will i get a place in dentistry or should i take a gap year/ change my course?

will i be able to get into a dental university if i get a* a c with the a* in geography, a in biology and c in chemistry. im getting around this and unless i get amazing in my mocks, my predicted grades aren't looking too good for chemistry. should i consider taking a gap year and focus on my actual a level exams then apply to uni?
also these are the most relevant work experiences i have done
- given a talk at a primary school about dental hygeine
- founded my schools first dental discovery newsletter
- multiple charity events eg managing stalls at morocco earthquake fundraiser
- private tutoring
- springpod online dental work experience
- self taught henna artist - manual dexterity, communication with customers to get the deisng they want

Normally the expectation is for A*-A but depending on contextual offers or not or widening participation it can be lowered but all circumstances will be taken into account. However the normal offers are for those

There are a few dental unis that don't look at all at your predicted grades e.g. Manchester (they still expect you to get AAA in a levels) - email the to see if possible also ask teachers to bump up your grades

ok thank you x what does manchester look at if they dont look at the predicted grades then? just the personal statement?

ok thank you x what does manchester look at if they dont look at the predicted grades then? just the personal statement?

will i be able to get into a dental university if i get a* a c with the a* in geography, a in biology and c in chemistry. im getting around this and unless i get amazing in my mocks, my predicted grades aren't looking too good for chemistry. should i consider taking a gap year and focus on my actual a level exams then apply to uni?
also these are the most relevant work experiences i have done
- given a talk at a primary school about dental hygeine
- founded my schools first dental discovery newsletter
- multiple charity events eg managing stalls at morocco earthquake fundraiser
- private tutoring
- springpod online dental work experience
- self taught henna artist - manual dexterity, communication with customers to get the deisng they want

will i be able to get into a dental university if i get a* a c with the a* in geography, a in biology and c in chemistry. im getting around this and unless i get amazing in my mocks, my predicted grades aren't looking too good for chemistry. should i consider taking a gap year and focus on my actual a level exams then apply to uni?
also these are the most relevant work experiences i have done
- given a talk at a primary school about dental hygeine
- founded my schools first dental discovery newsletter
- multiple charity events eg managing stalls at morocco earthquake fundraiser
- private tutoring
- springpod online dental work experience
- self taught henna artist - manual dexterity, communication with customers to get the deisng they want

I assume you are lower sixth i.e year 12? If so, just focus on your mocks for now and getting the best grades possible. It's far too early to think about taking a gap year due to grades not being good enough. You might for example get a B in your Chemistry mock, and you then get predicted an A, which is common practice in many schools. Let them know that you need that predicted A minimum for dentistry, as that might persuade them if you end up getting a borderline mark.

Personally, if i was in your position, I would focus entirely on getting A*-A in all 3 A levels and take a gap year because you already have solid experience and you can use the summer after your A levels to focus on UCAT and your application.
As you will have high A levels when you apply you will have a greater chance of securing a place in any university you wish to go to and would not have to compromise. Hope this helped

Manchester do have an additional form
Called
Non academic form
Which you get sent out to complete and send back