The process of applying to medical school

You will formally apply to medical school in October the year before you plan to attend. Before that there are a few steps to achieve.
To begin with grades are important, both at GCSE and A-level. Hard work pays off and if needed I can offer help with this. Most medical schools require A-level Chemistry, with 2 other strong subjects (for example, Maths and Biology).
Aside from exams there are a few other things to do. Work experience is great if you can organise it. Try to contact your local hospital, GP surgery, or if you're lucky enough someone you know who is currently a Doctor. Volunteering is another key aspect to your medical school application. This can be anything, but ideally something with an aspect of healthcare and if possible for a prolonged period to show your commitment. Try to continue with or develop interests outside of school subjects, for example playing musical instruments or sports. Finally, as part of the application you will need to complete the UKCAT exam before applying. This is a 4-part exam involving a mathematics section, pattern recognition, verbal reasoning and decision making. There are plenty of practise question books out there which offer brilliant help for these.
Your experiences above will come together to form your personal statement, which Universities read as part of their selection process. This is a 4000-character (about a page) document describing yourself and why the medical school should pick you.

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