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Hi Guys,

I am sitting GAMSAT this year (2010) and I was wondering whether anyone has bought the MCAT Gold Standard Flashcards? I was reading somewhere they are recommended.

I would appreciate it if anyone can answer these questions.
Do they help? Are they relevant to GAMSAT? Is there any other GAMSAT flashcards I can use?

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

I'm sitting the GAMSAT this year. I need to desperately practice essay writing and was wondering if anyone here would be willing to give me advice on essays that I write? I'm happy to share my essays as well as give others my advice.

Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers

Hi LightRose

You are a real determined lady...Kudos on having the guts to pursue your doc dreams inspite of having so many commitments already Well you will be glad to know that you are not alone... many people have successfully juggled a career, family and then gone on to ace the GAMSAT!!

As to your question, well.. according to ACER, a GAMSAT score is valid for two years. This means you can sit for the GAMSAT this year and use your score to apply to Universities in 2012

Best of Luck!!
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Free GAMSAT sample questions - http://www.prepgenie.com/

Hi all,

How are you doing? Might be snowed down with Gamsat notes/practice tests

Hope someone could give me an answer to one of my concerns.

I am planning to sit GAMSAT this year and if I get a good score, what are the chances for deferring Uni for an year i.e, Opt for 2012 Jan than 2011 Jan entry?

I am working full time, mother of a three year old boy and a full time wife, so we have some other plans that need to be implemented before 2012 if possible.

If anyone have gone through the same path, please do let me know.

Many thanks in advance!
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Regards,
LightRose

Hello fellow GAMSATER's,

I just wanted to introduce myself (sort of) wish everyone best wishes with their studies; so, I'm Vanathy and best wishes to y'all!

I look forward to sharing experiences of GAMSAT with you in future and if there are any of you in Kent, England that wanna start a study group let me know.


Cheerio

Hi

It is always best to try out the free samples before going and investing a lump sum amount on any of the test prep material provided by several online companies. The ACER materials can be complemented with another good set of GAMSAT style sample questions.

You can try out the free Prepgenie diagnostic sample paper covering all the three GAMSAT sections or sectional papers available on their website.

Please Note: Since I am directly related with Prepgenie, do take my advice with a pinch of salt.
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Hi,

It's great that you have decided on sitting for the GAMSAT just after finishing your 12th yr. GAMSAT is no easy test that can be "cracked" by last minute rote learning. Getting a feel of the test pattern, GAMSAT questions way before the actual test day will give you a definite edge over others.

Make sure you get a good GPA during your degree course.
A good GPA + a good GAMSAT score = the med college of your dreams

Although there is no concrete syllabus for GAMSAT defined by ACER, the following list has been prepared covering all of the topics that were included in previous year GAMSAT question papers:

Biology Topics:

* Cell biology and cell division
* Enzymes and macromolecules
* Nutrition and Cellular Metabolism
* Musculo-skeletal System
* Gastrointestinal System
* Respiratory System
* Circulatory System
* Excretory System
* Neuromuscular physiology and Nervous System
* Homeostasis, Diffusion and Osmosis, and Membrane-transport system
* Reproductive System
* Embryology and foetal circulation
* Immunology
* Microbes and communicable disease
* Genetics
* Endocrinology and Hormonal pathways

Chemistry topics:

* Atoms, Molecules and Chemical Arithmetic
* Structure of Atom
* Nuclear Chemistry
* Classification of Elements and Periodicity
* Chemical Bonding
* Concepts of Acids-Bases and Oxidation-Reduction
* Solid State
* Behaviour of Gases
* Solutions
* Chemical Equilibrium
* Ionic Equilibria
* Chemical Energetics
* Chemical Kinetics
* Surface Chemistry
* Electrochemistry
* Coordination Compounds
* Analytical Chemistry
* Purification and Analysis of Organic Compounds
* General Organic Chemistry
* Classification and Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
* Hydrocarbons
* Halogen Derivatives
* Compounds containing Oxygen
* Active Methylene Compounds
* Compounds containing Nitrogen/Sulphur
* Biochemistry

For Physics, revise the following topics:

* Physical World and Measurement
* Kinematics
* Laws of Motion
* Work, Energy and Power
* Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
* Gravitation
* Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
* Heat and Thermodynamics
* Oscillations
* Waves
* Electrostatics
* Current Electricity
* Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism
* Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
* Electromagnetic Waves
* Optics
* Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
* Atomic Nucleus
* Solids and Semiconductor Devices

Hope this helps you in giving a proper direction to your GAMSAT preparation.

NOTE: This is just a suggestive list. Make sure you practise the ACER test papers to form your own judgement, before you take the GAMSAT.

Cheers!!
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Hi,

It's great to know that you have decided to follow your dreams. Well it is never too late to do what you always wanted Few people in life make that choice...kudos on having done it!!

Getting back to your question, well ACER does not change its prep material. So you might as well use the 2005 papers you already have rather than buying this year's set. The questions in the ACER test prep set remain the same every year.

Couple the Acer materials with another good set of Sample test papers and you are all set for GAMMY
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Hi
I've just finished yr 12 and did not get into med. I want to get a really early head start on the gamsat and am planning to sit it next year. Just want to know what specific subjects I need to study. I generally know that first year bio, chem and hsc physics are examined but i want to know what areas within these subjects are usually asked (e.g biochem, organic chem, physiology etc.)
Much advice/help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Sarah

Hey Guys,
Firstly, great forum! Some really good info here and a great helpful spirit.
Sitting GAMSAT in March 2010. Thought I might have been a bit too old to start this journery, but bugger it! Its something I've wanted to do for a long time. Never say never right?
Have been doing a bit of prep but probably not as much as I should have. Work gets in the way sometimes, but that's life. Hopefully I can give it a decent crack and come out happy on the other side.

Anyway my question....do ACER change the Prep Material they sell? I have some from 2005 and don't want to purchase another lot if they are the same. Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers