Are 8s good GCSE?

You should have top results - that is, a good proportion of 9s/8s (or A*s) - for your application to be competitive. On average, our applicants hold around 80% of GCSEs passes at grades 8 or 9 (A*) and have 8.5 passes at grades 8 or 9 (A*) - although successful applicants may have a higher proportion than this.

Is 8 a good GCSE grade?

The highest grade you can get is a 9, with 1 being the lowest. This system was introduced in 2017, replacing the old GCSE grading system that awarded students letter grades from A* to G. In the current grading system, a score of 9, 8 and 7 are equivalent to an A* and A.

What are 8s in GCSE?

Yes, the 8s and 7s are all good grades, and well done. They suggest that you have the capacity to do well at A level.

Is an 8 an A or an *?

For comparison purposes, a grade C is considered equivalent to a 4, and an A is equivalent to a 7, and an 8 is equivalent roughly to an A*. Notes: GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) – Certificate and qualification awarded. At GCSE, considered a 'standard pass', and awards a qualification at Level 2 of the RQF.

Is 8 GCSEs enough for Cambridge?

There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge. We will look at your GCSE results as an indicator of your academic performance. But this will be within the context of the performance of the school/college where you achieved your GCSEs.

How to Get All 9s In GCSEs (No BS Guide)

Can you get into Oxford with 8 GCSEs?

If you are shortlisted, your performance in interviews will also be taken into account. 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. However, we do look at GCSE grades in context.

Is 8 GCSEs enough for Oxford?

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.

Is British school harder than American?

It's difficult to say whether the British education system is harder than the American education system because both systems have their own unique challenges and strengths. In the UK, there is a strong emphasis on independent learning and critical thinking, with a heavier focus on exams and a more narrow subject focus.

Is A ++ a real grade?

However, in general, an A+ or A grade is typically the highest grade attainable, usually representing a score of 90-100%. Some institutions may have variations on this scale, such as an A++, but these are relatively rare.

Is all 8s and 9s good?

A levels are far more important. Good GCSEs are helpful, of course, and a good springboard for A level, but all is not lost if they aren't stellar. All 8s and 9s are not needed for any uni (except maybe Oxford, and probs not even there).

What is a good GCSE grade?

GCSEs are graded 1-9 (9 is the highest). Grade 4 is accepted as a pass for most Level 3 college courses and a 5 is regarded as a strong pass.

What is a fail in GCSE?

If students get a grade of 5-6, this means that they have a strong pass and if their grade is 4, then they have a standard pass. Unfortunately, if they receive a grade below 4, this means they have not passed the GCSE exam. Remember, a lower score on the GCSE exam doesn't have to mean that they've failed.

How many GCSEs do you need for Oxford?

Oxford University Requirements

The average applicant that successfully gets accepted in Oxford University should have around 8 or 9 GCSEs as a minimum. However, GCSEs are just the beginning because you are going to need A-Level grades that Oxford University requires for the course you are applying for.

Is 9 a good GCSE grade?

9 to 1 grading

The way GCSEs are graded changed in 2017. They're graded using 9 to 1, rather than A* to G. Grade 9 is the highest grade. Ofqual's GCSE grading diagrams outline the changes and also provide some useful guide for parents.

Does Harvard give a+?

Letter Grades

There is no grade of A+. Earned by work that indicates a strong comprehension of the course material, a good command of the skills needed to work with the course materials, and the student's full engagement with the course requirements and activities.

Is 89.5 A bad grade?

A common grading scale might consider a 90-92 as an A-, which would correspond to a 3.7 on a 4.0 scale, while an 87-89 may be categorized as a B+, which would typically be a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. If your 89.5 is rounded up to a 90, it would likely be considered an A-.

Does Z grade exist?

A Z on your transcript indicates that the Professor never reported a grade for you. This most often happens in Independent Study or Honors courses when students hand in a paper late. If you see a Z on your record, contact the professor of the course immediately.

Is US or UK education better?

Both the UK and the USA have a strong reputation for offering high-quality education. The UK is known for its academic excellence and teaching standards, while the USA is known for its world-class universities and diverse range of programs.

What do British people call grades?

The act of assessing a student's work in the UK is generally called marking, and the student is awarded a mark, often a percentage, eg 79 per cent. However, sometimes that percentage corresponds to a grade, eg 79 per cent may equal a B, so the student will receive a grade, not a mark.

Are schools better in UK or USA?

Based on national average statistics, most children educated in a British style are a year or more ahead of their US counterparts in math and language.

What IQ do you need for Oxbridge?

the top 16 percent of the age cohort); while 'Oxbridge' is assumed to have a minimum IQ of about 130 (ie. the top 2 percent of the age cohort).

Do you need straight A's to get into Oxford?

Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.) See a list of Oxford courses with conditional offers including at least one A*.

What GPA does Oxford look for?

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an an overall grade of 85% ('A') or 'Excellent', or a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.