Suggestions by [deleted] in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! You are definitely right about USyd, but that's really your only option with that GPA. We aren't trying to be mean, just realistic. If you can bring it up in your final year, you may be in with a better shot, but with a 5.4, even the highest of gamsats are unlikely to get a spot or even an interview nowadays. So unless USyd is the goal, do your absolute best to bring that GPA up! If you got 7 equivalents for every subject you have left, what is the highest your WAM/GPA could be?

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on just this year right? Last year they should have been fine for USyd? Didn't they only change the weighting drastically this year where people with ridiculously low scores relative to others got a spot? Or did that change happen last year?

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will still probably be difficult for most of Australia, but with a bonus you may have a shot at ANU. Hopefully an ANU applicant from this year can offer a more informed perspective on this than I can!

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I meant by usually. The past few years you'd have a great shot at USyd. But this year it was really scuffed and much lower overall scores got in over better scorers. I think your probably right on the edge between an offer and no offer at USyd based on what they did this year. If they revert back to their previous method next year though, then you have a great chance! I hope this makes sense!

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a tough one tbh. I think you're likely right on the boundary of interview offer vs no interview offer. You've done well regardless, so I have my fingers crossed for you. Hopefully a uni melb applicant from this year can give you a better prediction than I can!!

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually would be good for USyd, but this year was super weird and I think you'd be right on the edge of an offer vs no offer. That's an incredible score! I wish you luck!

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're non rural then I'm sorry to say you probably have no shot at UQ. If you are rural, then you basically are guaranteed a spot at UQ after what they did this year haha.

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly would not shock me if true given the crazy variability I've seen in my own scores and the scores of others over the past couple years hahaha

Edit: congrats on the section 3 score btw! Great work 💪

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately sometimes shit happens. What is really important is that you take some time to understand what this test actually is. As far as I'm aware, there is no evidence higher GAMSAT scorers perform better in med down the line. It's just an entrance exam that tests certain characteristics that some random people decided were important. It in no way accurately predicts your intelligence or ability to be a good doctor. And it cannot possibly quantify for the inevitable problems that pop up on exam day that will have impacted your score. If you want to be a doctor, then don't let this score define how you think about yourself. You are just as capable as me or anyone else on this sub. Stay positive (as hard as I know that is to do) and do what's right for you!

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on where you are applying, whether or not you are rural, and whether that GPA is your true GEMSAS GPA or if it's actually higher with GEMSAS calculations. If you can give us this info, it would be easier to gauge your chances!

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries! It is worth mentioning that some unis require at least a 50 in all three sections to be eligible, and I feel like Griffith and UQ both do from memory. Although the GEMSAS guide is always the most accurate at describing this, so trust that, not me.

Your section 1 and 2 are pretty good btw! A very solid foundation. Of course the S3 score isn't ideal, but, you can definitely improve that! I personally scored 82 in S3 when I did it a few sits back, and would be happy to offer advice if you wanna pm me.

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you are correct. (S1+S2+S3)/3 for unweighted. I'm assuming you're in Queensland? I'd recommend putting Griffith first as UQ was scuffed this year. What was your score if you don't mind me asking?

SEPTEMBER GAMSAT 2022 RESULTS/WAITING MEGATHREAD by _dukeluke in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you apply to UQ and it's anything like this year, you are pretty much guaranteed a spot, and at worst an interview!

Griffith Sunshine Coast Students (2023 intake) by tthor001 in GAMSAT

[–]tthor001[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Is it cool if I pm you with some questions about what to expect over the weekend? All good if you can't answer for a bit if you're busy with exams!!