Oxbridge law tips!
Hi, I'm currently in year 12 and considering making an application to study law at Oxford or Cambridge, but I have a few queries!
I sat my GCSEs in 2024 and got 4x9s, 5x8s and a 7. The 7 was in maths. I know these are great results and they're far from the most important factor for admission, but how do they fare with successful applicants? For context, I achieved these at a non-fee-paying grammar school.
Would it be beneficial to do an EPQ in a law-related area? I haven't been able to find much information on how much admissions tutors value this. I am studying 3 A-Levels and should be predicted 3 A*s.
Does anyone have any tips on how to write the reformed personal statement? Also, what are the supercurriculars or other things which really impress Oxbridge?
Based on the grades which I have achieved/should be predicted, would I stand a better chance at getting into Oxford or Cambridge? I won't base my decision on this, but it would be interesting to know.
Thanks!
I sat my GCSEs in 2024 and got 4x9s, 5x8s and a 7. The 7 was in maths. I know these are great results and they're far from the most important factor for admission, but how do they fare with successful applicants? For context, I achieved these at a non-fee-paying grammar school.
Would it be beneficial to do an EPQ in a law-related area? I haven't been able to find much information on how much admissions tutors value this. I am studying 3 A-Levels and should be predicted 3 A*s.
Does anyone have any tips on how to write the reformed personal statement? Also, what are the supercurriculars or other things which really impress Oxbridge?
Based on the grades which I have achieved/should be predicted, would I stand a better chance at getting into Oxford or Cambridge? I won't base my decision on this, but it would be interesting to know.
Thanks!
Reply 1
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I'm currently in year 12 and considering making an application to study law at Oxford or Cambridge, but I have a few queries!
I sat my GCSEs in 2024 and got 4x9s, 5x8s and a 7. The 7 was in maths. I know these are great results and they're far from the most important factor for admission, but how do they fare with successful applicants? For context, I achieved these at a non-fee-paying grammar school.
Would it be beneficial to do an EPQ in a law-related area? I haven't been able to find much information on how much admissions tutors value this. I am studying 3 A-Levels and should be predicted 3 A*s.
Does anyone have any tips on how to write the reformed personal statement? Also, what are the supercurriculars or other things which really impress Oxbridge?
Based on the grades which I have achieved/should be predicted, would I stand a better chance at getting into Oxford or Cambridge? I won't base my decision on this, but it would be interesting to know.
Thanks!
I sat my GCSEs in 2024 and got 4x9s, 5x8s and a 7. The 7 was in maths. I know these are great results and they're far from the most important factor for admission, but how do they fare with successful applicants? For context, I achieved these at a non-fee-paying grammar school.
Would it be beneficial to do an EPQ in a law-related area? I haven't been able to find much information on how much admissions tutors value this. I am studying 3 A-Levels and should be predicted 3 A*s.
Does anyone have any tips on how to write the reformed personal statement? Also, what are the supercurriculars or other things which really impress Oxbridge?
Based on the grades which I have achieved/should be predicted, would I stand a better chance at getting into Oxford or Cambridge? I won't base my decision on this, but it would be interesting to know.
Thanks!
the grades wont put u at an advantage as many oxbridge applicants apply with similar/better but they definitely dont hinder your application
Reply 2
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I'm currently in year 12 and considering making an application to study law at Oxford or Cambridge, but I have a few queries!
I sat my GCSEs in 2024 and got 4x9s, 5x8s and a 7. The 7 was in maths. I know these are great results and they're far from the most important factor for admission, but how do they fare with successful applicants? For context, I achieved these at a non-fee-paying grammar school.
Would it be beneficial to do an EPQ in a law-related area? I haven't been able to find much information on how much admissions tutors value this. I am studying 3 A-Levels and should be predicted 3 A*s.
Does anyone have any tips on how to write the reformed personal statement? Also, what are the supercurriculars or other things which really impress Oxbridge?
Based on the grades which I have achieved/should be predicted, would I stand a better chance at getting into Oxford or Cambridge? I won't base my decision on this, but it would be interesting to know.
Thanks!
I sat my GCSEs in 2024 and got 4x9s, 5x8s and a 7. The 7 was in maths. I know these are great results and they're far from the most important factor for admission, but how do they fare with successful applicants? For context, I achieved these at a non-fee-paying grammar school.
Would it be beneficial to do an EPQ in a law-related area? I haven't been able to find much information on how much admissions tutors value this. I am studying 3 A-Levels and should be predicted 3 A*s.
Does anyone have any tips on how to write the reformed personal statement? Also, what are the supercurriculars or other things which really impress Oxbridge?
Based on the grades which I have achieved/should be predicted, would I stand a better chance at getting into Oxford or Cambridge? I won't base my decision on this, but it would be interesting to know.
Thanks!
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