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Should I apply for Cambridge medicine or is it not realistic?

Hi, I just want to know if I should apply Cambridge med cause I didn't get all 9's at GCSE

Gcses:
English lit 9
English lang 8
Maths 8
Biology 9
Chemistry 9
Physics 9
Geography 9
French 7
Sports science 7
RE 7
Computer science 6
Add maths B

Predicted a levels:
Biology, chemistry and maths: 3a*

Extras:
Did 2 weeks of work experience at a hospital
Volunteered (by the time I would be applying) at a hospital for a year
Completed the BSMS Virtual work experience
Run biology and medical society in school
Organised many fundraisers in and out of school
Done bronze, silver and doing gold dofe
Completed many online courses around medicine
Your GCSEs aren't bad, especially with scoring 9s in your science subjects, so don't let this hold you back from applying. The more important factors will be your A level predicted grades (which look good), your UCAT score, and your performance in interviews.

If you underperform in your UCAT, it might be worth applying more strategically, but for now you seem on track to make a solid application to Cambridge.

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