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Hi, I'm currently in year 11 and doing my GCSEs this year. My goal is to study physics at Oxford and the a-levels I'm doing next year are physics, maths, further maths, and history. I was wondering which subjects I should be prioritising for 9s, if not all of them, for example the other sciences. I'm asking as biology is a weaker subject for me and I'm worried I may not get a 9. Any advice would be much appreciated

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mqb2766

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by danny_ddd

Hi, I'm currently in year 11 and doing my GCSEs this year. My goal is to study physics at Oxford and the a-levels I'm doing next year are physics, maths, further maths, and history. I was wondering which subjects I should be prioritising for 9s, if not all of them, for example the other sciences. I'm asking as biology is a weaker subject for me and I'm worried I may not get a 9. Any advice would be much appreciated

Im not sure if there are stats about number of gcse 9s and oxford physics admission, but biology was something like
https://www.keble.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Biology-Feedback-2024-Department.pdf
The main thing they (physics) report on is the pat score
https://www.keble.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/Physics-Feedback-2024-Department.pdf
Note the number of 9s for biology admission could be just as much a correlation as anything, so take it with a pinch of salt.

But Id guess the answer is something like 9s would probably be expected in physics and maths and a reasonable number of others. The odd blip shouldnt really hinder your chances, and Id just put a consistent effort in across the board.

(edited 9 months ago)

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inspir8tion

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Your passion for your subject is what they are keen to see at interview. They will ask you questions and push you to a point where you get stuck. This is the bit they are interested in - do you try to get out of this by asking sensible questions, or just attempt to bluff. Don't worry too much about getting an 8 instead of a 9.Good luck.

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danny_ddd

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by inspir8tion

Your passion for your subject is what they are keen to see at interview. They will ask you questions and push you to a point where you get stuck. This is the bit they are interested in - do you try to get out of this by asking sensible questions, or just attempt to bluff. Don't worry too much about getting an 8 instead of a 9.Good luck.

Thanks so much this is really reassuring

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thegeek888

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by danny_ddd

Hi, I'm currently in year 11 and doing my GCSEs this year. My goal is to study physics at Oxford and the a-levels I'm doing next year are physics, maths, further maths, and history. I was wondering which subjects I should be prioritising for 9s, if not all of them, for example the other sciences. I'm asking as biology is a weaker subject for me and I'm worried I may not get a 9. Any advice would be much appreciated

If half your grades are 9 and the rest 8s, you have a strong chance.

Obviously 9s in Maths and Physics will be advantageous.

However, the PAT and interviews matter a lot more.

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