Hi, I'm also reapplying to medicine. Here are my stats:
Academics - 7 As at national 5, 4 As and a B at Higher and 2 Bs at Advanced Higher and an A for Higher in my sixth year. I also did an Open University module (SK185).
UKCAT: 2016 entry - 645 average, stj band 1. 2017 entry - 680 average, stj band 1.
My personal statement was really strong last year and I am looking to make it even better with the following:
Determination as re-applicant, 2 weeks spent volunteering with the scouting organisation in Switzerland in the summer just there, transition from young leader to fully warranted leader of my local scout group, additional work experience, I'm looking for a job related to healthcare or at least in a people focused role, I'm doing my gold dofe award and subsequently the Queen's Scout Award and I am applying to volunteer for the entire season next summer as a hiking guide at the Kandersteg International Scouting Centre ( btw, how should I mention this in my ps?).
Last year I applied to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews. I made the waiting list for Aberdeen, although nothing came of that. All my feedback said that my low UKCAT was what had a significant negative impact on my application last year. I think that I stand my best chance with Aberdeen since I made their waiting list in the last cycle so I will be definitely be applying to Aberdeen. I was also considering applying to Dundee, Edinburgh and St. Andrews with a back-up application to study chemistry at either Glasgow or Edinburgh university.
Can anyone offer me advice on my selection of which medical schools to apply to or on my application?
Thanks