<p>…actually, it’s not just impractical to apply to both Oxford and Cambridge: it is explicitly forbidden, and the UCAS form won’t allow it.</p>
<p>Also, not angry at a kid for not understanding the UK system- just impatient with people who don’t do even rudimentary homework before asking questions. </p>
<p>Also, also, anybody thinking of going to the UK does need to learn that 1) CC style self-promotion does not go down well in the UK and 2) there is much less-hand holding in the UK, so you have to take the initiative. Frankly, anybody with all the accolades he has listed should have been able to to do a bit more research in the first place.</p>
<p>But- perhaps a bit harsh, hence the more helpful follow-ups :-)</p>