Oxford University does not participate in UCAS Clearing, Extra or Adjustment.
Does Cambridge take part in adjustment?
It is the first time that Cambridge will take part in the Ucas “adjustment” system, where students who do better than expected in their A-levels are able to “trade up” for a better university place.
Does Oxford have a reconsideration pool?
We will only consider applications for the same course as originally applied for; see the August Reconsideration Pool 2022 webpage in August 2022 for a list of courses which have places available through the August Reconsideration Pool.
Is it easier to get into Oxford or 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.
Which is better out of Oxford or Cambridge?
The University of Cambridge marginally outranks Oxford in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, with Cambridge placing in second and Oxford fourth.
Do you need 3 A * for Cambridge?
The standard admission requirement for UK universities is three A Levels. Cambridge International AS & A Levels are recognised as a passport to success in education, university and employment. Students we have who have taken Cambridge International A Levels do very well at our campus.
Can I get into Cambridge with a * AB?
> Cambridge International AS and A Levels qualifications are accepted by all UK universities. > Competitive courses require 3 good A Levels (e.g. Grades A*- B)..
Where do most Oxbridge rejects go?
Durham University has long been considered the destination of choice for Oxbridge rejects.
Do Oxford do adjustments?
Oxford University does not participate in UCAS Clearing, Extra or Adjustment.
Can you get into Oxford with A * A * A?
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 you get into Oxford with B’s?
Do you mean ALL Bs and Cs for GCSE, or a few? I currently have an offer for Oxford despite having two Bs at GCSE, so it’s certainly possible to get in with a few Bs. For my course they actually only looked at your top 8 GCSEs I think, so a few Bs wouldn’t even hold you back never mind kill your application.
What is the most difficult degree UK?
Medicine. What’s the hardest degree to study in the UK? Well, many agree that it’s Medicine. It should come as no surprise that Medicine tops our list as one of the hardest degrees in the UK.
What is the easiest subject to get into Oxford?
Oxford
- Best chance of getting an interview (%) Chemistry 96.2. Classics 95.9. Human Sciences 92.8. Modern Languages & Linguistics 92.5.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 40.1. Chemistry 33.6. Theology & Oriental Studies 33.3.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 50.3. Music 48.3. Archaeology & Anthropology 45.1.
Why choose Cambridge over Oxford?
A small city where almost a fifth of the population are students and the centre is dominated by the University; it could be the place for you if you’re after a small town feel. Cambridge is more laid-back than Oxford and arguably prettier, with a river flowing through the city centre and countryside surroundings.
Is Oxford or Cambridge more posh?
In general, Cambridge = best for science, Oxford = best for arts and Oxford is more posh/elitist (backed up by a narrow numbers, more private schoolers go to Oxford than Cambridge), but it’s a difference of a couple of % if that.
Who interviews more Cambridge or Oxford?
Cambridge interviews around 75% of undergraduate applicants. At Oxford, where applications are around six per place, around half of all applicants are shortlisted for interview.
Is 5 as levels too much?
5 A-levels is not really that much but its not necessary to do all 5 especially if that means jeopardising your chances of getting straight A*. Bear in mind though that there are a number of people who have sit 6-8 A-levels and I know of one person who got 8A*s straight at A levels last year….
Do Cambridge accept lower grades?
No. Oxford and Cambridge don’t guarantee places like that. In most cases, if not all, applicants will be required to take subject-specific tests set by the two universities, as part of the application process. It’s highly unlikely that anyone with four A*s will not do well in these, but it’s possible.
How many 9s do you need for Oxford?
Get good grades
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.
What is the hardest degree to get into at Cambridge?
Getting into Oxford or Cambridge University is an achievement in itself, but cracking your way into economics and management is another feat entirely. The subject has been revealed as the hardest Oxbridge course to gain access to, with an acceptance rate of just 7%.
Can I get into an Ivy with a C+?
It’s true that C+ GPA average reduces chances of getting into Ivy League schools and other elite institutions. However, C+ is not too bad and there are many colleges and universities that accept those with GPAs that are below the national average of 3.0.