JPM WSU/CSU JPM: WSU General Discussion and Questions

[bigyikes]

Thank you! Yeah, I was just wondering since I would have lived in the area for a couple months short of 5 years.

If you're only a few months off, the WSU application website states that:

"applicants who currently live in one of the areas defined as Greater Western Sydney for at least five consecutive years immediately prior to commencing the Doctor of Medicine are eligible to be considered for these places"

That means that if you're shy of the 5 years right now, but you'll have lived 5 years consecutively by Jan/Feb 2021, you'll be considered a GWS applicant. Worth an inquiry to WSU admissions IMO if that's the case.

 

[DrDrLMG!]

If you're only a few months off, the WSU application website states that:

"applicants who currently live in one of the areas defined as Greater Western Sydney for at least five consecutive years immediately prior to commencing the Doctor of Medicine are eligible to be considered for these places"

That means that if you're shy of the 5 years right now, but you'll have lived 5 years consecutively by Jan/Feb 2021, you'll be considered a GWS applicant. Worth an inquiry to WSU admissions IMO if that's the case.

Yeah, first year undergrad Med generally starts last week of Feb (I think WSU has even been first week of March before), so make sure you calculate right up to that point!

 

[ama9]

Hi! Yes, I calculated up to Jan next year. So I'll be 2 months short of 5 years in January.

 

[ama9]

Lol, still a month short

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Hi! Yes, I calculated up to Jan next year. So I'll be 2 months short of 5 years in January.

Oof, I reckon they’d let you count Feb as well, which could leave you one month short! Definitely contact them.

 

[ama9]

Yes, will do! Thanks for your time.

 

[marvelwars]

Does anyone know if WSU needs your ATAR estimate? And if so, if it has any bearing on interview offers? My ATAR estimate is currently just shy of their threshold (really hoping I get over the threshold lol)

 

[Crow]

Does anyone know if WSU needs your ATAR estimate? And if so, if it has any bearing on interview offers? My ATAR estimate is currently just shy of their threshold (really hoping I get over the threshold lol)

No and no - ATARs are assessed between the interview and place offer stage (hypothetically this means a candidate could interview despite not meeting the ATAR hurdle and thus miss out on a place offer).

 

[lasa]

Hey, for non-standard applicants with previous degrees, does anyone know what system WSU uses to calculate GPA? I applied for a Qualifications Assessment from UAC which came back above the hurdle mark but was hoping someone could confirm that WSU uses the same UAC rating scale too? I feel like I read it somewhere but can't remember

 

[Crow]

Hey, for non-standard applicants with previous degrees, does anyone know what system WSU uses to calculate GPA? I applied for a Qualifications Assessment from UAC which came back above the hurdle mark but was hoping someone could confirm that WSU uses the same UAC rating scale too? I feel like I read it somewhere but can't remember

To the best of my knowledge, if UAC has calculated your GPA above the hurdle, then you’ll be fine for WSU.

 

[Some guy]

UAC has a disclaimer that the QUAS is just an informal estimate, but my experience (sample size of one) is same as Crow's - WSU uses what UAC sends them.

In passing, last year someone from WSU Admissions was kind enough to confirm in writing what GPA they had received for me from UAC. If you're concerned about UAC interpretation of your GPA it would be worth asking WSU once applications have gone in.

 

[lasa]

Thanks gents much appreciated

 

[Destinygirl8]

Does anyone know if WSU consider EAS?

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Does anyone know if WSU consider EAS?

Historically no (for Medicine anyway, probably yes for other courses). But I think someone posted a statement from JPM saying it would be considered this year, but we aren't sure in what way. I think??!! (I might be misremembering as my brain is pretty studyfried!) It might be worth looking back through a few pages of posts in the EAS thread to see if you can find it (oh, I hope I'm not sending on you a wild goose chase!) or trying a google search

LOL.

Omg

Maybe the post was about JMP, not JPM, as I just found this when I googled (but when I click on the link I can't find an expanded explanation).

 

[itiswhatitis]

No and no - ATARs are assessed between the interview and place offer stage (hypothetically this means a candidate could interview despite not meeting the ATAR hurdle and thus miss out on a place offer).

How does JPM use atar is it just a threshold which you need to score above or is it used to rank you for offers?

 

[DrDrLMG!]

How does JPM use atar is it just a threshold which you need to score above or is it used to rank you for offers?

I don't think it has ever 100% been confirmed. WSU were traditionally very tight-lipped about their process, it remains to be seen whether JPM will be too.

 

[Crow]

How does JPM use atar is it just a threshold which you need to score above or is it used to rank you for offers?

It’s a threshold. We’ve seen their official accreditation report which said offers were made based on 75% interview and 25% UCAT. However, this isn’t to say they’ve made changes to offer criteria since then.

 

[Rkyer]

It’s a threshold. We’ve seen their official accreditation report which said offers were made based on 75% interview and 25% UCAT. However, this isn’t to say they’ve made changes to offer criteria since then.

Do you have a link to that report? I always thought WSU was similar to JMP in that it's all on interview performance (with s1 UMAT previously used as a tiebreaker by the JMP).

 

[dotwingz]

https://www.amc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/accreditation_recognition/primary-medical-education/accreditation_reports/2017_WSU_report.pdf

Page 37

 

[leekk]

For people who applied as GWS, did you upload evidence to support you lived in that area?