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

i had a list of medical schools which didn't require biology! i checked right after my ucat since i rlly liked manchester but i don't believe they require biology it's just i saw a cutoff for the ucat which was just below mine so i don't really know whether to take the risk?
i haven't really kept a hours list of much time i've spent helping out at my church id probably have to start back logging with photos i've taken and stuff but it may not be accurate 😢, also i believe keele had a grade requirement of A*AA unless i'm wrong?

Hi,

I was wondering if you could tell me where to apply based on my stats + do you think I have a chance of getting an interview?

My stats are:

> GCSE's: 99999998887
> A Level Predicted: A* A A
> Low UCAT score of: 2620 B3
> Lots of work experience: shadowing doctors, work experience in clinics + hospitals, virtual work experience
> I also volunteer as a Sunday school teacher, have quite a bit of extracurriculars- like badminton, athletics etc.
> May have some contextual flags, but not sure: was looked after my grandparents for 1.5 years, first to go into uni

Just feel demoralised, as I heard this score wont even get me into uni.

Many thanks

Hi,

I was wondering if you could tell me where to apply based on my stats + do you think I have a chance of getting an interview?

My stats are:

> GCSE's: 99999998887
> A Level Predicted: A* A A
> Low UCAT score of: 2620 B3
> Lots of work experience: shadowing doctors, work experience in clinics + hospitals, virtual work experience
> I also volunteer as a Sunday school teacher, have quite a bit of extracurriculars- like badminton, athletics etc.
> May have some contextual flags, but not sure: was looked after my grandparents for 1.5 years, first to go into uni

Just feel demoralised, as I heard this score wont even get me into uni.

Many thanks

Could you please advise where can my son apply to with this stats,

- Nat 5 - 7As
- SQA Highers - 5As
- UCAT score 2610 B4
- Work Experience shadowing and volunteering in the hospital
- No contextual

Which unis would my son be able to apply for, Scottish or English unis with the B4 for sjt? Thank you

hi all i just finished my ucat. i got 2760 b2, (630 640 720 770) a little bummed but it is higher than the average. im predicted AAA (chem, maths and geography). what are the best medical schools to think of applying to? right know i think liverpool and ARU are safe but any others?

also other information
gcse:
eng lang/lit 88
chem 9
physics 9
bio 7
maths 7
re 8
geo 8
btec catering D*
(might be missing something but here)

-i've done virtual and one week of physical work experience
-i'm planning on doing an mooc after a few days of rest after my ucat
-i volunteer at my church every sunday to help the elderly at my church. honestly just chatting with them and making them food. i've been doing this since christmas 2021. i also help around with the gardening a little!

i don't think i'm eligible for any wider participation. my school and home address dont quality!
any information im missing just ask, thanks again!

Hi,

I was wondering if you could tell me where to apply based on my stats + do you think I have a chance of getting an interview?

My stats are:

> GCSE's: 99999998887
> A Level Predicted: A* A A
> Low UCAT score of: 2620 B3
> Lots of work experience: shadowing doctors, work experience in clinics + hospitals, virtual work experience
> I also volunteer as a Sunday school teacher, have quite a bit of extracurriculars- like badminton, athletics etc.
> May have some contextual flags, but not sure: was looked after my grandparents for 1.5 years, first to go into uni

Just feel demoralised, as I heard this score wont even get me into uni.

Many thanks

Hi! I’m an international applicant and this is my second time applying to medicine in the UK. I was hoping you could help me with my school choices. I was thinking of having 2 aspirational and 2 safer schools?

My stats:
IB: 43 points, 777 for HL
UCAT: 3030 (580 750 880 820), Band 1 (684)
BMAT: idk if i should take

- shadowed 2 GPs
- multiple volunteering experiences over the course of a few years

Schools I am considering:
- Edinburgh
- UCL (if i take bmat) / Bristol
- Birmingham
- Sheffield

Hi! I’m an international applicant and this is my second time applying to medicine in the UK. I was hoping you could help me with my school choices. I was thinking of having 2 aspirational and 2 safer schools?

My stats:
IB: 43 points, 777 for HL
UCAT: 3030 (580 750 880 820), Band 1 (684)
BMAT: idk if i should take

- shadowed 2 GPs
- multiple volunteering experiences over the course of a few years

Schools I am considering:
- Edinburgh
- UCL (if i take bmat) / Bristol
- Birmingham
- Sheffield

Personally, if I was in your position I wouldn't bother with the BMAT unless there's a particular university you're interested in e.g. Oxbridge or UCL. Your choices otherwise look solid, particularly Sheffield as they give out interview questions beforehand so you can prepare. For Sheffield, they have a 'virtual station' which considers the SJT band post-interview so you should have a slight advantage there as well. Having a UCAT of 3000+ is a big bonus so perhaps look into universities which take them into account post-interview too e.g. UEA do. Also consider the type of interview you like, panel or MMI and perhaps have a look into that as each have their pros and cons. Congrats on such a good UCAT score!

Thanks! Yes I heard sheffield gives out interview questions beforehand! But wouldn’t that mean that everyone will be really prepared so they would have higher standards?

Thanks! Yes I heard sheffield gives out interview questions beforehand! But wouldn’t that mean that everyone will be really prepared so they would have higher standards?

Yes well it works both ways. Do you do better preparing beforehand for interview questions or turning up not knowing the questions that could be asked? I know someone who did the Sheffield interview and they said they felt a lot more confident turning up with the knowledge there wouldn't be any surprises in store. So depends on you as a person as to which you prefer.

Ok thanks I will consider that. But preparing beforehand does sound quite good. Also do you think edinburgh would be risky? I am concerned I might not get an interview.

Btw, I am hoping to apply to schools with the greatest post-interview success rates. Are any schools on my list bad in terms of post-interview success rates?

Hey guys I am going to be resitting my A-levels and reapply for Medicine. Do you know which medical schools accept resits with extenuating circumstances?

Which med schools would you suggest applying to with the following GCSEs Chemistry 9, Physics 9, Biology 8, Maths 8, PE 8, English Lang 7, German 7, English Lit 6, RS 6. Predicated A levels - 3 As in Chem, Biol, Phys
I'm not eligible for any Widening Participation

Hi! I’m an international applicant and this is my second time applying to medicine in the UK. I was hoping you could help me with my school choices. I was thinking of having 2 aspirational and 2 safer schools?

My stats:
IB: 43 points, 777 for HL
UCAT: 3030 (580 750 880 820), Band 1 (684)
BMAT: idk if i should take

- shadowed 2 GPs
- multiple volunteering experiences over the course of a few years

Schools I am considering:
- Edinburgh
- UCL (if i take bmat) / Bristol
- Birmingham
- Sheffield

@GANFYD

Stats:
GCSEs: biology 9, chemistry, 9, history 9, physics 8, maths 8, english lang 6, english lit 8, ict: level 2 distiction, health and social care: level 2 distiction, sports studies: level 2 distinction*

UCAT: 2310 (570, 580, 650, 510). Band 1

A-Level predicted: A*AA (chem, bio, maths, respectively)

I think I’m contextual due to going to a state school with a low attainment and a certain percentage being on free school meals? I’ve only checked for UoB though so I don’t know if certain unis have their own criteria

Thanks