2014 Medicine Re-Applicants

for those who reapplied, did you find UKCAT easier the second time round? i'm worried about doing it again :s

for those who reapplied, did you find UKCAT easier the second time round? i'm worried about doing it again :s

for those who reapplied, did you find UKCAT easier the second time round? i'm worried about doing it again :s

Its been a good journey and i'm still upset about not getting into medical school, but i've finally firmed UEA for Biological Sciences w/a year abroad (australia here i come!)
Best of luck to everyone whether doing medicine or anything else!

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Hey guys! Do you think it'll be a good idea to do my second UKCAT before results day this year so that if I do exceptionally well on results day, I can email some universities to try out my luck, quoting my new UKCAT score (as my old one wasn't very good - only 640)?

Haha I'm not sure if any of that makes any sense?

Was this your second time applying? May I ask what your stats were on both occasions?

It was! hence the re applicants thread :P

GCSEs- 1.5A*, 5A, 2B, C (probably weakest point of my application!)

First time round:
AS: AAAB UKCAT: 715
Work experience/ECs: 6 months hospital volunteering, 2 days in GSK, 1 day in ENT theatre, week in physiotherapy clinic, DofE (bronze and started Gold), Cub/beaver young leader, been to Africa twice with scouts to help out in villages and schools/orphanages, job as a waiter

Second time:
A-levels: A*AAa UKCAT: 797.5
Work experience/ECs: as above (obviously...), plus 2 days a week volunteering at a learning difficulties school, a new hospital volunteers placement, job as a science technician at a school, caring for 2 autistic children, job behind a café/bar, became a proper (non-young) leader at cubs

I think I just come across as too modest in interviews so seem really average, or else there's a massive flaw in me/my application that I'm completely missing...

I can not possibly understand why you were unsuccessful with such a brilliant set of experiences. I do wish you well in your new endeavours, however I really hope you consider entering graduate entry medicine if that is still what you want to pursue. You are certainly more than capable. I hope you enjoy your next 3-4 years and your time in Australia!

Technically that won't be fair

2014 UKCAT score will and should be valid for 2015 entry cycle.

I would do the UKCAT after results day and if you get a place on results day, you can just cancel your test and get a full refund.

It was! hence the re applicants thread :P

GCSEs- 1.5A*, 5A, 2B, C (probably weakest point of my application!)

First time round:
AS: AAAB UKCAT: 715
Work experience/ECs: 6 months hospital volunteering, 2 days in GSK, 1 day in ENT theatre, week in physiotherapy clinic, DofE (bronze and started Gold), Cub/beaver young leader, been to Africa twice with scouts to help out in villages and schools/orphanages, job as a waiter

Second time:
A-levels: A*AAa UKCAT: 797.5
Work experience/ECs: as above (obviously...), plus 2 days a week volunteering at a learning difficulties school, a new hospital volunteers placement, job as a science technician at a school, caring for 2 autistic children, job behind a café/bar, became a proper (non-young) leader at cubs

I think I just come across as too modest in interviews so seem really average, or else there's a massive flaw in me/my application that I'm completely missing...

Did anyone after reapplying and the experiences had so far on a gap year decide not to do medicine after all despite possibly gaining a place?


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FIRMED Manchester

I agree with everything you have said. My daughter was in the same boat last year and with more Ukcat practice and strategic selection she had 2 early interviews and offers from her top 2 choices by January and had the pleasure of withdrawing from the others who were taking their time to respond. It was worth reapplying and she is a very happy bonny right now and seriously enjoying a stress free gap year.
It is worth investing a year or even two to get the career that you want for the rest of your life! Well done Mum. We should have a mother's thread!

I wish your daughter sincere congratulations! May I ask what her stats were like the first and second times round? And which universities gave out such early offers? Thanks in advance!