GCSEs and med school
Guys these are my GCSEs
88877777766 they are very average can someone tell me if I still have a chance of getting into med school. Have Any ppl who have got offers with average GCSEs ? If so let me know what unis you guys applied to ( non-contextual btw)
88877777766 they are very average can someone tell me if I still have a chance of getting into med school. Have Any ppl who have got offers with average GCSEs ? If so let me know what unis you guys applied to ( non-contextual btw)
Reply 1
Hi!
This is a really strong set of GCSEs. You definitely have a good chance of getting into med school, as long as your predicted A-Levels, UCAT and interview are up to their standard. I don't have much experience in this, however, I can share with you what I have researched (I also aspire to go to med school)
There are some universities that use a score system to select who to interview, such as Leicester, and there are some who look at A-Level predictions and not really GCSEs. They will usually always look at them, but sometimes it's weighted a lot, sometimes they don't really matter.
Look at unis that play your strengths, for example, Uni of Sunderland, who prioritise A levels and UCAT over GCSEs, or Leicester, who prioritises UCAT and GCSEs over A-Levels. Also, consider unis that have minimum GCSE requirements, such as Manchester, which requires 7 7's (which you do have). If you have fulfilled this requirements, I don't think they look at this further, so also consider that.
If your A-Level predictions are strong, perhaps choose a uni that puts less emphasis on GCSEs or don't look at GCSEs as part of the interview selection process. If not, choose a uni that look at GCSEs more than A-Levels
I hope this was somewhat helpful- you are on the right track- Good Luck!
This is a really strong set of GCSEs. You definitely have a good chance of getting into med school, as long as your predicted A-Levels, UCAT and interview are up to their standard. I don't have much experience in this, however, I can share with you what I have researched (I also aspire to go to med school)
There are some universities that use a score system to select who to interview, such as Leicester, and there are some who look at A-Level predictions and not really GCSEs. They will usually always look at them, but sometimes it's weighted a lot, sometimes they don't really matter.
Look at unis that play your strengths, for example, Uni of Sunderland, who prioritise A levels and UCAT over GCSEs, or Leicester, who prioritises UCAT and GCSEs over A-Levels. Also, consider unis that have minimum GCSE requirements, such as Manchester, which requires 7 7's (which you do have). If you have fulfilled this requirements, I don't think they look at this further, so also consider that.
If your A-Level predictions are strong, perhaps choose a uni that puts less emphasis on GCSEs or don't look at GCSEs as part of the interview selection process. If not, choose a uni that look at GCSEs more than A-Levels
I hope this was somewhat helpful- you are on the right track- Good Luck!
(edited 10 months ago)
Reply 2
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by NicoleZ11Hi!
This is a really strong set of GCSEs. You definitely have a good chance of getting into med school, as long as your predicted A-Levels, UCAT and interview are up to their standard. I don't have much experience in this, however, I can share with you what I have researched (I also aspire to go to med school)
There are some universities that use a score system to select who to interview, such as Leicester, and there are some who look at A-Level predictions and not really GCSEs. They will usually always look at them, but sometimes it's weighted a lot, sometimes they don't really matter.
Look at unis that play your strengths, for example, Uni of Sunderland, who prioritise A levels and UCAT over GCSEs, or Leicester, who prioritises UCAT and GCSEs over A-Levels. Also, consider unis that have minimum GCSE requirements, such as Manchester, which requires 7 7's (which you do have). If you have fulfilled this requirements, I don't think they look at this further, so also consider that.
If your A-Level predictions are strong, perhaps choose a uni that puts less emphasis on GCSEs or don't look at GCSEs as part of the interview selection process. If not, choose a uni that look at GCSEs more than A-Levels
I hope this was somewhat helpful- you are on the right track- Good Luck!
This is a really strong set of GCSEs. You definitely have a good chance of getting into med school, as long as your predicted A-Levels, UCAT and interview are up to their standard. I don't have much experience in this, however, I can share with you what I have researched (I also aspire to go to med school)
There are some universities that use a score system to select who to interview, such as Leicester, and there are some who look at A-Level predictions and not really GCSEs. They will usually always look at them, but sometimes it's weighted a lot, sometimes they don't really matter.
Look at unis that play your strengths, for example, Uni of Sunderland, who prioritise A levels and UCAT over GCSEs, or Leicester, who prioritises UCAT and GCSEs over A-Levels. Also, consider unis that have minimum GCSE requirements, such as Manchester, which requires 7 7's (which you do have). If you have fulfilled this requirements, I don't think they look at this further, so also consider that.
If your A-Level predictions are strong, perhaps choose a uni that puts less emphasis on GCSEs or don't look at GCSEs as part of the interview selection process. If not, choose a uni that look at GCSEs more than A-Levels
I hope this was somewhat helpful- you are on the right track- Good Luck!
Omgg tysm!! This is so helpful. Would you say Liverpool is a good option as well? Good luck to you as well! Thank you
Reply 3
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by aneekss23Omgg tysm!! This is so helpful. Would you say Liverpool is a good option as well? Good luck to you as well! Thank you
Liverpool's a great option! You definitely have the grades for it (as long as you have AAA or A*AB predicted for A-Level). Liverpool is more lenient on grades, as they provide the A*AB alternative, as long as you get the A*A in chemistry and another science subject. Liverpool also has many perks, such as the opportunity to intercalate, study abroad or studying a language- these are unique and very limited universities offer such opportunities!
Have a look on their website if you already haven't. If you like their teaching and examining style, this is a solid option.
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