GCSE Entry Requirements

**eCLipZe** · 20-09-2007, 10:29 PM

Hello, I was looking at the general entry requirements for St Georges and I came across that you need at least 416 points from 8 GCSEs. Which means atleast 8As which should include english, maths and double science.
So basically im well annoyed because i got 7 As and 3 Bs!!!!!. I did 10 GCSEs and 7As and 3Bs is 502 points. So my question is, will i definately get an interview???? Because although i have not got 8As I have got more points. Did they mean 8 GCSEs minimum achieving 416 points in which case i am ok??

For entry requirement reference: http://www.sgul.ac.uk/students/under...icine_home.cfm

**IcarusExMachina** · 21-09-2007, 09:51 AM

No, unfortunately they meant average of A out of 8. Your top 8 more specifically. If you don't have that your application will be considered by a panel, and if it is good enough you will be called for interview.

**pav69** · 22-09-2007, 01:56 AM

Further maths is not considered to be a distinct subject

**do1ly_mixture** · 11-10-2007, 04:46 PM

I was told by Caroline Persaud at an open day 6 As is the minimum requirement and AABb as in you must have gained a B in the AS level you have dropped. Your predicted A level grades must be AAb and they do not consider UKCAT or personal statements until after interview as a point of reference. So if you have 6 A GCSEs inc. Science, Maths and English, gained a b in the AS you dropped and are predicted AAB in your A Levels you are pretty much guaranteed interview. (^^,)

**eCLipZe** · 11-10-2007, 09:35 PM

Ok Firstly happily i did achieve A's in Maths, Sciences and English

But how come they say 8A's on there site in the entry requirement section???

**#1_Wasteman** · 11-10-2007, 09:37 PM

do1ly, do you know if the B in English is required for both Language and Literature, or just Language?

**eCLipZe** · 11-10-2007, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by #1_Wasteman

do1ly, do you know if the B in English is required for both Language and Literature, or just Language?

The question wasnt directed at me but its just language not literature and if your talking about gcses you need an A not B. An A in Language and a B in Literature is what is required

**#1_Wasteman** · 11-10-2007, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the reply eCLipZe.

Yeah my bad I meant A in Lang. Phew - for a sec there I thought they required an A in both!

**do1ly_mixture** · 11-10-2007, 10:00 PM

I honestly don't know why they say 8 As on their site but Caroline is like head of admissions (or something important like that!!) I only spoke to her just over a month ago at an open day and she wouldn't have said it if it weren't true. Perhaps they intend to interview more this year, so have lowered their grade requirements =/ Don't really know. I would say email her if you're unsure. I've emailed her with questions before plus she is a member on here. I'll try to find her details for you guys and post them on here when I can. =]

**do1ly_mixture** · 11-10-2007, 10:05 PM

Here you go, got it off St. Georges website

cpersaud@sgul.ac.uk

She is in charge of undergraduate admissions and I think is on the interview panel (not sure) so I'd make sure to proof read any emails so you don't sound like a dork! And don't give your full name at the end if you don't fancy being remembered at interview!

I always get remembered for dumass things I say! I have to be aware of it now! *blushes* trying hard to train myself NOT to do it at interview! (>.<)