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what do my chances look like for oxbridge considering my stats?

FOR CONTEXT:
i want to study either law, philosophy, or english literature at uni (i’d love to be a professor)

gcse’s-

88877766655
8’s in english lang, history, politics,
7’s in art, english lit
..5 in maths

as levels predicted-

aaaa
english lit, history, politics, re

a levels predicted-

a* a* a*
english lit, history, re

extra/supercurriculars:

reading academic books + journals
leading debate club at school
attending 5+ subject specific summer schools since year 10
receiving top school awards, winning regional debates + national recognition for charity work

helping circumstances:

being black + state educated (?)

please give me a bit of closure if possible!!

Reply 1

Kuriknowsbest98

Original post

by Anonymous

FOR CONTEXT:
i want to study either law, philosophy, or english literature at uni (i’d love to be a professor)
gcse’s-
88877766655
8’s in english lang, history, politics,
7’s in art, english lit
..5 in maths
as levels predicted-
aaaa
english lit, history, politics, re
a levels predicted-
a* a* a*
english lit, history, re
extra/supercurriculars:
reading academic books + journals
leading debate club at school
attending 5+ subject specific summer schools since year 10
receiving top school awards, winning regional debates + national recognition for charity work
helping circumstances:
being black + state educated (?)
please give me a bit of closure if possible!!

You have a strong profile for Oxbridge. Your predicted A* grades and leadership in debate plus academic enrichment make you a competitive candidate. The lower maths GCSE isn’t a big issue for humanities. Nothing is guaranteed, but you have a solid chance of interviews if your personal statement and any admissions tests are strong.