GAMSAT Universities and How they use the exam (in Australia, Ireland and UK)

Attempting practice questions is a vital component of GAMSAT practice, we recommend attempting GAMSAT practice papers at almost every stage of the preparation for the exam. GAMSAT practice papers are particularly useful in evaluating progress and identifying strengths and weaknesses in the exam, if assessed properly. I recommend adopting  the SWOT framework when reviewing performance. I recommend completing a diagnostic test at initial stages of preparation to determine the best course of action to take. You need to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) as soon as possible. SWOT analysis is a framework for identifying and analysing the internal and external factors that can  have an impact on [Read More]

Creating and studying with GAMSAT flash cards is hands-down one of the most effective ways to quickly learn and retain knowledge, especially when preparing for section two and three. In this article, we will discuss how to make effective GAMSAT flash cards to prepare for the exam. It is difficult to pin point the origin of flash cards as it has been a method of studying for centuries. However, it is essentially a note card with a question on one side and the corresponding answer on the other side. You retain information by repeatedly reading the question and trying to recall the answer. Why traditional Flash cards don’t work for [Read More]

The Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) is administered twice a year. In this article we look at the GAMSAT dates and when to start preparing for the exam. The GAMSAT is administered in March and September each year. For more information on the GAMSAT March sitting and GAMSAT September sitting check out the respective articles on the blog. The table below shares a summary of the key GAMSAT Dates: Testing Dates Mid-Late March Mid-Late September Registrations Opens Early November Mid May Late Registrations Closes  Early February Early August Results Day Mid May Mid November For more information on the latest GAMSAT dates visit the ACER website. When to Start [Read More]