(UK) What are the GCSE levels requirements to apply for MIT?

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To apply for MIT from the UK, there are no specific GCSE grade cutoffs, but achieving high grades, particularly A* in subjects like physics and maths, is advisable for a competitive edge. Admissions are highly selective, with MIT historically accepting only one or two students from the UK each year, emphasizing the importance of strong academic performance and extracurricular achievements. While GCSEs may not heavily influence admissions, they are crucial for progressing to A-levels, where top grades are essential. Applicants are encouraged to maintain a broad perspective and consider multiple universities, including top UK institutions like Cambridge and Imperial, as competition for MIT is fierce. Overall, aiming for high academic standards while building a robust portfolio of achievements is recommended for those aspiring to attend MIT.
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brewnog said:
Use your GCSEs to get onto some A level courses. Get predicted As in all of those, and then start thinking about which university to choose.
I agree. You need to achieve A's in all you A/S levels before you even consider applying to MIT/Oxbridge.

A word of caution: If after your A/S exams, should you chose to take four or five A-Levels (as opposed to the usual three), your conditional offer from Oxbridge will most likely require that you achieve four/five A's rather than three.
 
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NiveKJ13 said:
I don't get what you'r trying to say... I mean, is this suppose to be a sarcasm? that, I'm too imaginative to even think I'd be accepted in MIT?

Or is it a good thing? that, what you're trying to say is I'm reaching for the highest one that I could possibly reach(like the ceiling)?

I mean it's a good thing that you're reaching for the highest one you could.
 

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