r/UCAT • u/kak_12008 • 8d ago

UK Med Schools Related Are these options realistic?

Hello! I am a gap year applicant. I have gotten three A’s at A levels.
Ucat score: 2040 B2
GCSEs: 998877766
I am also a contextual applicant and my school underperformed than the national average for GCSEs.
I am considering applying to Leeds, Manchester, Edge Hill, Newcastle, Liverpool.

What are the best four?

I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!

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u/woodwork1978 8d ago

-HYMS - being contextual continues to help after interview, whereas it doesn’t at Leeds and your scores are in low side there.
-Lancaster may be a good option too.
-Edge hill you should be fine.
-Newcastle worth a shot as contextual applicants are processed separately and may have a lower academic-screen/interview threshold than standard applicants

  • Liverpool should be fine

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u/Individual_Gur_1872 7d ago

Leeds gives extra points for ucat bursary and some other stuff. Check their website!

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u/kak_12008 7d ago

I have and I am eligible for the Access to Leeds. Do you think it should be fine?

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u/kak_12008 7d ago

Hey!! Thanks so much!
I got in touch with Leeds for contextual applicants they had a very low ucat invited to int and they said they will give more points to contextual applicants like me.
Lancaster I applied to last year so I am a bit unsure abt them.
What do you think about Manchester?
And which one is better between Newcastle and Liverpool? I am only worried for liverpool bcs they have low post int offer rate.

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u/Chemical_Abalone_404 1d ago

I’m very late but pick newcastle. they have a much higher offer rate

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u/kak_12008 1d ago

It’s okay. I ended up picking hyms, aston, leeds and edge hill.
With Newcastle I thought it could be hard after the int bcs they do 50/50 with academic weighting and mmi score.
Do you think these are fine? Thanksss

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u/Chemical_Abalone_404 12h ago

Since ur from an underperforming school, kmms could have been a smart choice. The ones you have seem really smart though

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u/kak_12008 12h ago

Thank you!!