Official: Brighton and Sussex (BSMS) A100 2023 Entry Applicants and Offer Holders

Original post by daryl11

Thank you so much! How’s your bmat prep going ? I’m sure you’re going to smash it too !!!

Aww thank you!! :h:

It's happening but a bit worried about S3 but hopefully, it'll be ok! :s-smilie:

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Original post by Jessi2004

Aww thank you!! :h:

It's happening but a bit worried about S3 but hopefully, it'll be ok! :s-smilie:

Yeah same. Did you do the bmat last year ? I got 5,5.7 and 3.5 A which I believe was good enough for Brighton last year so I’m hoping to kinda get similar scores

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Original post by daryl11

Yeah same. Did you do the bmat last year ? I got 5,5.7 and 3.5 A which I believe was good enough for Brighton last year so I’m hoping to kinda get similar scores

Wow, you did so well!! That would have deffo got you an interview with them last year! Well done!! :h:

I did terribly- S1 destroyed my chances :s-smilie:

I think I got 3.8, 5.2, 3A so it was a pretty close call but not enough. I'm WP this year ( I don't think I was eligible last year) so a bit more prep will hopefully get me an interview!🤞

Do you have any tips for S3 please? :colondollar:

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Original post by Jessi2004

Wow, you did so well!! That would have deffo got you an interview with them last year! Well done!! :h:

I did terribly- S1 destroyed my chances :s-smilie:

I think I got 3.8, 5.2, 3A so it was a pretty close call but not enough. I'm WP this year ( I don't think I was eligible last year) so a bit more prep will hopefully get me an interview!🤞

Do you have any tips for S3 please? :colondollar:

I'm ngl I didn't spend too much time revising for section 3. Just make sure you answer all the parts of the question, come to a conclusion and use good English!

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Original post by daryl11

I'm ngl I didn't spend too much time revising for section 3. Just make sure you answer all the parts of the question, come to a conclusion and use good English!

Okie, thank you, will do!!! :hugs:

Best of luck!! :smile:

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Rechat2017

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Original post by pgblaster

Hello, Just wondering, with the new scoring system this year does a minimum score of 6 in bmat section 2 mean 3.0 on the BMAT as this converts to a score of 6 on the system or does it mean a raw score of 6.0 or above? Thanks

Hi,I’m trying to get a hold of someone on the phone at BSMS admissions but it’s really busy. Just wanted to know if you emailed them and what their reply was

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Hisdarkseraph

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Original post by Rechat2017

Hi,I’m trying to get a hold of someone on the phone at BSMS admissions but it’s really busy. Just wanted to know if you emailed them and what their reply was

I called them a week ago and they confirmed that you need at least a minimum of a score of 3 in section 2, not 6. They just said 6 because they’re doubling the points that section 2 is worth this time.

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Original post by Rechat2017

Hi,I’m trying to get a hold of someone on the phone at BSMS admissions but it’s really busy. Just wanted to know if you emailed them and what their reply was

Section 2 score is doubled this year, it’s on their website I believe. So overall it’s out of 37 instead of the usual 28

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Rechat2017

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Original post by Hisdarkseraph

I called them a week ago and they confirmed that you need at least a minimum of a score of 3 in section 2, not 6. They just said 6 because they’re doubling the points that section 2 is worth this time.

Thank you so much for this

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prospect_medic

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hi is the min score 6 (for section 2) to get an interview?

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Original post by prospect_medic

hi is the min score 6 (for section 2) to get an interview?

It's a minimum score of 3 in terms of BMAT scoring (like it has always been). But, this year BSMS decided to double our section 2 scores to select for interview( so more weighting for s2) which is why they're asking for a 6.
Essentially, you need a 3 at least in terms of BMAT scoring to be considered.
Hope that makes sense! :smile:

(edited 1 year ago)

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Insurgent04

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How many GCSE 9s do they need to call for an interview? Is anyone who got called for an interview without all 9s and A* predictions? I am a non-contextual candidate.

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Original post by Insurgent04

How many GCSE 9s do they need to call for an interview? Is anyone who got called for an interview without all 9s and A* predictions? I am a non-contextual candidate.

Hey,

I have no 9s at GCSEs or A*s at A Level :frown:

It doesn't matter how many 9s/A*s you've got. As long as you've met the minimum entry criteria and are above the cut offs for BMAT, you'll be invited.

Having all 9s or all A*s doesn't give you an advantage at this uni whereas for others that look at tariff points, it does.

My friend got a few 9s but not all (she got 3As at A Level) and is currently studying Medicine there so don't worry :smile:

Good luck!!

(edited 1 year ago)

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bea_murray0

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Original post by Insurgent04

How many GCSE 9s do they need to call for an interview? Is anyone who got called for an interview without all 9s and A* predictions? I am a non-contextual candidate.

BSMS don't score GCSEs, so as long as you meet minimum requirements, you won't be disadvantaged compared to someone with straight 9s.

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Lol I actually liked Brighton but after the BMAT i don’t even think I’ll get an interview

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rw14_

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Original post by daryl11

Lol I actually liked Brighton but after the BMAT i don’t even think I’ll get an interview

Same.

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Jopi_Flores

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What do you guys think we will need for an interview this year? Like a 5,5,3A?

(edited 1 year ago)

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Original post by Jopi_Flores

What do you guys think we will need for an interview this year? Like a 5,5,3A?

I think it depends because they don't exactly have a cut off for the individual sections (apart from the minimum requirements). They add the scores together and then you'll be ranked. So, a slightly lower score in one section could be balanced out if you get higher in another section. They're also putting more emphasis in section 2 (doubling your score) so it's a bit difficult to predict this time round because this wasn't the case last year.

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