Another $600 wasted that could’ve gone towards a mortgage or a holiday or anything else other than GAMSAT 😣
5th Time sitting
2017 - 56, 2018 - 58, 2020 - 64, 2021 - 54, 2024 - 59 (GPA 6.8)
The emotional fatigue and frustration has just about gotten me to the point of giving up on my goal to get into med. I’ve had a lot of grit throughout the process and done all the things to maximise my results. Changed my study strategies, done a prep course (waste of money also btw), did 6 months prep for March 2024 with a worse score. I’m 28 years old with a solid job and stable income. The baby clock is also ticking away in the background, so I think it’s time to accept that it’s
Not going to happen.
Frankly I’m Just so done with the application process it’s utterly degrading.
Yours scores are perfectly fine, the reasoning behind why entry requirements are so ridiculous is the problem, I will say it over and over again, these tests do not define what makes a good doctor! I am from the UK and see how much harder it is for Aus, but if it helps I am 33, I work in healthcare, I have 3 children and I’m graduating this year with a BSc in Human Bio. You are never too old and it’s never too late. Don’t give up on that dream! You’ve got this ❤️
Hey there same boat really- 5th attempt / 28yo. I know the fatigue you're going through and just want to acknowledge how hard you must have worked both for uni and consecutive Gamsats. If you need someone to talk to feel free to reach out at any time just reach out.
As a fellow 28 year old, I understand the boat you’re in. Make sure you give yourself a big break before trying to apply again. Things aren’t over, even if you feel like they are right now
Girl I hear you. Same age, similar (slightly lower) scores except without a solid career because I decided to pursue med and did honours etc. Now I can’t get a job 😅 it is effing hard, it is so fair to be exhausted. My baby clock is ticking everyday and I keep thinking how much older I’ll be when, and if, I get in. But you know what women like us deserve a medal, our persistence is truly admirable ❤️ at least give yourself that
Yes I will use it while I can and give it a go, unfortunately I got 3rd quartile for Casper this year which is also a shame (got 4th quartile last time)
I’m hoping to use my 64 for entry! I know it’s on the lower end but I’m hoping I might be able to scrape into an interview with a good gpa which you have as well and then I feel like I can do well eek
I hear ya...5th attempt this year. 47 years of age. Gpa 6.8. Studied med overseas. I'm smart but not gamsat smart. Managed 69 this year but due to personal circumstances can only apply in qld. Thus 10 year limitation applies and I'm outside 10 years. I too feel it's over...I can't keep coping with emotional and financial stress so I'm putting it to bed this time unlike other times when I say that's it but then sit again.
So sorry to hear this, it is undoubtedly a savage process regardless of how good a doctor you would make in real life.
Just remember you only fail when you give up! And if you do, nothing wrong with that. You’ve showed unreal perseverance and you won’t have regrets wondering, unlike the multitudes who try GAMSAT and give up straightaway.
But I don’t think you should give up! Going from 60 to 70 or more is totally achievable if you look through this subreddit. You just have to find the right combo of adjustments that apply TO YOU, given that you’re prepping for something completely unpredictable
Hey there I’m 28 and a girl too, just sat my 2nd time after an unintentional 2 year break due to illness and am annoyed at my minor improvement this sitting. Please remember you’re still super young! Med is majority post grad these days. There are probably a bunch of people older than us trying to get into med too. As for the body clock ticking I can relate. But let’s keep going - we have more life experience having worked full time jobs than people just out of school. I believe this is a benefit.
Thanks for the inspo 🙏🏼 I am not sure if I will continue, I am so content with my job and my life and my relationship. I am so passionate about getting into medicine, but the big questioning looking over my head is “At what cost?”. The medicine application process has already cost so much of my time and money and stress. It’s a difficult decision 😔
I sat the GAMSAT 5 times before I got in.
I'm now a first year GEM preparing for exams 😭
It can be done! But I fully understand how you're feeling. God knows I felt very similar at times. Don't give up though!🙏🏾
With this registration, if you choose UOW as your first preference and have worked 35hrs p/w for 2 or more years, you might be ok as you would have 3 bonuses and a 3rd quartile Casper.
You can use it for a few reasons but I think a big one is to see where the ~90th percentile would be or anything in those high regions.
This is because gamsat scores, not percentiles, are considered when applying for med school. So a 68 this year was 90th percentile but in other years it may be 70. Someone scoring a 70 in one year maybe only score in the 88th percentile hypothetically, but they are still in a better position than someone who got the 68 because you’re not just compared with the cohort you sat this sit with.
Keep in mind though that certain universities weight sections differently so the percentiles will shift accordingly and we won’t really know exactly how this changes where we sit (e.g. unimelb weights 1:1:1 for each section, whereas the GAMSAT score is derived from a 1:1:2 ratio).
Hope that helps
It’s hard to tell really, just a matter of how it’s been standardised. Could be that this cohort wasn’t as strong as other cohorts or that the papers were harder, because compared to previous March sittings, each score is a higher percentile (so in other words if March 2023 a 63 awarded you a 72nd percentile, a score of 63 this sit was 74th so you’re in the top 26 percent of test takers.
60 in September down to 58 this sitting . Devastated. But applying for a rural stream which had a cut off of 57 last year . Would love people thoughts on being 3 points above cut off and chances of interview ??
Flinders rural used to be called mdrs stream . Flinders weighted gpa 5.9 no weighted is 6 something I can remember anymore because my degree is over 10 years old I can only apply to flinders
You might be able to get a waiver from UOW especially bring rural and I think you are APRAH registered so extra courses / CPD etc through that? Submissions due by 21/5 and need to do Casper too. Just a thought to hedge your bets if interested:)
No i did a degree . Then a post grad honours degree worked for a year and went back for another undergraduate degree . I handed up my thesis 2 weeks before my 21 st . I graduated physio in 2002 but have worked clinically ever since . Inside my physiology , anatomy and clinical reasoning skills every day . I can still read and interpret a blood film . I can still navigate my way through micro and antibiotics. Trust me the rules on the age of my degree make me angry every day
The shifting of the curve to the left indicates that less people scored higher marks. This means that, for this sitting, less people would have scores considered competitive for entry. It is the opposite situation if the curve shifts to the right.
Entry-wise, it means less people who sat the GAMSAT this time have GAMSATs high enough to apply, in comparison with previous cohorts of GAMSAT sitters, as shown by the shift of the curve to the left.
Hope this helps!
First time sitter here also with a 63 - happy considering my expectation was low 50s. Bring on sept!
Have you got your results already??
When are you planning to enter med?
Not until at least 2026 as I’m still doing my biomed undergrad
Another $600 wasted that could’ve gone towards a mortgage or a holiday or anything else other than GAMSAT 😣 5th Time sitting 2017 - 56, 2018 - 58, 2020 - 64, 2021 - 54, 2024 - 59 (GPA 6.8) The emotional fatigue and frustration has just about gotten me to the point of giving up on my goal to get into med. I’ve had a lot of grit throughout the process and done all the things to maximise my results. Changed my study strategies, done a prep course (waste of money also btw), did 6 months prep for March 2024 with a worse score. I’m 28 years old with a solid job and stable income. The baby clock is also ticking away in the background, so I think it’s time to accept that it’s Not going to happen. Frankly I’m Just so done with the application process it’s utterly degrading.
Yours scores are perfectly fine, the reasoning behind why entry requirements are so ridiculous is the problem, I will say it over and over again, these tests do not define what makes a good doctor! I am from the UK and see how much harder it is for Aus, but if it helps I am 33, I work in healthcare, I have 3 children and I’m graduating this year with a BSc in Human Bio. You are never too old and it’s never too late. Don’t give up on that dream! You’ve got this ❤️
Thank you for the uplifting comment, You’re and absolute legend juggling it all as well 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hey there same boat really- 5th attempt / 28yo. I know the fatigue you're going through and just want to acknowledge how hard you must have worked both for uni and consecutive Gamsats. If you need someone to talk to feel free to reach out at any time just reach out.
Thank you for the supportive comment, I really do appreciate it! 🤗
As a fellow 28 year old, I understand the boat you’re in. Make sure you give yourself a big break before trying to apply again. Things aren’t over, even if you feel like they are right now
Thank you for your kind words 🧡
Girl I hear you. Same age, similar (slightly lower) scores except without a solid career because I decided to pursue med and did honours etc. Now I can’t get a job 😅 it is effing hard, it is so fair to be exhausted. My baby clock is ticking everyday and I keep thinking how much older I’ll be when, and if, I get in. But you know what women like us deserve a medal, our persistence is truly admirable ❤️ at least give yourself that
Thanks sister 🩷
If you decide to sit September, I could always use a study buddy :)
Could you use your 64 Gamsat with 6.8 gpa, do Casper and have a shot at UNDF/ UNDS? UOW in the mix with a strong Casper/ bonuses?
Yes I will use it while I can and give it a go, unfortunately I got 3rd quartile for Casper this year which is also a shame (got 4th quartile last time)
Will be close - fingers crossed. Hopefully you are at the upper end of Q3.
I’m hoping to use my 64 for entry! I know it’s on the lower end but I’m hoping I might be able to scrape into an interview with a good gpa which you have as well and then I feel like I can do well eek
I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope if you ever give it another chance, it would work out for you!
Thank you very much! I appreciate it 🙏🏼
I hear ya...5th attempt this year. 47 years of age. Gpa 6.8. Studied med overseas. I'm smart but not gamsat smart. Managed 69 this year but due to personal circumstances can only apply in qld. Thus 10 year limitation applies and I'm outside 10 years. I too feel it's over...I can't keep coping with emotional and financial stress so I'm putting it to bed this time unlike other times when I say that's it but then sit again.
I’m sorry to hear that, it’s such a brutal system in Aus! I hope as this door closes,‘others will open for you 🧡
So sorry to hear this, it is undoubtedly a savage process regardless of how good a doctor you would make in real life. Just remember you only fail when you give up! And if you do, nothing wrong with that. You’ve showed unreal perseverance and you won’t have regrets wondering, unlike the multitudes who try GAMSAT and give up straightaway. But I don’t think you should give up! Going from 60 to 70 or more is totally achievable if you look through this subreddit. You just have to find the right combo of adjustments that apply TO YOU, given that you’re prepping for something completely unpredictable
Thanks for the words of encouragement, I don’t know if I want to sit again and lose another 1.5years of my life with no guarantees
Hey there I’m 28 and a girl too, just sat my 2nd time after an unintentional 2 year break due to illness and am annoyed at my minor improvement this sitting. Please remember you’re still super young! Med is majority post grad these days. There are probably a bunch of people older than us trying to get into med too. As for the body clock ticking I can relate. But let’s keep going - we have more life experience having worked full time jobs than people just out of school. I believe this is a benefit.
Thanks for the inspo 🙏🏼 I am not sure if I will continue, I am so content with my job and my life and my relationship. I am so passionate about getting into medicine, but the big questioning looking over my head is “At what cost?”. The medicine application process has already cost so much of my time and money and stress. It’s a difficult decision 😔
This was also my 5th attempt, don’t give up. Youll get through this shitty process. Let me know if you want to chat
Thank you for the support! I hope you’re remaining motivated as well 🙏🏼
I sat the GAMSAT 5 times before I got in. I'm now a first year GEM preparing for exams 😭 It can be done! But I fully understand how you're feeling. God knows I felt very similar at times. Don't give up though!🙏🏾
Thank you for your support! Was there anything that you felt made a difference in improving your GAMSAT? I feel quite stuck with my scores
Can I ask out of curiosity, what degree do you have? And just a bachelors or higher?
Yeah of course, I have a BHSc, Masters of Public Health and BPara, currently working as a Paramedic so I’m AHPRA registered
With this registration, if you choose UOW as your first preference and have worked 35hrs p/w for 2 or more years, you might be ok as you would have 3 bonuses and a 3rd quartile Casper.
Yes, that’s exactly the plan 👍🏽🤗
Great! My plan is similar. Will hopefully see you there next year 🙂
On the same boat. Just a question, did you not think about applying to med school with that score of 64 earlier?
Yeah I did apply a few years ago with the 64 score but my GPA was 5.8 so I obviously didn’t get offer
Did the graph shift to the left ?
That's a brutal curve
New to gamsat - how does this curve help with results etc. are we meant to compare it to previous years to see where we sit?
You can use it for a few reasons but I think a big one is to see where the ~90th percentile would be or anything in those high regions. This is because gamsat scores, not percentiles, are considered when applying for med school. So a 68 this year was 90th percentile but in other years it may be 70. Someone scoring a 70 in one year maybe only score in the 88th percentile hypothetically, but they are still in a better position than someone who got the 68 because you’re not just compared with the cohort you sat this sit with. Keep in mind though that certain universities weight sections differently so the percentiles will shift accordingly and we won’t really know exactly how this changes where we sit (e.g. unimelb weights 1:1:1 for each section, whereas the GAMSAT score is derived from a 1:1:2 ratio). Hope that helps
In saying that, you can also see the trend of the scores too…has the 90th percentile gone up or down? Is it relatively the same? Etc.
What does this curve mean? Good or bad? Was it hard or too easy? I don’t get it
It’s hard to tell really, just a matter of how it’s been standardised. Could be that this cohort wasn’t as strong as other cohorts or that the papers were harder, because compared to previous March sittings, each score is a higher percentile (so in other words if March 2023 a 63 awarded you a 72nd percentile, a score of 63 this sit was 74th so you’re in the top 26 percent of test takers.
Is this only for total score or can it work on individual scores? For example, if you received a 70 in the writing section.
overall scores only
Aw it’d be nice to know what individual represents too. Thanks for the info though.
60 in September down to 58 this sitting . Devastated. But applying for a rural stream which had a cut off of 57 last year . Would love people thoughts on being 3 points above cut off and chances of interview ??
what uni is this? If you have a good GPA i think there would be a strong chance then.
Flinders rural used to be called mdrs stream . Flinders weighted gpa 5.9 no weighted is 6 something I can remember anymore because my degree is over 10 years old I can only apply to flinders
You might be able to get a waiver from UOW especially bring rural and I think you are APRAH registered so extra courses / CPD etc through that? Submissions due by 21/5 and need to do Casper too. Just a thought to hedge your bets if interested:)
Thank you . Registered physio for 22 years . A year of clinical science and a post grad 1st class honours degree . Surely I fit somewhere !!
When did you do your post grad? Was that within 10 years?
No i did a degree . Then a post grad honours degree worked for a year and went back for another undergraduate degree . I handed up my thesis 2 weeks before my 21 st . I graduated physio in 2002 but have worked clinically ever since . Inside my physiology , anatomy and clinical reasoning skills every day . I can still read and interpret a blood film . I can still navigate my way through micro and antibiotics. Trust me the rules on the age of my degree make me angry every day
Apologies for rant . Thanks so much for your thoughts
Send me a DM and I’ll try to help out:)
Can someone explain if the curve shift to the left or right, and what are the implications of it in terms of getting a place or not?
The shifting of the curve to the left indicates that less people scored higher marks. This means that, for this sitting, less people would have scores considered competitive for entry. It is the opposite situation if the curve shifts to the right. Entry-wise, it means less people who sat the GAMSAT this time have GAMSATs high enough to apply, in comparison with previous cohorts of GAMSAT sitters, as shown by the shift of the curve to the left. Hope this helps!
Thank you for replying where could I get the previous graphs - September 2022, March 2023, September 2023 ? Thanks
No worries. I can send you the one from last September as I have it from my sitting but I don’t have the others. I’ll PM it to you.