I am extremely passionate about studying medicine at university and it's all I want to do but I've had mixed advice about whether I should apply. The main reason for this is that my GCSE's weren't grades that would stand out much for a possible medicine applicant. They were:
Mathematics: A
English language: A
English literature: A
Core Science: A
Additional science: A
Statistics: A
Geography: A
Spanish: B
Performing arts: B
Business (BTEC which my school made us do): Distinction
I didn't get any A*'s and that's something I'm worrying about since the average applicant probably has at least 5! A few universities even state that they require A*'s so would my application even be considered? I'm currently in year 12 studying A-level biology, chemistry, maths and geography and my school targets from the subject teachers are AAAA (not taken too much from these since we're only around 8 weeks in) I KNOW for a fact I will have to work my ass off to get these grades but I am more than willing to do this.
I'm aware of how competitive medical school is, at the moment I have a voluntary job at my local hospital and also an elderly care home. I have also recently applied for some work experience at the hospital of which I'm really hoping I might get into. I'm also chair of school council at my school which in terms of duties, is similar to head girl. IF Idid manage to get the grades at AS level do you think I would have a chance due to my GCSE grades? Also, what AS level grades should I be aiming for?
Thanks for any help/feedback.