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Discuss the GAMSAT exam in this forum. GAMSAT stands for Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Test but the GAMSAT is also used for UK graduate admissions.

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Old 03-02-2008, 02:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Gamsat 2008

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I'm going to take the gamsat this Sept, yet having just bought some revision notes, i've realised just how much of challenge this is going to be. Although I did a science degree, we only scanned over some simple chemistry, certainly not covering organic/bio/physical. The prep papers I have are from 2005 (nicely ripped off by someone on the site!), so not sure whether syllabus has changed - any ideas?? Also the Des O'Neil notes go into so much depth, is that really required for the test? How much do we really need to know? Can anyone recommend any other text so that i can bring the backround learning up to date rather than 'learning to walk before i can crawl'. I'm a little confused???
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Old 04-02-2008, 01:17 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I found that any AS and A level book on the subjects will do. I bought a gamsat review guide online which pointed me to the right direction as to where to focus, as well as what to expect at the exam and what strategies to follow to maximise my results. A friend also gave me an mcat guide which had all the material needed, along with little bridges relating it to clinical cases and medicine. I also got the acer books and some other practice papers which were very helpful. I can't go into much detail since I don't want anyone to think I'm advertising anything, so if you want details etc pm me.
One thing you need to keep in mind when you study: Don't try to memorise anything (ok, maybe a few physics formulae) since the information you need will be given to you on the exam paper. Try to understand it as much and as deeply as you can - then go back and revise to remember the stuff - the more you revise, the more you remember. Even though the info will be given to you, if you don't know it and you need to learn it on the exam you won't have enough time to answer all the questions.
Don't know how much help this is... They say as far as chemistry is concerned, you need to be up to 1st year in uni level. Don't let it scare you, just make sure you understand what you study and you'll be fine.
One more thing. Don't overlook the other two sections - you might think you're up to it but they might get you by surprice. I found part I the hardest, even though I don't have a science degree. At least with science the possible answer is only one - you know it, you get it. With poems and stuff you have to guess what the examiner is guessing that the poet is thinking. It can get pretty sneaky.
Good luck with your exams and remember - if others can do it, so can you
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Old 04-02-2008, 02:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Firstly - don't panic about it, its not the horror exam its made out to be!

Secondly I wouldn't waste hundreds of pounds on courses or prep materials other than the official books released by ACER:

http://www.ucasbooks.co.uk/acatalog/..._Material.html

Then again if you can afford it and it offers you a bit more peace of mind go for it!

As far as revision goes, this depends on the type of academic background you're coming from. If you're a science graduate then you needn't worry too much about the science section, just brush up a bit of A-level stuff and organic chemistry is key.

Concentrate on bringing all your sections (reasoning in humanities, writing and science) up to par as you can't compensate for a poor section with a high score in the other.

Practice essay writing structure, you can't really predict what questions will come up on the day.

Other than that, be parepared for a long old day in a cold noisy hall!

Best of luck!!
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