Oxford as Undergrad?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi, I'm a junior in high school and I have a few questions/issues with the Oxford admissions process. </p>

<p>I know that Oxford puts little to no weight on GPA/Extracurriculars and instead on AP Tests and SAT scores.</p>

<p>I don't know if I really have a chance at Oxford. My SAT score is pretty high (2340), but I imagine that there are plenty of 2400s applying there too. </p>

<p>Apparently their minimum requirements are a 2100 on the SATs and at least 3 AP tests that I score at least 5 in. I'm not too worried about scoring 5s on the AP Exams, but I want to study business, which leaves me with two main choices (I won't count MEM unless it's my last shot). </p>

<p>I can either apply for Economics and Management or Engineering, Economics and Management. To be honest, I'm really good at physics and mathematics (they've been a part of me all my life), but when it comes down to it, I really don't like them. I'm simply studying them to further college chances- not exactly ethical, but college apps are a fight to the death I hear. I suppose if I really had to, I could live with another 4 years of the courses. </p>

<p>From sophomore year, I have a 5 in AP Biology, and I am taking AP Physics C, AP Calculus BC, and AP US History this year. Thus by the time college applications roll by, I won't have a single business AP exam result to show for like AP Economics.</p>

<p>Oxford's website stated that they wanted 3 AP exam results in subjects related to the subject I'm interested in- well that throws out every option but Calc which makes me worried. Should I take AP Economics outside of school or something to make up for my lack of business APs?</p>

<p>To summarize, I really want to get into Oxford as an Undergrad and take Economics and Management, but:</p>

<p>A. I'm not sure my scores are good enough
B. I feel like I'm stuck with Engineering, Economics and Management (which I still think is a decent choice) since my courses are directed mainly towards Engineering/Science. </p>

<p>Any advice/input?</p>

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<p>Just out of curiosity, what makes you want to go to Oxford out of all schools?</p>

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<p>Well, I’ve always wanted to study abroad- it’s kinda been a secret dream of my mine. </p>

<p>But in addition- a practical reason that you may latch on to- I have a ~3.8 UW GPA which I’ve heard is a red flag to any upper tier school. </p>

<p>Essentially, it’s a combination of my inner adventurer (jeez that sounded corny) and the possibility of getting into a more prestigious school than if I applied to somewhere in the States like Cornell, Dartmouth, etc.</p>

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<p>Mmm yeah I have a 3.9 UW gpa and was thinking about Oxford for quite some time. But, I mean, because I live in a suburb of Boston and so many Ivies are an hour drive away, I think I may stay regional. Lol sorry for not answering your question :D</p>

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<p>No problem :slight_smile: Honestly, if I was given a choice between Harvard and Oxford, I’d have to think before deciding Harvard! Just kidding, but I’d really give Oxford a lot of consideration in that kind of situation since I want to broaden my horizons.</p>