Otago HSFY chat - archive

[Ben]

Speaking of the interview, what are you guys planning to wear? lol i don't wanna go in a suit if i'm the only one.

I'm pretty sure froot decided on wearing a suit too.

 

[bulbus]

hey, also new to mso
I have to agree with skyfire there.... my lowest section was s2 at 46 which is considerably lower than my other sections...and i did not get an interview...

 

[frootloop]

Okey dokey: The cut-off will have been (as it was last year), around 45th percentile in each section. If you have a look at the UMAT graphs for each section, 50 raw in section one is probably a similar percentile to (if not lower than) 46 raw in section two. Which means that they don't look at anything other than UMAT scores (although it wouldn't surprise me if those with a paper under the 70% threshold aren't invited to an interview, regardless of UMAT score, for obvious reasons regarding their ineligibility).
Oh, and xyz, I too am suiting up, you wont be alone
ETA: And welcome to the light of day, lurkers Do stick around, we get lonely here, right Ben/Cath?

 

[miss_universe]

You can wear anything you want to an interview, but it's best to not be too formal or informal. Jeans are a no-no. The best it to go for something that you are comfortable in as well as being professional (ie what a health professional would wear, not overly bushiness like) it doesn't really matter, the interviewers will not make a decision based on your outfit, it's more to complete the package and make you feel confident for your interview.

Here are two threads which could be useful
https://www.medstudentsonline.com.au/showthread.php/13100-What-to-Wear-to-an-Interview

https://www.medstudentsonline.com.au/showthread.php/12356-What-to-wear-to-interviews

 

[skyfire27]

yeah, well the selection method is top secret to the dent department.
we will never get to know what fancy formula they are using.

and I'm probs wear the suit without the coat

 

[frootloop]

You can wear anything you want to an interview, but it's best to not be too formal or informal. Jeans are a no-no. The best it to go for something that you are comfortable in as well as being professional (ie what a health professional would wear, not overly bushiness like) it doesn't really matter, the interviewers will not make a decision based on your outfit, it's more to complete the package and make you feel confident for your interview.

I own nothing between jeans and formal pants, so it looks like I'm going to have to stick with formal pants. Might give the dinner-jacket a miss though. Now, to tie, or not to tie...
ETA: Skyfire, they technically are supposed to do it the way their website says they do, but I'll agree that it's entirely possible that they don't.

 

[miss_universe]

I own nothing between jeans and formal pants, so it looks like I'm going to have to stick with formal pants. Might give the dinner-jacket a miss though. Now, to tie, or not to tie...ETA: Skyfire, they technically are supposed to do it the way their website says they do, but I'll agree that it's entirely possible that they don't.

Ties are fine though without tie, a nice shirt is a must. Don't have to plain, just not a Hawaiian shirt. You might want to consider a clip for your tie so it's not distracting and you do not play with it during your interview.

 

[bulbus]

Yes, froot you are probably right, only in the case of being below the paper threshold will they take into account papers, but the fact that skyfire gained an interview with a s2 of 46 seems weird considering my s1 and s2 scores were 61 and 67 respectively, which should be above threshold...

 

[frootloop]

Yes, froot you are probably right, only in the case of being below the paper threshold will they take into account papers, but the fact that skyfire gained an interview with a s2 of 46 seems weird considering my s1 and s2 scores were 61 and 67 respectively, which should be above threshold...

It is a threshold for *each section*. Therefore, you could have a raw score of 90 in two sections, but fall under the threshold in the other one, and not get an interview. Is that lame? Yes. But that's how they do it, unfortunately.
ETA: What was your section 3 score, if you don't mind me asking? (And by the way, with those scores, you're looking pretty good for medicine, if 1) your HSFY marks are ok, and 2) you actually want medicine lol).

 

[bulbus]

s1 61 s2 46 s3 67.....thats my umat...yes do prefer med over dent tho...current average is 91....think i may be border line at the moment for med tho...

 

[frootloop]

s1 61 s2 46 s3 67.....thats my umat...yes do prefer med over dent tho...current average is 91....think i may be border line at the moment for med tho...

Hmm, those scores seem like they should have been good enough for an interview, or at least *very* close... Maybe email them just to check? (There's a (slim) chance ACER may have sent the wrong marks to the uni, or something like that).
And that gives you a ranking score of (if you maintain those grades) of 78.95. Last year's first round med cut-off was around 77.5, so assuming the cut-off doesn't explode this year, I'd say you're looking pretty good for med
ETA: I just had a look at the section curves for UMAT, and 46 raw in section two is pretty much exactly 40th percentile, which might be *just* under the cut-off Although it is a bit weird that someone else got an interview with the same section 2 score....

 

[bulbus]

yes, i'm just looking at that now and 46 in s2 seems to be about 40th percentile if not just slightly above, o well....guess that gives more time to study for finals...i suppose thats 1 benefit lol

 

[xyz]

Yeah I'm thinking suit - the blazer. Definitely with a tie though, would be weird to not have one imo. Though I suppose it depends on what most other people are wearing; might have a wee sneak peek at them before going to my allocated time.

 

[miss_universe]

Yeah I'm thinking suit - the blazer. Definitely with a tie though, would be weird to not have one imo. Though I suppose it depends on what most other people are wearing; might have a wee sneak peek at them before going to my allocated time.

There's really no point. But if it makes you feel more relaxed, go ahead, though be warned, it will probably make you more nervous..
in my experience as a interview volunteer, most males go for either a suit with a tie, or a dress shirt ticked in to dress pants with or without a tie (usually not). And nice dress shoes.

 

[Ben]

Ugh, I'm going to have to find some nice dress pants (and a tie, possibly). >.<

And yeah, we're so lonely a lot of the time in this thread... So cold, oh so cold.

 

[Doodle]

Haha lonely huh? Maybe I should resurface a little more often instead of prowling around .

I got an interview too!! Pretty exciting stuff ! I've never experienced anything like this before...

How do you find out what your scores are for individual sections?

 

[Ben]

Haha lonely huh? Maybe I should resurface a little more often instead of prowling around .

I got an interview too!! Pretty exciting stuff ! I've never experienced anything like this before...

How do you find out what your scores are for individual sections?

It should be on your results page? And did no one else apply for Physio?

EDIT: Check to the left of your percentile.

 

[Doodle]

It should be on your results page? And did no one else apply for Physio?

EDIT: Check to the left of your percentile.

Thanks! Duh, can't believe I didn't notice ... what kind of health sci am I?? haha
They were S1: 57 S2:65 S3:53
Don't really know where they stand on the grand scale of things and if they're bad or good
Not too bad I hope!!

I feel like the opposite or normal... Section 2 is honestly the only section I CAN do...

 

[marsupial]

[MENTION=5617]miss_universe[/MENTION] : What do females usually wear to interviews? I know that's a bit pedantic to ask but I think I'd feel more comfortable knowing that what I am wearing is appropriate and not being overdressed :/

 

[frootloop]

They were S1: 57 S2:65 S3:53
Don't really know where they stand on the grand scale of things and if they're bad or good
Not too bad I hope!!

I feel like the opposite or normal... Section 2 is honestly the only section I CAN do...

That Otago-weights (s1 and x 0.45, s3 x 0.1) to 60.2 raw, which is probably better than 80-85% of all the other people applying
And props on the section 2 score, that's like 98th percentile for section two!