How many GCSEs do you need for Cambridge?

Do Cambridge look at GCSEs?

GCSEs. There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge. GCSE results are looked at as a performance indicator, but within the context of the performance of the school/college where they were achieved.

Is doing 5 A-Levels too much?

There's absolutely no reason to do 5 or 6 A levels. More than 3 is unnecessary, and won't actually impress universities (even Oxford or Cambridge). You can learn about other things in your free time - time you won't have if you've signed yourself up for twice as much work as everyone else.

Can you go to uni with 2 A-Levels?

If you are trying to go for a course which has a high entry requirement of UCAS points, you will either need to get 2 A levels with distinctions to have a proper chance, or get all 3 A levels done. It all depends on your chosen course for uni etc.

Can I take 5 A-Levels?

How many A-Levels can you take? You can take a maximum of five A-Levels, although most students choose three. Most universities are happy to offer you a place based on three subjects. This number often excludes general studies, so check the course entry requirements if you're thinking of taking general studies.

How many GCSEs do you need for Harvard?

As for GCSEs this is what Harvard says: Admitted students typically will have excellent grades (A*/A with perhaps a B or two at GCSE, A*/A predicted in three or four A-level subjects (or D1, D2 or D3 on Pre-U), or 39+ on predicted IB (out of the total 45 possible).

What is the hardest GCSE subject?

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

Entry requirements

Certain grades may be required at Higher Level. 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.

Is it easier to get into Oxford or Cambridge?

If you only take into account the general acceptance rates (for 2019), it appears that it is easier to get into Cambridge, as their acceptance rate across all colleges was 21.92%, whereas Oxford only admitted 14.25% of their total applicants.

Is Cambridge better than Oxford?

The University of Oxford marginally outranks Cambridge in the QS World University Rankings® 2022, with Oxford placing in second and Cambridge placing in joint third.

How many UCAS points do I need for Cambridge?

This is the answer I found; Typical offers usually require scores between 40 and 42 points out of 45, with 776 in Higher Level subjects. Applicants may be required to achieve 7 in a particular subject(s), depending on individual circumstances.

Can I go to uni with only GCSEs?

You could start with The Open University with just GCSEs, but this is distance learning so you would be learning at home (there are some tutorials but these are on average once a month).

What age do you finish A-levels?

An 'advanced level' or A-level is a qualification offered across a range of subjects to school-leavers (usually aged 16-18 years old), graded A*-E. A-levels are studied across two years: your AS year (Year 12) and your A2 year (Year 13).

Can you get an A * at AS?

You cannot get A* at AS level, no.

Do as levels still exist 2021?

All school exams are cancelled in 2021 – this includes AS and A Level exams. This means that student's grades this year will be decided by teachers and based on coursework, mock exams and any other work completed over the course.

How many GCSEs do you need?

How many GCSEs should I take? You should expect to take around nine subjects. Most courses and jobs you might want to apply for in the future require you to have grades between 9 and 4 in a minimum of five subjects.

Is 8 GCSEs enough for medicine?

The majority of Universities look at your top 8 GCSEs - with the caveat that these include Maths, English x 2 and Science x 3, especially for something like Medicine.

Is it difficult to get into Cambridge?

Pretty hard. Statistically around one in seven applicants get in, but those seven applicants all tend to be pretty good. Nearly two-thirds of those who apply who get three A*s at A-level or better will end up being rejected. The proportion rejected is even higher for those with lower scores.

What GCSEs do Oxford want?

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.