For many of you, interviews are nearly over. But now comes the hardest part: the waiting game.

When will you hear back from your university? When will they tell you if you’ve got an offer? Why does it feel like they’re taking forever?

It’s so easy during this time to spiral. To constantly check forums. To research when universities usually give out offers. To look up who has already received one. And I can tell you honestly - this is one of the worst things you can do.

I remember stressing endlessly about whether I had done enough to convert my interview into an offer. Replaying answers in my head. Questioning every station. Wondering if one small mistake had ruined everything.

So how do you get through this waiting period without going slightly insane?

Firstly, reconnect with something you genuinely enjoy. This could be a hobby you dropped during interview season, or even something completely new. It might sound counterintuitive, but doing something unrelated to academics or medicine gives your brain the break it desperately needs. Creativity, movement, or learning something new helps you mentally reset and stops your entire identity from revolving around offers.

Secondly, don’t let the noise get to you. And yes, I know this is much easier said than done. Constantly searching online or talking about who has received offers will keep you on edge. Every university has its own system. Some release offers early, some much later. Some are randomised, others take longer to process. Someone else receiving an offer tells you nothing about your outcome, so avoid speculating and doubting yourself based on timelines you can’t control.

Finally, reset your priorities. With interviews done, you now have the chance to refocus on your A-levels. Grades can (and often do) slip during interview season, so this is your opportunity to get organised and get ahead while you still have time. Future you will be very grateful for this.

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If you’re in Year 12 and thinking about applying, my biggest piece of advice is this: start building your application portfolio now. The UCAS deadline might feel far away, but there’s a lot in between. Prediction exams, the UCAT, and your personal statement. Working on your extracurriculars early reduces so much unnecessary stress later.

This is a great time to develop your insight into medicine through work experience (online or in-person), books, podcasts, or conversations with medical students and doctors. At the same time, start building key skills like teamwork, leadership, and resilience.

And remember, these don’t have to come from medical settings. Overcoming a personal challenge? That’s resilience. Taking responsibility in any role? That’s leadership.

Developing these skills now will make your life so much easier later on.

And each week, I’ll be sharing tips and advice right here to help guide you through the entire process, so you can move one step closer to studying medicine.

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If you’re trying to build habits that actually improve your grades, not just work harder, having the right support matters. If you’re studying GCSE or A-level Biology or Chemistry and feel like your current grades don’t reflect your potential, tutoring can be a way to change how you study, not just how much you study. My approach focuses on building strong academic habits through smarter learning, clear structure, and targeted support. I’ve worked with students who’ve gone from grade 4s to 8s, and others who’ve achieved A*s - not through shortcuts, but by fixing the systems holding them back. I keep classes intentionally small so students get proper attention and consistency. If this sounds like something that would support you, you’re welcome to email me at loveleenj241@gmail.com to find out more.

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To help you learn the insane volume of interview content you need to know, check out my YouTube channel using the link below, as I have videos on all the key ethics, principles and hot topics you need to know!

Pairing these videos with the Ultimate Medicine Interview Document will help ensure effective and efficient interview revision! Everything I’m sharing within this document is exactly what I used to secure 4/4 post-interview offers, with interview scores as high as 130/135, and to be in the first wave of offer holders at both King’s College London and the University of Birmingham.

Learn ALL your interview content!

If you want to master every interview topic and walk in knowing you can handle whatever comes up, you need my Ultimate Medicine Interview Document. It’s a 50+ page, all-in-one guide covering everything from ethics and core principles to NHS hot topics and research skills. The notes are written in an active recall format, so you’re not passively reading - you’re training your brain to think like an interview-ready medical applicant. With 30+ NHS hot topics and 100+ practice MMI and interview questions, this becomes your complete, strategic toolkit for interview prep.

If you’re serious about standing out, impressing your interviewers, and securing that medicine offer, email me at loveleenj241@gmail.com to book an interview teaching session. Email me NOW - spaces are limited, and the students who act early are always the ones who walk in prepared.

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As someone who received 4/4 offers and was in the first batch of offer holders at both King’s College London and the University of Birmingham, I’ve poured everything I know into creating the best possible interview resources, so you can achieve your dream of studying medicine. If you want to get your medicine offers, check out my interview resources on my website!

Additionally, you can check out my website for resources such as the A* AQA A-level psychology notes and my notes templated designed in an active recall format.

📸Here are the links to each of my social media pages, so make sure you follow! In all, I detail the advice and tips you need to help make your application to medicine so much easier! If you ever need any help, feel free to reach out to me at loveleenj241@gmail.com