What GCSEs do you need to get into Oxford University?

Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades.

Can you get into Oxbridge with bad GCSEs?

Grades 4 to 6 at GCSE are suggestive of Cs and Ds at A-level – which won’t be enough to get into top UK universities. Oxford state that ‘higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of A and A* grades or 7, 8 and 9 grades.

Can you get into Cambridge with average GCSEs?

Although it is not common, there are more people with average GCSE results than you would expect. But it is rare for the reasons you would expect – people who are smart enough to get into Cambridge normally nail their GCSE results.

How many GCSEs do you need for Oxbridge?

Most applicants have attained at least 4-5 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, but Cambridge accept that post-16 performance is a superior measure and hence will consider applicants with excellent predicted grades in spite of a less excellent GCSE performance.

Do Cambridge look at GCSEs?

There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge. GCSE results are looked at as a performance indicator, but within the context of the performance of the school/college where they were achieved.

Do Cambridge care about GCSEs?

Do you need 4 A levels for Oxbridge?

It is true that the best Oxbridge candidates have often read widely around their chosen subject and have put a lot of effort into finding out more about subjects that interest them. However, tutors at Oxbridge are looking for more than just the ability to read and regurgitate information.

Can I get into Oxford with average GCSEs?

Originally Answered: Can you get into top universities like Oxford with average gcse results but great a levels? Yes you can.

Do you need all 9s at GCSE to get into Oxbridge?

Yes, your grades will need to really dazzle. GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our ‘guesstimate’ is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.

How many UCAS points is A * A * A *?

Examples of grade combinations – A level grade

A level grade	Tariff points
A*A*A*	168
A*A*A	160
A*AA	152
AAA	144

Is Triple Science harder than combined?

Triple Science also tends to be a bit more difficult than Combined Science but you will often be given more lessons per week than if you were taking Combined Science.