Should I apply for Oxford?

Question

I am really considering applying for Oxford this year to study Physics. I am wondering whether anyone has any advice or reasons for or against applying. Also I have put my exam results below could you see whether you think they are good enough. Cheers for any help.

GCSE 1A* 8As 1B (in Design)

AS: Physics A 96%

Maths A 93%

Biology A 88%

Psychology A 87%

Dropped Psychology for A2

Answer 1

give it a shot. you have got good grades. just dont be dissapointed if they say no. they do have thousands of applicants

Answer 2

Smart Cookie . Although they'll be looking for someone who has 100% in all.

Answer 3

Definitely. Don't worry about the B at GCSE, it's in an unrelated subject and your AS grades are especially strong!

The only hang-up I have is, is that I see you're not taking further maths - If your school offers the chance for you to study the AS next year, TAKE IT! If it doesn't, your interviewers will take that into account but it'll mean some catching-up work but no matter, I'm sure you'll get the necessary support - they have summer schools for that kinda thing.

I notice above someone has written 'you can't get rejected if you don't apply' but this misses the more important, alternative side of the arguement which is if you don't apply, you can't be accepted!

Use the time you have now to prepare for the interview - it's not at all scary if you've prepared enough and remember that they're not there to make a fool of you. They just want to find out what it would be like to actually teach you, like in a tutorial.

If there's anything else you want to ask about the application process, please feel free and good luck!

Answer 4

Of course you should apply. I never considered applying myself but from the grades you got I say go for it. I know for Uni's like Oxofrd & Cambridge it's more than just saying, you got the grades why not apply...I guess you have to do some sort of research to make sure they ARE good enough since it's an elite university but what I say is this: you can't be rejected if you don't apply. Well done by the way.

Answer 5

Definetley apply. However, there is stiff competition and many of the people applying will have nearly all A* at GCSE. The B you got at GCSE shouldn't damage your chances too much as a lot is decided if they select you for interviewing. This is where many people who arn't at the top academically show themselves as a good asset to the university. You can also go to the open days for the colleges and of course there are many more good universities out there.

Answer 6

You should definitely apply to Oxford University. The B you in GCSE doesn't really matter. Mostly importantly you got an A 96% in Physics which is excellent.

Oxford University is happy to receive applications from students from any country in the world providing that they are studying for, or have already achieved, three A-Levels or other equivalent academic qualifications.

In order to be admitted, candidates must show evidence of an appropriate educational background and good standards of literacy and numeracy. However, the University does not have any formal matriculation requirements, and no requirement for any particular subjects or grades at GCSE, though tutors will use these grades as one indicator of academic ability.

All applications are considered carefully on their individual merits and tutors consider academic achievements, predicted grades, candidates’ personal statements and academic references as well as any written work or written test that may be required as part of the application. Candidates who feel that they under-performed at GCSE may be able to compensate for this by demonstrating clear upward progression at AS-level as well as in predicted or achieved A-level scores. You may wish to refer to this in your personal statement.

Providing that you meet any specific requirements for your course, they recommend you to take those subjects that interest you most and in which you feel you have the ability to do best. Tutors are much more interested in candidates’ overall academic ability, and their potential and motivation for the course at Oxford, than the particular programmes which have been followed at school.

Competition is strong and conditional offers are likely to be for high grades. The offer may specify certain grades to be achieved in particular subjects if they have not been achieved already.

A-levels

Conditional offers for A-level students are likely to be AAA. Providing that any specific subject requirements have been met, all A-levels are approved for admissions purposes, with the exception of General Studies.

Oxford University does not require its candidates to disclose information on the unit grades that have been achieved through their AS and A2 studies, but a candidate may include this information within their UCAS application should they wish to do so. Any conditional offer would usually be made on the basis of final grades alone.

Physics at Oxford:

http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergrad...

Oxford University:

http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergrad...

http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergrad...

Hope this helps, if you need any more information, please ask it in the additional details and I will try to help you. Good luck.   :-)

Answer 7

There is an open day on the 19th september, where you will have an interview and discuss your grades with the teachers that will be involved for physics.

http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/schools/open...

Good Luck