Do you need all a stars for Oxford?

Should I apply to Cambridge with a *AA?

Although a general offer from Cambridge would require A*A*A-A*AA at A level, many courses or colleges include specific subject requirements that you need to meet. Even if your chosen course does not have any/many specific A level subject requirements, you should check Cambridge's general subject preferences here.

Can I get into Oxford with a 3.7 GPA?

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor's degree with an overall grade of Class 1, 'A' or 80%, or a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.

Is it harder to get into Oxford or Cambridge?

Both Oxford and Cambridge are highly competitive, and unfortunately, you can only apply to one per year. Based on acceptance rates and numbers, however, it is easier to get into Cambridge than Oxford. Both Harvard and Oxford are esteemed, top-ranked universities where students strive to get their degrees.

Is Oxford better than Harvard?

Here is a comparison based on recent rankings. QS World University Rankings 2025: Oxford is ranked 3rd, while Harvard is ranked 4th. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024: Oxford is ranked 1st, and Harvard is ranked 4th.

What is the easiest subject to get into Oxford?

Do universities accept D grades?

Some colleges may be more lenient and accept a D grade if the rest of your application is strong. However, more selective colleges typically expect applicants to have mostly A's and B's, with few C's or below. In that case, a D grade in a core class could be particularly concerning.

Do Oxford prefer 4 A-levels?

Oxford only asks for three A Levels. Typical offers are between AAA and A*AA (depending on the course). While four A Levels might potentially give you the edge over another candidate, it's more important to focus on achieving the top grades – even if this means dropping a subject.

Does Oxford 5000 include Oxford 3000?

Oxford 5000™

Expanded List: Includes the Oxford 3000™ plus an additional 2,000 words, making it a total of 5,000 words.

Why do I have 3 Oxford interviews?

How many Oxford interviews one candidate has is variable based on multiple factors. Each course at Oxford has a unique interview structure based on the requirements of the subject. For example, a PPE application would generally attend three interviews, one for each of the subjects covered in the course.

How many Americans get into Oxford?

Yes, getting into Oxford as an American can be challenging. The acceptance rate typically ranges between 13% and 17%, making it comparable to the most competitive universities worldwide, including Ivy League schools.

Is Oxford richer than Cambridge?

Trinity College, Cambridge, is the wealthiest of the individual colleges with published assets worth £1.3bn in its latest accounts. In Oxford, St John's College tops the table with close to £600m in assets.

Is Oxford in the Ivy League?

Despite its fame and reputation, Oxford University, located in the U.K., is not counted as an Ivy League university. The top eight schools in the USA are collectively known as the Ivy League. Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Pennsylvania, Cornell, Harvard, and Yale make up the Ivy League.

Is a 3.7 enough for Harvard?

Harvard is highly competitive, so it may be challenging to get in with a 3.7 GPA. The average GPA for entering Harvard students is 3.9.

What is the lowest GPA to get into Cambridge?

Overall, such an application that portrays academic excellence along with extracurricular interests is what a candidate needs to have for a successful attempt at Cambridge University. Applicants are generally expected to have a GPA of 3.8 or higher; competitive candidates typically possess a GPA between 3.8-4.0.

What is the hardest subject to get into at Cambridge?

Computer Science has the lowest success rates at the university, being the only course to have an offer rate below 10% and only one of two courses to have an acceptance rate in the single digits.

Does Oxford require SAT?

The SAT and GPA have been of paramount importance to the application process in Oxford University, although this is a holistic review process. In such a case, strong SAT scores and GPA really go a long way in raising the chances of any applicant.

Does Harvard accept Cambridge?

Harvard will consider applications from students with Cambridge Pre-U examination results according to their merits, as is the case with A Level applicants. All candidates must submit complete applications to be considered for admission to Harvard.