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Is there anyone who retook their A levels and got into med ? I really need some motivation !! Thank you 
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by Nadi09Is there anyone who retook their A levels and got into med ? I really need some motivation !! Thank you
yes I did
, more than happy to share my storyReply 3
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by Nadi09Is there anyone who retook their A levels and got into med ? I really need some motivation !! Thank you
Sorry to hear you are in this position. And yes. It happens tonlots of people. I remember a stat on here sometime ago that said 40% of people wouldn't make the necessary grade. Seems a high percentage to me, but on thr other hand there are lots of stories of good news in resit years.
This is the gap year thread. It may be resits it may be no offers, it may just be choice. But there are some interesting and inspiring stories there. (Open the spoilers).
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7209108
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by Tara753yes I did , more than happy to share my story
, more than happy to share my storyPlease add your story on the gap year thread linked above if you would?
It's so nice to see the good news following adversity stories.
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Here is the 2024 gap year thread
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7330165
There will be a 2025 thread shortly.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7330165
There will be a 2025 thread shortly.
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And the retake list. Upto date on the first post for 2024. You will need to check against the new policies for 2025 entry in due course. But this shows a bit of the detail.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6649138
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6649138
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by George&MaryHere is the 2024 gap year thread
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7330165
There will be a 2025 thread shortly.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7330165
There will be a 2025 thread shortly.
Thanks so so much! Been feeling so down but this defo makes me feel motivated to do better
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by Tara753yes I did , more than happy to share my story
, more than happy to share my storyHey Tara,
Please If you could I'd really appreciate it
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by Nadi09Thanks so so much! Been feeling so down but this defo makes me feel motivated to do better
Here is a fab thread by ErasistratusV. You are not alone I promise you.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7435899
It is natural to feel a bit down. Check and rebook your UCAT now (dates go quick and you can always cancel).
Then, do nothing for a couple of days. Relax. Treat yourself. Get some fresh air.
Then pick yourself up and dive into UCAT prep and give yourself the best possible chance. The higher a score you can get the more resit unis are available to you. Pick carefully because some want A* in every resit. Some want A!
Good luck.
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by George&MaryHere is a fab thread by ErasistratusV. You are not alone I promise you.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7435899
It is natural to feel a bit down. Check and rebook your UCAT now (dates go quick and you can always cancel).
Then, do nothing for a couple of days. Relax. Treat yourself. Get some fresh air.
Then pick yourself up and dive into UCAT prep and give yourself the best possible chance. The higher a score you can get the more resit unis are available to you. Pick carefully because some want A* in every resit. Some want A!
Good luck.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7435899
It is natural to feel a bit down. Check and rebook your UCAT now (dates go quick and you can always cancel).
Then, do nothing for a couple of days. Relax. Treat yourself. Get some fresh air.
Then pick yourself up and dive into UCAT prep and give yourself the best possible chance. The higher a score you can get the more resit unis are available to you. Pick carefully because some want A* in every resit. Some want A!
Good luck.
Oh wow! Good to know thanks so much. Already booked ! Trying to see the brighter side. Thanks so much.
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by George&MaryHere is a fab thread by ErasistratusV. You are not alone I promise you.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7435899
It is natural to feel a bit down. Check and rebook your UCAT now (dates go quick and you can always cancel).
Then, do nothing for a couple of days. Relax. Treat yourself. Get some fresh air.
Then pick yourself up and dive into UCAT prep and give yourself the best possible chance. The higher a score you can get the more resit unis are available to you. Pick carefully because some want A* in every resit. Some want A!
Good luck.
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7435899
It is natural to feel a bit down. Check and rebook your UCAT now (dates go quick and you can always cancel).
Then, do nothing for a couple of days. Relax. Treat yourself. Get some fresh air.
Then pick yourself up and dive into UCAT prep and give yourself the best possible chance. The higher a score you can get the more resit unis are available to you. Pick carefully because some want A* in every resit. Some want A!
Good luck.
Hey! I wanted to also ask if you knew of any threads of resit stories in particular ?
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by Nadi09Is there anyone who retook their A levels and got into med ? I really need some motivation !! Thank you
hey considering resitting since I missed out on the grades, are you in a similar situation?
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by Nadi09Is there anyone who retook their A levels and got into med ? I really need some motivation !! Thank you
i got ABB in 2023 BB in chem / history and resat getting AA in both today now im going to bristol for med!
let me know if you need help
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by JFKThey considering resitting since I missed out on the grades, are you in a similar situation?
Hiya! Yes I am. How are you doing?
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by gleeclubmediatori got ABB in 2023 BB in chem / history and resat getting AA in both today now im going to bristol for med!
let me know if you need help
let me know if you need help
Hey! Congrats !!!! This is so reassuring. So did you only take one gap year? And did unis look at you differently compared to current year 13s considering your grade?
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by Nadi09Hey! Congrats !!!! This is so reassuring. So did you only take one gap year? And did unis look at you differently compared to current year 13s considering your grade?
nope they dont (well the ones i applied to) only newcastle would but i was eligible for PARTNERS which cancelled out the required raised grades which worked in my favour. I was extremely strategic this cycle unlike in 2023 but yh only 1 gap year
2023: i got 0 interview offers / got 2700 B1 / got ABB / gap year
2024: I got 4/4 interview offers / got 2980 B1 / 1 proper offer (not to do with my grades but my interview performance) / got AA / im going to bristol for med now and it was a standard offer since im not eligible for their contextual stuff
be very strategic and work hard and it'll pay off
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by gleeclubmediatornope they dont (well the ones i applied to) only newcastle would but i was eligible for PARTNERS which cancelled out the required raised grades which worked in my favour. I was extremely strategic this cycle unlike in 2023 but yh only 1 gap year
2023: i got 0 interview offers / got 2700 B1 / got ABB / gap year
2024: I got 4/4 interview offers / got 2980 B1 / 1 proper offer (not to do with my grades but my interview performance) / got AA / im going to bristol for med now and it was a standard offer since im not eligible for their contextual stuff
be very strategic and work hard and it'll pay off
2023: i got 0 interview offers / got 2700 B1 / got ABB / gap year
2024: I got 4/4 interview offers / got 2980 B1 / 1 proper offer (not to do with my grades but my interview performance) / got AA / im going to bristol for med now and it was a standard offer since im not eligible for their contextual stuff
be very strategic and work hard and it'll pay off
That's incredible ! You've done so well. How did you mentally get over the fact you had to retake? Was it a big deal to you? Idk rn it feels like a big blow. Also, Could you please direct me to good UCAT resources?
Thank you !!
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by gleeclubmediatornope they dont (well the ones i applied to) only newcastle would but i was eligible for PARTNERS which cancelled out the required raised grades which worked in my favour. I was extremely strategic this cycle unlike in 2023 but yh only 1 gap year
2023: i got 0 interview offers / got 2700 B1 / got ABB / gap year
2024: I got 4/4 interview offers / got 2980 B1 / 1 proper offer (not to do with my grades but my interview performance) / got AA / im going to bristol for med now and it was a standard offer since im not eligible for their contextual stuff
be very strategic and work hard and it'll pay off
2023: i got 0 interview offers / got 2700 B1 / got ABB / gap year
2024: I got 4/4 interview offers / got 2980 B1 / 1 proper offer (not to do with my grades but my interview performance) / got AA / im going to bristol for med now and it was a standard offer since im not eligible for their contextual stuff
be very strategic and work hard and it'll pay off
Also, with the ABB grades you attained why didn't you apply for gateway med?
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by Nadi09Is there anyone who retook their A levels and got into med ? I really need some motivation !! Thank you
Hi there @Nadi09 - In order for us to be able to understand your situation a bit better, please feel free to send us an email to [email protected] and we can look into this for you.
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