University of Liverpool A100 2022 entry

Last year they used a totally different selection process-they were GCSE heavy

And before last year they would have been UCAT only as well?

The year before, Liverpool used GSCEs and UCAT, with a primarily UCAT cut off at the first stage, similar to this year, but post interview, those with higher GCSE scores were given preference for an offer, being in a different group to those with lower GCSE scores. This means people with low GCSEs and high UCATs are likely to have been put off applying.

Thanks for your reply,
Let me ask you, what do you think would be a safer option of the two: applying to exeter with a score of 90 or to liverpool with a ucat of 2500 and very good GCSEs - not to say any are safe but which would be safer

I really do not know, as it depends on factors we do not know - how many interviews are planned, primarily. So maybe try asking them that?
Otherwise, choose the one you like best!

But you wouldn't go as far as saying there is no hope in both for me?

Hello!
Could @A_J_Bor anyone help me in deciding whether these stats would get me an interview at Liverpool for the A100 course.
I’m applying as a Home applicant and this is my first time applying to uni.

GCSEs:
Grade 9 x4: Biology, Business, Religious Studies, Geography
Grade 8 x5: Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Maths, Physics
Grade 7 x1: French

A Level Predicted Grades:
Maths- A*
Chemistry- A*
Biology- A

UCAT scores:
Verbal Reasoning: 610
Decision Making: 750
Quantitative Reasoning: 830
Abstract Reasoning: 670
Total Cognitive Score: 2860
SJT Band 2

Widening Participation: I attend a state run selective grammar school, so I don’t think I qualify for any contextual or WP considerations

Work Experience: Medic Life and Pre Med projects virtual work experiences
Volunteering at COVID vaccination clinics
Volunteering at Intermediate Care centres as a Drinks and Tea Server
Volunteer at Dementia Speciality Care home
Volunteer at Barnardos Charity store
Brighton and Sussex Medical School Interactive course
Moocs

Universities I’m interested in:
At the minute, I’m considering as I live nearby and I have seen the city and I like it.
I’m not sure whether my UCAT is high enough for Liverpool.
Would my Band 2 in SJT affect me in any way when being selected for interview at Liverpool?

Also, when universities like Liverpool say they have a cut off point for interview selection based on UCAT scores of the candidates, does that mean they invite every applicant who has a UCAT score higher than the cut off or do they start ranking applicants who have exceeded the cut off point?

Any help would be much appreciated!

can anyone who got an interview last year say what score out of 108 they got in order to receive the interview invitation?

Cut off was 94.5 if I remember that correctly. It should be noted that they have changed their method of selection this year though.

how is the method happening this year if you wouldn't mind telling me?

how is the method happening this year if you wouldn't mind telling me?

Gcse's
Maths 8
Rs 8
Bio 8
DT 8
Chem 7
physics 7
english lit 7
english lang 7
geography 7
history 7
further maths 6

Predicted
Bio A*
Chem A*
Maths A*

UCAT
2620 sjt band 2
vr 530
dm 710
Qr 710
Ar 670
AVG: 655

No contextuals

I was wondering if it would be smart to apply to liverpool with these stats

Well you do meet the minimum GCSEs entry requirements points total (I think you have 20?, minimum is 15). Of course it's hard to say what the UCAT cutoff will be, maybe it will be easier to speculate after the interim deciles are released on Friday. Where else are you applying to?

was thinking of applying to ARU, UEA and maybe exeter if i get a score of 95 (which is unlikely) in which case i would apply to plymouth

It seems we have pretty similar picks haha. I like the ARU choice!