Hi there everyone, I too hope to apply for entry Sept 2017, some days it feels like it's miles away, some days it feels like there isn't enough time to do everything I need to do before applying!
I'm 25 years old and currently work full time in Live TV but I've been considering medicine on and off for pretty much the last 15 years! Both of my parents were doctors (retired early) and are not keen on me doing medicine but I've finally come to a decision and I'm going to go for it!
I have a MA in Modern History (2:1) from St Andrews and a MLitt in Film Studies also from St Andrews. 3As in arts/humanities A-levels from way back but as mentioned numerous times in this thread and others they don't seem to factor in to most school's decisions.
I'm currently taking A-Level Chemistry and Biology aiming to have those done by next summer (well they'll have to be done by then as thats the last time I can take exams under the old spec), and I'll probably look to re-take Maths AS-Level (taking exams in summer 2017, got a horrible grade back in 2006 when I took it at school so looking to redeem myself!) so that opens up Cambridge as an option, especially as I've now lost King's.
Was originally thinking of just taking UKCAT but after losing King's as an option I'm now considering GAMSAT to give me the option of St George's as I might want to stay in London. I still like the sound of Southampton and Newcastle though.
So for now it's just about cracking on with the A-Levels, starting the volunteering with my local hospital (induction next week!) and trying my best to find some shadowing/work experience in London, the latter I'm not doing too well on at the moment but I'll keep trying!
Best of luck to everyone, i'm looking forward to the next couple of years and finding out our fate re. funding and places/courses!