I'm hoping to get into Oxford or Cambridge university. Has anyone got any advice?

I'm currently going into year 11 and I'm predicted good grades in my GCSE's, mainly A* and A, but there's a chance of a B or two in my weakest subjects. Is there anything I can do to improve my chances of getting in?I'm hoping to get into Oxford or Cambridge university. Has anyone got any advice?
How do you improve your chances of getting into Oxford or Cambridge (Oxbridge)? Firstly, keep in mind that as well as excellent grades, you will have to write a personal statement, attend at least one interview and for some courses, it may be required of you to take an entrance exam.





What Oxbridge really wants is not just someone who gets brilliant grades, but someone who has a real enthusiasm towards the course they want to study. So, you will really need to portray this in your personal statement and the interview. They look for someone with potential and who will be successful at the university.





My advice is to read articles, textbooks and books related to your subject to give your a wide general range of knowledge about it. Positive things are taking part in activities which are also relevant. If you have any strong viewpoints then make sure you have solid evidence to support it.





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Your predicted grades for GCSEs sound promising, however Oxford/Cambridge are more interested in your A-level results.





In order to be admitted, candidates must show evidence of an appropriate educational background and good standards of literacy and numeracy. However, the University does not have any formal matriculation requirements, and no requirement for any particular subjects or grades at GCSE, though tutors will use these grades as one indicator of academic ability.





All applications are considered carefully on their individual merits and tutors consider academic achievements, predicted grades, candidates鈥?personal statements and academic references as well as any written work or written test that may be required as part of the application.





Candidates who feel that they under-performed at GCSE may be able to compensate for this by demonstrating clear upward progression at AS-level as well as in predicted or achieved A-level scores.





Hope this helps, good luck.