Genuine question, but what were your extracurriculars like? I just did my AS levels ( Y12) and am pretty sure I'll get at least 2 A* 2A in Y13, and I'm thinking of applying for medicine in Uni of Birmingham and such. The problem is that i haven't done many ECAs, and as someone who got accepted into so many good Unis (congrats btw!) I'd like to know what ECAs you had on your Application.
Hi! I'm pinning your comment, since this question came up a lot, and I would like to be as honest as I can and help as much as I can, so here's a brief list:) - President of Debate Society, and participation in major competitions like Oxford schools, Cambridge, LSE, etc -Studying six languages, with above intermediate/advanced proficiency in four of the six -Six MUN conferences achieving Best Delegate in three -Various school societies: History society, yearbook, newspaper, Law society (presidency) -Volleyball 2 years, tennis 12 years, aikido blue belt -Piano ABRSM Grade 5 -Various law firm intern experiences -This blog and my IG (same username if you would like to check it out:) -Head Girl -Lots of different essay competitions -Charity work, Wings of Hope, kissing it better, etc -Tutoring experience
just got into medicine this year! some tips from me too, just medicine specific: work exp - try to do one in a primary and in secondary/tertiary care setting volunteering - preferably long term, a couple months min. both of the above is valuable not just for your personal statement, but interviews!! very important (and also gives you the insight as to whether med is for you ofc :)) ucat - don't underestimate it! start prep ASAP (assuming you haven't already) and genuinely getting a good score here will open your doors to the best unis, including oxbridge from 2025 entry onwards since the BMAT was scrapped. apply strategically - what are you strengths - ucat score, gcess, work exp? diff unis weigh things up differently so make you do your research to maximise your chances! interviews - practice, practice, practice. even with the ucat score you can still get around it by applying strategically but this, you simply have to show them what you're made of!! a levels - the final step! you're almost there, getting a minimum of AAA will keep your options open even after a gap year (but looks like you have this sorted from your predicted grades!) finally, mindset - cannot emphasise how important this is. the whole process is quite overwhelming but, the way to go about it is just one step at a time. and trust me, it feels amazing on results day with the offer confirmed on ucas !! - completely worth it good luck :))
OH MYYYYY!!! CONGRATULATIONS. WOWOWOWOOW. I may be some stranger online but it has made me so joyous to see your grades. SO SO SO IMPRESSIVE. Well done that's so sick, I wish you the best + thank you for your english vids they are so helpful.
Congratulations! I’ve been watching your channel since I started year 12 and your poetry videos have been so helpful! You’re literally where I want to be in a year’s time😭 what a role model
@@PolinasPages thank uuu! I did pretty well i got a 9 in dt, 5 in language, 7 in literature, 6 in re, 8 in maths, 88 in science, 6 in spanish, 5 in further maths and a distinction* in engineering! 💗
OMGGG GIRL that’s so exciting, congratulations. I too was screwed by the Edexcel Mathematics grade boundaries. I got 244 which last year would’ve been exactly an A*, but alas, it was not meant to be this year. I would definitely send yours for a remark because you could totally be due 2 extra marks! Anddd I GOT INTO OXFORD TOO!! It’s so crazy. Look at us girls taking over the world. What college did you get into??
omg girl!! I got into Lincoln, wby?? I'm actually starting to consider remarking, but I feel like there's no point, since it's math, it's unlikely they'll give me the marks.... What's your IG, would love to add you, if you don't mind sharing??
OMG I am so so so happy for u CONGRATSS!! u deserve it so much....u helped me so so much in my Olevel Literature so really really excited for uu YAYAYA
Congratulations on Oxford, wishing you a happy and safe experience in uni! Don't stress much about maths, I understand how you feel being super close, you did absolutely amazing!
I got an A* in literature in my igcses (cie) because of you and such great UA-cam channels , thank you so much , and congratulations on going to Oxford that’s my dream university !!
@@yakubabdulai2091so for me I felt that I had a knack for literature because I am passionate about it but I had to work a lot on my structure and one of polina’s videos that discussed about essay tips helped a lot also I wrote a lot of sample answers and would ask my teachers to mark it and give me feedback and I was behind their life however in our school they marked the exams harsher than how caie would , just to prepare us to getting 30-35/50 in my mocks made me work harder and I actually got the highest score in my school so yay
congratulations!! ive been watching your videos for quite some time and you've helped me a lot!! also, is it possible for you to make a q&a video regarding your college application process?
OH MY GOSHHH!! You're literally my spirit animal lol🤣🤣🩷🩷🩷 I started watching your videos like 2 to 3 years ago for my Literature IGCSE's which you helped me pass so well (I got an A*🩷🩷 and now I write poems on my Medium😂), and I'm about to do my second year of A Levels too, with Psych, Econs and History, and hope to apply to Oxford as well for Law (i would have dome law with French Law too if French was available) MANY CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR RESULTS I'M LITERALLY SCREAMING FOR YOU❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@daphneyokeah9198 aaaaaah omg yay so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching me for so long, omg you’re an og haha, and congrats on your great results for GCSE! Wishing you the best of luck with your a levels, literally such a similar combo, and good luck with your application! ❤️💕
Полиночка, чудо ты наше. Я от всего сердца поздравляю тебя! Пусть это будет одной из значимых ступенек в твоей жизни. Удачи и достижения всех своих целей. Обнимаю. Бабушка Лиля из Алматы)
Omg congrats on ur results & getting into Oxford!! Thats amazing!!!! Also i was wondering for history CIE im planning on doing it for fun on my gap year but im unsure of what options to pick for the papers, i was wondering what topics u did for the AS papers & A2 papers? (Eg american option,european,international and what topics for AS since u can choose them)
thank you!! I actually can't remember what the topic was called, I think it was european, I did Russia, Germany and France for AS, and then World War 1, and Mussolini and Stalin for A2)
Поздравляю!!! У меня 3 A и А* (по русскому) так что не совсем считается, но всё равно очень рада. Иду в UCL. Удачи в Оксфорде! Эдит: Кстати А* по литературе вообще супер круто, я её тоже делала, потом дропнула так как очень сильно старалась и всё равно только на B выходила. Так что молодец!
omg medicine!! Insane... congrats as well! good luck on your course at the other place (got to upheld the rivalry... jk jk, literally wish you nothing but the best at cambridge!!)
@@PolinasPages Yeah never heard of this uni before. Jade's doing really well now. All the best with your studies at Oxford. I attended Oxford Brookes. You'll grow to love Oxford too. It's a lovely, student friendly city and lots of things to do there 😊
Heyy congrats on your grades... I'm currently doing my A Levels (CIE) with the same subjects you're taking (without history).... I'm homeschooled with no tutor, and I'm struggling with psychology, do you really need to know all the content (including little things like the specific name of medication for schizophrenia, not just the type of medication), or is it fine to leave stuff like that? And how did you revise for psych, eng lit, and maths? I know you're doing edexcel so it might be a little different, but any help is appreaciated at this point.... congrats again on your grades... I hope I get grades like yours
hi! thanks:) Yes you do need to know all the content and the detail if you want a good grade. All the case names, all the medication, all the little things. I made flashcards and recited everything verbally and would restart the entire recitation process everytime i did something wrong, for psych. For math I just constantly did questions and past papers. English literature I have a video with tips that you can watch. If you need any other help or have questions feel free to reach out on Instagram
Helloo ik it’s been a while since u did it but can you give some essential tips on how to achieve a very high mark in cie gcse sociology 0495. Thank you and congratss🙏
Thank you! Yes sure: - Write out key names with the year and one word that summarises the study. Eg if a study is about observer effect 'spy' -Write out all the studies for each topic on the same flashcard, and learn the names. So list all studies for Social Influence for example -Review at least every week just the flashcards. By like the fifth week it should take you like ten minutes, because you need to learn every study -Say the studies out loud, don't just write them down, explain them, and then check if it's right. -Do random checks, leaf through the textbooks, point at a study, see if you can remember -There are limited past papers, so try to spread them out so you can do like one a month -Save some for pre exam, so the week before you can do at least two Hope this helps! PS: I offer sociology tutoring too, if you need more help:)
Welldone Polina you really worked hard but ive been recently watching yr literature poem analysis gsce videos they are helpful thank you but whats the syllabus code?
I'm so proud of you too!! That meets the criteria for most G5 universities! Amazing result:) where are you planning to enroll if you don't mind sharing? x
Genuine question, but what were your extracurriculars like? I just did my AS levels ( Y12) and am pretty sure I'll get at least 2 A* 2A in Y13, and I'm thinking of applying for medicine in Uni of Birmingham and such. The problem is that i haven't done many ECAs, and as someone who got accepted into so many good Unis (congrats btw!) I'd like to know what ECAs you had on your Application.
Hi! I'm pinning your comment, since this question came up a lot, and I would like to be as honest as I can and help as much as I can, so here's a brief list:)
- President of Debate Society, and participation in major competitions like Oxford schools, Cambridge, LSE, etc
-Studying six languages, with above intermediate/advanced proficiency in four of the six
-Six MUN conferences achieving Best Delegate in three
-Various school societies: History society, yearbook, newspaper, Law society (presidency)
-Volleyball 2 years, tennis 12 years, aikido blue belt
-Piano ABRSM Grade 5
-Various law firm intern experiences
-This blog and my IG (same username if you would like to check it out:)
-Head Girl
-Lots of different essay competitions
-Charity work, Wings of Hope, kissing it better, etc
-Tutoring experience
@@PolinasPages goodness gracious! when did you have time to breath?? 😭 congratulations!! ❤
just got into medicine this year! some tips from me too, just medicine specific:
work exp - try to do one in a primary and in secondary/tertiary care setting
volunteering - preferably long term, a couple months min.
both of the above is valuable not just for your personal statement, but interviews!! very important (and also gives you the insight as to whether med is for you ofc :))
ucat - don't underestimate it! start prep ASAP (assuming you haven't already) and genuinely getting a good score here will open your doors to the best unis, including oxbridge from 2025 entry onwards since the BMAT was scrapped.
apply strategically - what are you strengths - ucat score, gcess, work exp? diff unis weigh things up differently so make you do your research to maximise your chances!
interviews - practice, practice, practice. even with the ucat score you can still get around it by applying strategically but this, you simply have to show them what you're made of!!
a levels - the final step! you're almost there, getting a minimum of AAA will keep your options open even after a gap year (but looks like you have this sorted from your predicted grades!)
finally, mindset - cannot emphasise how important this is. the whole process is quite overwhelming but, the way to go about it is just one step at a time. and trust me, it feels amazing on results day with the offer confirmed on ucas !! - completely worth it
good luck :))
@@PolinasPages which law firms did you manage to get internships at? Were they during the summer?
@@aloha_0 Thanks so much for the advice. Wish you great success on your journey!
I understand the frustration at being so close. That said, you have done PHENOMENALLY well! All the best for a bright & happy future!
Thank you so much!☺️
OH MYYYYY!!! CONGRATULATIONS. WOWOWOWOOW. I may be some stranger online but it has made me so joyous to see your grades. SO SO SO IMPRESSIVE. Well done that's so sick, I wish you the best + thank you for your english vids they are so helpful.
Thank you so much!! What a lovely and sweet comment! I wish you the best as well, happy to help💗
You helped me get an A in A level English last year thanks to ur poem analyses!! I can’t thank u enough. So happy for u!!
I'm so glad! Congrats on your awesome result, and thank you for your comment!
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Congratulations! I’ve been watching your channel since I started year 12 and your poetry videos have been so helpful! You’re literally where I want to be in a year’s time😭 what a role model
Omg thank you so much for your kind words!! And for being a long term subscriber:)
i have gcse results day next week and this honestly makes me feel a lot better seeing other people do so well on their a levels! congrats!
Thank you!! Good luck with your results x
@@PolinasPages thank uuu! I did pretty well i got a 9 in dt, 5 in language, 7 in literature, 6 in re, 8 in maths, 88 in science, 6 in spanish, 5 in further maths and a distinction* in engineering! 💗
OMGGG GIRL that’s so exciting, congratulations. I too was screwed by the Edexcel Mathematics grade boundaries. I got 244 which last year would’ve been exactly an A*, but alas, it was not meant to be this year. I would definitely send yours for a remark because you could totally be due 2 extra marks! Anddd I GOT INTO OXFORD TOO!! It’s so crazy. Look at us girls taking over the world. What college did you get into??
omg girl!! I got into Lincoln, wby?? I'm actually starting to consider remarking, but I feel like there's no point, since it's math, it's unlikely they'll give me the marks.... What's your IG, would love to add you, if you don't mind sharing??
Congratulations! Your Lit videos have been so helpful :) have the bestest time at Oxford 💜
Thank you so much!!
OMG I am so so so happy for u CONGRATSS!! u deserve it so much....u helped me so so much in my Olevel Literature so really really excited for uu
YAYAYA
ahhhh thank you thank you!! and im so glad i could help:)
thank you so much for helping me get an A in English!! your analysis was absolutely amazing
I'm so glad! Thank you, and congratulations on your fab result!
Congratulations on Oxford, wishing you a happy and safe experience in uni! Don't stress much about maths, I understand how you feel being super close, you did absolutely amazing!
Thank you so much!! I will do my best to not stress about it, you're completely right xx
I got an A* in literature in my igcses (cie) because of you and such great UA-cam channels , thank you so much , and congratulations on going to Oxford that’s my dream university !!
Thank you so much!! Congrats on your amazing grade!
Any tips?
@@yakubabdulai2091so for me I felt that I had a knack for literature because I am passionate about it but I had to work a lot on my structure and one of polina’s videos that discussed about essay tips helped a lot also I wrote a lot of sample answers and would ask my teachers to mark it and give me feedback and I was behind their life however in our school they marked the exams harsher than how caie would , just to prepare us to getting 30-35/50 in my mocks made me work harder and I actually got the highest score in my school so yay
Congratulations!! You should be so proud of yourself!! x
Awww thank you!🥹☺️
congratulations!! ive been watching your videos for quite some time and you've helped me a lot!!
also, is it possible for you to make a q&a video regarding your college application process?
sure! I'm thinking of doing another q&a video, so I could def include it there:)
@@PolinasPages thank you ♡
OH MY GOSHHH!! You're literally my spirit animal lol🤣🤣🩷🩷🩷
I started watching your videos like 2 to 3 years ago for my Literature IGCSE's which you helped me pass so well (I got an A*🩷🩷 and now I write poems on my Medium😂), and I'm about to do my second year of A Levels too, with Psych, Econs and History, and hope to apply to Oxford as well for Law (i would have dome law with French Law too if French was available) MANY CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR RESULTS I'M LITERALLY SCREAMING FOR YOU❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@daphneyokeah9198 aaaaaah omg yay so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching me for so long, omg you’re an og haha, and congrats on your great results for GCSE! Wishing you the best of luck with your a levels, literally such a similar combo, and good luck with your application! ❤️💕
@PolinasPages Thank you so so so much🩷💕🩷🩷 Goodluck at Oxford 😝🎀✨️ Hope I make it too and I can see you next year 🤣💕
All the best applying for Oxford. Would recommend applying for Zero Gravity
@emmaberwick1479 Oh what's zero gravity?
Update: I've written my LNAT and sent in my application for Oxford so I just have to wait now😝
Amazing results 🎉! Big congratulations!
Thank you!! 😊
Полиночка, чудо ты наше. Я от всего сердца поздравляю тебя! Пусть это будет одной из значимых ступенек в твоей жизни. Удачи и достижения всех своих целей. Обнимаю. Бабушка Лиля из Алматы)
Спасибо большое!🥹
Thats so great! Im using your videos for poetry and next year i have my english exam so thankyou for helping others
Best of luck! Thank you for your sweet comment and support!
Well done for getting into Oxford. Onwards and upwards. Congratulations.
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations!!! ❤🎉
@@krisxxxxw thank youuuuu
Omg congrats on ur results & getting into Oxford!! Thats amazing!!!!
Also i was wondering for history CIE im planning on doing it for fun on my gap year but im unsure of what options to pick for the papers, i was wondering what topics u did for the AS papers & A2 papers? (Eg american option,european,international and what topics for AS since u can choose them)
thank you!! I actually can't remember what the topic was called, I think it was european, I did Russia, Germany and France for AS, and then World War 1, and Mussolini and Stalin for A2)
congratulations!!!!
Thank you so much 🥹
Amazing results in top 1%. Clearly stronger on arts than STEM side
Thank you! and yes haha, always been more leaning towards arts and humanities!
Поздравляю!!! У меня 3 A и А* (по русскому) так что не совсем считается, но всё равно очень рада. Иду в UCL. Удачи в Оксфорде!
Эдит: Кстати А* по литературе вообще супер круто, я её тоже делала, потом дропнула так как очень сильно старалась и всё равно только на B выходила. Так что молодец!
Очень крутой результат! Тоже думала насчет UCL- очень классный университет, поздравляю! А* по русскому считается, я знаю там не просто)) ты умница!
I’m on my way to study medicine in Cambridge! Big congrats on getting into Oxford. Hard work pays off 😁
omg medicine!! Insane... congrats as well! good luck on your course at the other place (got to upheld the rivalry... jk jk, literally wish you nothing but the best at cambridge!!)
what were ur subjects and results?
@@akvotti Biology, chemistry and maths. A* for bio and chem but A for maths.
I'm really happy for you 😄❣ I don't know anyone who deserves it more 👍 also, what's Minerva? I've surprisingly never heard of this university
It's a private uni in US and you get to study in 6 cities around the world with placements. Check out Unjaded Jade. She studied there!
Yes, I was going to say! She’s the reason I applied:)
Yes, she’s the reason I applied:) the process was super interesting, I would honestly recommend!
@@PolinasPages Yeah never heard of this uni before. Jade's doing really well now. All the best with your studies at Oxford. I attended Oxford Brookes. You'll grow to love Oxford too. It's a lovely, student friendly city and lots of things to do there 😊
CONGRATS. I got my olevel eng lit result and got an a* only cus of ur vids!❤
ahhh thank you so much! congrats on your amazing result
Those are amazing results! If you think it's worth it, because you are only 2 marks off, you could ask for a remark.
Ahh thank you!! I could, but tbh it’s math, I guess it’s not worth it 🥹
I GOT AN A* IN EDEXCEL ENGLISH LITERATURE A LEVEL BECAUSE OF YOU SO THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@anaflorina5271 aaaah congrats on your amazing result! Thank you for your sweet words x
Congratulations!!
Thank you!!💗
Thank you you really helped me with 0475 ❣️
Glad I could help!
CONGRATULATIONS
thanks so much!!
Congratulations l hope you will still be making videos on literature books
Of course! It’s my passion💗 thank you for your lovely comment!
Well done I’m going to Oxford too !
oh wow! What's your IG if you don't mind sharing?? See you in October:)
Oh sure it’s angieeeep_m I don’t rly post on it tho 😂
congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!! By the way, what were your subjects and did you apply for law in all unis?
My subjects were English Literature, History, Psychology, Math, and I applied for law with French Law everywhere except Durham:)
Heyy congrats on your grades... I'm currently doing my A Levels (CIE) with the same subjects you're taking (without history).... I'm homeschooled with no tutor, and I'm struggling with psychology, do you really need to know all the content (including little things like the specific name of medication for schizophrenia, not just the type of medication), or is it fine to leave stuff like that? And how did you revise for psych, eng lit, and maths? I know you're doing edexcel so it might be a little different, but any help is appreaciated at this point.... congrats again on your grades... I hope I get grades like yours
hi! thanks:)
Yes you do need to know all the content and the detail if you want a good grade. All the case names, all the medication, all the little things. I made flashcards and recited everything verbally and would restart the entire recitation process everytime i did something wrong, for psych. For math I just constantly did questions and past papers. English literature I have a video with tips that you can watch. If you need any other help or have questions feel free to reach out on Instagram
@@PolinasPagesthankss, that's really helpful
Excellent Results...
Thank you!:)
🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations
Helloo ik it’s been a while since u did it but can you give some essential tips on how to achieve a very high mark in cie gcse sociology 0495. Thank you and congratss🙏
Thank you! Yes sure:
- Write out key names with the year and one word that summarises the study. Eg if a study is about observer effect 'spy'
-Write out all the studies for each topic on the same flashcard, and learn the names. So list all studies for Social Influence for example
-Review at least every week just the flashcards. By like the fifth week it should take you like ten minutes, because you need to learn every study
-Say the studies out loud, don't just write them down, explain them, and then check if it's right.
-Do random checks, leaf through the textbooks, point at a study, see if you can remember
-There are limited past papers, so try to spread them out so you can do like one a month
-Save some for pre exam, so the week before you can do at least two
Hope this helps!
PS: I offer sociology tutoring too, if you need more help:)
@@PolinasPages you are talking about case studies right?
Welldone Polina you really worked hard but ive been recently watching yr literature poem analysis gsce videos they are helpful thank you but whats the syllabus code?
Thank you! 0475
I wish I could say the same 💔 I got DDC and no offers I guess I should just kms at this point.
oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! Sending lots of love your way, and I hope everything goes well, maybe you could take a gap year?
Hi, did you do international A levels
@@abdossalamzaran5194 no, normal A levels:) except History, because that’s CIE
If you really want to you could get the maths paper remarked just for self satisfaction
I'm thinking about it fr fr... but I feel like there's no point with math ahhhh
Are you intl student or UK student
Intl)
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i got A*AA i’m so proud of myself
I'm so proud of you too!! That meets the criteria for most G5 universities! Amazing result:) where are you planning to enroll if you don't mind sharing? x
@@PolinasPagesthank you so much!!! i’m hoping to go to sheffield uni😊😊
Congrats!! have the best time in oxford
Ahhh congrats on your amazing results! Thank you x
Congratulations!!!
thank you!!