Last year I applied for Medicine via UCAS, and did it through my school. My school had a small 6th form, and we, that is whichever student's application it was, pretty much controlled the whole process of filling out and sneding our UCAS forms. This was partly because the teachers in charge of the system weren't entirely sure how it worked, and there were some problems with the system- in the end I had to go on to my teachers file and send of my UCAS form etc etc. I didnt get any offers in the end, 1 rejection after interview and 3 w/o interview. (Just to note, I dont blame this on the school lol, it was my doing. Although some friends in a local college got assistance with mock interviews etc whereas my school is small so we got none of that, but really thats irrelevant)
When I went in for results day, I said to a teacher I might apply as an individual, but she said about referees etc and how would it work if I didnt apply through the school.
I would prefer to apply as an individual this year (that is possible, isn't it?). I wanted to know if anyone had done this for their 2nd year of applying, and how it differs? My referees (teachers) would be happy to give me a reference again I'm sure, so there wouldnt be a problem there- Id just type them up, surely? Im a bit confused.
Also writing my personal statement for the 2nd time- it means so much this time its haaard
Anyway, advice would be appreciated, thanks!