extremely dissapointed with my marks this term. 87.2 for my grade 12 classes (which is the only thing that matters for european universities). how much does 1st term matter? how can i improve, because i was working very hard for this year.
btw i’m in grade 11 right now
Cambridge wants a 90+ average for the year plus at least 3 IB HL or APs. Oxford will take IB/APs instead of your diploma (though you have to report your diploma marks); if you want to use your diploma you need at least an 85% avg in each subject.
For IB / AP Cambridge wants 40 / 41 (776 in HL) and Oxford wants 38-40 (776 in HL); both often specify subjects (depending on the course that you are applying to study). If you are doing APs, Cambridge wants 5 scores of 5 and Oxford at least 3 scores of 5, and again both may specify some subjects.
thank you, this was very helpful