Originally Posted by SimonH
His family could have more silver spoons than needed to resupply Oxford's canteen, he still needs to get the grades to get accepted... whilst I accept your point regarding the importance of good Educational grades, such standards equally apply for entrance into most - if not all - of the State Universities, Simon.
Whereas, ...... entry into the likes of Oxford and/or Cambridge is much more likely to be [additionally] influenced by candidates' social status!
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