GAMSAT 2023 / 2024 entry discussions megathread
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Reply 40
Hey everyone.
I know this might be really silly but I keep seeing conflicting info. I took the gamsat this March (2022) and scored 62. I'm considering taking it again in September to get a better grade. I know that I won't know my September result before applying but do I have to choose which result I take forward before applying? Or does acer automatically send my highest to the unis?
Basically, could I end up in a situation where I think the September exam went better, I ask them to take my September score, but it was actually worse than March and I end up applying with the worse score?
(Sorry I know this question has probably been answered before but I'm getting myself so confused haha).
Also, I've been told by friends that already do grad med that 62 probably isn't high enough for interview. I've looked at a bunch of cut off stats and it seems to be an okay score. Is 62 (usually) too low to get an interview in the UK?
Thank you to anyone who responds
I know this might be really silly but I keep seeing conflicting info. I took the gamsat this March (2022) and scored 62. I'm considering taking it again in September to get a better grade. I know that I won't know my September result before applying but do I have to choose which result I take forward before applying? Or does acer automatically send my highest to the unis?
Basically, could I end up in a situation where I think the September exam went better, I ask them to take my September score, but it was actually worse than March and I end up applying with the worse score?
(Sorry I know this question has probably been answered before but I'm getting myself so confused haha).
Also, I've been told by friends that already do grad med that 62 probably isn't high enough for interview. I've looked at a bunch of cut off stats and it seems to be an okay score. Is 62 (usually) too low to get an interview in the UK?
Thank you to anyone who responds
Reply 41
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by charliethuHey everyone.
I know this might be really silly but I keep seeing conflicting info. I took the gamsat this March (2022) and scored 62. I'm considering taking it again in September to get a better grade. I know that I won't know my September result before applying but do I have to choose which result I take forward before applying? Or does acer automatically send my highest to the unis?
Basically, could I end up in a situation where I think the September exam went better, I ask them to take my September score, but it was actually worse than March and I end up applying with the worse score?
(Sorry I know this question has probably been answered before but I'm getting myself so confused haha).
Also, I've been told by friends that already do grad med that 62 probably isn't high enough for interview. I've looked at a bunch of cut off stats and it seems to be an okay score. Is 62 (usually) too low to get an interview in the UK?
Thank you to anyone who responds
I know this might be really silly but I keep seeing conflicting info. I took the gamsat this March (2022) and scored 62. I'm considering taking it again in September to get a better grade. I know that I won't know my September result before applying but do I have to choose which result I take forward before applying? Or does acer automatically send my highest to the unis?
Basically, could I end up in a situation where I think the September exam went better, I ask them to take my September score, but it was actually worse than March and I end up applying with the worse score?
(Sorry I know this question has probably been answered before but I'm getting myself so confused haha).
Also, I've been told by friends that already do grad med that 62 probably isn't high enough for interview. I've looked at a bunch of cut off stats and it seems to be an okay score. Is 62 (usually) too low to get an interview in the UK?
Thank you to anyone who responds
I would have thought 62 was an ok score in terms of getting interviews, particularly for Notts, Ulster and probably St George’s. It does depend a little on your individual section score and whether the uni double weights section 3 though. Makes me feel a little nervous applying with 60 so I think I will resit also.
Acer sends your best score to the unis automatically, so you won’t have to worry there.
Reply 42
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by J.MannI am looking to apply for graduate entry medicine at UoN for 2023 entry. I know there are two dates I can sit the GAMSAT (March 2022 and September 2022). Obviously I missed the March date but would the September date be considered too late for 2023 entry?
no, you can still use the september date! I'm planning on sititng it this september too lol!
Reply 43
I also sat it in march and scored 62 - it’s not super high but not a bad score either, around 68% percentile I believe in the end, and as others said I think acer automatically sends your highest score anyway so you could resit in September without worry
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by charliethuHey everyone.
I know this might be really silly but I keep seeing conflicting info. I took the gamsat this March (2022) and scored 62. I'm considering taking it again in September to get a better grade. I know that I won't know my September result before applying but do I have to choose which result I take forward before applying? Or does acer automatically send my highest to the unis?
Basically, could I end up in a situation where I think the September exam went better, I ask them to take my September score, but it was actually worse than March and I end up applying with the worse score?
(Sorry I know this question has probably been answered before but I'm getting myself so confused haha).
Also, I've been told by friends that already do grad med that 62 probably isn't high enough for interview. I've looked at a bunch of cut off stats and it seems to be an okay score. Is 62 (usually) too low to get an interview in the UK?
Thank you to anyone who responds
I know this might be really silly but I keep seeing conflicting info. I took the gamsat this March (2022) and scored 62. I'm considering taking it again in September to get a better grade. I know that I won't know my September result before applying but do I have to choose which result I take forward before applying? Or does acer automatically send my highest to the unis?
Basically, could I end up in a situation where I think the September exam went better, I ask them to take my September score, but it was actually worse than March and I end up applying with the worse score?
(Sorry I know this question has probably been answered before but I'm getting myself so confused haha).
Also, I've been told by friends that already do grad med that 62 probably isn't high enough for interview. I've looked at a bunch of cut off stats and it seems to be an okay score. Is 62 (usually) too low to get an interview in the UK?
Thank you to anyone who responds
Reply 44
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by EekPeeI also sat it in march and scored 62 - it’s not super high but not a bad score either, around 68% percentile I believe in the end, and as others said I think acer automatically sends your highest score anyway so you could resit in September without worry
I scored 62 as well and was going to leave it this September, as I’m hoping to get into Ulster and cut off last year was 57 I think! Also sat in September last year and only scored 51 so not sure if I could put myself through the hell again lol
Reply 45
Hey guys, I found out the other day I got 58/68/51 (57 total/59 unweighted) which I’m so happy with as I finally got the 50 I needed in S3. I was just wondering if this will be okay for Nottingham? I know I probably don’t stand a chance with SGUL which I’m gutted about. I know the cut offs haven’t been determined yet, but I’m slightly worried as I’m aware the cut offs have increased in the previous few years and was wondering what those who have a better idea about cut offs anticipate in happening. I plan on resitting in September, but I’m just asking in case I don’t improve.Thanks in advance
Reply 46
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by ginabpkHey guys, I found out the other day I got 58/68/51 (57 total/59 unweighted) which I’m so happy with as I finally got the 50 I needed in S3. I was just wondering if this will be okay for Nottingham? I know I probably don’t stand a chance with SGUL which I’m gutted about. I know the cut offs haven’t been determined yet, but I’m slightly worried as I’m aware the cut offs have increased in the previous few years and was wondering what those who have a better idea about cut offs anticipate in happening. I plan on resitting in September, but I’m just asking in case I don’t improve.Thanks in advance
I believe that Nottingham may be unlikely purely due to the fact that the cutoff was above 60 this year, 61 I believe but don't quote me - double check. Do you have a chemistry A-level I can give you a university you're likely to get into
Reply 47
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by ginabpkx
I was going to recommend Scotgem btw Gina
Bumbaclart, okay thats not good I'm taking it in September but my other three choices will be UCAT choices. Only want Nottingham as I work at a local hospital there QMC so I could book random bank shifts/familiar with the system but we will see how it goes.
(edited 3 years ago)
Reply 48
I got into GEM at Nottingham with a GAMSAT score of 60. Pretty sure that’s what the cut off was for 2022 entry.
Reply 49
Sshhhh don't jinx things!
I was wondering if possible (just to waste more of your time with speculative questions), if I was to embark upon a MSc Computer science at UON to fill this year coming would that negatively impact my application for UON GEM?
I just want to study something non-medically related after finishing three years of biomed also I am not naive in the sense that I understand the importance of employment prospects as I'm getting on age-wise now. I want to give medicine a really good, final shot this year however I need to have some options and this is one of them.
Sorry to waste your time hehe.
I was wondering if possible (just to waste more of your time with speculative questions), if I was to embark upon a MSc Computer science at UON to fill this year coming would that negatively impact my application for UON GEM?
I just want to study something non-medically related after finishing three years of biomed also I am not naive in the sense that I understand the importance of employment prospects as I'm getting on age-wise now. I want to give medicine a really good, final shot this year however I need to have some options and this is one of them.
Sorry to waste your time hehe.
Reply 50
Don't tempt me, I can rather magnificently waste ones time 
Thanks! I will definitely consider that factor! Appreciate the advice
Thanks! I will definitely consider that factor! Appreciate the advice
Reply 51
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by kirstolioI would have thought 62 was an ok score in terms of getting interviews, particularly for Notts, Ulster and probably St George’s. It does depend a little on your individual section score and whether the uni double weights section 3 though. Makes me feel a little nervous applying with 60 so I think I will resit also.
Acer sends your best score to the unis automatically, so you won’t have to worry there.
Acer sends your best score to the unis automatically, so you won’t have to worry there.
Sorry for late replies. Ah I see, thank you for clarifying. I got 69/58/59. If you don't mind me asking, which unis double weight section 3 and do you think 59 will be enough?
Reply 52
Hi, i am sitting the gamsat exam to get into medicine school for 2023 entry and I was hoping if anyone could send me their notes for organic chemistry, first year uni level notes. thank you
Reply 53
Hey, I’m looking at 2023 entry and I’m going to apply for GAMSAT unis I think! (Might also take the UCAT as a back up!)
Is there any must have resources for this?
I study neuroscience so I’m not feeling too bad about the biology and chemistry sections!
I’m conscious that most resources for this test are pricey and want to make sure I’m spending wisely!
Is there any must have resources for this?
I study neuroscience so I’m not feeling too bad about the biology and chemistry sections!
I’m conscious that most resources for this test are pricey and want to make sure I’m spending wisely!
Reply 54
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by Andielo1230Hey, I’m looking at 2023 entry and I’m going to apply for GAMSAT unis I think! (Might also take the UCAT as a back up!)
Is there any must have resources for this?
I study neuroscience so I’m not feeling too bad about the biology and chemistry sections!
I’m conscious that most resources for this test are pricey and want to make sure I’m spending wisely!
Is there any must have resources for this?
I study neuroscience so I’m not feeling too bad about the biology and chemistry sections!
I’m conscious that most resources for this test are pricey and want to make sure I’m spending wisely!
The problem is that none of the resources are official, so I'd be hesitant to rely on just one. The key is to try and do a little bit from different sources to practise different styles of questions. I found Des O'neills and Gold Standard ones quite useful. You can find them for quite cheap on ebay or gumtree usually.
Also the Gold Standard youtube videos on the official S3 papers are incredibly useful. Go through all of those even for questions you get right to make sure you understand the approach.
Reply 55
Hey guys, I am planing to start my GAMSAT revision after finishing my exams tomorrow. I was reading a large number of posts on what is the best way to study for GAMSAT. I am really bad at writing essays ( really scared D'=) and in lots of posts, I saw people are getting feedback from an outside source. I was wondering if anyone know where I can find a tutour or someone to review my essays when I start practicing them. Also, if I take the GAMSAT this september, it can still be given to the GEM 2023 entry right? I wish I knew what I wanted to do before near end of 3rd year, I never knew you could take this exam like 2 times a year lol
Reply 56
Hi, you can definitely use September 2022 GAMSAT for 2023 entry (i.e. applying in Oct 2022); I just did this, but took it Sept 2021 for entry GEM 2022.
The essay part is definitely the most daunting, as you only have 30 minutes per essay and you have to type it (with no function to copy and paste or move text). What I did was went through the past papers on the GAMSAT web site and made a list of the topics. I then decided I was going to write standard argumentative essays, i.e. an intro paragraph, about three paragraphs where I argue for and against and then a conclusion. Once you have this structure, you just need some examples ready to talk about to fit the theme they give you. I found the most useful thing for this was Ted talks - I just read the transcripts of the talks, as it's quicker and my brain works that way - so I created a knowledge bank of examples to use for each theme (part in my head from reading on a train, part on paper when I remembered to add them to my theme list (strongly advise the latter!)). Also, read broadsheet newspapers, articles, actually anything, but always with the thought that can I use this as an example (if so, add it to the bank). Then, practice! Randomly choose a theme and see how far you can get in 30 minutes. I would advise sketching a structure and which examples you want to use, then just go for it. This helps as there is not much time, very little time for any sort of proof reading etc. so you want your structure sorted before you start, and it helps you recall your example in the heat of the moment.
Of course, if you are creative/artistic, you can write poetry, a song, a short story or whatever. For me, that was far too much to think about in 30 mins.
Also, get comfortable with the fact that it is unlikely to be a good essay; you might have good points to make and a decent argument, but you have 30 minutes in stressful conditions to type it up. There is very little time to review, although I would advise trying to leave some ,and if you want to move some text, you just have to type it again. It won't be your finest masterpiece - it just has to be good enough. This thinking really helped me. Of course, you might absolutely nail it, and it's great if you do, but that doesn't actually need to be the aim.
Hope that helps and good luck. Also, plan your food. The exam takes an absolute age from arriving to finishing, so you need to be adequately fed (and caffeinated), with some food ready to go at the break, as you can only drink water in the room (not that you'll have time! Also, make sure you know where you can refill your water or take spares).
The essay part is definitely the most daunting, as you only have 30 minutes per essay and you have to type it (with no function to copy and paste or move text). What I did was went through the past papers on the GAMSAT web site and made a list of the topics. I then decided I was going to write standard argumentative essays, i.e. an intro paragraph, about three paragraphs where I argue for and against and then a conclusion. Once you have this structure, you just need some examples ready to talk about to fit the theme they give you. I found the most useful thing for this was Ted talks - I just read the transcripts of the talks, as it's quicker and my brain works that way - so I created a knowledge bank of examples to use for each theme (part in my head from reading on a train, part on paper when I remembered to add them to my theme list (strongly advise the latter!)). Also, read broadsheet newspapers, articles, actually anything, but always with the thought that can I use this as an example (if so, add it to the bank). Then, practice! Randomly choose a theme and see how far you can get in 30 minutes. I would advise sketching a structure and which examples you want to use, then just go for it. This helps as there is not much time, very little time for any sort of proof reading etc. so you want your structure sorted before you start, and it helps you recall your example in the heat of the moment.
Of course, if you are creative/artistic, you can write poetry, a song, a short story or whatever. For me, that was far too much to think about in 30 mins.
Also, get comfortable with the fact that it is unlikely to be a good essay; you might have good points to make and a decent argument, but you have 30 minutes in stressful conditions to type it up. There is very little time to review, although I would advise trying to leave some ,and if you want to move some text, you just have to type it again. It won't be your finest masterpiece - it just has to be good enough. This thinking really helped me. Of course, you might absolutely nail it, and it's great if you do, but that doesn't actually need to be the aim.
Hope that helps and good luck. Also, plan your food. The exam takes an absolute age from arriving to finishing, so you need to be adequately fed (and caffeinated), with some food ready to go at the break, as you can only drink water in the room (not that you'll have time! Also, make sure you know where you can refill your water or take spares).
Reply 57
How much prep are you guys doing per day (hours?) as I have to balance GAMSAT, UCAT and working 25 hours per week atm.
I know it's quite individual just want a realistic perspective on what you're doing. I'm going to be budgeting roughly 3 hours per day hopefully it'll be enough.
I know it's quite individual just want a realistic perspective on what you're doing. I'm going to be budgeting roughly 3 hours per day hopefully it'll be enough.
Reply 58
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by MisterSid94How much prep are you guys doing per day (hours?) as I have to balance GAMSAT, UCAT and working 25 hours per week atm.
I know it's quite individual just want a realistic perspective on what you're doing. I'm going to be budgeting roughly 3 hours per day hopefully it'll be enough.
I know it's quite individual just want a realistic perspective on what you're doing. I'm going to be budgeting roughly 3 hours per day hopefully it'll be enough.
I did mine last September. I work full-time and also had UCAT and volunteering to fit around it. I only did 1hr a day but I started very early in April.
Reply 59
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by micholate9I did mine last September. I work full-time and also had UCAT and volunteering to fit around it. I only did 1hr a day but I started very early in April.
Thank you, yes I work full time also but dropped hours for the next two months personally I don't think I will be able to manage it so it is impressive that you did it!
Any top resources that you would recommend for section 3 or would you recommend the spam questions and learn around them approach? I am doing okay at S1 and S2 in my mocks but I really can't get my head around S3 even with a biomed background.
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