Post-UCAT Discussion 2022

[xvignettes]

Oh no, that's horrible! Did you end up getting contacted back?

I did, and I can surely say they've scared me and I have no idea what to do anymore. I've copy and pasted what they wrote in an allegation email to me and it seems like whether I admit or deny, I will be penalised regardless? I don't want to admit doing something I didn't do (how do people falsify screenshots anyways?) but I'd rather keep the 2800 instead of 3160 because a shitty chance is still better than no chance at all.

The official scores for your test sitting have been verified by Pearson VUE. They confirm that your correct scores are
Total Score 2800 and Situational Judgement score of 598.

Detailed analysis by Pearson VUE of the results you have provided show that some of the scores are not attainable
for this year’s test. They also confirm that the score report with incorrect results you provided has not come from
their system.

What do you do now?
You should read the allegation and evidence attached to this letter and decide whether you admit or deny the
allegation.

You may submit a written response and evidence for our office to review, by 5pm on 19 August 2022. If proven, we
will determine a penalty that will be applied to you. The penalty options available are described under Candidate
Misconduct at the UCAT ANZ website.

If you do not provide a response by the date above, we will proceed and apply the appropriate penalty.

 

[JeydinNewWon]

I did, and I can surely say they've scared me and I have no idea what to do anymore. I've copy and pasted what they wrote in an allegation email to me and it seems like whether I admit or deny, I will be penalised regardless? I don't want to admit doing something I didn't do (how do people falsify screenshots anyways?) but I'd rather keep the 2800 instead of 3160 because a shitty chance is still better than no chance at all.

What do they mean by "not attainable by this year's test." That doesn't really make sense - unless the other sections add up to some wild score or idk.

That's really really unfair. I would suggest pressing forward with it, you worked for that score.

 

[A1]

it seems like whether I admit or deny, I will be penalised regardless?

Not regardless, what they meant is if you admit to or fail to respond to their allegation they will apply a penalty.

Assuming you legit received the 3160 results, you must deny their allegation and challenge them on how the section scores in that 3160 are not attainable. Remind them Pearson's system had issued false results several times in previous years. All the best.

 

[Jasperjones]

I did, and I can surely say they've scared me and I have no idea what to do anymore. I've copy and pasted what they wrote in an allegation email to me and it seems like whether I admit or deny, I will be penalised regardless? I don't want to admit doing something I didn't do (how do people falsify screenshots anyways?) but I'd rather keep the 2800 instead of 3160 because a shitty chance is still better than no chance at all.

Yeah, definitely press forward with it. Be stern with your response and point out their flaws, best of luck.

 

[xvignettes]

Not regardless, what they meant is if you admit to or fail to respond to their allegation they will apply a penalty.

Assuming you legit received the 3160 results, you must deny their allegation and challenge them on how the section scores in that 3160 are not attainable. Remind them Pearson's system had issued false results several times in previous years. All the best.

Thank you to everyone who replied! I denied the allegations and they promptly replied back saying that my scores will not be valid for this year at all and the universities will be notified of this issue. They also generously allowed me to take the test again next year. However, I've already replied and asked them exactly on what grounds they deemed my scores to be 'invalid' because they gave me no evidence or explanation.

I'll keep updating the scenario as it continues on just in case anyone else is facing this too either now or in the future

 

[Anonymous987]

Hey guys what r the ATAR and UCAT requirement for MED in Curtin Uni

 

[phoneix]

With an atar predicted to be 98.5 and ucat of 2900, what can I apply for in QTAC? I am happy with medicine and dentistry

 

[AWP]

With an atar predicted to be 98.5 and ucat of 2900, what can I apply for in QTAC? I am happy with medicine and dentistry

Maybe JCU ?
Not sure if it is enough for others

 

[phoneix]

How about Griffith dent ?

 

[AWP]

Not sure if 98.5 atar and ucat 2900 will be enough or not, seems like their webpage doesn't mention about minimum atar

 

[kbkb_]

How about Griffith dent ?

Have a look at the 2022 entry offers. I hope that helps.

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[phoneix]

Ok thanks, so it is around 96

 

[AWP]

Oh really ? I called Griffith before and they told me it is around 99...

 

[kbkb_]

Ok thanks, so it is around 96

No, it sits around 99. depends on your interview too, so hard to say. I reckon just apply and do your best in the interview. Good luck!

 

[MystK]

No, it sits around 99. depends on your interview too, so hard to say. I reckon just apply and do your best in the interview. Good luck!

and UCAT as well, it is weighted 20%

 

[phoneix]

But there are really many medicine and dentistry programs in Queensland I would like to join so I would prefer putting all the programs with the highest chance of getting in into my QTAC 6 preferences.

 

[DrDrLMG!]

But there are really many medicine and dentistry programs in Queensland I would like to join so I would prefer putting all the programs with the highest chance of getting in into my QTAC 6 preferences.

You and every other QTAC med/dent applicant. Unfortunately there's no real way around it as definite cut-offs are not published (or even known) beforehand.

 

[Alatris]

Hey guys I think I did well and am just stressing myself out and was just looking for advice about UQ application chances. Here are my scores:

VR 870
DM 800
QR 850
AR 730
Total 3250
STJ 654

I haven't got a projected atar as of yet but I have 4 adjustment factors and am expecting to get ideally a 99+ but definitely above a 96.

What do y'all think?

 

[bhi+agarbroth]

Hey guys, just wondering if I could get me some insight into my chance of getting an interview offer from UoN/UNE JMP next year.

My UCAT score (2022): 2510
Special considerations: Bachelor of Biomedical Science pathway - i.e., cut off scores are much lower and expected to reflect that of rural students. Currently doing Biomed Honours at UoN (after having graduated from their BBiomedSci undergraduate program in 2020).

I heard that last year's rural cut off was 2540. Is it highly possible that this year's cut off will be higher and I'd miss out? I don't really have much hope at the moment.

Thanks in advance.

A1

 

[A1]

Is it highly possible that this year's cut off will be higher and I'd miss out?

I'm inclined to think the UCAT percentile scores this year will be lower than 2021.

But due to the relative smaller number of rural applicants cutoffs are very unpredictable. Like when UQ Med made offers based solely on UCAT rural cutoff varied from 45th %ile one year to 60th %ile another year.

In other words you'll have to wait till invites release day to know, sorry.