Most people would submit their UCAS applications in September/October and not receive any news (or even a confirmation email!!) from their universities until March!(shocking! i know!) There are some lucky ones that get interviews by November/December and get offers by January but there are also those unfortunate enough to not hear anything(but rejections><) until March.
SIX months, half a year. It's enough to drive anyone mad.
Personally, i found myself lucky enough to have received an invitation to an interview in December and an offer in January and still have interviews in February and March. However, I understand the misery many people would be in, frantically checking/refreshing their inbox every minute of the day.
Having experienced all these firsthand, I understand the anxiety one would feel for this life changing application!
Here is what I did/would like to suggest for others to cope :
1.Study for my January A Level exams(but since the January exams have been abolished, I would think you will now have to focus on June exams!)
This is actually quite important but quite difficult to do!But you will have to keep telling yourself that later if/when you received interview invites, you will be too busy stressing over/preparing for your interviews so you should study ahead of time so you won't have too much trouble catching up later!Additionally, you must tell yourself that even if you get an offer,if you don't meet the grades, all your efforts will go down the drain!
2.Stalk TSR pages(yes! it helped me feel better when I discussed my feeling with other applicants on TSR. you will find other applicants that are equally(or even more!) anxious than you and it may make you feel better that you aren't the only one freaking out and constantly pressing the refresh button for your email!
3.Start preparing for your interview:
-Shop for your interview clothes
As i have said in an earlier post, this will reduce your 'freak out' level when you get an interview invite and also give you plenty of time to make the necessary alterations!( I suggest shopping online because it takes more time shopping for a suitable outfit and it takes your mind off things!)
-Get your interview preparation books/browse for interview questions/advice online
I always believe that Chance favours only the prepared mind(Louis Pasteur) so it won't hurt to be prepared before your interview!
-Do some extra reading
Read around the subject/about the career! You may also consider reading blogs that medical student! Here are some:
http://crazylifemedstudent.blogspot.co.uk/
http://lifeofadundeemedstudent.wordpress.com/
http://tofumilk.blogspot.co.uk/
http://complicated-it-is.blogspot.co.uk/
http://ilovehotchoc.blogspot.co.uk/
These blogs are all really fun to read and it really gives you an insight as to what you are really stepping into!
4.Do some Voluntary work outside of your studying
This may take your mind off things and also if you are volunteering in a caring environment,it may even help you during your interview!
5.Pick up something new
For me, I wanted to pick up driving but i could not due to certain limitations, but if you have the chance you could maybe try something new!
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