maths at oxford uni

hey
i have made an application to oxford with A*A*A, but the A is in further maths. i was told i would achieve the A* in fm, but was basically told the day of the deadline that i wouldnt be getting the prediction, despite getting good grades in y12. my teacher says that my application relies heavily on my MAT, which i do agree with, but of course an applicant with a similar MAT score but A* in fm would be preferred above me. not sure what to do now as i cant even change my course to maths and cs, which has a slightly lower requirement. really upset.

hey
i have made an application to oxford with A*A*A, but the A is in further maths. i was told i would achieve the A* in fm, but was basically told the day of the deadline that i wouldnt be getting the prediction, despite getting good grades in y12. my teacher says that my application relies heavily on my MAT, which i do agree with, but of course an applicant with a similar MAT score but A* in fm would be preferred above me. not sure what to do now as i cant even change my course to maths and cs, which has a slightly lower requirement. really upset.

I was having a yap with some third year mathematician today. I'm second year law. Maths guy says Oxford maths is super hard. I don't envy you lot. Good luck, it could all come right! As people say above, if they wanted A star, they'd say so. Give it a go, you never know what might happen!

Why do you assume someone with a predicted A* grade would be preferred over you? Unis are aware how wildly inconsistent predicted grades are and the whole reason Oxford uses the MAT is in order to avoid having to rely on them I imagine?

It does not work like that though.
Your application would be viewed holistically including your performance in MAT and interview including your other application materials. It’s not simple that an applicant with similar MAT score but a prediction of an A* in F. maths would be put ahead of you.
My suggestion is to bin that thought and focus on your prep and performance in MAT and the interview. I really hope you do well and get in.
If you do get in, please raise a pint to me in your College bar.
Good luck

thank you very much, i appreciate the advice a lot, its very reassuring. hope it works out for me )

haha thank you! only problem is, the entry reqs on oxford's website do say that they want the double A* in maths and fm. oh well, i'm still giving it a go; my teacher says it should be viewed holistically anyways (hopefully).