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Talk to other parents whose children are preparing for university on our Higher Education forum.

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Fresh new 'mum of a medicine applicant' thread.

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Mindgone · 11/11/2014 11:58

I thought I would start a new one, as the last one went a bit 'off topic'! How's everyone getting on? Am so excited, and a bit nervous, as DS has two interviews coming up! How is everyone else's DCs preparing? Also, any tips from anyone who's been there?

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Decorhate · 03/12/2014 07:01

I don't know Oyster. They use different criteria to choose who to interview - AS with v high scores for Cambridge, GCSEs for Oxford. Dd didn't think her ASs were high enough though tbh her GCSEs, whilst good, were not the straight A*s they imply you need. So almost pleasantly surprised to get over yet another hurdle!

Carriemac · 03/12/2014 12:38

I'll as DS if any of his cohort have got Oxford interviews -may get some useful tips for her

Decorhate · 03/12/2014 17:21

Thanks Carrie

Molio · 04/12/2014 11:00

What does your DD need/ want to know about the Oxford process Decorhate? DS has always been an interview helper and was his college medic rep. He's there this year too as far as I know. The interviews vary slightly from college to college but the overwhelming focus is on science - very difficult, challenging stuff - though there's inevitably an ethics element too. Tell her not to give up if she hits a wall, but to take a deep breath and to carry on trying to think the question through. DS went blank on several occasions but just paused and started again. The Oxford interviews were completely unlike any other interviews that DS had, including Imperial's - far tougher intellectually, though it's important to keep in mind that Oxford is testing the aptitude for becoming a practising doctor too, so don't panic even if tempted!

Molio · 04/12/2014 11:06

Carriemac just seen what the classmate said. What a git. Just have to rise above meanies like that.

Carriemac · 04/12/2014 16:50

Delighted to report birmingham interview went well, happy to give more details to anyone if they pm me. Only mishap was buying a millionaires shortbread In the medics cake sale in the foyer for Ds and the caramel broke his brace! After the interview luckily

Decorhate · 04/12/2014 18:05

Glad to hear that Carrie. Wouldn't it be lovely if he got an offer before Christmas!

Decorhate · 04/12/2014 18:06

Thanks for the info Molio. A friend who has a dd doing Chemistry said similar.

Decorhate · 08/12/2014 17:54

Any news from Leeds Carrie? Just saw in TSR that one or do have had emails today for interviews. Nothing here so far. DD will be gutted if she doesn't get an interview as she really liked Leeds

Oyster2 · 08/12/2014 19:13

Nothing here from Leeds yet.....

Mindgone · 08/12/2014 23:18

I was spying on looking at tsr too, and was thinking of you mums on here when I read that the Leeds invites have started. Best of luck to your DCs, am sure they will hear soon.

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Carriemac · 09/12/2014 08:56

Nothing from Leeds yet either. Had a fairly indifferent parents evening, the first ever that was not absolutely glowing for DS. Expecting 3As, predicted A*AA , not really working to his potential. He is besotted with girlfriend and is a changed boy. Not in a good way

Mindgone · 10/12/2014 13:48

Carrie, sounds tough.

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Decorhate · 10/12/2014 18:47

My dd got an email today to say she has an interview at Cardiff in January. No news from Leeds though apparently they emailed everyone to say it would take a few days to get the interview emails out?

Carriemac · 10/12/2014 18:47

I'm being a bit negative , he has been such a delight for 17 years, probably just being a teenager now. I think, especially if he gets an offer, he will fit down to some serious work

Carriemac · 10/12/2014 18:49

great decor hate she must be thrilled ! 2 interviews!

Decorhate · 10/12/2014 19:00

Yes just hope she gets one offer after all this! It's so long drawn out.

Mindgone · 11/12/2014 20:32

Decorhate, well done! Exciting news!
Carrie, even the most delightful kids have their moments! Maybe it's tougher on them, and us, because we just don't expect it. Hang in there :)

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Mindgone · 16/12/2014 23:18

Nottingham interview!

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Decorhate · 17/12/2014 17:07

Oh that's good news Mindgone. My dd was interested in applying there but didn't want to take a chance with only average UKCAT

Carriemac · 17/12/2014 22:20

Great! If you want any practical advice re getting to Nottingham, parking etc pm me as I actually work beside the med school building (for the NHS, nothing to do with the school we just share some space)

Mindgone · 18/12/2014 00:02

Thanks Decorhate and Carrie. It's not until Jan 30th, but parking tips would be useful, thank you.
Any more interviews for anyone else? DS had his Leicester one today. It was MMI, and quite tough! DS really can't tell how it went, but at least he came out smiling, prob nervousness! One girl said it was worse than her Oxford interview! I'm guessing that's just because it was so fast paced.

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Decorhate · 18/12/2014 06:59

I can believe that MMI was harder than Oxford. I think my dd found the same. We have Cardiff mid-Jan. no news from Leeds still. I wonder if the change from UKCAT to BMAT has caused problems?

Carriemac · 18/12/2014 07:16

2 of DS s friends have leeds interviews. No news here.

Decorhate · 18/12/2014 07:21

Do you know when they heard Carrie?

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