KCL A100 2020 Entry

Is it a bad idea for me to apply to kings given thay it’s such a competitive med school? I’m not sure if it’s a good idea given that I’m already putting down oxford along with cardiff and bristol

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Original post by Meduser

Hey guys, would 655 band 1 be enough to get an interview @ KCL? I’ve just received my A level grades of 3A*s & an A in EPQ aswell. I’m not sure if my UCAT is high enough tho

Kings use UCAT 50% and GCSEs 50%, so would depend on your GCSEs. 650 is usually the lowest score interviewed if someone has excellent GCSEs

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Meduser

Original post by GANFYD

Kings use UCAT 50% and GCSEs 50%, so would depend on your GCSEs. 650 is usually the lowest score interviewed if someone has excellent GCSEs

Ah okay, I thought kings took a more holistic approach? Where did you find out that they do 50:50 GCSES :u:

CAT? Thanks :smile:

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Original post by Meduser

Ah okay, I thought kings took a more holistic approach? Where did you find out that they do 50:50 GCSES :u:

CAT? Thanks :smile:

FOIs
The 50% UCAT includes 5% for SJT (zero for B3 and B4). GCSEs are primarily number of A*s but include As if contextual

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Meduser

Original post by GANFYD

FOIs
The 50% UCAT includes 5% for SJT (zero for B3 and B4). GCSEs are primarily number of A*s but include As if contextual

Thank you!

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David Chan88

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I’m an international student; got ucat 700 SJ band 3. I got all A* in my 8 ICGSE subjects. Any idea how King’s score SJ banding in shortlisting ?

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yui2002

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Original post by southlondonmedic

Hey guys,

I've just finished my 3rd year at KCL for Medicine. feel free to AMA about the course, uni or London!

Hi, I am planning to apply to Kings college. I am taking a French baccalaureate which is completely different from other international exams and so accepted rarely on its own by med schools. I was therefore wondering if you knew some French students over there. Also, would you mind telling us about what you prefered at Kings compared to other schools? :smile:

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Original post by yui2002

Hi, I am planning to apply to Kings college. I am taking a French baccalaureate which is completely different from other international exams and so accepted rarely on its own by med schools. I was therefore wondering if you knew some French students over there. Also, would you mind telling us about what you prefered at Kings compared to other schools? :smile:

@arigziegler can you offer any advice, please?

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arigziegler

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Original post by yui2002

Hi, I am planning to apply to Kings college. I am taking a French baccalaureate which is completely different from other international exams and so accepted rarely on its own by med schools. I was therefore wondering if you knew some French students over there. Also, would you mind telling us about what you prefered at Kings compared to other schools? :smile:

PM me. I’m French and starting med at Kings in 10days😊

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Original post by arigziegler

PM me. I’m French and starting med at Kings in 10days😊

So excited for you! :dance:

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GuppyPower

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Original post by GANFYD

FOIs
The 50% UCAT includes 5% for SJT (zero for B3 and B4). GCSEs are primarily number of A*s but include As if contextual

Hi GANFYD, would you be able to paste the info (or link) of that FOIs here? I would love to read it. Really hope to get an interview by KCL.

Thanks.

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arigziegler

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Original post by GANFYD

So excited for you! :dance:

So am I

and it's partly thanks to you!
Listen to @GANFYD kids, she know's what she's talking about :colondollar:

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Original post by arigziegler

So am I

and it's partly thanks to you!
Listen to @GANFYD kids, she know's what she's talking about :colondollar:

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Aww, thanks, but all the hard work is down to you and your place is well-deserved.

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TPhuac

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Hi @GANFYD, would appreciate your advice whether you think it’s worth applying to KCL with UCAT score 640 Band 2, with 3 A* A levels grades? Or it’s a waste of option if chances of acceptance are slim? Thank you

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username2391805

Hey. So I did my ucat- got 633 avg with band 1 (okay not great). However, considering I got 12 A* at gcse, 4 A's at As (99% UMS AVG) and I'm predicted 4 A*, could I stand a chance? I know I should apply to my strengths but I really want to go here!! I'm going to apply to Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester (via holistic route), is kings worth the risk? Should I email them to ask?

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