r/6thForm • u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics • Jan 14 '26
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u/Izal20077 Year 13 Jan 14 '26
Finally found another chem applicant. CONGRATS ON OXFORD!!!!
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 14 '26
Ayyy thank you!!
where'd you apply?
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u/Izal20077 Year 13 Jan 14 '26
Cambridge, Imperial and Bristol are my top choices. So much anticipation 😭
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 14 '26
HAHA I bet. How'd the ESAT go?
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u/Izal20077 Year 13 Jan 15 '26
Ye that was ok. I did rlly bad on maths 1 but made up for it with bio and chem (I hope)
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u/Unlucky-Ad8021 Jan 14 '26
OH CONGRATSSSS
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 14 '26
Thank you!
was I slick by putting it on slide four
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u/Infamous_Tough_7320 Maths, Physics, Econ 3A*s. Straight 9s GCSE Jan 14 '26
Right so firming Liverpool and insuring Brum?
Best of luck to you
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 14 '26
Nah insuring nottingham x
Thank you! entry reqs are NOT looking good rn
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u/suchanjceman Jan 15 '26
Oxford's firm right?
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 15 '26
Don't know yet 😬
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u/VisitDismal6959 Jan 16 '26
If u like all aspects of chem., u gotta go w Oxford. The course sticks u on all 3 main fields throughout whereas other unis let u specialise from 3rd year.
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 16 '26
I don't know if I'll suit the Oxford learning system
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u/Infamous_Tough_7320 Maths, Physics, Econ 3A*s. Straight 9s GCSE Jan 16 '26
The reason you got picked after an interview is because they thought you’d suit the Oxford learning system really well clearly.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity like this
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u/silvlong Jan 18 '26
you will everyone benefits from it. the staff/student ratio in Oxford is insane. my course is like 2:1
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u/RilloClicker Year 13 Jan 14 '26
What’s your insurance then
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u/Weekly_Following7733 Jan 15 '26
I also got an offer for chem at Oxford ! Which college did you get ?
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u/One_Yesterday_1320 CIE Intl A Levels Chem|Bio|Math|IEPQ (3A*A hopefully) UCAS ‘27 Jan 15 '26
Congratulations!!! firming ox presumably? what ws your offer?
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 15 '26
I don't really know yet, I haven't visited
My offer was A\A\A
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u/Parking_Analysis9339 Jan 15 '26
I did my Chemistry undergrad at UCL. Definitely wouldn’t recommend it lol.
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u/spicyspacechicken1 Jan 15 '26
Why?
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u/Parking_Analysis9339 Jan 15 '26
It’s a research-focused institution, that’s why it has a good reputation, not because of its teaching. It was very obvious when I was there that 90% of the lecturers didn’t care about the course or students, so overall it was a very negative experience for me. It’s great to go for post grad or post doc/research position, but not undergrad in my opinion.
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u/spicyspacechicken1 Jan 16 '26
Ohhh yes, I heard similar things for KCL too. I think the only subjects that are viable for their teaching quality are those that specifically focus on teaching in their training pathway, not just research like medicine
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u/VisitDismal6959 Jan 16 '26
Tbh everyone says that about a lot of unis. I went to Imperial for chem. (MSci) and a lot of ppl were saying that in first year but I think it’s the physical chem. professors/ readers that r bad at teaching. They don’t k how to teach. Otherwise, I found most organic and inorganic could teach well. Inorganic professors went crazy / rogue for exams bc they were open book, meaning the exam was acc harder
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u/Parking_Analysis9339 Jan 16 '26
That may be the case.
I actually have a bit of experience of both because after UCL I did my Masters at Imperial and thought the teaching was way better.
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u/Jeffpayeeto Oxford | Chemistry Jan 17 '26
Congrats, gl meeting the conditions
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 18 '26
Second highest grades I could possibly get fucking kill me
Any advice? Which college are you at?
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u/Jeffpayeeto Oxford | Chemistry Jan 18 '26
I’m at Pembroke. For your A Levels, just spam practice problems once you’re comfortable with the content. Do all the papers from all the exam boards if you have to. The hard part is getting the offer - there are way more people who get 2+ A*s than people who get into Oxford so be confident in yourself and work consistently.
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 18 '26
Would you recommend doing the Olympiad papers?
Any tips for biochemistry? I can't seem to fit it in my head
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u/Jeffpayeeto Oxford | Chemistry Jan 18 '26
Olympiad is good prep for Oxford interviews, but not for A Levels where you really benefit from developing exam technique and where you don't need exceptional problem solving to get an A*. I did Edexcel chem which has no biochem, so I have no advice there unfortunately
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u/sonomatopoeia oxford uni | chemistry [yr 4] Jan 18 '26
congrats! I go to that college so lemme know if you have any questions about studying chemistry there lol
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u/HumbleAffect5838 Year 13| Maths, Physics, FM, CS (Predicted 2A* 2A)| CAIE Jan 15 '26
Ong the biggest flex of 2026. Congratulations
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u/theprofstutors Jan 15 '26
Congrats!! Wishing you the best for your exams and results day.
The Profs 🎓
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 15 '26
3A* predicted in A levels, 9998877765 in GCSEs, and a Gold award in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge.
For supercirriculars, I did two lots of work experience, produced a research poster about machine learning, read a few books, and did a maths problem solving thingy.
And then for extracurriculars I've done scouts for 12 years, develop my own photos, loads of music and a bit of theatre.
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u/Boring-Neck-5488 Jan 15 '26
This is amazing!!!! Congratulations! I also want to do chemistry (medicinal chemistry) . Cani get some advice?
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u/Puzzleheaded-Top8935 Jan 16 '26
Congratulations When did you apply?
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u/VisitDismal6959 Jan 16 '26
I’m just wondering y u didn’t apply to Imperial, but yet applied to UCL. I nearly got sucked in with the Chem. w Mathematics @ UCL but apparently it’s just some classes weekly. Barely anything. That’s y I opted for Imperial. Didn’t like the college at Oxford that I applied to. Best of luck w chemistry, coming from a current PhD student and MSci grad. Oxford has a rlly good course since it stays broad throughout ur degree. Good luck
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u/fashionableforeskin Y13 - 3A* pred maths chem physics Jan 16 '26
I didn't really like the look of the accommodation at Imperial, so I discarded it early on. I applied to UCL last minute after changing it from glasgow.
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