My friend really wants to study medicine at UCL. He just got his GCSE results, and did worse than expected: he got 4A*s (plus an A* in maths taken early) and I think the rest were A's. He did not get an A in OCR Additional Maths.
We're at one of the top (according to league tables) independent schools, so there is no contextual data to weigh in his favour.
I know medicine is very competitive, particularly at UCL; I also know there are many other factors, such as PS, interview, BMAT, predicted grades, etc. But what is the average number of A*s for a successful applicant and would he have a decent chance?
Please be honest. If the answer is no, then so be it.
Thanks!
EDIT: He got an A* in Biology and Physics (separate sciences) but not Chemistry (he missed out by 2 marks!). I persuaded him to remark, so the total could be 6A* if things go well...