r/oxbridge

If i have underwhelming than averge applicants gcse grade (99887776) can a good TMUA score mitigate it to at least get a interview?

Hi!

So I was wondering since I moved to the uk at the start of y10 but went to a British international skl in Spain b4 that, would that count as extenuating circumstances. I got 6a*s and 3as but that is below Oxford typical gcses and I was wondering if like that counts :)

I'm an american applicant who's interested in Cambridge's AMES course. However, i do happen to have a concern regarding my GPA since i have one C in math. Do you think it will hinder my chance by a big margin? (even though i meet their requirement in AP/SAT?)

Oxford offers more joint courses than Cambridge, suggesting that Oxford likes to broaden some students' understanding of related subjects in an interdisciplinary way.

Also, I have read that a typical Oxford English question would forensically COMPARE TWO texts and that a typical Cambridge English question would instead forensically EXAMINE ONE text.

It feeds in to the sense that Cambridge even treats arts subjects more like a science. Cambridge, of course, was well known for literary criticism in the last century.

I don't have many extracurriculars or co-curriculars, so which ones really get you in? I don’t have much time left on my application so yeah, I am near the deadline. I want to apply for the biomedical sciences undergraduate program.

Would love to make some friends for anyone applying this year 🙇‍♀️ I think I can post this correct me if so mods?

Just nice to meet some like-minded people!

Whether that entails roasting both our applications, doing random things like playing games, maybe studying together, or even just yapping, etc

I’m literally open to do ANYTHING chat

Some bits about me- from Ireland, almost 18f( in two months)

Planning to apply for most likely the Law course

Love reading, writing, games, volleyball, chess, and some youth work, and etc etc

Hello! I'm a student in S5 scotland/Y12 England, wanting to apply for Chemical engineering and biotechnology for undergraduate and I'm struggling to pick which subjects I should study for Scottish Advanced Highers (A level equivalent). I've done adv higher maths early this year, and definitely planning on taking Chemistry. Because I go to a music school, taking A-level music is compulsory and I've tried arguing to drop it but I'm not allowed. So, my choice is between taking two subjects out of Physics, english, and mechanics (further maths). I really enjoy English and want to take it but it's not particularly relevant to the course I want to pursue, but I'd technically still meet cambridge's minimum entry requirements. Hypothetically, assuming my ESAT score is pretty high and that id be predicted A1s, would I realistically get into the uni if I just take Physics, chem and English? And how much would taking mechanics make a difference to my application?

Additionally, I've been offered a 5-day work experience placement at the Leonardo company in September as a supercurricular and have a few gold awards/distinction in UKMT girls olympiad.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated!

Hi everyone.

I'm a second year student in UCL studying mathematical physics. I am interested in applying for part 3, theoretical physics, and I wanted to ask if my first year grades make me a weak applicant. I've achieved an average of exactly 70% in first year but I'm on track to have 85+ in second year. Also done an internship in elite uni (HYPSM level), with publication pending, strong LORs. Will be doing a second project in a similar level university this summer. A little worried that even if I do amazing in my second year the first year grades are just way too low.

Thanks!