2013 Medicine Re-Applicants

Ok been rejected from everywhere now. So I can officially join here. UCAS 2013 here I come!!!

Sorry to hear that. What's the story with the grades/places you applied to?

3A*s, 2As 2Bs + 2 Distinctions (ICT and Business Intermediate GNVQ)
Achieved ABB (Maths, Chem, Bio) was a few marks off an A for chem
670 ukcat
Doing science degree and predicted 2.1

2 post interview rejections - Manc and Aberdeen
2 pre interview rejections - HYMS and Leeds

Best of luck to all those of you reapplying next year

Manchester and HYMS seem like very decent choices for you what with those GCSE's, and that UKCAT is more then decent. I can only speak for Undergrads of course, and am unsure on Aberdeens requirements. Leeds seems like a less-obvious choice though - why them?

I think quite possibly your PS is an area for improvement (have you seen what Leeds look for in a PS? They're quite specific, and perhaps you lacked in such an area?) and since 2 rejections were post-interview, your interview technique may not have been brilliant...how do you think these went?

Sorry to quiz you, but I do love a general natter with medprospectives.

Everywhere I apply was tailored towards my stats however HYMS seem to change their criteria mid cycle. From what I can tell they only gave interviews to everyone I know with a first prediction instead of a 2:1 like they said before 15th October.

I applied to Leeds since I had a shot with my stats as well but it was a risk since I didn't have a UKCAT over 700 or have an attained degree grade. I figured I might as well take the risk since I felt I had a strong application to get interviews from at least HYMS or Aberdeen and maybe Manchester.

I did get interviews and I definitely know that my interview technique was not good so that will need improving during this year.

No worries and I think we will probably be nattering on here a lot haha.

Now then how about you? Stats? Interviews?

Thanks for that Panda89

Just wondering, I've already applied for volunteering at 2 hospitals but I only want to volunteer at one. Thing is, applications for these volunteering posts are high, that's why I applied for 2.

If I ditch one, and focus on applying to one hospital, then what are my chances. Is it really that competitive to get volunteering coz the email made it out to be

If it’s competitive as it sounds then I’d definitely apply to both, as you can’t guarantee a placement. What kind of volunteering are you applying to? Personally, I volunteered in a couple of care homes and in a befriending scheme to improve my interpersonal skills. Those placements weren't really competitive as they usually welcome volunteers - all I had to do was go through CRB checks and fill-in a few documents. Hospital wise, I shadowed a few consultants to gain work experience, and they were slightly harder to organise.

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Did you have a job in your gap year? Also, is it that important to have a health care related job? (I suppose any job has skills that are useful for a doctor). I'm asking because I've been trying to find HCA/care assistant jobs. I can't find any

Hey,
I'm interested in ward based volunteering and welcoming newcomers e.g when they get lost, perhaps in the library too


To volunteer in a care home, is it simple to just phone them up and ask for volunteering . How long did it take for yours to be fully organised?

Did you have a job in your gap year? Also, is it that important to have a health care related job? (I suppose any job has skills that are useful for a doctor). I'm asking because I've been trying to find HCA/care assistant jobs. I can't find any

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