Which ukcat universities do you think will be fine with what I have? I am going to apply Birmingham, Bristol and UCL but I want to apply to one ukcat uni too. Any suggestions?
Keele maybe. I applied to unis that consider ukcat a lot. I can tell you where not to apply: HYMS (or you may give it a try actually), Newcastle, Durham and Aberdeen
I got 6 A*s and 2 As in olevels ... already got an A in biology Alevel and will do chemistry and Arabic a level next year I got 660 in ukcat which is not that good but I really like notts and the way the course is laid out.
Hey, I really love Notts for medicine, do you think it's worth me applying? I got 4a*'s 4a's and 4b's at GCSE AAAC at as (I'm hoping to get the c remarked to a b) and a ukcat adverage of 705.
I think you should give it a go . I had a similar score to you 707.5, my friend who applied in 2013 got 707 and we both got into Notts
Do they score A* and A the same for GCSEs? Also does anybody know what they score the personal statement out of? Does it have less weighting than the GCSEs and UKCAT score? Are they still using the online questionnaire for 2015 entry?
Reapplicant here, but first time applying to Nottingham.
GCSE 9A* 4A's A levels Achieved AAAab UKCAT: VR 700 QR 750 AR 580 DA 570 SJT BAND 1) Avg 652
I know my UKCAT is at the low end, but as they score each section separately including the SJT, then it would only really be my AR or DA letting me down. Do you think I should still consider Nottingham it looks brilliant and I love how the course it taught. Thanks
Your UKCAT is probably going to let you down I'm afraid. 650 was right about the lowest I saw in last years thread and it's now worth over 70% of the application, so I think it you may be pushed out by applicants with higher scores.
Do they score A* and A the same for GCSEs? Also does anybody know what they score the personal statement out of? Does it have less weighting than the GCSEs and UKCAT score? Are they still using the online questionnaire for 2015 entry?
Not as far as I'm aware, A* > A > B. Personal statement was given a score using a rather complucated system, it's worth about the same as GCSEs if I remember correctly but the UKCAT is now 71% of the pre-interview score now so they're both minor compared to that. Yep, haven't heard anything to suggest that they've dropped the questionnaire.
Not as far as I'm aware, A* > A > B. Personal statement was given a score using a rather complucated system, it's worth about the same as GCSEs if I remember correctly but the UKCAT is now 71% of the pre-interview score now so they're both minor compared to that. Yep, haven't heard anything to suggest that they've dropped the questionnaire.
So would a near perfect GCSE score and a 732.5 UKCAT basically guarantee me an interview? Even with an average personal statement?
So would a near perfect GCSE score and a 732.5 UKCAT basically guarantee me an interview? Even with an average personal statement?
I'm not an admissions tutor so no guarantees If your UKCAT is in the top 50% of the cohort of applicants you go through to the "person stage" where someone marks your PS and references, which are then added to the GCSE and UKCAT scores to determine who gets invited for an actual interview (top ~30% of applicants). So, you'd need good references and PS too! Your UKCAT score is very strong though and should stand you in good stead
Your UKCAT is probably going to let you down I'm afraid. 650 was right about the lowest I saw in last years thread and it's now worth over 70% of the application, so I think it you may be pushed out by applicants with higher scores.
Not as far as I'm aware, A* > A > B. Personal statement was given a score using a rather complucated system, it's worth about the same as GCSEs if I remember correctly but the UKCAT is now 71% of the pre-interview score now so they're both minor compared to that. Yep, haven't heard anything to suggest that they've dropped the questionnaire.
Even with the general drop in UKCAT scores compared to last year (I got 725, no idea what happened this year..)
Even with the general drop in UKCAT scores compared to last year (I got 725, no idea what happened this year..)
725 to 650's is still a fairly big shift on that bell curve I'm afraid Perhaps wait a couple of weeks and see what the general consensus is over on the UKCAT thread and see how it compares to last year?
Which ukcat universities do you think will be fine with what I have? I am going to apply Birmingham, Bristol and UCL but I want to apply to one ukcat uni too. Any suggestions?
Have you considered Sheffield? I think you'd be okay for Nottingham as they take a look at all of your application and your GCSE'S are strong. However be careful with Birmingham as they give preference to people with 4 A grades at AS
You really need to wait for the 2015 UKCAT statistics to see how you've performed. While yours will be above average it's a tad on the low side so Nottingham would be a risk seeing how much emphasis they put on UKCAT. If you really love Nottingham then apply, but I would recommend choosing two or three 'safer' unis where you are more likely to get an interview.
Have you considered Sheffield? I think you'd be okay for Nottingham as they take a look at all of your application and your GCSE'S are strong. However be careful with Birmingham as they give preference to people with 4 A grades at AS
71% UKCAT vs 29% PS + GCSE + reference; don't underestimate just how much they emphasise the UKCAT!
Wow, it changed since last year . I'm so happy I managed to apply when t was still "normal"
Last year was 48% IIRC, the year before that they only used the UKCAT to differentiate between borderline candidates! :O Nottingham has been rather at the forefront of examining the effectiveness of aptitude tests in predicting student performance: some of the older cohorts have been followed up during their student careers and beyond, and I presume it;s a good predictor since they're putting so much emphasis on it :P