Good evening, thank you for answering all of these questions. I might be applying to Cambridge for medicine and wanted to know if I had even a slim chance of an invitation to an interview. I understand that there is still the BMAT to do; how much of a factor is this in the decision?
My academic profile consists of: 10A* and 3A at GCSE, plus an A* in the higher project qualification and a pass in level 3 algebra; A in AS-Level Maths, with an average of 90.3 UMS over the three modules; 3A* predicted at A-Level in Biology, Chemistry and Maths, plus an EPQ (A or A* predicted)
Super-Curriculars: 5 days' work experience on a geriatric ward, also observed some gynaecological surgeries; some time at an acute mental health day treatment centre; wider reading, such as by Atul Gawande; my EPQ contains some information relevant to medicine
Other extra: Silver DofE; paid employment (was in a supermarket, now mentoring at my school); dragons' apprentice challenge; senior prefect; house captain; senior fundraiser for sixth form
Also, I would like to ask how contexual data are used; would GCSE grades, for example, be compared to the school's results for that year or their most recent performance?
Thank you in advance.