A level choice advice for Oxford

You have the three a-levels (maths, fm, and physics) needed for what you want to study, so your fourth a-level can be whatever you want. It does not have to be stem related, and actually, taking history shows that you are well-rounded and hard-working.
You are more than fine with the subjects you've picked, and it's better to take history and enjoy it and get a good grade than take chemistry (or another stem subject) and not do as well because you're not as into it.

Thanks this is very helpful. Slightly more related to GCSEs, I go to a private school that gets quite good results and I’ve been told that private school students applying should be getting all 9s for Oxford, is it really that important to or do I still have a good chance if I drop a grade in a non-core subject?

Hello, I’m in year 11 and starting A levels in September. I’d like to study physics at Oxford for uni, but I’m slightly worried about my subject options for next year. I’ve chosen physics, maths, further maths, and history as my a levels, but I feel like doing history wont look as good on my application. My teachers and parents assure me that physics, maths, and fm are all I need, but I can’t shake the feeling that a more STEM focused 4th subject would look better (My school only lets me choose fm if I do 4 subjects). Does anyone have any advice on whether I’m fine as is or should change to something like chem?

Hello, I’m in year 11 and starting A levels in September. I’d like to study physics at Oxford for uni, but I’m slightly worried about my subject options for next year. I’ve chosen physics, maths, further maths, and history as my a levels, but I feel like doing history wont look as good on my application. My teachers and parents assure me that physics, maths, and fm are all I need, but I can’t shake the feeling that a more STEM focused 4th subject would look better (My school only lets me choose fm if I do 4 subjects). Does anyone have any advice on whether I’m fine as is or should change to something like chem?

If you decide to switch to Physics & Philosophy, then A-Level History will be very useful.
Nevertheless, doing Maths, Further Maths and Physics is all you require but remember you will be up against an Oxbridge cohort of students with excellent A-Levels and there will be up to 40% applying with 4 A-Levels and 10% with 5 A-Levels and 2% with 6 A-Levels and the rest with 3 A-Levels.
I wonder if you've chosen an Oxford college yet? 🙂

Thanks for your advice. I’ve been thinking about colleges and I think I’d like to go to Magdalen, but I haven’t really thought too much about it. What kind of stuff should I consider when choosing one?