How long to be ready for the gamsat?

**driver rider** · 14-02-2010, 05:21 AM

i studied three a-levels biology,chemsitry and physics and also i've jst completed a degree in diagnostic radiography and imagine (a science degree) how long do you think it would take to reach a good standard to pass the gamsat exam?

i've got some good material together and just wanted an idea!

**terrified_tony** · 14-02-2010, 06:52 PM

I must state i think Gamsat is a very individual experience and so it will vary from one person to the next.
My view of it is that there is no assumed knowledge above that of a good alevel standard and so if you have that then you are prepared knowledge wise .
You really then just need to get used to the timings of the sections and also the timing of the whole day. The biggest problem i had is that it is a long long day and it seems o be mentally draining even when on the breaks. I think most people would be able to give a good go with maybe a months work.

**driver rider** · 15-02-2010, 04:39 AM

a months work sounds incredibly short! although this is encouraging given that i plan on starting this week! in order to prepare for septembers exam.

**Mysterio** · 15-02-2010, 12:55 PM

Hi I agree with tony in that it is a very individual experience. I know people who have passed only after a couple of months of prep and also those who didn't make it even though they had a while to prepare. From my experience the best thing one can do is create a routuine around preparing and stick to it!
It's all to easy to become distracted if like me you are always travelling for your job this becomes a total nightmare.