u/hani137

Hi, I'm an international student and was thinking of perhaps applying to oxford for Human Sciences or Biomedical Sciences, or maybe even biochemistry. I'm doing Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in A levels.

However, I'm a little confused about the subjects, human sciences leans more towards social sciences and is less science-y as compared to biomedical sciences which is one of the hardest courses to get into, I reckon.

What A Level subjects did you guys go for if you applied for it? Should I lean towards biomedical sciences instead of human sciences, or maybe biochem because of the subjects I have? I know you guys can't exactly tell which one would be best for me, of course, I just want to hear your thoughts and advice.

I'd appreciate any help I can get. Thanks!

Hi. I'm an international student, and was wondering how much of an impact GCSEs/ O Levels have on the application when it comes to Oxbridge. I've got fairly normal O level grades (considering O Level marking is different from GCSE marking) because there were some issues at hand. I've got 2A*, 4A, 1B, and a C in math (ahem) in my O Levels. I went to a low-scoring school, with their record showing that students rarely got absolutely excellent grades because of their teaching.

Hopefully, I will get A*s and A's for my A Levels result this summer, I'm planning on biology related fields. And I'm doing several super curriculars, I have been doing them since my O Levels, does that make my profile any better? Will my GCSEs/O Level grades be a deal breaker? Can anyone share their experience?

I'd appreciate any help. Thank you!

Hi. I'm an international student and was wondering if GCSE/O-Level matter a lot for UCL? I've gotten alright grades, including a C in maths, however A* in English. Results for A Levels coming this summer, expecting A*s and A's. Am I eligible to apply for an undergrad course in sciences or not?

I'd appreciate any help. Thanks!

Hi, I'm an international student from Asia, and I was wondering if international students need counselling for their UCAS applications. Any fellow applicants, please let me know. Are you guys opting for counselling, or is it not absolutely necessary to secure an admission because I've seen a lot of people pay for counselling to apply to UK unis because they say that it can be crucial if you're applying for a scholarship too. Is that true? Or can one manage it well enough on their own?

Can anyone please share their experience?

I'd appreciate any help. Thanks!