Do I have a chance to study law at Cambridge?
I am in year 13, studying English Literature, Politics, and History (predicted A*A*A)
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
You sound like a competitive candidate. GCSEs are only part of the picture.
Give it a go, and good luck!
Give it a go, and good luck!
Original post by Stiffy Byng
You sound like a competitive candidate. GCSEs are only part of the picture.
Give it a go, and good luck!
Give it a go, and good luck!
Thank you! Will do.
Original post by josh.weinstein._
I am in year 13, studying English Literature, Politics, and History (predicted A*A*A)
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
Well, the GCSEs that they care about are usually English and math, and the one relevant to your degree you already have an amazing score for. I would say, having looked at many "can I get into Oxford/cambridge" posts, yours seems like one of the most competitive. You should apply, and I think you have a good chance!
Original post by josh.weinstein._
I am in year 13, studying English Literature, Politics, and History (predicted A*A*A)
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
You should apply. Good luck.
Original post by lissaa
Well, the GCSEs that they care about are usually English and math, and the one relevant to your degree you already have an amazing score for. I would say, having looked at many "can I get into Oxford/cambridge" posts, yours seems like one of the most competitive. You should apply, and I think you have a good chance!
Thanks for that information, the gcses had feeling so conflicted
Original post by Wired_1800
You should apply. Good luck.
Will do! Thanks
Original post by josh.weinstein._
Will do! Thanks
No worries. Have a look at Emmanuel College (they have a swimming pool and free laundry).
(edited 5 months ago)
Original post by Wired_1800
No worries. Have a look at Emmanuel College (they have a swimming pool and free laundry).
Tempting
Original post by josh.weinstein._
Tempting
Yes.
PS: Dont apply to an oversubscribed college.
Original post by Wired_1800
Yes.
PS: Dont apply to an oversubscribed college.
PS: Dont apply to an oversubscribed college.
I applied to Fitzwilliam
Original post by josh.weinstein._
I applied to Fitzwilliam
Good luck.
Original post by Wired_1800
Good luck.
It doesn’t seem very oversubscribed? Maybe I’m wrong
Original post by josh.weinstein._
It doesn’t seem very oversubscribed? Maybe I’m wrong
I don't think so. For law, the popular ones tend to be Downing and some of the central ones.
Original post by Wired_1800
I don't think so. For law, the popular ones tend to be Downing and some of the central ones.
Yeah the data also seemed to reflect that. Ty tho
Original post by josh.weinstein._
Yeah the data also seemed to reflect that. Ty tho
Good luck.
Hopefully you get to the interview stage. Please prep for it.
Original post by josh.weinstein._
I am in year 13, studying English Literature, Politics, and History (predicted A*A*A)
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
In the LNAT, I tend to get around 26-32, and on two occasions, I got 28+ on Arbitio.
My GCSEs were 999776666 (9s being in Eng lit, Eng lang, and History), and I would say I did well compared to the average at my (state) school.
This year, I was awarded in the Law Oxford essay competition and the History Cambridge Essay competition, both are in my personal statement.
I am wondering if my GCSE grades which aren't 'Cambridge standards' would hinder much chance at a 'good' application?
hello! imo you def have chance! don’t worry too much about gcses because they def contextualise them. i’d say focus on doing lots and lots of extra reading on a niche topic of law that you enjoy because i feel like cambridge favors applicants who do that - very best luck in your application!
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