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Submit a UCAS application online between Sept. 1 and Oct. 15, 2008
SAT 1 combined scores of at least 2100 or ACT score of at least 32
Three Advanced Placement Tests (at least two scores of 5 and one of 4) or SAT II score of 700 or better.

There are significant changes proposed to existing A-levels, with the introduction of A* grades, Extended Projects, and also the introduction of Specialist Diplomas. Whilst this will not impact on entry in 2009, any changes in Oxford University policy will be published here.

Changes to qualifications from 2008

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Entrance Requirements

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Successful candidates would typically have an excellent High School record supplemented by SAT I scores of at least 1,400 in Critical Reading and Mathematics and preferably also 700 or more in the Writing Paper, giving a combined score of at least 2,100, or ACT with a score of at least 32 out of 36. We would also expect three Advanced Placement tests in appropriate subjects with two at grade 5 and one at grade 4 or SAT II two or three appropriate subjects at 700 or better.

Students of the International Baccalaureate would probably be required to achieve a level of performance of 38–40 points, including core points, with 6s or 7s in the higher subjects.

In general, we are looking for a level of performance around grade AAAAB or AAAAA in Scottish Highers, usually supplemented by two or more Advanced Highers. Offers made to candidates on the basis of the Advanced Higher subjects are likely to be set at AA for two subjects, and AAB for three subjects. Applicants with Scottish Highers but no Advanced Highers are advised to get in touch with the Tutor for Admissions at their likely college of preference to discuss their application.

Conditional offers for students of the Irish Leaving Certificate would probably be for Higher or Honour grades of at least AAAABB.

Candidates with vocational qualifications equivalent to A-levels are welcome to apply although they may need to take additional academic qualifications to make a competitive application. For further information please refer to the vocational qualifications page.

US qualifications

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International Baccalaureate

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A-levels

Irish qualifications

Conditional offers for A-level students are likely to be AAA. Providing that any specific subject requirements have been met, all A-levels are approved for admissions purposes, with the exception of General Studies.
Oxford University does not require its candidates to disclose information on the unit grades that have been achieved through their AS and A2 studies, but a candidate may include this information within their UCAS application should they wish to do so. Any conditional offer would usually be made on the basis of final grades alone.

Oxford University is happy to receive applications from students from any country in the world providing that they are studying for, or have already achieved, three A-Levels or other equivalent academic qualifications.
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’ 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. You may wish to refer to this in your personal statement.
There are some specific subject requirements, as you can see in the table on the opposite page. Providing that you meet any specific requirements for your course, we recommend you to take those subjects that interest you most and in which you feel you have the ability to do best. Apart from the specific requirements shown, tutors are much more interested in candidates’ overall academic ability, and their potential and motivation for the course at Oxford, than the particular programmes which have been followed at school.
Competition is strong and conditional offers are likely to be for high grades. The offer may specify certain grades to be achieved in particular subjects if they have not been achieved already. Further details on several qualifications are provided below. If you have any further questions regarding your personal circumstances, please refer to our website at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk. The University has reserved the right to require candidates to present their certificates for verification if it is deemed necessary.