Should I apply Cambridge?

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Hi all I was thinking of applying to Cambridge for medicine

Ucat-2160 b2
A level predicted-A*AAA
GCSES-9999999998

I'm not eligible for contextual
I was also thinking of other universities like UCL, King's College, Queen Mary, Brighton and Sussex, Southampton, I'm really not sure which ones I'll have a chance of getting interviews for.
If someone could give their genuine thoughts let me know

Reply 1

Mike747

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by hayhayaam

Hi all I was thinking of applying to Cambridge for medicine
Ucat-2160 b2
A level predicted-A*AAA
GCSES-9999999998
I'm not eligible for contextual
I was also thinking of other universities like UCL, King's College, Queen Mary, Brighton and Sussex, Southampton, I'm really not sure which ones I'll have a chance of getting interviews for.
If someone could give their genuine thoughts let me know

U look good on paper. B1 preferred, but they've been known to take B2's. Ur UCAT score is v. sound, but not dazzling. GCSE'S brill. Predicted for that place ideally A*s all round, so be sure in ur own mind you're not wasting an option. A lot rides on interview.

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hayhayaam

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by Mike747

U look good on paper. B1 preferred, but they've been known to take B2's. Ur UCAT score is v. sound, but not dazzling. GCSE'S brill. Predicted for that place ideally A*s all round, so be sure in ur own mind you're not wasting an option. A lot rides on interview.

Thanks icon for an honest yet encouraging overview,
I won't waste my option :smile:

Reply 3

Rageshhhh

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by hayhayaam

Hi all I was thinking of applying to Cambridge for medicine
Ucat-2160 b2
A level predicted-A*AAA
GCSES-9999999998
I'm not eligible for contextual
I was also thinking of other universities like UCL, King's College, Queen Mary, Brighton and Sussex, Southampton, I'm really not sure which ones I'll have a chance of getting interviews for.
If someone could give their genuine thoughts let me know

Whilst I think you can get an interview with these stats, see if your teachers are willing to predict you an A* in a second subject. Cambridge's lowest offer is A*A*A.

Reply 4

Rageshhhh

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by gybbxns

Wait is it confirmed Cambridge strongly prefer B1s? I didn't think they were a uni that cared about SJT results

When I applied last year I was told by my school that they weren't considering SJT bands. One of my friends got an offer with Band 3.
However idk for this year.

Reply 5

sunnyoon

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by Mike747

U look good on paper. B1 preferred, but they've been known to take B2's. Ur UCAT score is v. sound, but not dazzling. GCSE'S brill. Predicted for that place ideally A*s all round, so be sure in ur own mind you're not wasting an option. A lot rides on interview.

Do you know what would be possibly the range of UCAT scores they would take for interviews this year? I know Cambridge takes in around 60 to 70% of applicants for interviews but what would be the lowest score they would take?

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Mike747

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by sunnyoon

Do you know what would be possibly the range of UCAT scores they would take for interviews this year? I know Cambridge takes in around 60 to 70% of applicants for interviews but what would be the lowest score they would take?

Hard to say, but since they can take their pick - and will - surely 2200 minimum and probs north of that.

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