Do You Need All A * For Cambridge?

Although a general offer from Cambridge would require A*A*A-A*AA at A level, many courses have specific additional requirements that you need to meet. For example, students taking A levels in science subjects are expected to complete and pass the practical assessment (this also applies to Oxford).

DO YOU NEED A * for Cambridge?

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.

Can I get into Cambridge with 3 A *?

Our typical offers are based on students taking three A Levels together in Year 13, and most Cambridge applicants are studying three or four A Level subjects in Years 12 and 13. This is usually sufficient to show breadth of interests and ability to manage a range of differing academic tasks.

Does Cambridge accept a * a * b?

> 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)..

Do you need 3 A * to get into Oxford?

Oxford’s standard entry requirements for conditional offers range from A*A*A-AAA at A level. However, many courses have specific additional requirements that students need to meet.

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

Currently, the minimum required grades in a conditional offer for Medicine at Cambridge are A*A*A in A-level and 40-42 points at IB (with a 776 spread across your Higher Level IB subjects).

What A Level grades are needed for Cambridge?

For many Cambridge courses, qualifications in certain subjects are required and all Colleges expect required subjects to be passed, normally with an A* or A at A Level/grade 7 or 6 at Higher Level of the IB (or equivalent).

Do Oxbridge prefer 4 A levels?

Oxbridge entry requirements
Oxford and Cambridge Universities are known for demanding the highest grades of As and A*s off students. However, doing 4 A levels over 3 is neither required nor preferred.

Is it better to do 4 A levels or 3?

1. Four A levels look better than three – incorrect. It is the grades of the three A levels and the subjects those A levels are in that are important. Put all your efforts into those three A levels – thousands of other students nationally, who got 8s and 9s at GCSE are doing that and you are competing with them!

Is 179 a good Cambridge score?

Those scoring between180 and 192 will receive a grade C. These candidates will receive a Cambridge English: Advanced certificate at Level C1. Candidates who score between 160 and 179 will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating they demonstrated ability at Level B2.

Can you go to Oxford with a * AB?

You don’t have any chance. Oxbridge’s standard entry requirement for all programmes is A*AA. They are not like other unis where it’s at the discretion of the department. Anyone without A*AA is considered to not be Oxbridge material in their eyes.

Is BBB good at a level?

Pupils predicted BBB at A-level are generally regarded as strong university candidates.

Is a * the same as A+ grade?

Traditionally, the grades are A+, A, A−, B+, B, B−, C+, C, C−, D+, D, D− and F, with A+ being the highest and F being lowest.
Grade conversion.

Can I get into Oxford with AAA?

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 easiest subject to get into Oxbridge?

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.

Can you get into med school with a C+?

Getting a C+ is not a red flag for medical school.
Your poor first MCAT score is not a red flag by itself. If you’ve done well the second time, then it’s not a red flag. If you take the MCAT back to back or even with some period in between and you get the same score, or worse, that is a potential red flag.

Is it easier to get into Cambridge as a mature student?

Yes, applying to a mature college will increase your chances. 1) Mature colleges let you send in additional CV and information and your interviewers will take into consideration your reasons for delaying university.

Is Cambridge or Oxford harder to get into?

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.

What percentage is a * in A level?

90%
A Level Grading System

Does Cambridge accept O levels?

Cambridge O Level is accepted as equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE in admitting candidates to further and higher education institutions. Cambridge O Level is widely recognised by higher education institutions and employers worldwide as evidence of academic achievement.