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

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The discussion centers on the GCSE level requirements for applying to MIT from the UK. Participants agree that while GCSEs are not the primary focus for MIT admissions, achieving A* grades in subjects like Physics and Maths is crucial for prospective students. The competitive nature of admissions is emphasized, with historical data indicating that MIT typically admits only one or two students from the UK each year. Participants advise aiming for high grades and building a strong portfolio of extracurricular achievements to enhance admission chances.

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  • Understanding of the UK GCSE grading system (A*, A, B, etc.)
  • Familiarity with MIT admissions criteria and competitive landscape
  • Knowledge of A-Level courses and their importance in university applications
  • Awareness of extracurricular activities that can strengthen a university application
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  • Research MIT admissions requirements and statistics on UK applicants
  • Learn about the A-Level curriculum and its significance for university admissions
  • Explore strategies for building a strong extracurricular portfolio
  • Investigate alternative top universities in the US and UK for comparison
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Students in the UK aiming for admission to top universities, particularly those interested in applying to MIT or similar institutions, as well as educators and advisors guiding students through the university application process.

  • #31


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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  • #32


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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