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Journal as a med applicant + retake student #medicine #6thform #Alevels

For background I am a med applicant and also retaking my A levels I got BCC.

B in Biology

C in Chemistry

C in French


I am now taking resitting Biology, Chemistry and Digital media. I am now predicted 2A* and A and I am determined to achieve these grades.

I hope this journal can inspire current 6th form students and resit applicant like myself to achieve our dreams.
I aim to post every day my daily to do list.
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Reply 1
I wondered if you would please give a little bit more background info (what were you predicted grades last year? Did you apply to med last year and if so, did you get any interviews/offers? Did you improve your UCAT score this year and if so how? What are you planning to do differently this year to improve your A level grades? Why did you decide to change French for digital media?) Obviously there’s no pressure to answer these if they feel too intrusive - it would just be interesting to see a fuller picture of someones experience.
Reply 2
29/10/24 To do list:
-Finish off immunity notes
-Review transport notes and cell membrane notes
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Hey! I'm a med applicant and retake student too! I got BB in bio and chem looking to push for A*A* this time round. How are you finding things, and where did you end up applying if you don't mind sharing x
Reply 4
Original post by Songbird19
I wondered if you would please give a little bit more background info (what were you predicted grades last year? Did you apply to med last year and if so, did you get any interviews/offers? Did you improve your UCAT score this year and if so how? What are you planning to do differently this year to improve your A level grades? Why did you decide to change French for digital media?) Obviously there’s no pressure to answer these if they feel too intrusive - it would just be interesting to see a fuller picture of someones experience.

Hi thanks for replying!
My predicted grades last year:
AAA
UCAT Score last year :
2150 B3
UCAT Score this year:
2450 B2
I applied last year but I did not receive anything for med and this year UCAT grades have not been sent off yet so I have not heard anything yet.
Reply 5
Original post by retakingalevelsx
Hey! I'm a med applicant and retake student too! I got BB in bio and chem looking to push for A*A* this time round. How are you finding things, and where did you end up applying if you don't mind sharing x

Aston , Edge hill , Exeter and UCLAN How about you? I am so stressed but in the same time I feel so much better.
Reply 6
Original post by rk1069
Hi thanks for replying!
My predicted grades last year:
AAA
UCAT Score last year :
2150 B3
UCAT Score this year:
2450 B2
I applied last year but I did not receive anything for med and this year UCAT grades have not been sent off yet so I have not heard anything yet.

Congrats on improving your UCAT by 300 points! Did you do anything different to make that happen? Good luck with your retakes and med application this year :smile:🤞
Reply 7
Original post by Songbird19
Congrats on improving your UCAT by 300 points! Did you do anything different to make that happen? Good luck with your retakes and med application this year :smile:🤞

Thank you! I just started way earlier so I had more time to practice. Thank you and good luck for you too!
Original post by rk1069
Aston , Edge hill , Exeter and UCLAN How about you? I am so stressed but in the same time I feel so much better.

I'm applying to Aston too!
Aston, KMMS, HYMS and ARU

I also feel slightly better, but anxious since I haven't had any interview experience, I got pre-interview rejections from all my unis last year ☹️
Reply 9
30/10/24 To do list:
-Finish off immunity notes
-Make protein synthesis notes updated
-Finish Rates chemistry practice questions
Reply 10
Original post by retakingalevelsx
I'm applying to Aston too!
Aston, KMMS, HYMS and ARU
I also feel slightly better, but anxious since I haven't had any interview experience, I got pre-interview rejections from all my unis last year ☹️

goodluck you guys, hope you get into the med school you want!

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