Should I apply to Cambridge or Oxford?

<p>I don't really know which one to apply to. I love both, but I do like the feel of Cambridge Kings College better than any of the Oxford colleges.</p>

<p>I plan to be applying for an Applied Mathematics or Natural Sciences (Physics) course.</p>

<p>AP Tests (Already Taken):
AP Physics B - 5
AP Physics C Mechanics - 5
AP Biology - 5
AP Chemistry - 5
AP Calculus AB - 5
AP Calculus BC - 5
AP Statistics - 4
AP Computer Science A - 4
AP Environmental Science - 4
AP Microeconomics - 4
AP Language and Composition - 4
AP Comparative Government - 4
AP US Government - 3
AP Physics C E&M - 3
AP Macroeconomics - 3</p>

<p>I plan to take the following tests:
AP Psychology
AP Human Geography
AP Literature and Composition
AP European History
AP World History
AP US History
(Though I am only confident in getting a 5 in AP Psychology)</p>

<p>My SAT Scores:
Reading: 740, Math: 740 (I plan to bring this up to 800), Writing: 800.</p>

<p>SAT II Subject Tests:
Chemistry - 800
Physics - 800
Math II - 770
Biology - 770</p>

<p>I have never gotten below an A in any of my math classes.
I have taken the following Math Classes:
Calculus 1
Calculus 2
Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Multivariate Calculus</p>

<p>I plan to take the following Math Classes over my senior year:
Either (Cryptography and Number Theory) or (Error Correcting Codes, Algebraic Fields, and Number Theory) (Both are Graduate Level Maths)
I also plan to take Either (Theoretical Neuroscience) and/or (Linear Programming and Combination Optimization) (Both are Graduate Level Maths)</p>

<p>I plan to take the following Physics/Chemistry classes over my senior year:
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (Undegraduate Senior Level)
Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Undergraduate Senior Level)</p>

<p>My Extracurricular are the following: (I know that UK does not care about EC's as much, but mine are pretty relevant to my intended degrees)</p>

<p>Robotics Team (11th, 12th)
Science Olympiad (11th, 12th) - Varsity Team (11th...)
Science Club (11th, 12th)
Physics Club (11th, 12th) - Captain (12th)
Biology Olympiad Club (11th, 12th) - Co Founder
Chemistry Olympiad Club (11th, 12th) - Founder
Math Team (12th)</p>

<p>I literally spend most of my time studying, so I am confident that I can ace the Interviews (I've looked at some of the problems asked online)</p>

<p>So. Of Oxford and Cambridge. Given Acceptance Rates. Given Admission Requirements. Given all this.</p>

<p>At which university do you think I have a better shot of getting into? (Yes, I know that the chance is very low regardless)</p>

<p>Oh and BTW. My GPA is kinda on the low side due to me taking all of those Poli Sci and History courses that I could not really handle…</p>

<p>GPA: 3.7 </p>

<p>bump?</p>

<p>Can you retake the Physics C E&M AP and get a 5? THat 3 in a relevant subject is a bit of a blot on an otherwise good application, even if, as I assume, you took it early.</p>

<p>I don’t think there’s a lot of difference in your chances, so I’d go for the one you
're excited about and explain the reasons for that in your personal statement.</p>