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UKCAT:2200...too low?

Hi.....I know that score isnt the best, but I have been searching around everywhere to see if specific uni;s have cut off points, I know Barts is 2400 and soton 2200.

I wondered if anyone knew if there were any cut off points for:

Leicester, Leeds, BSMS and PMS?

I have researched...im not being lazy lol....I just want to make 100% sure.
Plus do you think that a score of 2200 will detriment my application greatly?

Thanks :wink:

ps please dont get annoyed with yet another UKCAT thread.... :angel:

Reply 1

totalfussball

I know, for a fact, Leeds don't really take the UkCat too seriosuly. And I'm pretty sure the others don't have cut of points, hence your difficulty in finding their cutt off poitns........

Reply 2

Miss_Scarlett

^ Thanks for your reply.......Sometimes you can miss things, things that can turn out to be really important.
As I said I just wanted to make sure :biggrin:

.. It was just the one section that let me down....640,620,600 and 340 (shock horror) for decision analysis ....not quite sure what happened there to be quite honest with you...lol :rolleyes:

edit: on second thoughts, maybe that was because It was the last section... although I dont usually have difficulty with concentration spans.... *thinks*

Reply 3

The Formidable Tani

BSMS don't have one. You may want to email the admissions tutors if you haven't already done so, just in case...

Reply 4

arpeggio

As far as I can remember, Leicester rank you according to your result for your worst section, so it's probably something to bear in mind :s-smilie:

The UKCAT is one of several factors, and they'll give you a mark from 1-5 for it depending on where you're ranked - you need a certain amount out of 20 for an interview. I think that's what they said on the open day anyway!

Reply 5

bright star

liverpool don't use it at all.

Reply 6

sunspoon

bright star

liverpool don't use it at all.

Great advice.

Reply 7

Miss_Scarlett

Do you think it would be wise to avoid leicester then? And apply to Liverpool instead?

Thanks for all your replies :biggrin:

Reply 8

bright star

liverpool is amazing!!! however, they were swamped last year with applications because they don't use UKCAT and this year's predicted to be even worse. they rely a lot on your written application too. almost everyone they interview gets an offer so if your application's not really strong on paper then it's a waste of time. i dunno what to advise really. i mean do you like liverpool? i'm so glad i applied before all this UKCAT junk...

Reply 9

Miss_Scarlett

TBH, i think Liverpool must be good. But I think Im going to go for:
Leeds, Leicester, BSMS and PMS. 2200 isnt the best, but it could be worse.
I feel my grades are ok....and I am pleased with my PS (my 9th draft is complete today....lol). Hopefully I will be predicted AAA or AAB.

Whilst being sensible is a good idea give yourself the best chance, sometimes its better to stop strategizing and just go for it.

However, any suggestions are welcome :smile: