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Southampton BM6 2016

Thought I would set this up 😃. I got 5 As, 2 Cs and 1b. I'm currently studying as biology, Chemistry, Physics and Single Maths.

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Woah! Weren't you the thread starter for UEA foundation year 2016? You really work fast. How's your a levels?
I'm applying! :smile:
I'm applying to this too :smile:
And also to Nottingham A108
Anyone finished their personal statement?
I haven't :frown:


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Original post by Bloom77
Anyone finished their personal statement?
I haven't :frown:


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I have but I'm worried its garbage? How did your A level go?
Original post by Hopeful-x-Medic
I have but I'm worried its garbage? How did your A level go?


Aww lol
I'm sure it's not that bad
I need to finish in two days so my teachers can check!!
I didn't get great, BBBD
I'm retaking that D (just one exam)
Aiming for all A's next year


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Original post by Bloom77
Aww lol
I'm sure it's not that bad
I need to finish in two days so my teachers can check!!
I didn't get great, BBBD
I'm retaking that D (just one exam)
Aiming for all A's next year


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Good luck are u also applying for Nottingham A108?

I got AABC at AS
Have you done your ukcat?
I've done like half of my personal statement eek
Good luck


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Original post by spiritless98
Good luck are u also applying for Nottingham A108?

I got AABC at AS
Have you done your ukcat?
I've done like half of my personal statement eek
Good luck


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Thank you so much :smile: good luck to you too and everyone else applyin!

No, I'm not applying to Nottingham - unfortunately I'm not in their postcode system thing even tho Iive in the poorest borough in London haha

I'm actually nearly done with my personal statement but I don't know if I like it or not.
It's actually very very personal which I think is a little scary but I'm gonna get my teachers and my mentor to check it out too.



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Original post by Bloom77
Thank you so much :smile: good luck to you too and everyone else applyin!

No, I'm not applying to Nottingham - unfortunately I'm not in their postcode system thing even tho Iive in the poorest borough in London haha

I'm actually nearly done with my personal statement but I don't know if I like it or not.
It's actually very very personal which I think is a little scary but I'm gonna get my teachers and my mentor to check it out too.



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That's great, hope it works out for you

Um have you done the UKCAT


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Original post by spiritless98
That's great, hope it works out for you

Um have you done the UKCAT


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Thanks
Not yet
It's on the first of October


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Original post by Bloom77
Aww lol
I'm sure it's not that bad
I need to finish in two days so my teachers can check!!
I didn't get great, BBBD
I'm retaking that D (just one exam)
Aiming for all A's next year


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Nearly the same as me, got BBCD (2ums off a B) and I'm retaking the D too My PS is finished so I don't mind sending you mine for comments and vice versa :smile: (unless your worried I'd steal all your awesome ideas :wink: )is
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Original post by Hopeful-x-Medic
Nearly the same as me, got BBCD (2ums off a B) and I'm retaking the D too My PS is finished so I don't mind sending you mine for comments and vice versa :smile: (unless your worried I'd steal all your awesome ideas :wink: )is


haha, no worries :smile:
my personal statement still needs a lot of work to be done but I'm getting there.
My own deadline is 15th September so it's all good. :smile:

How many people do you think are applying this year?
Original post by Bloom77
Thanks
Not yet
It's on the first of October


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How are you prepping for ukcat?


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Original post by Bloom77
haha, no worries :smile:
my personal statement still needs a lot of work to be done but I'm getting there.
My own deadline is 15th September so it's all good. :smile:

How many people do you think are applying this year?


Fair enough, good luck with it :smile: I'm petrified that there will be hundreds applying :frown: hopefully around 200...

You?
Original post by melanin101
I'm applying for this!
AS: ABBC
GCSE: A*AAAAAABBC

I'm struggling on my PS. Anyone have any tips on how to make it more academic?


Well you don't want to run to a thesaurus, it would sound weird and flow unnaturally if you use words you aren't familiar with. Being academic is being clear, precise and effective with language use. I recommend you keep it simple and clear to sound like a competent student who knows what what they want. By all means add some "therefore" and a little spark for some flair but keep it personal *wink*

P.S be smart with the way you phrase thing e.g "Willingness to learn and dedication is at the heart of education" rather than "Education requires a willingness to learn and dedication" Have the important word being the end-focus. It sounds more original and interesting.
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How are you prepping for ukcat?


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Kaplan book
1000 questions book
mock exams and practice tests online
medify (haven't yet purchased)
Original post by Hopeful-x-Medic
Fair enough, good luck with it :smile: I'm petrified that there will be hundreds applying :frown: hopefully around 200...

You?


I'm not sure actually
I thought there will be around 500 people applying
Original post by Bloom77
I'm not sure actually
I thought there will be around 500 people applying


Hoping competition will be low this year 😔


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Original post by melanin101
Thanks so much, this was really useful. :smile:

However my 6th form head said my PS didn't have enough stuff about my A-level subjects (only have a paragraph) and had too much "outside school" stuff (care home, mentoring, volunteering etc).
Surely talking about bio, chem and maths isn't that important as literally everyone who's applying does those subjects. Idk what to do...


Omg I'm sorry but don't follow their advice. A sentence or two is more than enough but you have a paragraph and they want more?! All medical schools want chem and bio so why talk so much about. Outside stuff is exactly what Southampton wants so I'd say your on the right track. Honestly go with your gut, read some exemplars and see if they have piles of paragraphs about chemistry. I don't want to give you bad advice but I'm sure a few sentences about your subjects will suffice :smile:

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