Will one C in high school ruin me?

If you get one C in an honors class, in most circumstances, it will not negatively impact you. Most students that take honors classes don’t end up getting a perfect score on their first try. In fact, many Honor classes in a High School will take that C and see it as a B because it’s an honors class.

Does Oxford care about grades?

GCSEs will be taken in to account when we consider your application but they are just one aspect that we look at. 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.

Can I get into Oxford with average GCSEs?

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 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.

How many GCSEs do you need to get into 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 A* GCSEs – or 8/9 grades under the new system – under their belt. Don’t have top GCSE grades?

How difficult is it to get into Oxford University?

The application process has a daunting reputation and, for state school pupils, it can seem especially difficult. While only 7\% of pupils in England and Wales are from the independent sector, they make up around 46\% of Oxford’s undergraduates.

What grades do you need to get into Oxford or Cambridge?

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.

What qualifications do you need to study at Oxford University?

In order to take up the offer of a place to study here, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements of their course. Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but we also accept a whole range of other equivalent UK and international qualifications.