Can I get into Oxford with a * AA?

However Oxford usually only has around 3,300 places each year so even excellent grades will not guarantee you an offer. 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*.

Can I apply to Oxford with a * AA?

Conditional offers for students studying A-levels will range between A*A*A and AAA depending on the subject. Each course page gives details of the specific requirements. Other equivalent qualifications are also welcome: please see UK qualifications and international qualifications.

Can you go to Oxford with AAB?

We usually expect AAAAB or AAAAA in your Highers, with two or more Advanced Highers. If you take three Advanced Highers, we ask for AAB. If you can only take two, we ask for AA grades, and an A grade in an additional Higher taken in Year 6. Do I need to provide my unit grades?

Can you get into Cambridge with a * A * A?

Cambridge usually requires A*A*A for most sciences courses and A*AA for arts courses or 40–42 in the IB, including core points, with 776 at Higher Level. AAA is usually required at Advanced Higher grade, for students in Scotland.

Is it worth applying to Oxford with AAA?

For Oxford, the typical conditional offer ranges between A*A*A and AAA (depending on the subject), while most offers from Cambridge are A*AA. Read more: what do I need to get into Oxford or Cambridge?

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Is A * A * A enough for Oxford?

However Oxford usually only has around 3,300 places each year so even excellent grades will not guarantee you an offer. Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course.

Can you get into Cambridge with AAA?

Certainly at Oxford AAA is the bare minimum for admission (for most Cambridge courses you cannot even get in without at least one A*), and statistically your chances of success applying with those grades are pretty low. Not impossible. But low. Just 2.6% of Oxford admissions got AAA at A-level.

How likely am I to get into Oxford?

The Overall Success Rate. Before finalising your course and college preferences, taking the potential admissions test, and receiving an interview invitation, the likelihood of receiving an offer from Oxford or Cambridge stands at approximately 17%.

Is 8 an A * or an A?

Low Grade 7 is equivalent to a low Grade A. | Grade 8 is equivalent to a high Grade A. | Grade 9 is equivalent to higher than a Grade A*.

Why is Oxford acceptance rate so high?

Oxford has very high academic standards, and grade requirements vary by subject. Generally, successful applicants will have outstanding academic records, with strong grades in relevant subjects. Most subjects require from A*A*A to AAA, though this varies depending on the subject.

What Russell groups accept AAB?

Yes, you can go to a Russell Group university with AAB! There are 24 Russell Group universities, representing world-class, research-led institutions. They include universities such as the University of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham, and Sheffield.

Do Oxford accept lower grades?

To apply to Oxford, students would need to have completed, or be studying for, at least 120 points at stage 1 or above, in appropriate subjects. We would expect students to be performing at the highest level, with at least pass grade 2.

Is AAB good at A-level?

I achieved AAB in my A levels and I'd say they're well above average/mediocre but obviously not as exceptional as A*A*A* and A*A*A. I know most prestigious Law universities and Law firms require a minimum of AAA-AAB in A levels, I'm so happy I achieved this!

Does Oxford look at 3 or 4 A-levels?

For undergraduates Oxford's official position is that they only look at your top 3 A-level results. The purpose behind that is to avoid discrimination against state school students who are often precluded from doing more than three subjects at A-level.

Do Oxford look at GCSEs?

Are my GCSE results good enough for Oxford? Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic...

Can you get into Oxford without A-levels?

Unsurprisingly, universities such as the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford are unlikely to accept applicants without A-Levels. Despite this, other Russell Group universities do accept applicants who do not have A-Levels.

What is a * equivalent to in GCSE?

Grade 9, Grade 8 and Grade 7 are equivalent to the old Grades A* and A. Grade 6, Grade 5 and Grade 4 are equivalent to the old Grades B and C. To pass you need at least a Grade 4 or Grade 5. Grades 1 to 3 are like the old D to G.

Is a Grade 8 an A *?

Grade 8 is the equivalent of in between grades A* and A. Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A. Grade 6 is the equivalent of just above a grade B.

Is a level 8 an A *?

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.

What is the easiest Oxford University to get into?

Hilda's is the easiest Oxford college to get into, though. Oxford has a system it calls 'pooling'. If course places at one college fill up, but the admissions still think that you are a strong candidate, they will send your application to other colleges to consider.

Is it harder to get into Oxford now?

With 47,785 applications submitted to Oxbridge in 2021 and 7,820 offers made, this equals an overall offer rate of 16%. In 2011, the offer rate was 21%. Oxbridge is getting more competitive. Of course, 16% does not mean anything without context, so let's look at other prestigious UK universities.

Is Oxford harder to get into than Cambridge?

Oxford and Cambridge are highly competitive, and unfortunately, you can only apply to one per year. According to these acceptance numbers, Cambridge appears to be the easier to get accepted.

Does UCL accept AAA?

We would typically require an applicant to meet our requirements in full. For example, if a programme requires AAA at A-Level, we may not be able to accept A*AB. Given the competition for places, we recommend you only apply to programmes where you meet or are expected to achieve these requirements.

Do Oxford care about extracurricular?

There's a myth that Oxford is looking for the most well-rounded applicants, with a long list of varied extra-curricular activities. In fact, tutors are primarily concerned with your academic ability and potential, as well as enthusiasm for your chosen subject.

Do Oxford care about personal statement?

If your application is shortlisted, your interview will also be taken into account. This means that your personal statement is important but it's not everything: it's just one part of the overall picture.