How realistic of an option is Oxford for me?

For GCSE (I qualify for extenuating circumstances)
Lang - A
Religion - A
Numeracy - A
Physics - A
Maths - B
Lit - B
Geography - B
History - B
Business - B
Chemistry - B
Biology - B
Welsh Second Language - B

For AS level (I qualify for extenuating circumstances)
Business - B
Politics - B
Philosophy and Religion - B
Economics - U

Predicted A levels
Business - A*
Politics - A
Philosophy and Religion - A

I know my historical grades are very poor but I am sure I can achieve my predicted, am I absolutely fried or is there hope?

Reply 1

splitstitch

You don't mention what subject you are looking at? Some would be very low/no probability (eg PPE) but others may still be worth a shot, especially if your extenuating circumstances can do some heavy lifting, and you're ready/willing to take and could do well in uni specific admissions tests and interviews. For example philosophy and theology which you have the grades for is testing on Oct 24 and if you were to ace that you would get an offer. Theology and Religion has no tests so it's on your personal statement to demonstrate your interest and you stand a good chance to be called to interview. Also your personal circumstances may mean you qualify to apply for the Astrophoria foundation year if you were set on a specific subject. It's no shame to take a year longer, especially when you've had a significant setback.

Reply 2

Bellmont

Original post

by Lazzaroonies

For GCSE (I qualify for extenuating circumstances)
Lang - A
Religion - A
Numeracy - A
Physics - A
Maths - B
Lit - B
Geography - B
History - B
Business - B
Chemistry - B
Biology - B
Welsh Second Language - B
For AS level (I qualify for extenuating circumstances)
Business - B
Politics - B
Philosophy and Religion - B
Economics - U
Predicted A levels
Business - A*
Politics - A
Philosophy and Religion - A
I know my historical grades are very poor but I am sure I can achieve my predicted, am I absolutely fried or is there hope?

hi! if this is no too personal, can u please tell me ur extenuating circumstances? very brief will be fine: mental heath, fsm, family, school sudden change etc, thank you!