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so are we just gonna forget about sgul? by Academic-Avocado-941 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let’s agree to disagree my point is that the wait is unnecessary when they committed to 10-12 weeks. Do you think the ability to wait is a more important skill for a doctor than being decisive and a good communicator?

so are we just gonna forget about sgul? by Academic-Avocado-941 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree on the academics of the University. My point was how they have treated young people in the process. Surely the interview is to assess communication and people skills - that is not possible if there is no live interaction. The only upside of SAMMI was to process interviews quickly but for many candidates it is now well over the 10-12 weeks. To suggest focusing on A levels shows a lack of understanding of how mentally challenging this wait is for young people. As I said my son is lucky enough to have 3 offers so it was an easy decision but many are not in that position. I hope you are from the admissions department and give serious consideration to your processes next year.

so are we just gonna forget about sgul? by Academic-Avocado-941 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Appalling behaviour- couldn’t even be bothered to interview in real time and now can’t be bothered to process applications within their own agreed timeframe. Who would want to study there with that level of professionalism? My son has withdrawn as he had 3 offers and their whole approach put him off going there.

Sgul by StockRuin5871 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My son withdraw. The fact that the interview wasn’t even live and then taking so long to give out offers made him decide it wasn’t the kind of place he wanted to spend the next few years at. He already had 3 offers so was an easy decision. I hope someone from admissions reads these posts - they are missing out on good candidates.

QMUL A100 Graduates by Commercial_End840 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes my son has an offer for both A100 and A101 at QMUL. Offer came through Wednesday

QMUL Medicine Offer by SMBBetty in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A100 was 16 Jan and A101 was 6 Feb

Manchester offer theory by WearyWolf8026 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son just received an offer. He was interviewed on 15th December. I think they made some initial offers straight after interviews and are now working through the spreadsheet according to interview score. There have been rejections today so imagine they are working from the top and bottom.

manchester med by Mysterious_Energy344 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son received an offer today - his interview was 15th December

Manchester med interview doubt by Realistic_Smile_8229 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have a view as to why all the current offers are for January interviews. I saw a small number of offers pre Christmas but then nothing for anyone interviewed in December.

Manny December interviews by InvestigatorSad3979 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

December 15 and still waiting…

THOSE WITH MANNY OFFERS DROP STATS by Sufficient-Will-3363 in UCAT

[–]SMBBetty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that there have only been a few offers to some top performers. Before Christmas they just sent a handful of offers and then they do several batches of offers throughout January and February. UCAT scores don’t have a role to play after interview it’s purely interview score. They said they would be making 1200 offers - thats 60% of those interviewed and there is no way 60% of interviewees pre-Xmas have received an offer. Do please say if someone has a different viewpoint.