Oxbridge

[NotEnoughTime]

Hi everyone

I'm after some advice please.

My DS is currently in year 12 (taking 4 A levels) and looking at Oxbridge (totally his idea-not mine!) He likes both places and both have the course he wants to take (History and Politics). Oxford ask for AAA and Cambridge are asking for A*AA.

All his GSCE's were numbered except for History in which he recieved an A. His numbered grades were 4 8's, 4 7's and a 4 (the 4 was in French which he didn't want to take but he had to do a MFL).

Is it worth him to even think about applying to Oxbridge or is it totally out of the question as he received no grade 9's ie will everyone applying have all 8's and 9's? I don't want to 'pee on his parade' obviously but I know the Oxbridge process is very lengthy and rigorous and I don't want him to set his heart on it when there are so many other great Universities out there to aim for if he has no hope of getting a place.

Any advice would be gratefully received :)

Quite so - I did say 'maybe'

Out of curiosity Errol, what were her three? Maths, FM and Physics?

Yes, that's right, with comp sci to AS. And an EPQ, but they didn't all do those.

Take others' advice OP , but on one small point DS ( History ) did not do any History related work experience. What he did do is read ( for his own interest / enjoyment ) lots in areas he was interested in. Also a decent HAT score ( which you can find out - or at least DS did ) before the interview stage. In his case 3 A levels.

So I wouldn't wee on his chips but any which way there are too few places for too many good applicants so a realistic attitude to an application is always wise. But best of luck to him

Thank you so much everyone-I really appreciate your kind advice :)