Do universities consider AS levels? (medicine)

So I just finished my exams for year 12 and I’m worried if the grades I get will impact my chances on getting invited to an interview. Or do they only look at my personal statement?

Reply 1

GANFYD

Original post by BigJimbo

So I just finished my exams for year 12 and I’m worried if the grades I get will impact my chances on getting invited to an interview. Or do they only look at my personal statement?

Most med schools will look at predicted grades, and presumably your Yr 12 exams influence these?
Almost nowhere considers AS levels, as most do not sit them. Are you exams certified AS levels?
Most also do not use PS as part of shortlisting

Reply 2

username5831659

The head teachers for each subject made the papers so no. I think the school just uses them as predicted grades to see where we are at.

Original post by GANFYD

Reply 3

GANFYD

Original post by BigJimbo

The head teachers for each subject made the papers so no. I think the school just uses them as predicted grades to see where we are at.

Then no med schools will be interested in them, but just in the predicted grades that presumably your school will use them to decide

Reply 4

username5831659

Original post by GANFYD

Then no med schools will be interested in them, but just in the predicted grades that presumably your school will use them to decide

yeah I kept thinking that if my grades don't meet the entry requirements right now then I get rejected immediately

Reply 5

Sinnoh

So those aren't AS papers, since your school wrote them, but those exams will determine your predicted grades (not directly; schools are usually somewhat flexible) and then the unis will see your predicted grades. It is definitely important that you get the required grades due to the competition for places. If you don't get the predicted grades needed, then you will have to apply after getting your results for the following UCAS cycle.