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I can’t comment on GAMSAT preparation as I took one look at a practice exam and noped right outta there! Verdigris successfully GAMSATted though, so may have some advice. Also, don’t forget you can sit UCAT to open up UTAS, JCU, UNSW, JPM, and JMP for 2023 non-standard entry.How much time do you need to prepare for the GAMSAT? I'm applying to UofA and Otago but think only slight chance of being successful. I don't really have time until December to start studying for GAMSAT. Is that enough time to prepare for test in March??
Perfect!! Thank you for your advice!caityutoo hi! you absolutely can prepare for the march gamsat if you start in december when i was researching gamsat study tips in 2019, the majority of people said it was good to spend six months preparing. i don't think that's necessary, honestly. i did one month prep (because i was totally in denial about not getting into otago until the last minute) and i scored 88th percentile. i was definitely doing about 4-6 hours work/day in that month tho. i did not feel confident walking into the exam, i did not feel confident walking out (unlike UMAT, which I spent six months prepping for). i think three months will be plenty, but you should make it a priority IMO. it is a different beast entirely to UCAT.
edit: if u sit the march gamsat then you can apply for entry in 2023. i recommend applying both for the UCAT unis and the GEMSAS ones (which is what i did). the MD universities are only 4 years for the degree, UCAT unis are 5-6 years and you're with 18 y/os for the most part. also the interviews and acceptances for the MD unis come out well before the UCAT ones (including auckland and otago) so you have some peace of mind going into those interviews, should you choose to do them
What % does an A- equal?Hi what is an A- on Australian GPA scale?
In NZ unis a A- equal 80%-84%. If you got 84.5% overall then most university will round it up to 85% (which is an A)What % does an A- equal?
If I got an A- on my paper what will it be out of 7 on the Australian GPA scale?In NZ unis a A- equal 80%-84%. If you got 84.5% overall then most university will round it up to 85% (which is an A)
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If you are applying to a GEMSAS university then the A- should equate to 7If I got an A- on my paper what will it be out of 7 on the Australian GPA scale?
I can’t comment on GEMSAS so defer to Bootleg on that, but in general, some unis class 80%+ as HD = 7, while some class 85%+ as HD = 7, so it can depend in some cases.If I got an A- on my paper what will it be out of 7 on the Australian GPA scale?
You would be a non-standard applicant at the universities with this pathway, and a graduate applicant at unis with a grad pathway. You would need to do both UCAT (non-standard) and GAMSAT (graduate) to open up max chances in both pathways though.I am currently studying a degree, and next year is my last year. Am I able to apply to the Australian Medical Universities under the undergraduate pathway or would I be under the graduate category? Like can I apply for undergraduate medicine with a degree?
I’d rather questions remain in the thread for others to benefit from also, if possible. Plus there are dedicated threads here for both pathways which would be worth a read.Ok I see, is there a way I can message you privately?
Alright, so I've only prepared for UCAT and not GAMSAT and I have realised GAMSAT is in 3 months so I don't think I will sit it. I am wanting to know how many Australian Medical Universities I can apply to with a UCAT score, bearing in mind I am in my final year next year with my degree. I know there are 19 medical schools in Australia, so how many can I apply to with a UCAT score?I’d rather questions remain in the thread for others to benefit from also, if possible. Plus there are dedicated threads here for both pathways which would be worth a read.
This question is asked and answered many times over in relevant threads. There’s months until UCAT next year so you have plenty of time to do some research. We have a search function you can use, too.Alright, so I've only prepared for UCAT and not GAMSAT and I have realised GAMSAT is in 3 months so I don't think I will sit it. I am wanting to know how many Australian Medical Universities I can apply to with a UCAT score, bearing in mind I am in my final year next year with my degree. I know there are 19 medical schools in Australia, so how many can I apply to with a UCAT score?
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you can definitely sit gamsat with three months dedicated prep you just gotta put your back into it. i think i had less than six weeks prep, and i felt absolutely terrible going into and coming out of the exam, but managed to get a spot at UQ!Alright, so I've only prepared for UCAT and not GAMSAT and I have realised GAMSAT is in 3 months so I don't think I will sit it. I am wanting to know how many Australian Medical Universities I can apply to with a UCAT score, bearing in mind I am in my final year next year with my degree. I know there are 19 medical schools in Australia, so how many can I apply to with a UCAT score?
Do you study Medicine in Australia?This question is asked and answered many times over in relevant threads. There’s months until UCAT next year so you have plenty of time to do some research. We have a search function you can use, too.
Here is one thread you can start with: NZ and Aus Entry Pathways to Medicine
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