24th August 2025
Applying to Medical School Strategically: Part 2 - Where to Apply with a High UCAT Score
In this blog series we are exploring how you should use your UCAT scores when applying for medical school, in order to maximise your chances of securing a place. This blog details which universities to consider applying to with a high UCAT score (2220+ or 2900 in the old system). In this blog, we will be referencing previous cut-off scores in the old format with the 2025 equivalent out of ...
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24th August 2025
Applying to Medical School Strategically: Part 1 - Using Your UCAT Score
With the UCAS October 15th deadline soon approaching, narrowing down the 38 medical schools into 4 is a difficult decision. To improve your chances of securing a place, it is important to use your UCAT scores, predicted A-Level grades and GCSE results strategically. You should aim to apply to medical schools where you are most likely to be invited to interview. This blog series will detail ...
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11th August 2025
A-Level Results Day and Clearing
A-Level results day is a particularly significant moment for many students, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It comes with a mix of intense emotions such as excitement, anxiety, uncertainty, and eager anticipation. It’s essential to be well-prepared for results day so that you can anticipate what to expect and understand your next steps. When is ...
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16th July 2025
How to Write a Standout Personal Statement for the New 2026 UCAS Format
The personal statement can be an important aspect of a UK university application. It's your opportunity to express why you want to study your chosen course and demonstrate your academic readiness and broader experiences. Starting with the 2026 entry cycle, UCAS has introduced a major reform. The traditional free-form 4,000-character personal statement has been replaced with a structured r ...
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21st May 2025
Medicine – The Big Picture
So you’re going into, or in your final year of schooling, and you’re super duper set on being a doctor. There are lots of ways you can keep hold of medicine as the big picture throughout this long and sometimes arduous year. By putting some of these points into action now, you will increase your chances of getting straight into med, pump up your motivation over the year, and be an ...
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15th May 2025
Overcoming Disappointment After Medical School Rejection
After all the work you have put in, you have now received a notification that you have been rejected from medical school. Well, believe it or not, this is more common than you think, and you are not alone! Take it from me, the first time I applied for medical school I was rejected and you are probably feeling very similar feelings to what I did back then. Firstly, these feelings are valid. ...
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13th May 2025
How to Register for UCAT UK 2025
Registrations to sit UCAT UK 2025 are now open! UCAT UK 2025 testing takes place between 7 July and 26 September 2025, and bookings for UCAT open on 17 June 2025. However, you can register your UCAT UK account now, which will allow you to immediately book a suitable location, date and time as soon as bookings open. How do I register for UCAT UK 2025? ...
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12th May 2025
Timeline for Medical Entry 2025
Getting into medicine is a complex process. It’s not just about your academic performance, you also need to succeed in UCAT and interviews. There are many important deadlines that you must not miss if you are to enter your dream course. This blog outlines the key dates and tasks so you can ensure you keep on track! ...
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23rd April 2025
10 Tips for Surviving Your First Year of Medicine
Medicine is tough, really tough but you’ve made it this far so you’re tougher. First year is a whirlwind and at times can seem overwhelming, but having made it through to the other side of those first few full-on months, I can wholeheartedly say that everyone is telling the truth when they say college will be the best time of your life. You’ll have ups and downs, I can guaran ...
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9th April 2025
Want to Be a Doctor? Here’s 5 Things You Should Know
Want to be a doctor one day? There are a few things you should know before embarking on your journey. This blog outlines them. 1. There are a lot of students in the same position as you It really is remarkable how many people want to study medicine. This is both good and bad news for you. The bad part is how small most medical cohorts are, which makes medical entry extremely ...
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