*MEGATHREAD* - The Ultimate 'Am I Good Enough For Medicine?' Angst Thread Mark 5

I’m currently in yr12 but medical school application deadlines are earlier and my school want us to create a personal statement what should I do? Write a personal statement for medicine and plan to take a gap yr risking not having a place in uni or create two personal statements and apply to university for biomedical engineering and have a medicine personal statement as a plan B. Honestly it’s very scary as I’ve flopped yr12 due to bad mental health but can still get good a level results as I’ve seeked help for it but I’ve pretty much won’t get the predicted for medicine ahhhhh

I’m currently in yr12 but medical school application deadlines are earlier and my school want us to create a personal statement what should I do? Write a personal statement for medicine and plan to take a gap yr risking not having a place in uni or create two personal statements and apply to university for biomedical engineering and have a medicine personal statement as a plan B. Honestly it’s very scary as I’ve flopped yr12 due to bad mental health but can still get good a level results as I’ve seeked help for it but I’ve pretty much won’t get the predicted for medicine ahhhhh

There's nothing to lose if you apply this year - I think it's 100 times better applying and actually trying, instead of thinking 'no I won't get a place anywhere' from the start.

I want to do a-levels either in MPW Cambridge or King's college Bournemouth, so I would like to know the insights of both colleges and which would be better for medical preparation. As far as I've researched both provide similar types of medical preparatory programmes.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST OPTION FOR ME.
I've tried posting this question several time but I didn't receive any answers to this.
I desperately need to know which would be better to study A-levels.

I want to do a-levels either in MPW Cambridge or King's college Bournemouth, so I would like to know the insights of both colleges and which would be better for medical preparation. As far as I've researched both provide similar types of medical preparatory programmes.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHICH WOULD BE THE BEST OPTION FOR ME.
I've tried posting this question several time but I didn't receive any answers to this.
I desperately need to know which would be better to study A-levels.

I don’t think many people on here will have experience of both schools they can offer you unfortunately! At the end of the day if they both offer good A level programmes after that it’s on you to get your offers and grades - no school can guarantee it. So think about where you’d be happiest for example.

Thank you, since I'm an international student I don't really know the insights of both the colleges , so it would be helpful if anyone could help me in this. And we've when I check for reviews it's always fluctuating and not constant. I really need someone who's from UK know about these colleges to let me know what they are actually like

Unfortunately, the chances of someone being on TSR who actually attends one of these schools is pretty slim, realistically. And even then, they will just have one opinion!

Have you had the opportunity to visit for open days and speak to current pupils?

No I haven't!

That might be a good place to start...?

I think so open day have been closed!

is that possible now?

Well, you'd only know if you ask! But I assume these are private schools - if you have an offer, they're highly incentivised to help you to choose their school as you'll be paying.

yes, they are independent schools! I'm really worried which school will be perfect for doing my A-levels

Then they should be happy to help you make a decision and give you the opportunity to learn more
Honestly, unless a school is really terrible or doesn't offer your subjects, it's not the school that's really going to make the difference (usually). You still have to put the work in for A levels, and the things that help are often things you can't predict in advance (an especially great teacher, a good friend in the class, a lecture you get the opportunity to attend etc). I'd focus on which environment you like best and where you think you'll have the best time. If you'll be boarding, I'd definitely speak to a current boarder and assess the support for International boarders, for example.

Then they should be happy to help you make a decision and give you the opportunity to learn more
Honestly, unless a school is really terrible or doesn't offer your subjects, it's not the school that's really going to make the difference (usually). You still have to put the work in for A levels, and the things that help are often things you can't predict in advance (an especially great teacher, a good friend in the class, a lecture you get the opportunity to attend etc). I'd focus on which environment you like best and where you think you'll have the best time. If you'll be boarding, I'd definitely speak to a current boarder and assess the support for International boarders, for example.