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Reply 1380

Northern Downpour

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Original post by foreverstrong_97

You welcome :h:

Yeah Im trying to get work experience now im just pure lazy haha :colondollar:

Haha I know it's hard. If you just manage to get a good week in then that'll be enough so keep trying :smile:

Reply 1381

foreverstrong_97

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Original post by TheProblematique

Haha I know it's hard. If you just manage to get a good week in then that'll be enough so keep trying :smile:

Working in a hospice is open for me i just need confirm it but i wanted to do something in a hospital thats long term based :colondollar:

Reply 1382

Northern Downpour

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Original post by foreverstrong_97

Working in a hospice is open for me i just need confirm it but i wanted to do something in a hospital thats long term based :colondollar:

Yeah I was going to do this mealtime volunteering thing in the hospital but I completely forgot about it and missed the deadline :colondollar:

OH well..

Reply 1383

foreverstrong_97

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Original post by TheProblematique

Yeah I was going to do this mealtime volunteering thing in the hospital but I completely forgot about it and missed the deadline :colondollar:

OH well..

Oooh that sounded good haha :colondollar:

Yeah a couple of my mates help round a shopping centre and then make food for the homeless etc.

Reply 1384

Cantabcyte

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I love volunteering! :biggrin:

Currently I volunteer at a hospital (mealtime), our junior school and a charity shop. Hope to do a volunteering residential for my Gold DofE.

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Reply 1385

Nubian_Queen_97

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I'm currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths, French (&General Studies, Critical thinking & General RE as extras) at AS and i'm thinking of dropping french next year, so i can focus more on bio, chem & maths.

however i want to apply to barts & i know they care a lot about UCAS points & dropping french means i would be losing points.

considering the fact that i would still have the points from general studies, critical thinking & RE, would it be alright for me to drop french or would i still be at a disadvantage?

(btw i'd still be doing General RE & General Studies)

Reply 1386

oyyoyy

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Original post by Nubian_Queen_97

I'm currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths, French (&General Studies, Critical thinking & General RE as extras) at AS and i'm thinking of dropping french next year, so i can focus more on bio, chem & maths.

however i want to apply to barts & i know they care a lot about UCAS points & dropping french means i would be losing points.

considering the fact that i would still have the points from general studies, critical thinking & RE, would it be alright for me to drop french or would i still be at a disadvantage?

(btw i'd still be doing General RE & General Studies)

As long as you have 4 subject grades at the end of your AS [and they're all above a B] then you would be fine to drop a subject at A2 and carry on with 3. I know a few people who have gotten interviews from Barts in A2, and I sort of fall into that category, so it doesn't hold you back too much, as long as you obtain good AS grades, and a good UKCAT score. Their website does say subjects like critical thinking/general studies are not accepted as AS/A2 subjects, but I don't think that means they won't consider the UCAS points you gain from doing them.

Reply 1387

Nubian_Queen_97

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thanks, i double checked & they're okay about the ucas points in regards to GS & CT.

Reply 1388

Divv

hey guys anyone planning to apply to Nottingham? :smile:

Reply 1389

LibbyG

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Original post by Nubian_Queen_97

I'm currently studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths, French (&General Studies, Critical thinking & General RE as extras) at AS and i'm thinking of dropping french next year, so i can focus more on bio, chem & maths.

however i want to apply to barts & i know they care a lot about UCAS points & dropping french means i would be losing points.

considering the fact that i would still have the points from general studies, critical thinking & RE, would it be alright for me to drop french or would i still be at a disadvantage?

(btw i'd still be doing General RE & General Studies)

I don't see why there would be any trouble with that :smile:

I really would have a rethink about doing all the extra ones at A2 though, they don't get you any credit at most unis and you'll make up your UCAS points for brats without one of those extras. Don't put any more pressure on yourself then you need to next year !

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Reply 1390

TheRealTom

Predicted GCSE
A* Biology
A* Chemistry
A Physics
A Maths
B English Language + Lit
A Geography
C Spanish
B ICT

Do I stand a chance?

Reply 1391

Cantabcyte

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Original post by TheRealTom

Predicted GCSE 
A* Biology 
A* Chemistry 
A Physics 
A Maths 
B English Language + Lit 
A Geography 
C Spanish 
B ICT 
 
Do I stand a chance?

Yes you do, try to get the best A-levels you possible can and apply tactically, look at the min requirements of specific universities. 
 
EDIT: Oh these are predicted GCSEs? Predicted GCSE are meaningless at this stage, work like mad over the Easter holidays and prove them wrong! My predicted GCSEs were very similar to yours then I finished with 7A* so its possible!

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Reply 1392

f.loco

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Do I stand a chance with weak GCSEs of 8As and 2Bs?

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Reply 1393

foreverstrong_97

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My GCSE's are probably the worst :colondollar:

2A*'s 3 A's and 4 B's

Reply 1394

Divv

Original post by f.loco

Do I stand a chance with weak GCSEs of 8As and 2Bs?

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those arent weak. Just make sure you apply according to your strenght. I posted the link beneath

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Reply 1395

Divv

you guys may like reading this article: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/applying_to_medical_school_using_your_strengths

Reply 1396

username1149337

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Original post by Divv

you guys may like reading this article: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/applying_to_medical_school_using_your_strengths

The best article on TSR hand's down. Read it. Just also bear in mind that that's for 2014 entry I think some unis are changing admissions this year I think but that's a very good starting point

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Reply 1397