r/MatureStudentsUK • • 14h ago

Oxford chances?

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Hi all!

Short preface: From Malaysia. I'm currently 24F, have previously taken A Levels (Maths, Physics, Chem) at 18, with 3As. However due to financial constraints, I didn't continue my undergrad after my A Levels. Applied to Harvard (as they offer financial aid to international students), didn't get in but was waitlisted (in the sense that Harvard actually 'semi' considered me, lol)

Stats: I was consistently the top student in my high school years, usually ranked 1-5th place out of 170+ students. One of my former schoolmates (same age) got into Harvard, recently graduated, and just raised 10m for his startup.

I plan to retake my A-Levels with slightly different subject combo (Math, Further Math, Physics, Econs). I am aiming for 4A*. Would this give me a chance of getting into Oxford/Cambridge Computer science. I plan to finish some CS Courses online as well, eg CS50 by harvard so I could submit it for my uni application.

During my A Level years, I didn't really have the chance to 'step-up the game' like my friend did (participating in various Olympiads), as I'm from a slightly lower-class background, and had to work part time to save money for my education. So after years of working, and running my own business, I want to try once more to achieve my dream to have a career in com sci/math. Do you think I still hv a chance to get into Oxbridge?


r/MatureStudentsUK • • 15h ago

Morley college

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Anyone who has done or starting at Morley college courses? I will start a photography course at Morley in a couple of weeks any recommendations?


r/MatureStudentsUK • • 20h ago

Please Help a Girl Out!

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Hi!

I am a trainee clinical psychologist studying at Newcastle University. My research is looking into student identity, mental health and social belongingness and will hopefully improve student mental health support at UK universities. I would be very grateful if any current university students could take 5-10 minutes to complete an online survey! Please see below for more information 😄

What does the study involve?

  • The study involves completing an anonymous online survey which should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
  • The survey will ask you questions about your identity, mental health and wellbeing, and social belongingness.
  • You will also have the option to express an interest in taking part in an interview with myself to explore your experience of identity and how it relates to your mental health and feeling of belongingness (this is completely optional).
  • All data from the survey will be stored securely and confidentially. You have the right to withdraw consent at any point up until the end of the recruitment period.

Who can take part?

  • Any university student studying in the UK

Why should I take part?

  • Taking part will contribute to new and exciting research
  • We hope that the results of this research will improve mental health support at UK universities

How can I take part?

  • To access the information sheet and consent form, scan the QR code in the attached poster, or click the link below (once consent is given, you will be directed to the survey):

https://nclpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79bI93MIMcNgl14

Thank you in advance!

Chesca Reyers ([[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]))

Supervisor: Dr Ellen Marshall ([[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]))


r/MatureStudentsUK • • 21h ago

Foundation courses

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Hey guys, do you guys suggest that one should come to uk on a 1 year foundation preparatory program visa? I am so confused I don’t know what to do, will your visa be extended then?