Hello everyone!
I am a Canadian student in high school Grade 11, and am hoping to apply for entry into medical school in the UK during Fall 2013. I have been in contact with international advisors that are trying to help with the whole application process, however I am a little bit worried. People all over the internet are saying how competitive it is for international students to attain a position in a UK medical school, so I was wondering if anyone could help me decide if I really have what it takes to even consider applying to these schools. If I do, it would be nice if someone could suggest any universities that I stand a better chance at being accepted! I have been working extremely hard over the past few years with medical school as my only long-term goal, and I know I will do whatever it takes to get a spot at any medical school in the UK!
Here is some information on my grades and credentials:
95% in Chemistry
95% in Biology
96% in Physics
99% in Functions
90% in English
Gold Level achievement of Duke of Edinburgh award
Over 200 Hours of volunteering at Hospital, wildlife sanctuary, and food bank
Spent 3 weeks volunteering at a hospital in a third-world country
Spent 2 weeks shadowing a general practitioner and geriatrics specialist
I have my Standard First Aid and CPR license
I am one of 5 members of my high school competitive science team
Competitive and High School volleyball player for the past 4 years (H.S. captain)
I play competitive and High School touch football (Competitive MIP)
I am a peer mentor at school for young students
I am doing all that I can to improve my chances at being accepted to medical school, but am still worried that my chances are extremely slim. Could someone give me any advice or tips?
Thanks so much to anyone that is reading this!