No hope for medicine?

Hey everyone! To those currently doing exams, I hope they're going well and good luck for the forthcoming weeks!

I am currently doing my AS levels, and unfortunately, I fear thus far, that they have gone pretty poorly.

I study chemistry (AQA) , biology (AQA), english literature (OCR) and history (AQA)...and general studies, but, well, no one gives a crap about that After every exam I've done a best case scenario and a worse case scenario, and whilst 3 exams remain, I can probably accurately predict that my grades will be:

Chemistry - C
Biology - B
English - B
History - A
General studies - A

At GCSE I achieved 9A*s and 2As, but this year, I've really struggled with the transition to a new school, the increased content and difficulty, as well as social factors ( I left an all girls school to a mixed school), overall, this has led to some potentially shocking grades (not shocking overall, but potentially ruining for medicine).

This is where my question comes in. Considering the new course changes, meaning AS is not carried towards any final grade at A2, do you think (that providing my UKCAT score is good/above average too (i'll start revising soon )), that given my GCSEs, that I would be successful in my pursuit of medicine? Or would you advise not applying next year, but aiming for a gap year instead, and only applying to Uni once I actually have my A2s?

Thank you in advance to anyone

Hey everyone! To those currently doing exams, I hope they're going well and good luck for the forthcoming weeks!

I am currently doing my AS levels, and unfortunately, I fear thus far, that they have gone pretty poorly.

I study chemistry (AQA) , biology (AQA), english literature (OCR) and history (AQA)...and general studies, but, well, no one gives a crap about that After every exam I've done a best case scenario and a worse case scenario, and whilst 3 exams remain, I can probably accurately predict that my grades will be:

Chemistry - C
Biology - B
English - B
History - A
General studies - A

At GCSE I achieved 9A*s and 2As, but this year, I've really struggled with the transition to a new school, the increased content and difficulty, as well as social factors ( I left an all girls school to a mixed school), overall, this has led to some potentially shocking grades (not shocking overall, but potentially ruining for medicine).

This is where my question comes in. Considering the new course changes, meaning AS is not carried towards any final grade at A2, do you think (that providing my UKCAT score is good/above average too (i'll start revising soon )), that given my GCSEs, that I would be successful in my pursuit of medicine? Or would you advise not applying next year, but aiming for a gap year instead, and only applying to Uni once I actually have my A2s?

Thank you in advance to anyone

I would recommend taking a gap year i think. Medicine courses are evil to apply too. My friend is predicted 3 A* this yeah and even she has been rejected from 2 of her choices. sounds like you will want to attack the revision next year and then have a go Best of luck!

That wouldn't be the worst set of grades. Although you'll need to bring your chemistry up next year.

I don't think you have to put off applying this year. A lot of places don't seem to be paying much attention to as grades this year. But do your homework. Find out which places won't look at as grades and apply there. People have gotten grades like that in the old system and were still predicted As at A2 and managed to get offers. Its not impossible. There certainly isn't any harm in applying this year (unless you think it will be too much of a distraction from your studies). If you're unsuccessful you can chalk it up to experience and take a gap year anyway.

Focus on smashing your UKCAT to give you the best chance of success this year (although your GCSEs are very good so that will help too).

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your advice. I do struggle with chemistry, which should suggest that I should give up with medicine, but I enjoy it and do work hard, I think time will help though :/ I will really focus on smashing the UKCAT - once next week is over, the revision begins.

Thank you again x

Most definitely will attack the revision - might even start now

If you know, what did she get at AS level? I'm really sorry that happened to your friend, she must be pretty disheartened, hopefully she'll get the grades and her other choices will accept her!

Thank you very much, I appreciate the advice immensely x

Hi,
https://www.themedicportal.com/medical-schools-as-levels-2017-entry/
I've been worried about my Chemistry AS, but as evidenced by the link above, most medical schools aren't considering AS levels at all - provided you can be predicted 3 As and think you can pull the grades up next year, there's no reason you shouldn't go for it!

She got 4 A's and her other 3 gave her offers. I really dont understand how some of these unis pick people

Hey everyone! To those currently doing exams, I hope they're going well and good luck for the forthcoming weeks!

I am currently doing my AS levels, and unfortunately, I fear thus far, that they have gone pretty poorly.

I study chemistry (AQA) , biology (AQA), english literature (OCR) and history (AQA)...and general studies, but, well, no one gives a crap about that After every exam I've done a best case scenario and a worse case scenario, and whilst 3 exams remain, I can probably accurately predict that my grades will be:

Chemistry - C
Biology - B
English - B
History - A
General studies - A

At GCSE I achieved 9A*s and 2As, but this year, I've really struggled with the transition to a new school, the increased content and difficulty, as well as social factors ( I left an all girls school to a mixed school), overall, this has led to some potentially shocking grades (not shocking overall, but potentially ruining for medicine).

This is where my question comes in. Considering the new course changes, meaning AS is not carried towards any final grade at A2, do you think (that providing my UKCAT score is good/above average too (i'll start revising soon )), that given my GCSEs, that I would be successful in my pursuit of medicine? Or would you advise not applying next year, but aiming for a gap year instead, and only applying to Uni once I actually have my A2s?

Thank you in advance to anyone

I've always wondered why people choose: General studies and critical thinking, is there a Point?

I'm in the exact same position, GSCE grades and moving from a girls school etc.I'm thinking of taking a gap year. Good luck =)

I've always wondered why people choose: General studies and critical thinking, is there a Point?

She got 4 A's and her other 3 gave her offers. I really dont understand how some of these unis pick people

Hey everyone! To those currently doing exams, I hope they're going well and good luck for the forthcoming weeks!

I am currently doing my AS levels, and unfortunately, I fear thus far, that they have gone pretty poorly.

I study chemistry (AQA) , biology (AQA), english literature (OCR) and history (AQA)...and general studies, but, well, no one gives a crap about that After every exam I've done a best case scenario and a worse case scenario, and whilst 3 exams remain, I can probably accurately predict that my grades will be:

Chemistry - C
Biology - B
English - B
History - A
General studies - A

At GCSE I achieved 9A*s and 2As, but this year, I've really struggled with the transition to a new school, the increased content and difficulty, as well as social factors ( I left an all girls school to a mixed school), overall, this has led to some potentially shocking grades (not shocking overall, but potentially ruining for medicine).

This is where my question comes in. Considering the new course changes, meaning AS is not carried towards any final grade at A2, do you think (that providing my UKCAT score is good/above average too (i'll start revising soon )), that given my GCSEs, that I would be successful in my pursuit of medicine? Or would you advise not applying next year, but aiming for a gap year instead, and only applying to Uni once I actually have my A2s?

Thank you in advance to anyone

Hi,
https://www.themedicportal.com/medical-schools-as-levels-2017-entry/
I've been worried about my Chemistry AS, but as evidenced by the link above, most medical schools aren't considering AS levels at all - provided you can be predicted 3 As and think you can pull the grades up next year, there's no reason you shouldn't go for it!