Should I concentrate on trying to get 3 As at A level as I have voluntary work lined up. I have my heart set on it.
2006-09-05 08:14:00 · 8 answers · asked by The Pooh 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
did you work hard at GCSE?
Face facts now. If you believe you could get the 3As at A level then work your hardest & go for it. Apply for less presigious unis as well though since the GCSEs aren't great & make sure you've got good extracuricular stuff for the CV- including the voluntary work.
If realistically you can't get the 3As then think about alternate but related courses you might try with lower grades or NVQs. Try www.prospects.ac.uk for ideas
You have to be honest with youself though, it doesn't sound like you'd make it really with only 3As GSCE- I mean through the course, it's tough, a lot more pressure than GCSEs so if you can't cope with them maybe think of alternatives.
Best of luck.
2006-09-05 14:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by alicepears 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the rest of your GCSE's are C or above you will have no problems. Choose the right A levels and work hard at your AS levels. A's are not the be all and end all, but it does help.
What sort of voluntary work have you got lined up? Will it show your interest in medicine? If so this will really hold you in good stead. Thousands of people apply for medical school and you need to have something to make you stand out of the crowd.
Good luck
2006-09-05 16:27:13 · answer #2 · answered by dcparis2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you've got A-C grades at GCSEs you're still in with a chance. Follow your dream, concentrate on your A levels (you must have Chemistry then Maths or Physics and Biology are the usual subjects).
Your first year of A levels are important because the AS results are what universities look for, as well as getting a fantastic reference from your teacher, who will give you that if you show you are determined in this first year. Your personal statement is another important factor.
Voluntary work is great as is extracurricular activities.
As I said, follow your dream, make it a reality - I did and am now in the 3rd year of medicine.
The bestest of best wishes.
2006-09-05 15:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by 675 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with the studying, although you need to get at least 2 A grades at one sitting and remember that A levels are much harder than GCSEs.
2006-09-05 16:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by gerbiltamer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your heart even if you have to do another year to get the appropriate exams. AA Meetings are full of disappointed, unfulfilled people. At least later on you can say you did it, you followed the dream! Good Luck and well done for getting 3 As.
2006-09-05 15:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Pan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you apply to medical school, they won't be looking at your High School grades. They will be looking at the grades you got at university.
I did horribly in high school (I was unchallenged). But I loved college and did well enough to get into good graduate programs (I have a PhD from Berkeley) -- so don't put too much emphasis on the three As.
2006-09-05 16:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no what about trying 1 of them free training centres?
2006-09-05 15:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want it bad enough you should try it , worst thing is not trying.
2006-09-05 15:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jeffery Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋