• Question: im really worried i have got a grade C in my Physics, Biology, and Chemistry exam, and only a couple of marks away from a B! i really wanted a grade B in my exams, so i can get into a good college, and then uni and get a job as a doctor, do you think i should retake my exams for a higher grade or not?

    Asked by nidahayat to Indi, Jarv, John, Ken, Vicky on 16 Mar 2012.
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      Vicky Young answered on 14 Mar 2012:

      This is a good question for your teachers and parents as they know you better than I do. I would find out what grades you need to study medicine at university (I think its 4 or 5 As?), it might only be A level results that are considered in which case you will be fine. If its not speak to your teachers and tell them what you want to do, they will be able to help you and tell you if you can retake exams etc.

      Don’t worry to much there is always other ways to get into medicine if you don’t get the grades such as studying for a science degree first.

      Good luck with it all and I hope you get to study medicine 🙂

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      Indi Ghangrekar answered on 15 Mar 2012:

      Hi nidahayat, that’s really difficult to answer given that I don’t know you!

      My suggestion is to be proactive about contacting the college that you want to go to and if you know which universities you may want to apply to and having a chat with their admissions departments. You could send them emails asking when is a convenient time to talk to them and call them then. Explain what you want to do, you’re obviously very passionate and dedicated to studying to become a doctor and they should be impressed that you are already thinking about it at this early stage. They may be able to explain exactly what grades you need and perhaps suggest extra experience you could get to boost your CV.

      I think it’s great that you’re so eager to study and that you have such dedication and direction to pursue already. Good luck with it, I wish you every success!

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      John Prytherch answered on 16 Mar 2012:

      Good answers from Vicky and Indi. Most importantly, don’t panic! If you want to get into medicine, keep working hard and you’ll get there.

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