UCAT Results Discussion 2020

[Crow]

Applying for: Medicine
Application Type: First year part-time uni student
Predicted ATAR/GPA: 99.7 ATAR / 7 GPA
UCAT Percentile Rank:
VR: 630
DM: 860
QR: 880
AR: 860
Total: 3230
SJ: 621
Possible WSU Formula Total (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR): 729
Current State: NSW
Applying to: (all universities, or name specific universities): All
Rural Applicant: No
GWS Applicant: Yes
Indigenous Applicant: No

You should expect interviews from JMP, UNSW and WSU JCU will depend on your written application quality. Good luck

Actually A1 et al what's UNSW's policy with less than 1FTE study completed for non-standards? Will they scrap the GPA and go solely off ATAR or will they do that dodgy conversion to a lower ATAR equivalent but still consider the tertiary study? If they do the latter then UNSW will probably be out (a ridiculous policy imo, but one to be aware of).

 

[cfar]

You should expect interviews from JMP, UNSW and WSU JCU will depend on your written application quality. Good luck

Actually A1 et al what's UNSW's policy with less than 1FTE study completed for non-standards? Will they scrap the GPA and go solely off ATAR or will they do that dodgy conversion to a lower ATAR equivalent but still consider the tertiary study? If they do the latter then UNSW will probably be out (a ridiculous policy imo, but one to be aware of).

Thankyou so much for replying so quick! When I called the uni, they said solely off ATAR. Also, roughly what score do you need for WSU using that formula?

 

[Crow]

Thankyou so much for replying so quick! When I called the uni, they said solely off ATAR. Also, roughly what score do you need for WSU using that formula?

Oh, great news! Last year as a GWS applicant you needed 685 so you're well in the clear by the looks of things for WSU assuming the formula stays the same

 

[cfar]

Oh, great news! Last year as a GWS applicant you needed 685 so you're well in the clear by the looks of things for WSU assuming the formula stays the same

Perfect! Thanks so much! Just out of curiosity, how did that compare to a non-GWS applicant?

 

[Crow]

Perfect! Thanks so much! Just out of curiosity, how did that compare to a non-GWS applicant?

Non-GWS and non-rural needed 726.

 

[A1]

Actually @A1 et al what's UNSW's policy with less than 1FTE study completed for non-standards?

Less than 0.75 FTE UNSW ignores GPA and use ATAR only, 0.75+ FTE is 50/50 GPA+ATAR. So avoid being in the 0.75-0.99 FTE bracket since GPA converts very low.

Btw remember the member with 99.95 / 7.0 / 100%ile UMAT? He wasn't going to get a HD for one unit so dropped it, after being advised he'd still be considered full-time with 7 units. Yes full-time but less than 1FTE so his GPA 7.0 only converted to 98.x, luckily combined with his 99.95 he still successfully got a UNSW offer

 

[cfar]

Less than 0.75 FTE UNSW ignores GPA and use ATAR only, 0.75+ FTE is 50/50 GPA+ATAR. So avoid being in the 0.75-0.99 FTE bracket since GPA converts very low.

Yeah that's what the uni said to me. I'm doing .625 FTE so I'm fine

What's it like for WSU and JMP in my case? How do they deduce my academic mark?

 

[A1]

What's it like for WSU and JMP in my case? How do they deduce my academic mark?

JMP requires 1FTE for GPA to count, so they will use your ATAR.
WSU 0.5FTE is accepted but the hurdle is higher, 6.5 iirc (lower for GWS). But if your ATAR was GWS 93.5+ you can use that instead.

 

[Crow]

What's it like for WSU and JMP in my case? How do they deduce my academic mark?

Your ATAR has met the hurdle for WSU anyways and JMP will look at your ATAR because you have less than 1FTE year of study completed - so you're in the clear for both

 

[ancientsapien]

Mod note: Answered for Dent, needs med
Applying for: Med and Dent
Application Type: gap year
Predicted ATAR/GPA: 99.6 (actual ATAR)
UCAT Percentile Rank: 91
VR: 610
DM: 710
QR: 820
AR: 810
Total: 2950
SJ: 655(I think)
Possible WSU Formula Total (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR):
Current State: Victoria
Applying to: all universities around australia
Rural Applicant: no
GWS Applicant: no
Indigenous Applicant: no
Other: Seas and mg
Specific Question: chances for med and dent in aus. also whats the predicted cutoff for monash round 1. cheers

 

[Cal]

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Applying for: Med and Dent
Application Type: gap year
Predicted ATAR/GPA: 99.6 (actual ATAR)
UCAT Percentile Rank: 91
VR: 610
DM: 710
QR: 820
AR: 810
Total: 2950
SJ: 655(I think)
Possible WSU Formula Total (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR):
Current State: Victoria
Applying to: all universities around australia
Rural Applicant: no
GWS Applicant: no
Indigenous Applicant: no
Other: Seas and mg
Specific Question: chances for med and dent in aus. also whats the predicted cutoff for monash round 1. cheers

For dent:
You will be borderline for UQ high chance at a spot though, UADEL interview, CSU interview (borderline), UWA interview, Latrobe You should get a spot, JCU you need a good written but will also have a good shot. USYd you should get an interview

 

[DrDrLMG!]

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Applying for: Med and Dent
Application Type: gap year
Predicted ATAR/GPA: 99.6 (actual ATAR)
UCAT Percentile Rank: 91
VR: 610
DM: 710
QR: 820
AR: 810
Total: 2950
SJ: 655(I think)
Possible WSU Formula Total (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR):
Current State: Victoria
Applying to: all universities around australia
Rural Applicant: no
GWS Applicant: no
Indigenous Applicant: no
Other: Seas and mg
Specific Question: chances for med and dent in aus. also whats the predicted cutoff for monash round 1. cheers

med
interviews: UQ, UNSW (just), JMP (just), Monash, UAdel (maybe), Curtin, UWA
offers: maybe USC(/Griffith)

We don’t have a predicted cut off for first round Monash because they’re doing things differently this year.

ETA: if you’re eligible for UES in SA, then you’ll also get a Flinders offer.

 

[ancientsapien]

Thanks a lot for your fast replies, really appreciate it
When u say UAdel (maybe) - is this as their likely to increase cutoffs compared to last year for med interviews? And is this same for UQ Dent for an offer? Also, does the same apply for JMP? Cheers

 

[Cal]

Thanks a lot for your fast replies, really appreciate it
When u say UAdel (maybe) - is this as their likely to increase cutoffs compared to last year for med interviews? And is this same for UQ Dent for an offer? Also, does the same apply for JMP? Cheers

UQ you will be borderline, because the cutoff was 90th last year (or very high 89) and the introduction of UQ med interviews is likely to have a flow on effect to UQ dent offers. If you want a deeper explanation pm me

 

[Crow]

Thanks a lot for your fast replies, really appreciate it
When u say UAdel (maybe) - is this as their likely to increase cutoffs compared to last year for med interviews? And is this same for UQ Dent for an offer? Also, does the same apply for JMP? Cheers

UAdel is this year committing to a minimum of 50% of their interviewees being from SA, so this will increase the interview cutoff for interstate applicants. I don't foresee any significant changes to UQ dent beyond the upwards shift in the percentile "curve" from this year to last year, though perhaps requirements will increase slightly with the increased QLD cohort size. JMP will be touch and go as well this year as they have committed to giving a significant number of interviews to graduates of one of their undergraduate degrees, which will likely cause an increased requirement for the rest of the applicants unless they increase the number of interviewees (unlikely).

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Thanks a lot for your fast replies, really appreciate it
When u say UAdel (maybe) - is this as their likely to increase cutoffs compared to last year for med interviews? And is this same for UQ Dent for an offer? Also, does the same apply for JMP? Cheers

UAdel is because they’re changing how they invite people to interviews and as a non-SA applicant you will be disadvantaged and you’re already on the borderline of last years cut-off. If I had to give you a more definite reflection of my opinion, I’d say it would make more sense that you’ll miss out but we don’t 100% know how it’s going to work.

JMP is because you’re close to last years levels so if it moves a smidge you could miss out (but it could also go down so...). ETA: and oh yes, the graduate entry program kicks in this year and we don’t know how that will affect things.

good luck!

 

[shoebox]

Mod note: Answered for dent and med
Applying for: Medicine and Dentistry
Application Type: Non-standard (2nd year BMedSci at UNSW aiming for both Lateral and gateway entry this year)
Predicted ATAR/GPA: 2018: 99.10 ATAR, Current WAM = 87 (not sure what this converts to in GPA)
UCAT Percentile Rank: 92nd
VR: 670
DM: 800
QR: 800
AR: 690
Total: 2960
SJ: 648
Possible WSU Formula Total (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR): 704.8
Current State:
Applying to: All universities that accept non-standard
Rural Applicant: No
GWS Applicant: Yes
Indigenous Applicant: No
Other: Lateral Entry Scheme
Specific Question: Since I'm in my 2nd year of med sci, would my ATAR still be counted in my academic grading? Thanks everyone

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Applying for: Medicine and Dentistry
Application Type: Non-standard (2nd year BMedSci at UNSW aiming for both Lateral and gateway entry this year)
Predicted ATAR/GPA: 2018: 99.10 ATAR, Current WAM = 87 (not sure what this converts to in GPA)
UCAT Percentile Rank: 92nd
VR: 670
DM: 800
QR: 800
AR: 690
Total: 2960
SJ: 648
Possible WSU Formula Total (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR): 704.8
Current State:
Applying to: All universities that accept non-standard
Rural Applicant: No
GWS Applicant: Yes
Indigenous Applicant: No
Other: Lateral Entry Scheme
Specific Question: Since I'm in my 2nd year of med sci, would my ATAR still be counted in my academic grading? Thanks everyone

I don’t know how lateral entry is determined. Given you’re all in the same course, they may do away with ATAR, but I have no idea, sorry. I assume someone at Uni could answer that for you, though.

ETA: and I’ve never heard of gateway entry, sorry!

It’s not used for any other non-standard entry unis. You should get interviews at JMP and JPM, too. Good luck.

 

[Cal]

Applying for: Medicine and Dentistry
Application Type: Non-standard (2nd year BMedSci at UNSW aiming for both Lateral and gateway entry this year)
Predicted ATAR/GPA: 2018: 99.10 ATAR, Current WAM = 87 (not sure what this converts to in GPA)
UCAT Percentile Rank: 92nd
VR: 670
DM: 800
QR: 800
AR: 690
Total: 2960
SJ: 648
Possible WSU Formula Total (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR): 704.8
Current State:
Applying to: All universities that accept non-standard
Rural Applicant: No
GWS Applicant: Yes
Indigenous Applicant: No
Other: Lateral Entry Scheme
Specific Question: Since I'm in my 2nd year of med sci, would my ATAR still be counted in my academic grading? Thanks everyone

For dent: you should get a UQ spot, a Griffith spot (if your 87 is made up of a vast majority of HDs), a uadel interview, a Latrobe interview (I think, not much non-standard data), CSU interview and JCU if your written is good. Good luck!

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Mod note: Answered for dent and med
Applying for: Medicine and Dentistry
Application Type: Non-standard (2nd year BMedSci at UNSW aiming for both Lateral and gateway entry this year)

I just googled gateway entry and it says it’s for school leavers or gap year students only and explicitly excludes people with a tertiary record. Can you point me in the direction of something that says you can apply?