haunting ukcat score too low

[doc.4.2mrw]

hey i am a student doing access to med at sussex downs, and i did really bad in my ukcat 480 average, i just went in not knowing what to expect anyone know of anyone who got in with such low score anywhere? because i am really worried i did not want to wait till next year to redo then apply again!

[gapper31]

Originally Posted by doc.4.2mrw

hey i am a student doing access to med at sussex downs, and i did really bad in my ukcat 480 average, i just went in not knowing what to expect anyone know of anyone who got in with such low score anywhere? because i am really worried i did not want to wait till next year to redo then apply again!

To be honest that is your own fault as there are plenty of websites and books available with practice questions.

Leicester have a points system which takes into account your personal statement and academics as well as your UKCAT. If your PS etc is really good then you may get called for an interview despite your low UKCAT.

[doc.4.2mrw]

i was better off applying to unis who do not require ukcat, i took it way before i started the course so advise was little and i ddnt know it was such a big deal, as unbelievable as it sounds but true

[Nosa Ogbemudia]

I think you should just continue with the application process...u never know!! the lowest I have heard someone getting in with is 513 but you might be one the few to get in with that kind of score....you should be fine! Even if you dont get in this year...would be good practise for interviews..........wt were ur AS/A-level grades /whatever your doing like? the importance they place on your ukcat score eally depends on how good your grades are and work experience etc.....x

[Ernie-The_Doc]

Well, you may still be in a shot to get an interview. Leicester mark your application out of 20 before interview (5 marks for UKCAT, 5 for Academics, 5 for Personal Statement and 5 for Academics). You need 16/20 for an interview.

Presuming your lowest sub-section was in the 400's, you would get a 2/5 for the UKCAT. However, if the rest of your application is amazing, then you could still get 16/20 (for e.g. you could get 16 if you got 5 for your ps and reference, and perhaps a 4 for academics).

[doc.4.2mrw]

well i think you guys are right, i am predicted distictions for my access course i dnt know how they mark that or grade them access courses, my ps should be ok, i dont get why ukcat is such a big deal at leicester it doesnt add up you know, how can it be such a massive factor when it comes the application process

[gapper31]

Yup, deffo continue with the app process...you never know...where else have you applied doc.4.2mrw?

[doc.4.2mrw]

Originally Posted by gapper31

Yup, deffo continue with the app process...you never know...where else have you applied doc.4.2mrw?

i've applied for aberddeen where only 4% of the application is ukcat, st andrews which i aint too shore about, cardiff and leicester. would be nice if i manage to get in anywhere this year but i only have like 30% chance to get in, but hey a chance is a chance

[gapper31]

Originally Posted by doc.4.2mrw

i've applied for aberddeen where only 4% of the application is ukcat, st andrews which i aint too shore about, cardiff and leicester. would be nice if i manage to get in anywhere this year but i only have like 30% chance to get in, but hey a chance is a chance

How'd you work that out then?

[doc.4.2mrw]

some crazy admissions tutor who said it to make me feel better although i aint buying it