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Is Oxford still possible?

29 replies

almostthere11 · 27/07/2024 23:21

Just wondering whether it’s worth it applying for Oxford if dc didn't get the predicted grades needed but believe that they can get a very good result in the admission test and achieve at least the minimum grades required? Or will dc be rejected straight away? Dc needed 2 A* (and an A) but is only predicted one and 3xA’s.

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Penguinsa · 29/07/2024 09:46

It's one choice out of 5 and worth trying though make sure you have at least a couple of safe choices within the 5. If you explain to the school about an Oxford application there may be a way to get predictions up. If they have strong GCSE results plus strong admissions test should be in with a chance. Schools vary on how good they are and often get it wrong on who gets in, worth asking but they tend to overestimate chance of very confident, talkative in lessons children and underestimate quieter children, especially girls.

TizerorFizz · 29/07/2024 09:29

4 A levels is normal if one is Further maths. Surely this is down to school regarding reference and suitability. Talk to school surely?

Oxford is only one uni. One choice out of 5. There are some other great ones. Many courses at Oxford aren’t looking for 2 A stars so I assume this is maths related in some way? Does Oxford matter beyond all else?

Pinkypinkyplonk · 28/07/2024 08:47

No one needs four A levels!
Theres your problem

doubleshift · 28/07/2024 00:53

Ask for higher predictions then - there's time to submit work to teachers to show improvement. Lots of schools 'facilitate' applications. Or apply post A Level.

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