Table 1 Scoring system for medical school applicants
Criterion | Scoring system | Maximum score |
|---|---|---|
Total score for A* and A grade passes at GCSE †| A* 2, A = 1 | no maximum but unlikely to exceed 24, equivalent to 12 A* passes |
Online questionnaire and tick-boxes, assessing extra-curricular activities and aptitudes ‡ | Marked electronically to agreed standards | 29 |
Personal Statement, assessed for overall impression of motivation, insight through work experience, and being a well-rounded individual | Excellent = 12, Good = 8, Below average = 4 | 12 |
UKCAT results in four cognitive domains giving four marks of 300-900 points | Scaled to 9 points per domain | 36 |