*MEGATHREAD* - The "Which Medical School Should I Apply To?" Uberthread [part 5 of 5]

I’m not sure how well placed the contributors are to answering this question, but I’ll ask here in the hope of gaining a little insight. My daughter is thinking to give this application to medicine her all, and if unsuccessful, she’ll accept her 5th choice which is probably going to be biomedical science (we are hopeful she’ll be offered her 5th choice if medicine falls through).

My question relates to the personal statement. I know that medical schools don’t really use the PS as a vital selection tool but I’m assuming that all students aspiring to med school gear their PS to that end - acceptance into the A100 course. That leads to the concern that a PS written by an aspiring doctor detailing their desire to study medicine might not be viewed favourably by the biosciences admissions team, especially if the course is oversubscribed?

Or am I worrying about nothing?

I’m not sure how well placed the contributors are to answering this question, but I’ll ask here in the hope of gaining a little insight. My daughter is thinking to give this application to medicine her all, and if unsuccessful, she’ll accept her 5th choice which is probably going to be biomedical science (we are hopeful she’ll be offered her 5th choice if medicine falls through).

My question relates to the personal statement. I know that medical schools don’t really use the PS as a vital selection tool but I’m assuming that all students aspiring to med school gear their PS to that end - acceptance into the A100 course. That leads to the concern that a PS written by an aspiring doctor detailing their desire to study medicine might not be viewed favourably by the biosciences admissions team, especially if the course is oversubscribed?

Or am I worrying about nothing?

I’m not sure how well placed the contributors are to answering this question, but I’ll ask here in the hope of gaining a little insight. My daughter is thinking to give this application to medicine her all, and if unsuccessful, she’ll accept her 5th choice which is probably going to be biomedical science (we are hopeful she’ll be offered her 5th choice if medicine falls through).

My question relates to the personal statement. I know that medical schools don’t really use the PS as a vital selection tool but I’m assuming that all students aspiring to med school gear their PS to that end - acceptance into the A100 course. That leads to the concern that a PS written by an aspiring doctor detailing their desire to study medicine might not be viewed favourably by the biosciences admissions team, especially if the course is oversubscribed?

Or am I worrying about nothing?

About applying to welsh and Scottish university , Is it worth for the rest of UK candidate to apply to them . I heard they prioritise their students and that the ones that get in , are the highest achievers ?

Unless you have A*A*A* and a UCAT of 3000+ and band 1, your chances of getting in are slim for Scottish unis if you're RUK. For Cardiff, my advice would be to just not bother. Their selection procedure is vague at best and lots of RUK students with amazing stats apply each year only to get rejected pre-interview. You should sit the UCAT first then apply strategically to universities based on the score - but many on TSR would say don't apply to Cardiff or Scottish universities if you're RUK to be on the safe side.

Hiya im looking to apply to kings med emdp programme for 2024 and the thing is i studied at at a comprehensive school from year 7 to year year 11 and moved to a grammar 6th form, can i still apply to the programme? I ask because some people who went to schools like Brampton went for the emdp programme? So im unsure as to whether i should go for it ?

Brampton school is not grammar, The safest thing is to call them or email,but I think if you in grammar then don't risk it. there is many programs like EMDP that you can apply to even if you go to grammar ( southampton BM6 and many more which looks at your family situation and area you live in ). look around for the gateway courses

I am hoping to apply for 2024, I really hope I get a B in chemistry, however I was just wondering if anybody knows anyone that has gotten in with a C or grades lower than ABB, because it says on the UCAS website that they may take a fourth subject into consideration, if one of my other grades is lower. I am predicting that I will get an A in biology, an A* in sociology and an A* in psychology but I still think I might get a C in chemistry. Will Kings still consider me with ACA*A*?

I am pretty sure that everywhere will need an A in Chemistry. It's the important one that all unis ask for and would not imagine that an A* in any other subject would make up for it.
You are better taking 3 A levels (unless wanting Oxbridge) and getting best grades than spreading yourself too thin. Focus on that chemistry as that is the grade that you absolutely need.
Thought of a tutor? Asking teacher for extra work? Start on past papers? Seeing if a gap year A level student in year ahead will tutor you for free (will be good on their CV too).

I have already sat my exams this year and these are just my predictions. On the Kings’ UCAS website, it mentioned that they would consider a fourth subject if an applicant fell short of another grade in another subject and I have heard rumours that many other applicants received interviews with grades lower than ABB and I am only asking if this is true and if anyone else has heard the same. If thats not the case, I will apply to Leicester and Southampton which specifically told me that I don’t need a-level chemistry and they will take my third and fourth subject into consideration. I am just asking here if anybody knows anyone who has received interviews with grades lower than ABB for the Kings’ emdp course