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Medicine UCAS Uni Choices

Was just looking for some advice on my UCAS choices.
My UCAT - 3100 B1
GCSEs - 9999998887
Predicted A-Levels - A*A*A*
I’ve gone for Cambridge, Edinburgh, Bristol, Imperial. I know. Not much leeway there.
I’m just wondering if my lack of a safety uni is a massive problem? For me, I’m honestly not too interested in studying at any of the unis that would be much easier to get an offer from. Now obviously that’s not too smart if I end up getting none at all. I’m just hoping for one or two from the 4 I’ve got right now.
I’ve already submitted my application but still have a bit of time before I’m unable to change my choices.
Let me know what you think!
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Hii,
This is my personal opinion btw. I have basically the same stats as you and am applying for Cambridge, Bristol, Imperial and HYMS. I chose HYMS as my safer option, however, due to your UCAT Bristol is also almost a guaranteed interview (unless the cut off is crazy high this yr). Although it is quite a risky choice you have gone for I don’t think it’s insane considering your stats. If you are doubting it I would look for other unis where the Interview isn’t the entire deciding choice for an offer such as Newcastle!
If not I would really practice with your interview skills as the competitions that stage for the schools you have picked will be extremely intense (that is what I’m aiming to do to make sure I don’t fall at the final hurdle)

Idk how much this helped. Can I ask which college in Cambridge you are applying to and why (I struggled to decide so like to know other people’s reasons)
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Original post by Finny26
Hii,
This is my personal opinion btw. I have basically the same stats as you and am applying for Cambridge, Bristol, Imperial and HYMS. I chose HYMS as my safer option, however, due to your UCAT Bristol is also almost a guaranteed interview (unless the cut off is crazy high this yr). Although it is quite a risky choice you have gone for I don’t think it’s insane considering your stats. If you are doubting it I would look for other unis where the Interview isn’t the entire deciding choice for an offer such as Newcastle!
If not I would really practice with your interview skills as the competitions that stage for the schools you have picked will be extremely intense (that is what I’m aiming to do to make sure I don’t fall at the final hurdle)
Idk how much this helped. Can I ask which college in Cambridge you are applying to and why (I struggled to decide so like to know other people’s reasons)

Thanks for that advice, really helpful so I appreciate that.
I’ve applied to Gonville and Caius, not only is it pretty much the medical college, I did a couple schemes there over the last year and it seems just right - the location, the facilities (library, accoms, learning), 6 year guaranteed housing, and the general feel I got from the people there was really great. Also was quite familiar with it after last year and knew I’d be happy there!
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Original post by BenS29
Thanks for that advice, really helpful so I appreciate that.
I’ve applied to Gonville and Caius, not only is it pretty much the medical college, I did a couple schemes there over the last year and it seems just right - the location, the facilities (library, accoms, learning), 6 year guaranteed housing, and the general feel I got from the people there was really great. Also was quite familiar with it after last year and knew I’d be happy there!
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Hello, sorry just saw this
I chose Trinity!
Honestly I don’t think I had a key reason. I really struggled to decided but I liked how Trinity had an in person interview (I felt more comfortable with that).
Also wanted a larger college as I enjoy meeting people.
Have you began practicing for interviews?

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