applying to uni advice please !!!

i was wondering if someone could help me out or give me some advice? i really want to apply to UCL but my school has advised me against it as apparently they’ve had issues in previous years where really highly qualified applicants (with high bmat and all A* pred) were rejected pre interview. they said this has been a recurring issue mainly for med and i’m a little torn. i’m applying for other universities that are quite aspirational as well (oxford imperial and kings) and idk if it’s worth being potentially rejected pre interview from 2 unis (oxford and ucl if what they’re saying abt ucl is true). i don’t mind kings but it’s not really my top choice ygm. i know going for 3 bmat is also a risk but it’s one i don’t really mind taking. they instead advised me to drop ucl and go for manchester but im not sure. i’ve never really thought about applying there and i’ve had my heart set on ucl for so long!

maybe it’s a bit more strategic to go for oxford imperial kings and manchester bc its split between 2 bmat and ucat but i really don’t know if i want to give up on ucl without at least trying

Thank you so much. I think you’re right, I did pretty well in my UCAT so honestly it would be a waste not to apply to at least 2 UCAT unis. I’m submitting my application today and will probs go for Oxford, Imperial, Kings and Manchester. Kind of heartbroken that I’m not applying for UCL but honestly I trust my school if they say that applying to UCL is a risk.