Guest Unchenti Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Well,, I have studied in the french private school in Paris until grade 10 and started IB diploma this year. I found that Oxford requires GCSE score which I don't have. Is this an important thing to make an interview?oh,, and what do IB students usually give instead of GCSE? Thank you Edited December 10, 2013 by JESUS Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sameera95 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I don't know much about universities, but I'm pretty sure you will be considered an international student and therefore do not need UK qualifications as your study was based outside of the UK. Take a look here http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_applicants/international_qualifications/ Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Unchenti Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanks Edited December 10, 2013 by JESUS Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Unchenti Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks. Edited December 12, 2013 by JESUS Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks.Board exams would be something like the IB, just in a lower-level school. Something like GCSEs. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Unchenti Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks.Board exams would be something like the IB, just in a lower-level school. Something like GCSEs. Then I don't need to send Mock exam results? I remember that my homeroom teacher said we need to send exam reports when we make UCAS application. Edited December 12, 2013 by JESUS Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks.Board exams would be something like the IB, just in a lower-level school. Something like GCSEs. Then I don't need to send Mock exam results? I remember that my homeroom teacher said we need to send exam reports when we make UCAS application. No, just predicted grades, there's not space for your reports or mocks or whatever on UCAS Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Unchenti Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks.Board exams would be something like the IB, just in a lower-level school. Something like GCSEs. Then I don't need to send Mock exam results? I remember that my homeroom teacher said we need to send exam reports when we make UCAS application. No, just predicted grades, there's not space for your reports or mocks or whatever on UCASHi, thanks for your reply.However, oxford mentioned that existing achievement (as revealed in official examinations, predicted examination results, and school reports) are needed in its website. Do I have to give them school reports?I thought they don't see any school reports since you said that there is no space for it.Always thank you :)y Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks.Board exams would be something like the IB, just in a lower-level school. Something like GCSEs. Then I don't need to send Mock exam results? I remember that my homeroom teacher said we need to send exam reports when we make UCAS application. No, just predicted grades, there's not space for your reports or mocks or whatever on UCASHi, thanks for your reply.However, oxford mentioned that existing achievement (as revealed in official examinations, predicted examination results, and school reports) are needed in its website. Do I have to give them school reports?I thought they don't see any school reports since you said that there is no space for it.Always thank you :)yThere really is no space on UCAS for school reports. Could you link me to the part of the Oxford website where you found this quote? I did not submit any school reports, nor do I know anyone who did. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Unchenti Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks.Board exams would be something like the IB, just in a lower-level school. Something like GCSEs. Then I don't need to send Mock exam results? I remember that my homeroom teacher said we need to send exam reports when we make UCAS application. No, just predicted grades, there's not space for your reports or mocks or whatever on UCASHi, thanks for your reply.However, oxford mentioned that existing achievement (as revealed in official examinations, predicted examination results, and school reports) are needed in its website. Do I have to give them school reports?I thought they don't see any school reports since you said that there is no space for it.Always thank you :)yThere really is no space on UCAS for school reports. Could you link me to the part of the Oxford website where you found this quote? I did not submit any school reports, nor do I know anyone who did. Sorry for asking useless question like this,,,For example, one of the most famous courses in Oxford, PPE says this in its criteria .here is link for you,http://www.ppe.ox.ac.uk/index.php/admissions-criteriaand not only this course but also some other courses mention it on its websites. I don't know about it very well, so it will be grate to tell me about it Always thanks for your help.\ Edited December 21, 2013 by JESUS Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I didn't give anything instead of GCSEs, and I haven't taken GCSEs, as I'm from Poland, Oxford didn't have a problem with that at all. You're fine. If you've taken some sort of national exams before the IB, you can give scores, though. Thank you so much for your kind reply, Oh..I have some other questions too.. Do I have to send school report to Oxford? my friend said that Oxford doesn't see any school reports or references. He told me that IB students only need to send PS, predicted scores and pre- interview. Is that true? Many thanksWhen you apply to the UK, you apply through UCAS, not directly to the universities. UK doesn't care about school reports as they are not a reliable thing, really. You have to submit your predicted grades, grades from previous board exams (if you've taken any), reference and a PS. Possibly also take some extra test a given degree course requires. If Oxford likes all this, they will invite you for an interview. I've just read your reply because of assessments ;( Could you tell me what ' board exams ' are? you mean mock exam, right? and if that is right, what grades do I have to get on mock exam to apply Oxford?Is it important as predicted grades are?Sorry for keep asking questions ,,,Many thanks.Board exams would be something like the IB, just in a lower-level school. Something like GCSEs. Then I don't need to send Mock exam results? I remember that my homeroom teacher said we need to send exam reports when we make UCAS application. No, just predicted grades, there's not space for your reports or mocks or whatever on UCASHi, thanks for your reply.However, oxford mentioned that existing achievement (as revealed in official examinations, predicted examination results, and school reports) are needed in its website. Do I have to give them school reports?I thought they don't see any school reports since you said that there is no space for it.Always thank you :)yThere really is no space on UCAS for school reports. Could you link me to the part of the Oxford website where you found this quote? I did not submit any school reports, nor do I know anyone who did. Sorry for asking useless question like this,,,For example, one of the most famous courses in Oxford, PPE says this in its criteria .here is link for you,http://www.ppe.ox.ac.uk/index.php/admissions-criteriaand not only this course but also some other courses mention it on its websites. I don't know about it very well, so it will be grate to tell me about it Always thanks for your help.\That's weird, but I can ask a friend who does PPE if he ever had to submit school reports. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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