GAMSAT Ireland March 2008

[noodlepeg]

Hey all,

I'm going to be sitting it again in March 08 in Dublin, can't cope with the thought of waking up in August and checking the CAO and seeing 67, I know I know, I'm crazy...

Anyone else?

[haruno_sakura]

hey noodlepeg!
im applyin for ireland GEP entry so looks like im gonna hav to sit GAMSAT as well! as i havent done it b4!!

[CatherineT]

hey- I'm having a go as well - had a bit of a suss around - Limerick wanted 59 last year and RCSI took 60, you may not need to do it again? I'm in the annoying position of having 59 - a shite mark, but I'm too lazy to want to do it again, and I'm dithering about whether to just apply like this, or do it again. I think I'll do it again- but i really would rather not have to - its sooo expensive! you reckon loads more folk are applying for the Ireland GEP this year? cos there are more places- but do you think the demand will be higher?

[haruno_sakura]

hey...i hav no idea wat gamsat is like...n im considerin sittin it this time arnd...do u guys think i hav a shot startin this late? i am doin my degree n im in final year..which means i hav my final year project to do as well..i predicted a 2:1 but i hav put myself in the position to get a 1st durin the last semester..i hav no guidance on how to do gamsat nor the munny to buy these prep courses...wat shud i do? ppl who hav done it b4, how long did u guys hav to study for?
i really need some advice im so scared..i dont even knw anythin abt its syllabus..but i saw the first section n it scared the hell out of me, im totally a science bakground, n english is my 4th language wat do i do?

[CatherineT]

I would go for it - you have nothing to lose- it is expensive, that's true- but would be worth it if you got in - i've done it twice now and am thinking bout doin it again - want to shove my mark up if it all possible - I don't know what to advise bout english not being your home language, but again practice can only help. I can't afford the courses either - they aren't nec - if you can I would buy the practice ACER books and have a run through those - see if anyone lives near you would help you- and if stuck give me a shout xxx

[haruno_sakura]

thank u Catherine!!! since u hav done it twice b4..how did u find it?? wat mark did u get? n how did u prep? wats the best way to approach it? also r there any text books recommended to revise science part of it?