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Does anyone know what the standard requirements are for widening access applicants for advanced highers? Also would anyone know if I can apply to the gateway course if I'm a young carer( ie that's the only thing I meet on their list) + I also studied abroad for the first 3 years of secondary school would that also be a point? I didn't study in a prodomantly English school. Idk I'd be super greatful if anyone could help x

Thank you so much omg that's such a relief, one last question of you don't mind, does that mean I meet the criteria even if I don't meet 3 things from the list or do they take into account both widning access and the list? Then again thank youuu xxx

Hi! Yep as far as I know, if you meet either one of the main 2 criteria (SIMD20 postcode/care experienced) you don’t need the additional 3 - I’ll copy a full list over

Applicant is resident in an area with a postcode which falls within the lowest 20% of the Scottish index of multiple deprivation (SIMD) or;
Applicant is a young person who is care experienced (young person in care/care leaver)
OR - meets a minimum of three from the below list:
Applicant comes from one of Scotland’s REACH schools
First generation applicant to higher education
Applicant is a young person who is formally classed as a carer
Applicant eligible for free school meals at any point in secondary education
Applicant lives in an area that is considered to be (4) Remote Small Town (5) Very Remote Small Town, (7) Remote Rural, (8) Very Remote Rural as classified by the Scottish Goverment 8 fold Urban Rural Classification (URC)
Applicant is estranged from their family
Applicant is eligible for the Educational Maintenance Award
Applicant can provide verifiable independent evidence (e.g. from School Head Teacher) of severe sustained financial hardship that is not reflected in current SIMD categorisation
Prior to secondary school, the applicant was not schooled in English (e.g. the applicant did not speak English when starting secondary school).

Ohh ok I was under the impression that young person in care is a person who has been in care (like Foster care?), whereas I am a full time carer for a family member. but that makes sense thank you sssm xxx

Does anyone know what the standard requirements are for widening access applicants for advanced highers? Also would anyone know if I can apply to the gateway course if I'm a young carer( ie that's the only thing I meet on their list) + I also studied abroad for the first 3 years of secondary school would that also be a point? I didn't study in a prodomantly English school. Idk I'd be super greatful if anyone could help x

Hi @Nbhl
It's great to hear that you're interested in studying Medicine with us! 😃
I've had a quick chat with our Access Team about your post and they've said that widening access applicants are usually asked for AAAB from S5. Given your circumstances, they strongly encourage you get in touch with them.
Feel free to pop them an email at either [email protected] or [email protected] - happy to talk it over!
Cheers,
Paul