Current U.S. Undergraduate -- Would a Bad AP Score Hinder Oxbridge Admission?

[MWolf]

@jodec

Would it perhaps make more sense to complete my degree in the states? My major is presently undeclared, but I have a smattering of English, Philosophy, History, and Religion courses. Perhaps I would double in Philosophy and History, then pursue an English degree with senior status? I’m a dual citizen of America and an EU country if that matters.

Since you are attending a T-10 LAC, I would definitely recommend that you finish your undergraduate here. In all honesty, I do not think that you can get a better undergraduate education at Oxbridge than you re getting a top-notch LAC in the USA. The way that you describe your interests also indicates that a LAC is likely a better place for you. LACs are really the best place to explore multiple interests, while Oxbridge really put emphasis on specialization. I also think that a LAC is by far the better place to expand creative writing skills

In general, based on your posts, I do not really see why you are looking to Oxbridge - everything you have written tells me “this person is a great fit for a LAC”.

BTW, I also think that you would do well in academia, either in English or creative writing, and I usually recommend that students avoid going to grad school in the Humanities.

So finish your undergraduate, and look to do grad school at Oxbridge, or likely anywhere you want - LACs are the best place for students who want to go on to do grad school.