Free resources for families
The free pre-interview handbook & Parent guide
Two calm written guides for families preparing for UK medicine applications. You’re welcome to run these past a teacher first.
All resources reference official UCAS and Medical Schools Council guidance. We are not affiliated with UCAS or any other institution.
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The Application Handbook
A structured overview of timelines, evidence, personal statements, admissions tests, interviews, and how to keep preparation proportionate.
Deciding on medicine, and checking you’re eligible
Building the academic picture and choosing universities strategically
The admissions test, work experience and the personal statement
A full application timeline, from 18 months out to submission
The Parent’s Guide
A parent-facing guide to supporting without taking over: what to ask, what to avoid, and when to seek help from school or official sources.
Your real role: support staff, not the lead
Is medicine still worth it, and what it honestly costs
What to say and what not to say at each stage
Protecting their wellbeing, and yours, through the year
The complete written method for the room is The Interview Handbook, built around a marking rubric, a question practice bank and mock interviews.
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