[RollerBall]

(Original post by a moist feeling)
Yup definitely agree, the so-called new system is just completely stupid!

I'm determined to meet you in freshers this year and remember who you are.

(Original post by demi35)
The government's AAB policy and the league tables probably have something to do with the "new" policy.

Not familiar with bolded but I'd agree with you about the league tables, it's a point I brought up when I had a massive rant when I found out how they changed it after my intake.

[demi35]

(Original post by tikkitak)
They don't use personal statements when deciding who to interview anymore? Seriously? Gosh, this just seems more and more bizarre! And no, why would she need an access programme when she had the 3 A's that most dentistry schools require!?

Only because that's now the only way to be offered a place at Barts with 3 A levels! The personal statement is used at interview but not when making invitations for interview.

[tikkitak]

(Original post by demi35)
Only because that's now the only way to be offered a place at Barts with 3 A levels! The personal statement is used at interview but not when making invitations for interview.

Maybe it was lower for dentistry than for medicine? Who knows! All I know is that she definitely wasn't part of an access programme, and she definitely got an offer from Barts with 3 A's. And that she's following me there in September

Edit: Maybe I've just confused things by talking about dentistry on a medicine thread. Anyway, apply to Barts, its amazing!

[RollerBall]

(Original post by tikkitak)
Maybe it was lower for dentistry than for medicine? Who knows! All I know is that she definitely wasn't part of an access programme, and she definitely got an offer from Barts with 3 A's. And that she's following me there in September

Edit: Maybe I've just confused things by talking about dentistry on a medicine thread. Anyway, apply to Barts, its amazing!

Wait, are you in my year or the year below? I recognise your username.

[tikkitak]

(Original post by RollerBall)
Wait, are you in my year or the year below? I recognise your username.

I've just finished first year? I would assume I'm a lower year than you? I have no idea what year you're in though!

[RollerBall]

(Original post by tikkitak)
I've just finished first year? I would assume I'm a lower year than you? I have no idea what year you're in though!

Yeah, year below. I'm going into third year. Why the question mark after the first sentence?

[tikkitak]

(Original post by RollerBall)
Yeah, year below. I'm going into third year. Why the question mark after the first sentence?

Ha, not entirely sure, I seem to be a bit question mark happy this evening! I have definitely just finished first year, no question about it!

[RollerBall]

(Original post by tikkitak)
Ha, not entirely sure, I seem to be a bit question mark happy this evening! I have definitely just finished first year, no question about it!

Well, first year summer is long enough and post-results drinking is always heavy enough I think you could probably just about justify not remembering if you'd finished first year or not.

[a moist feeling]

(Original post by RollerBall)
I'm determined to meet you in freshers this year and remember who you are.

I'm sure you'll meet me at some point I'll be around probably for most freshers things

[RollerBall]

(Original post by a moist feeling)
I'm sure you'll meet me at some point I'll be around probably for most freshers things

I'm pretty sure I'm in RLH for my first firm. If not I'm in the Homerton which will be a bit of a treck the morning after...

[tikkitak]

(Original post by RollerBall)
Well, first year summer is long enough and post-results drinking is always heavy enough I think you could probably just about justify not remembering if you'd finished first year or not.

Haha so true! This summer has been so long already, I've almost forgotten I was ever at uni...

[a moist feeling]

I'm fed up of summer already, cannot wait to be back at uni

[RollerBall]

(Original post by a moist feeling)
I'm fed up of summer already, cannot wait to be back at uni

(Original post by tikkitak)
Haha so true! This summer has been so long already, I've almost forgotten I was ever at uni...

Ha, you'll miss it next year.

[lisa101]

Hi can anyone please advice me, I am graduate who attained a score of 680 in the UKCAT this year, would this score be enough to secure an interview for the 5 year medicine program at barts? I believe they still apply a cut off score for graduates applying to the 5 year program, and I also believe last year the cut off was 665? I hope this year it stays the same

[Palindromic]

(Original post by lisa101)
Hi can anyone please advice me, I am graduate who attained a score of 680 in the UKCAT this year, would this score be enough to secure an interview for the 5 year medicine program at barts? I believe they still apply a cut off score for graduates applying to the 5 year program, and I also believe last year the cut off was 665? I hope this year it stays the same

your ukcat is fine, the cut off wont go up to 680 so dont worry, but im not sure how they rank graduates as you dont get ucas points for degrees do you? they rank undergrads by ucas points and take the top however so many, so give them a ring and check!

[chocolate_pies]

I don't understand barts' reluctance to use grades rather than Ucas tariff points when Ucas have decided to axe the system. Surely, they will suffer a reduction in applications this year now that applicants know how the system is working.



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education...o-be-axed.html


http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...?newsfeed=true

[Palindromic]

(Original post by chocolate_pies)
I don't understand barts' reluctance to use grades rather than Ucas tariff points when Ucas have decided to axe the system. Surely, they will suffer a reduction in applications this year now that applicants know how the system is working.



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education...o-be-axed.html


http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/...?newsfeed=true

It is rather strange, but i'm not against it as its probably the only thing in favour for me! when universities favour gcse, extra curricular, ukcat or ums i and many others are disadvantaged. due to my college making us do a stupid general studies course (stupid until now! yay ucas points) and i chose to carry on all 4 aswell, means 5 a levels for me, lots of ucas points

[ViceVersa]

Hello all

I'm ViceVersa (when you know me more you can call me VV ). Just say this thread and decided to make myself useful and help you all. As a 2012 applicant Barts firmer, I will be here to help and answer questions, give advice and chat with you all. Use me!

[Palindromic]

(Original post by ViceVersa)
Hello all

I'm ViceVersa (when you know me more you can call me VV ). Just say this thread and decided to make myself useful and help you all. As a 2012 applicant Barts firmer, I will be here to help and answer questions, give advice and chat with you all. Use me!

HII! i saw you on the keele thread last year, unfortunately i was unsuccessful but trying again this year!! what was your ucas tariff if you dont mind me asking?

[ViceVersa]

(Original post by J1994D)
HII! i saw you on the keele thread last year, unfortunately i was unsuccessful but trying again this year!! what was your ucas tariff if you dont mind me asking?

Hey Sorry to hear, but good luck with re-applying My UCAS tariff was 650