight 9s, 8s and 7s, your grades will certainly not disadvantage you at all and i don’t think it will disqualify you from interview or admission (honestly, i think they’d want you even considering how good your grades are!) it’s also worth remembering that gcses are only a small part of the application process, so make sure that your AS grades really dazzle because cambridge sometimes ask to see them (when i mean dazzle, i mean well over 90%) but all in all, i think that you’re in a good position. don’t let anyone convince you that you’re not competitive enough. do you very best and apply!