So you're here because you've sat for the UCAT. You received your score and you're either satisfied or unsatisfied with it. There's a lot that you could do and I don't speak for everyone but, after I got my score [back when it was UKCAT], I know I found it most helpful to do the following things:
1. DON'T LOSE HOPE.
If you feel like you didn't score as much as you wanted to, please know that all is not lost. There are a lot of options out there and quite a few universities that have a lower threshold and/or weightage for your UCAT score. Find out what category your score falls under using The Medic Portal and browse through your options from there to increase your chances of getting in!
2. CHOOSE YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOLS.
Now that you have your score, you can get to narrowing down your choices. It's important to be wise about this and prioritise according to your chances of getting into each. Make sure you think about the age requirements (some universities don't accept you unless you're eighteen and above when the term starts which, unfortunately, I was not, haha), location, and course structure of the universities you choose! Here's something that might help and, since you can never be too sure, please don't hesitate to contact the universities themselves to confirm your eligibility. They'll be more than happy to help.
3. PERFECT YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT.
Hopefully, you already have a well-edited draft of your personal statement at this point. It's now time to get second opinions about it (preferably from people you trust because this is, after all, your personal statement and you can't risk someone else a. getting inspired by you and you becoming a victim of plagiarism or b. lying to you about how "good/bad" it is) and tune it to the best of your ability. Or, of course, you can always approach online services for expert advice.
4. COMPLETE YOUR UCAS APPLICATION.
This is self-explanatory. The UCAS application (or any other method by which you're applying) still needs to be filled. And it's quite an elaborate process, so take your time, be careful, and hope for the best after you've hit submit!
5. GET BACK TO STUDYING.
For the majority of us, school is still happening and our A levels (or equivalent) need to be written so get back to studying! I know it's easy to get preoccupied with the whole application process but try to focus on your exams as much as possible. After all, they'll be your main requirement to turn your conditional offer unconditional at the last checkpoint!
After all that's been said and done, we at Mediclife just want to wish you all the best and congratulate you. If you have any questions about anything UCAT/UCAS-related, feel free to approach us on the website, we'd love to help you out. And if you want to know more about our experiences with the application process, stay tuned to our upcoming posts! #nofomo
by nota bene.
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