2012 Medicine Re-Applicants Mark I

No, don't be downhearted I had feedback from Leeds as well, and basically my PS was terrible for them. But feedback from Sheffield said that I had a strong personal statement - just because Leeds didn't think so, doesn't mean everyone will

And all it means is that you will have to work hard to get through next year, and you've basicially had a test run of your application! Just improve on what you need to and be careful where you apply

Just got my feedback from Leeds and it's not good The only section I scored well in was the reference. I wasn't even close to getting an interview. I just don't know what to do now, I feel as though I've got no hope of ever doing medicine...

Did you write to or email the uni's? (about feedback I mean)

I emailed them all, but Sheffield and Leeds sent letters for the reply.

No, don't be downhearted I had feedback from Leeds as well, and basically my PS was terrible for them. But feedback from Sheffield said that I had a strong personal statement - just because Leeds didn't think so, doesn't mean everyone will

And all it means is that you will have to work hard to get through next year, and you've basicially had a test run of your application! Just improve on what you need to and be careful where you apply

Yeah that's what I meant. I emailed the admissions lady at Bradford and she said that we would be allowed to make a UCAS application for medicine in September even if we were going on the clinical science course, but she also said that they wouldn't support such an application so we need to seek support of our college. But yeah I guess I was lucky Oh we also need to email the universities we want to apply to as well and ask them if they would accept the application

I'm sort of feeling the same though in terms of just taking a gap year, but I'm not sure, it feels weird to take myself out of education... who knew it would grow on me
It does have its drawbacks, but it can't hurt to keep your options open. Anyway now that we will have our A levels and extra work experience, we're more likely to get that important offer!

Thanks! I'll let you know if I get an interview and I wish you success for the future!

What score did you get for PS? i got 14/24

get a good UKCAT and you'll find enough uni's that'll give you an interview. Got mine today and i got 9/16. Doing 4 1/2 a levels is simply screwing yourself lol. I got 22/24 for ps so you'd think ps is good for an interview at Keele. All messed up but every is different so because Leeds didn't appreciate your application doesn't mean others won't

Wow, you must have an amazing p.s.
Did you manage to get an interview?
What were your GCSE's if you don't mind me asking, because I had the same score

not really, lol. My ps was aimed at Leeds, i had a low score for responsibility last year so i fixed my short comings but then motivation went down by 1. Lol. Anyway my gcse's ****ed me so i needed full marks for an interview

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What score did you get for PS? i got 14/24

Yep, 14 as well. I lost most of my marks for Responsibility, and Motivation and Interest. But I had full marks for extra-curricular activities I don't really know how I could have improved the responsibility section really ://

Is this Leeds? If so I was 2 marks off an interview last year and my PS fell down mainly in the responsibility section. Leeds LOVE it if you do a lot of sports and I think it's that that leads to a low score in responsibility. Correct me if I'm wrong though .

I'm starting to think that Leeds look at quantity and not quality when assessing applications.

Yep, 14 as well. I lost most of my marks for Responsibility, and Motivation and Interest. But I had full marks for extra-curricular activities I don't really know how I could have improved the responsibility section really ://

Okay, so here's a question...
The University of Glamorgan and Cardiff university offer this 'widening access' scheme - if you do a bsc hons degree in medical sciences at Glamorgan uni, they select 'up to ten' students in the second year, who, if they achieve a 1st or a 2:1 at the end, and fulfil Cardiff admissions criteria, can be moved onto the Cardiff medical course, starting from the second year.
There are places for this Medical Sciences degree at Glamorgan on UCAS Extra... should I apply?! Or stick with the 'take a gap year and reapply' plan?