Success rate for this years A2M students

**Dr.ill** · 13-05-2007, 09:53 PM

Does anyone know how many of the people studying at Kings Lynn this year managed to get an offer to go to medical school? If so, what kind of grades did they need to get and how much volunteer experience did they have?

**supergrass** · 15-05-2007, 02:25 PM

Some very rough figures:

About 80 started, 10-15 dropped out, 5-10 didn't get an offer. I would suggest chatting to Helen McGarry for a more accurate figures...

Grades needed range from 6 distinctions to distinction overall, with some needing distinction overall and distinction in one particular subject.

Work experience and voluntary work varies enormously. About the most accurate thing you could say is that everybody has some! We have some nurses who obviously have masses, and those who only have a few months in nursing homes or hospitals. Apart from being useful, because it really will help you decide if medicine is for you, the trick is to just get as much onto your CV as possible - but don't lie, you will be expected to talk about it at interview. If you're not yet 18 the med schools recognise that it's more difficult, though they still expect you to have some. If you're over 18 'difficult' is not an excuse.

Hope that helps,
D.

**Dr.ill** · 16-05-2007, 12:45 AM

thank you for responding. i really didnt think anyone would respond at all.

**sus** · 02-06-2007, 03:31 PM

hi supergrass
i know this is gonna sound silly, but i just wanted to know, all those who didnt get into medical school, did they get interviews from med school intially?
I just want to make sure that gaining good grades in the A2m as well having the right amount of wrk exp and attitude can get u a place into med school.

**supergrass** · 02-06-2007, 06:49 PM

Hi there,

Well everybody had an interview for UEA as that's guaranteed. However, there didn't seem to be much rhyme or reason as to the offers they made.... or perhaps I'm just bitter and twisted.

Of those that didn't get a place I think most had at least one other interview if not more. One or two didn't get any other interviews I think. Sorry that's not massively accurate but it's the best of my knowledge...

When you say you 'want to make sure...' I'm afraid this is the siren song of the medical student-to-be, but sadly it's impossible. The thing you can do is make sure you do everything possible to give yourself the best chance.

E.g.: Know your medical schools inside out - not only their published entry requirements but what they "like" in a candidate. Every med school is different on this score and the only way you can find out what they're looking for is by reading everything they publish (website, promo materials, etc) and having a chat with an admissions tutor. Sadly you have to battle the front lines of university administrators (over-worked, under-paid, grouches usually) before you can get to an admissions tutor. My advice is to get the name of the tutor, then relentlessly bother the medical school until you get to talk to them. When you do, try a little neuro-linguistic programming by mentioning your name every few minutes!

When you find out the above and make your choices, begin 'sculpting' your application so that you sell yourself and meet all their requirements. Personal statement, additional references, should all be focussed on painting you as a perfect candidate for that medical school.

If you spend some time getting your application right, get good grades in your studies, and have some work experience (about which you have meaningful things to say), then you've got a very good chance of getting into medical school through King's Lynn.

Best,

D.