Changing course
If you are considering changing your course as you feel that the current course is not right for you, seek one-to- one advice and guidance support from the Student Advice Centre or the course administrator. Taking action and making a change can be a really positive...
The difference between GCE A-Levels and IB Diploma Programme
Both GCE A Levels and IB are highly acceptable for entry into H.E in the UK. A growing number of parents favour the British curriculum for several reasons: the British curriculum is highly transferable to a multicultural context it is highly perceptive evolving and...
Why Reading Week is Important
What is a Reading Week? It’s a week with no lectures or practical sessions that students can use to get on top of work and prepare for upcoming deadlines. It’s a sort of university half term if you like. However not every faculty schedules a reading week. What is the...
Where to Apply with a Low UCAT Score (2020 entry)
Testimonials for an experienced tutor at the Medic Portal: Scored under 610 in your UCAT (UKCAT)? As a tutor at The Medic Portal, one of the most common questions I get is “where can I apply if I get a low UCAT score?”. Many students believe that a low UCAT score...
BMAT, UCAT & LNAT: Which Universities require each of them?
UK Universities requiring the BMAT: 2020 entry Brighton & Sussex Medical School University of Cambridge Imperial College London Keele University Lancaster University Leeds' School of Medicine University of Oxford Medical School – Graduate Medicine only for...
Top Six Tips MMI Interview Tips
www.themedicportal.com Receiving an interview offer from a Medical School is literally one foot in the door to that official offer to study Medicine. With that in mind, you know attending an MMI is filled with pressure, anticipation, and a high amount of career...
The EU Settlement Scheme: EU Settled and Pre-Settled Status
All EEA nationals and their family members living in the UK are able to make an application under the EU Settlement Scheme for either settled status or pre-settled status. The EU Settlement Scheme is for EEA nationals, and their qualifying family members, who are or...
WHAT IS THE LNAT?
The LNAT is used by universities to help them select candidates for their undergraduate law courses. The test doesn’t test your knowledge of law or any other subject. Instead, it helps universities assess your aptitude for the skills required to study law. The content...
Five Medical School Interview Tips I Wish I had Known
Medical school interviews can be absolutely terrifying, especially if you’ve never been in an interview scenario before – it’s hard to know what to expect and people often panic about not being able to answer questions. Don’t worry though, as I’ve put together...
5 Insider Tips on How to Impress Your Interviewer
www.themedicportal.com Specialists in interview preparation for the Medical Schools You’ve done all the hard work and finally received an interview for medical school. Interviews can be very daunting, but by preparing well and remembering a few important pieces...