A-level results: Congratulations to Oxford's new students

 

Ruth will be living and studying at St John's College

Ruth, 18, from Liverpool College, studied Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English Language at A-level and got 4 A*, as well as an A* in the Extended Project Qualification. She will be joining St John's College and studying Psychology and Linguistics. 

 

"Receiving my results, I was so delighted and shocked too," Ruth says. "Normally, I feel like I can half-way predict how an exam might go, but this has taught me to never mentally "give up" before it's over.

 

Ruth was part of the Aspire Liverpool programme, which supports talented students from the area maximise their potential. On why she chose to continue her studies at Oxford, Ruth says, "I was looking for something interdisciplinary to study that combined both human biology and social sciences. As a enthusiast for language too, Psychology and Linguistics seemed perfect. St John's College's amazing performance in every University aspect drew me to them. When I visited Oxford as part of Aspire Liverpool Programme, I could really see that the tutorial system was the right fit for me. I'm looking forward to the (weird but unique) traditions like college families."

 

 

Lucie is 18 years old and from Warrington. She attended Cronton Sixth Form College where she studied Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, alongside an Extended Project Qualification, achieving 3 A* grades and a B. She will be joining Oxford's Jesus College, to read Biology.

She says, "I feel elated after results day and content that my work over the past two years has paid off. I chose to apply to Oxford because it has always been a personal ambition of mine. Ever since visiting the city as a young girl, Oxford has seemed enchanting. Moreover, the Biology course specifically offered at the university looked incredibly exciting. At Oxford, I’m most looking forward to exploring the libraries and museums that the university allows access to."

 

 

Adam will be joining St Peter's College

Adam, 18, from West London Free School Sixth Form achieved A*AA in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics and will be studying Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at St. Peters College, Oxford.

 

"Having received my results, I'm extremely excited to start a new chapter in my life with the incredible academic journey that awaits," Adam says. "I chose to apply to Biochemistry at Oxford because of its broad, interdisciplinary course, its world-renowned reputation. I am especially looking forward to its unique tutorial system."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen, from Dagenham, attended Brampton Manor Academy and will be living and studying at University College. He achieved A* A* A* A-levels in English Literature, Religious Studies and Sociology and will be studying for an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature at Oxford having previously attended UNIQ at Oxford.

Reflecting on his achievements, Stephen says, "In truth, I never really saw this day coming even if I tried to convince myself it was. I applied to University College as I am a former participant of the Oxford UNIQ programme and it was responsible for me applying to Oxford, so I have an attachment to it in that way.

"English is a subject I love for its creativity, but none of this would have been possible without my teacher from Year 11 in secondary who allowed me to believe in myself and start this journey. I'm really looking forward to everything to be honest with you!".

Emily, 18, will be living and studying at Merton College having achieved an A* A-level in English Literature and two As in History and Spanish at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School. She will be reading History.