Low UCAT Score
Hi there, I took my UCAT today and I got a score of 2230 (agh) with situation judgment at band 1.
I had been hoping to apply to Warwick for Graduate Entry - the main reason for choosing this university is that I have a humanities background (2.1 in Eng Lit) and very sketchy science GCSEs...
I have done all the necessary work experience (a full year of HCA work, 2 GP Work placements and a hospital placement, as well as volunteer work - really strong references for everything).
Unfortunately my UCAT has let me down. While I'm gutted at only getting 2230 the worst part is I only got 490 on VR and on the Warwick website it says that anyone with a lower score than the mean average is automatically rejected.
Now, I know it's not possible to negotiate with medical schools, but I wondered if anyone has any advice on this? Do Warwick ever make exceptions, say if the candidate fulfills all other criteria and has an otherwise strong applications?
Alternatively does anyone know of any other universities that I might be able to apply for? I'm pretty sure there are none that would work for me based on the research I have done (except Newcastle and St Georges (SG for the five year) and I doubt either will accept my rubbish UCAT score). I know it's unlikely... Just looking for a glimmer of hope out there. TIA
I had been hoping to apply to Warwick for Graduate Entry - the main reason for choosing this university is that I have a humanities background (2.1 in Eng Lit) and very sketchy science GCSEs...
I have done all the necessary work experience (a full year of HCA work, 2 GP Work placements and a hospital placement, as well as volunteer work - really strong references for everything).
Unfortunately my UCAT has let me down. While I'm gutted at only getting 2230 the worst part is I only got 490 on VR and on the Warwick website it says that anyone with a lower score than the mean average is automatically rejected.
Now, I know it's not possible to negotiate with medical schools, but I wondered if anyone has any advice on this? Do Warwick ever make exceptions, say if the candidate fulfills all other criteria and has an otherwise strong applications?
Alternatively does anyone know of any other universities that I might be able to apply for? I'm pretty sure there are none that would work for me based on the research I have done (except Newcastle and St Georges (SG for the five year) and I doubt either will accept my rubbish UCAT score). I know it's unlikely... Just looking for a glimmer of hope out there. TIA
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Original post by Cat205
Hi there, I took my UCAT today and I got a score of 2230 (agh) with situation judgment at band 1.
I had been hoping to apply to Warwick for Graduate Entry - the main reason for choosing this university is that I have a humanities background (2.1 in Eng Lit) and very sketchy science GCSEs...
I have done all the necessary work experience (a full year of HCA work, 2 GP Work placements and a hospital placement, as well as volunteer work - really strong references for everything).
Unfortunately my UCAT has let me down. While I'm gutted at only getting 2230 the worst part is I only got 490 on VR and on the Warwick website it says that anyone with a lower score than the mean average is automatically rejected.
Now, I know it's not possible to negotiate with medical schools, but I wondered if anyone has any advice on this? Do Warwick ever make exceptions, say if the candidate fulfills all other criteria and has an otherwise strong applications?
Alternatively does anyone know of any other universities that I might be able to apply for? I'm pretty sure there are none that would work for me based on the research I have done (except Newcastle and St Georges (SG for the five year) and I doubt either will accept my rubbish UCAT score). I know it's unlikely... Just looking for a glimmer of hope out there. TIA
I had been hoping to apply to Warwick for Graduate Entry - the main reason for choosing this university is that I have a humanities background (2.1 in Eng Lit) and very sketchy science GCSEs...
I have done all the necessary work experience (a full year of HCA work, 2 GP Work placements and a hospital placement, as well as volunteer work - really strong references for everything).
Unfortunately my UCAT has let me down. While I'm gutted at only getting 2230 the worst part is I only got 490 on VR and on the Warwick website it says that anyone with a lower score than the mean average is automatically rejected.
Now, I know it's not possible to negotiate with medical schools, but I wondered if anyone has any advice on this? Do Warwick ever make exceptions, say if the candidate fulfills all other criteria and has an otherwise strong applications?
Alternatively does anyone know of any other universities that I might be able to apply for? I'm pretty sure there are none that would work for me based on the research I have done (except Newcastle and St Georges (SG for the five year) and I doubt either will accept my rubbish UCAT score). I know it's unlikely... Just looking for a glimmer of hope out there. TIA
Hi,
Sorry to hear that you aren't happy with your UCAT score. Unfortunately I don't think there's any chance of an interview. However, I'd say take this year out to build on your experience and put a grind into the UCAT. Spend a lot more time than you did this year i.e. 2-3 months. I'd recommend using Medify and there's lots of useful UCAT tips from medical students on Youtube. I got 690 on the VR which isn't amazing but on a personal point I started off getting 450-500 average but tips from Youtubers on how to approach the passages really helped. Medify also has useful videos on every section.
Aston has accepted as low as 1900 for UCAT in the last few years and they will accept a 2:1 degree in any discipline but I think they'll need Bio and Chem A-Levels so if you don't have them then it's unlikely they'll consider you.
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