UCL medicine 2013 entry

Hi

At AS I got 4As (in bio, chem, maths and psychology). I'm happy with my UMS for biology and maths but i only just got As in chemistry and psychology (literally A on the dot). Would this be a major disadvantage for me or not?

Thanks

Not particularly. I don't recall UCL asking for UMS marks from candidates.

Hey guys, do you think an E in critical thinking will hinder my chances?


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I will say what I have said to all people posting here: UCL look at a candidates entire application so a weak aspect (such as an E in critical thinking) may be offset by a stronger overall application due to higher BMAT results, better A2 predictions, high GCSE results, a strong personal statement and/or reference.

I've heard they interview (or offer an interview) some applicants before BMAT is even taken. Anyone verify this?

Do UCL have a good look at your A2 predictions?
im predicted A*A*A*A, got AAAA at AS but my GCSE's werent great, 3A* 4A 3B
As youv said a weak factor can be offset by stronger areas in your applications, im just wondering if my predictions are enough to offset my GCSEs?
Any help would be great, thanks.

I've heard they interview (or offer an interview) some applicants before BMAT is even taken. Anyone verify this?

I've heard they interview (or offer an interview) some applicants before BMAT is even taken. Anyone verify this?

I have same GCSEs as you. I would not worry I don't think, they seem to use GCSE less compare to other stuff. They look at GCSEs to see how academic you have been before A levels and they say they use it as a 'general indicator'. I think the BMAT, AS grades, PS and reference have more weighting, not sure about predictions.

Is it just me who would be gutted if they did this? Imagine putting all that effort into revising/practising for the BMAT, for them to not even look at your results!

thanks the general indicator thing is a little worrying but hopefully they dont write us off too soon! have you sent off your application yet?

Hi guys!

I've got a firm deferred offer for Medicine 2013 Entry. If you've got any questions about my experience in the 2012 entry process, feel free to PM me or post here (try to quote me so I can see :P)

If not then I look forward to seeing you all next September!

well, not really, id be quite happy for them to give me an interview, regardless of why, i dont really get why you would be annoyed

nah I'd just be happy I got called for an interview at UCL :P

Hi guys!

I've got a firm deferred offer for Medicine 2013 Entry. If you've got any questions about my experience in the 2012 entry process, feel free to PM me or post here (try to quote me so I can see :P)

If not then I look forward to seeing you all next September!

Hi! I also have a deferred offer, what are you hoping to do this year?

Congratulations thats a great achievement
question regarding bmat; how much as maths does it contain, is it just C1? i do three sciences but picked up economics instead of maths :/

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