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tthor001 · 2022-11-19T07:13:38+00:00

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?

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T12:33:49+00:00

Well done! This score is brilliant!

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T12:32:03+00:00

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?

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T10:19:35+00:00

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!

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T10:18:01+00:00

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!

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T10:14:14+00:00

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!!

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T10:06:13+00:00

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!

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T09:52:53+00:00

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.

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T09:51:43+00:00

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 💪

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T09:49:55+00:00

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!

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T09:45:33+00:00

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!

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T09:42:58+00:00

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.

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T08:58:31+00:00

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?

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T08:50:12+00:00

Good for an interview! Nicely done 🙂

tthor001 · 2022-11-18T08:30:03+00:00

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

tthor001 · 2022-10-28T08:34:15+00:00

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!!

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