Are my GCSEs good enough for Oxbridge?

Are my GCSEs good enough for 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 A* GCSEs – or 8/9 grades under the new system – under their belt.

Are 7s good in GCSE?

In general, a grade 7-9 is roughly equivalent to A-A* under the old system, while a grade 4 and above is roughly equivalent to a C and above. Last year, 732 16-year-olds in England taking at least seven new GCSEs scored a clean sweep of grade 9s in all subjects.

What is a good set of GCSE results?

You’re more likely to be able to go into Further Education or get a good job if you have five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Many sixth-forms and colleges do expect at least 4 grades but some schools may take pupils with lower grades, so it’s worth giving them a call to check.

Will A Levels 2021 be Cancelled?

GCSE and A-level exams have been cancelled for 2021, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and third lockdown that saw schools closed.

Will universities accept lower grades 2021?

Universities may accept lower grades or reduce the entry requirements for some courses in Clearing 2021. Be sure to reach out to the university first, explain your situation and see what they can verbally offer you.

Will there be mini exams in 2021?

There will be “mini-exams” set by exam boards for each subject this year. Ofqual has said the tests should not be seen as exams. Those studying for vocational and technical qualifications will also get teacher-assessed grades rather than having to sit exams.

Are mini exams optional?

There will be test papers set by exam boards for each subject, which are intended to inform the judgement of teachers, but will not decide the final grades. These have been labelled “mini-exams”, but Ofqual says the tests, which will be optional for schools to use, should not be seen as exams.

What dates are GCSEs 2021?

GCSEs and A-levels 2021: Key dates revealed

• 22 March to 22 April:
• 31 March:
• 26 April:
• 12 April:
• 12 April to 30 April:
• 19 April:
• 19 April to 11 June:
• 26 April: