Dropping GCSEs and effects on university applications

Thread Starter Dropping GCSEs and effects on university applications Follow 2 hours ago 2h ago Quote: Originally Posted by George&Mary44! Hi, it sounds from what you have said that you are a very intelligent and capable individual, with a lot of determination to succeed in medicine and I wish you well. It has been clear going through the medicine application grind how important good grades are, and trump more exams at lower grades (as long as you cover off the more commonly mandatory subjects for example english, maths, and the sciences at GCSE). This applies equally at GCSE and A level. In my view dropping Art at this time will not negatively affect your chances of getting into medical school. I also think (and this is a very personal opinion) if me I would carefully consider my application as a balance of both academic and other components like work experience. Four A levels will re...
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