2011 Entry- Hopeful Medic Thread :)

Erm, I'm always polite.

OH..i was checking out the competetion!!!Yeah i think you should call them up.I have called all my unis up like 10 times..half of the time it was regarding my qualifications..but anyway!!

Edit:I am also from india!!

interview HYMS on Dec 8th. Very happy.

congrats!!

congrats on Birm one. I had 3 interviews last year and 3 offers. Best advice I have is do practice ones. From how to shake hands, sit down,where put hands etc it made me feel better -felt like an idiot doing it tho. I got school, mams friends, St Johns leader, anyone to interview me. Gave them the ISC book for question ideas

thanks
I bought the ISCbook.
Starting prep today.
Where to put my hands when sitting down/
And I should keep my legs together right?

I got interviewed by someone who is an admissions interviewer and he said that it is okay to gesture a little but some people wave their hands round or fidget which is distrcting. he said sit slightly forward in chair so you look interested but aren't perchoing on the end ready to fall off, legs together,never crossed and feet flat on floor as that reduces legs trembling. hands on lap, preferably interwoven as that stops nervouis tapping. sadly I even practised how to sit in front of a mirror!

Thaks lot for the advise.
Doing that made you get 3 offers!!

Tips on shaking hands?
And what to do when the interview is over?

this was from st johns leader who is a personnel officer-have a hanky to wipe hands on in waiting area as sweaty palms aren't good. most handshakes are either too limp/gentle or the opposite and bounce the other person up and down. you want a balance that shows inner confidence but consideration for the other person! and always offer your hand to anyone interviewing. if they don't have time to shake they will tell you but you will still look polite/professional apparently.
not sure how I got 3 offers tbh esp at newcastle-my first interview. I fidgetted with my braces in the waiting room and ended up looking loke coco the clown with trousers 3 inches too short. didn't realise til got home

thanks
what should I say when leaving the room?

thank them for the opportunity and smile/look at each one in turn. think I also said once I hope to hear from you soon then regretted it as they didn't respond!
I'm not satying my ideas are great but having acted it all out a few times made me slightly less awkward I think

thanks alott!!

no worries. let me know how you get on

I got interviewed by someone who is an admissions interviewer and he said that it is okay to gesture a little but some people wave their hands round or fidget which is distrcting. he said sit slightly forward in chair so you look interested but aren't perchoing on the end ready to fall off, legs together,never crossed and feet flat on floor as that reduces legs trembling. hands on lap, preferably interwoven as that stops nervouis tapping. sadly I even practised how to sit in front of a mirror!

I thought it was ok to cross your legs? it looks better, I can't sit without my legs crossed

Hey guys ? I have UKCAT of 625 A*A*AAA at A level and a B at as level predictions average GCSEs does this mean that they will reject me because of my UKCAT score ?


I applied to Glasgow Abeerden dundee and Keele for medicine


I didnt receive anything except acknowledgements :/ what do you think ? will glasgow directly reject me because of my UKCAT :/:/

Firstly stop worrying.
Most of us who haven't heard yet wont hear till feburary.
Also Your personal statement is equally as important.
What kind of work experience / voulntary work / extra curricular activities do you have?
But i seriously wouldn't worry at this stage.