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Just applying for the access med course and the personal statement is 250 words, which isn't very long. I can't seem to find any guidelines of what they want you to include. Does anyone know where to find these, or do you think they don't place that much importance on it?
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(Original post by LRLearning)
Just applying for the access med course and the personal statement is 250 words, which isn't very long. I can't seem to find any guidelines of what they want you to include. Does anyone know where to find these, or do you think they don't place that much importance on it?
Just applying for the access med course and the personal statement is 250 words, which isn't very long. I can't seem to find any guidelines of what they want you to include. Does anyone know where to find these, or do you think they don't place that much importance on it?
Last edited by lemonsqueezer; 9 months ago
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(Original post by lemonsqueezer)
To my understanding the application deadline was the 7th of May wasn't it? And they give one side of A4 as a guideline so it can't be too long no.
To my understanding the application deadline was the 7th of May wasn't it? And they give one side of A4 as a guideline so it can't be too long no.
I sent it today, so hopefully that means they’re still considering
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Wow that's some dedication if you're willing to move to sussex! Have you applied to any other access courses then?
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(Original post by lemonsqueezer)
Wow that's some dedication if you're willing to move to sussex! Have you applied to any other access courses then?
Wow that's some dedication if you're willing to move to sussex! Have you applied to any other access courses then?
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Wow that's quite geographically varied ahah. And just islington and sussex downs, though I got a place at islington but if I get a place at sussex I'd then decline the islington offer.
Do you have any preference on a course?
Do you have any preference on a course?
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Hey, I did the East Sussex College A2M course last academic year (so I've just finished my first year of med school). I can give you some advice if you want!
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Heya,
Have you heard from Sussex Downs yet? They emailed to say that they have received my application, but nothing since. I’ve got all my offers back other than there and Islington, still waiting.
I have an interview for Harlow too. I’m trying to decide out of Manchester and West Anglia, leaning towards West Anglia.
Is there a reason other than location that you would be more inclined to choose Sussex?
Have you heard from Sussex Downs yet? They emailed to say that they have received my application, but nothing since. I’ve got all my offers back other than there and Islington, still waiting.
I have an interview for Harlow too. I’m trying to decide out of Manchester and West Anglia, leaning towards West Anglia.
Is there a reason other than location that you would be more inclined to choose Sussex?
(Original post by lemonsqueezer)
Wow that's quite geographically varied ahah. And just islington and sussex downs, though I got a place at islington but if I get a place at sussex I'd then decline the islington offer.
Do you have any preference on a course?
Wow that's quite geographically varied ahah. And just islington and sussex downs, though I got a place at islington but if I get a place at sussex I'd then decline the islington offer.
Do you have any preference on a course?
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(Original post by crochet.cat)
Hey, I did the East Sussex College A2M course last academic year (so I've just finished my first year of med school). I can give you some advice if you want!
Hey, I did the East Sussex College A2M course last academic year (so I've just finished my first year of med school). I can give you some advice if you want!
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How did everyone get on with their application - results were sent out today I believe
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(Original post by lemonsqueezer)
How did everyone get on with their application - results were sent out today I believe
How did everyone get on with their application - results were sent out today I believe
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(Original post by Mark.T)
Offer received today, and I know one other person who received an offer
Offer received today, and I know one other person who received an offer
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(Original post by crochet.cat)
Hey, I did the East Sussex College A2M course last academic year (so I've just finished my first year of med school). I can give you some advice if you want!
Hey, I did the East Sussex College A2M course last academic year (so I've just finished my first year of med school). I can give you some advice if you want!
Side note: I truly appreciate everyone on this forum
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hi guys! Does anyone get an offer from Sussex Downs or Brighton A2M course?
Can you share with us how interview looked like?
Only requirements on their website are Maths and English GCSE B or above...
Can you share with us how interview looked like?
Only requirements on their website are Maths and English GCSE B or above...
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(Original post by crochet.cat)
Hey, I did the East Sussex College A2M course last academic year (so I've just finished my first year of med school). I can give you some advice if you want!
Hey, I did the East Sussex College A2M course last academic year (so I've just finished my first year of med school). I can give you some advice if you want!
Sorry to gatecrash in, I am applying for the A2M at East Sussex for 2021. Can I ask if you were offered a place at BSUH Medical school ? Also please can I ask you how you found the access course itself- is it set over 5 days a week and is the entrance test very difficult maths-wise? How are you finding your first year at medical school?
Thank you so much
BW
Jules
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(Original post by Jules79)
Hi there,
Sorry to gatecrash in, I am applying for the A2M at East Sussex for 2021. Can I ask if you were offered a place at BSUH Medical school ? Also please can I ask you how you found the access course itself- is it set over 5 days a week and is the entrance test very difficult maths-wise? How are you finding your first year at medical school?
Thank you so much
BW
Jules
Hi there,
Sorry to gatecrash in, I am applying for the A2M at East Sussex for 2021. Can I ask if you were offered a place at BSUH Medical school ? Also please can I ask you how you found the access course itself- is it set over 5 days a week and is the entrance test very difficult maths-wise? How are you finding your first year at medical school?
Thank you so much
BW
Jules
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(Original post by Nainainainainai)
Hi Jules, I am currently on the A2M course at East Sussex so can give some info from this years perspective. as you might know everyone on the course gets an automatic interview at BSMS, we’re currently waiting to find out when they’ll be- probably end of jan. This year the course is set over 3 days (Monday-Wednesday), and is from 9-4.30 most days with some free periods inbetween- the timetable changes each term. Unless it’s changing for 2021 entry there isn’t a maths test for the access to med course, only if you need to resit GCSE maths alongside it. I am resitting maths as I hold a C at the moment and most med schools require a B (I’m not great at maths!) I did about 2 weeks revision of GCSE basics for the maths entry exam and got 50% which was enough to get in. Hope this helps!
Hi Jules, I am currently on the A2M course at East Sussex so can give some info from this years perspective. as you might know everyone on the course gets an automatic interview at BSMS, we’re currently waiting to find out when they’ll be- probably end of jan. This year the course is set over 3 days (Monday-Wednesday), and is from 9-4.30 most days with some free periods inbetween- the timetable changes each term. Unless it’s changing for 2021 entry there isn’t a maths test for the access to med course, only if you need to resit GCSE maths alongside it. I am resitting maths as I hold a C at the moment and most med schools require a B (I’m not great at maths!) I did about 2 weeks revision of GCSE basics for the maths entry exam and got 50% which was enough to get in. Hope this helps!
how about BMAT? if your interview is guaranteed you don't need a good BMAT score?only minimum or it doesn't matter?
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(Original post by Nainainainainai)
Hi Jules, I am currently on the A2M course at East Sussex so can give some info from this years perspective. as you might know everyone on the course gets an automatic interview at BSMS, we’re currently waiting to find out when they’ll be- probably end of jan. This year the course is set over 3 days (Monday-Wednesday), and is from 9-4.30 most days with some free periods inbetween- the timetable changes each term. Unless it’s changing for 2021 entry there isn’t a maths test for the access to med course, only if you need to resit GCSE maths alongside it. I am resitting maths as I hold a C at the moment and most med schools require a B (I’m not great at maths!) I did about 2 weeks revision of GCSE basics for the maths entry exam and got 50% which was enough to get in. Hope this helps!
Hi Jules, I am currently on the A2M course at East Sussex so can give some info from this years perspective. as you might know everyone on the course gets an automatic interview at BSMS, we’re currently waiting to find out when they’ll be- probably end of jan. This year the course is set over 3 days (Monday-Wednesday), and is from 9-4.30 most days with some free periods inbetween- the timetable changes each term. Unless it’s changing for 2021 entry there isn’t a maths test for the access to med course, only if you need to resit GCSE maths alongside it. I am resitting maths as I hold a C at the moment and most med schools require a B (I’m not great at maths!) I did about 2 weeks revision of GCSE basics for the maths entry exam and got 50% which was enough to get in. Hope this helps!
Thanks so much for the information- really useful. Like you I have GCSE Maths C but mine is from years ago! Can I ask specifically the areas of maths you concentrated on in your preparation ? Presumably you have taken the BMAT if you’re waiting for the Brighton interview?
Thanks again and good luck !
Jules
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Am also on the A2M at ESC this year. Will be joining the online open day this or next month to answer everyone's questions and give some insight to the course and the application process as a whole.
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(Original post by Jules79)
Hi Nainainainainai,
Thanks so much for the information- really useful. Like you I have GCSE Maths C but mine is from years ago! Can I ask specifically the areas of maths you concentrated on in your preparation ? Presumably you have taken the BMAT if you’re waiting for the Brighton interview?
Thanks again and good luck !
Jules
Hi Nainainainainai,
Thanks so much for the information- really useful. Like you I have GCSE Maths C but mine is from years ago! Can I ask specifically the areas of maths you concentrated on in your preparation ? Presumably you have taken the BMAT if you’re waiting for the Brighton interview?
Thanks again and good luck !
Jules
I used BBC Bitesize to revise- the basics like addition, subtraction, long division/multiplication, percentages etc.- there wasn't any algebra or anything nasty like that in the test I did, it was more like year 8/9 level. The feeling I get is that they just want to make sure you can grasp the basics so you will be able to sit a GCSE, don't worry about it too much at all. Yes the BMAT was in November so we're all just waiting to hear back from the various unis about interviews now.. scary! the BSMS interviews are in January
thank you!
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