Where should I apply
Hi everyone,
I’m applying for 2026 entry and I’m not sure where my choices would be best placed.
Predicted: A*A*A at A-Level
GCSEs: 9999888885
UCAT: 2,130 Band 1
WPUKMED - through brightmed
I’d ideally like to be in London, so I’m currently thinking:
Queen Mary’s
St George’s
BSMS (as an insurance option through BrightMed)
I was also wondering whether applying to King’s would be too ambitious with my stats, or if Queen Mary’s might be as well? I’m considering Manchester too, since I’m eligible for their guaranteed interview scheme, but that would take me further away from London.
Would it be too risky to apply to three London unis plus BSMS, or do you think that’s a sensible spread? Any advice on where else might be realistic/worth considering would be really helpful.
Thanks!
I’m applying for 2026 entry and I’m not sure where my choices would be best placed.
Predicted: A*A*A at A-Level
GCSEs: 9999888885
UCAT: 2,130 Band 1
WPUKMED - through brightmed
I’d ideally like to be in London, so I’m currently thinking:
Queen Mary’s
St George’s
BSMS (as an insurance option through BrightMed)
I was also wondering whether applying to King’s would be too ambitious with my stats, or if Queen Mary’s might be as well? I’m considering Manchester too, since I’m eligible for their guaranteed interview scheme, but that would take me further away from London.
Would it be too risky to apply to three London unis plus BSMS, or do you think that’s a sensible spread? Any advice on where else might be realistic/worth considering would be really helpful.
Thanks!
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