Post by: pi on September 21, 2012, 05:56:37 pm
The "Will I get an interview/offer with this UMAT?" query for med and dent
Here are the stats from 2014 entry first-round interview or direct offers (approximate)
(TBC = to be confirmed)
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Monash: No UMAT cut as they use both ATAR and UMAT for interviews
Newcastle: TBC
UQ (prov): 91%ile
UTAS: 100%ile needed for interstate (no interview), Tasmainian cut TBC
UNSW*: No one UMAT cut-off as they use both the predicted (or actual ATAR for gap-years) and the UMAT
UADEL: ~96%ile for interstate applicants, ~94%ile for South Australians
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.60
UWS: 154.5 overall weighted in a 1:1:0.5 ratio for S1:S2:S3 respectively for non-GWS applicants
ANU (PhB/MBBS): does not use UMAT, 99+ ATAR only
USyd (MBBS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.95 ATAR only
UoM (MD guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Flinders (pre-med and med pathway): uses ATAR (90%) and a UMAT-derived score (10% - only sections 1 and 2 are used) for admissions and the interview does not play a role in admissions, as only 25 places are offered best to get a high ATAR and UMAT
DENTISTRY
UADEL: TBC
UQ: TBC
Otago: TBC
CSU: does not use UMAT, 98+ ATAR to be safe
Latrobe: does not use UMAT, TBC ATAR cut
UoM (DDS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.10
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Monash: No UMAT cut as they use both ATAR and UMAT for interviews
Newcastle: TBC
UQ (prov): 91%ile
UTAS: 100%ile needed for interstate (no interview), Tasmainian cut TBC
UNSW*: No one UMAT cut-off as they use both the predicted (or actual ATAR for gap-years) and the UMAT
UADEL: ~96%ile for interstate applicants, ~94%ile for South Australians
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.60
UWS: 154.5 overall weighted in a 1:1:0.5 ratio for S1:S2:S3 respectively for non-GWS applicants
ANU (PhB/MBBS): does not use UMAT, 99+ ATAR only
USyd (MBBS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.95 ATAR only
UoM (MD guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Flinders (pre-med and med pathway): uses ATAR (90%) and a UMAT-derived score (10% - only sections 1 and 2 are used) for admissions and the interview does not play a role in admissions, as only 25 places are offered best to get a high ATAR and UMAT
DENTISTRY
UADEL: TBC
UQ: TBC
Otago: TBC
CSU: does not use UMAT, 98+ ATAR to be safe
Latrobe: does not use UMAT, TBC ATAR cut
UoM (DDS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.10
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Here are the stats from 2013 entry first-round interview or direct offers (approximate)
(TBC = to be confirmed)
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Monash: 191 overall (94%ile)
Newcastle: Section 1 - 61 (need 50 in each section) is needed
UQ (prov): 188, with a Section 1 score of 76 or more
UTAS: 100%ile needed for interstate (no interview), Tasmainian cut TBC
UNSW*: No one UMAT cut-off as they use both the predicted (or actual ATAR for gap-years) and the UMAT
UADEL: 196 overall - for interstaters
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.70
UWS: 157 overall weighted in a 1:1:0.5 ratio for S1:S2:S3 respectively for non-GWS applicants
ANU (PhB/MBBS): does not use UMAT, 99+ ATAR only
USyd (MBBS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.95 ATAR only
UoM (MD guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Flinders (pre-med and med pathway): uses ATAR (90%) and a UMAT-derived score (10% - only sections 1 and 2 are used) for admissions and the interview does not play a role in admissions, as only 25 places are offered best to get a high ATAR and UMAT
DENTISTRY
UADEL: ~83%ile
UQ: 180 overall and 99+ ATAR (including bonus point scheme)
Otago: 50%ile in each section
CSU: does not use UMAT, 98+ ATAR to be safe
Latrobe: does not use UMAT, 99.80 ATAR cut
UoM (DDS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.55
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Monash: 191 overall (94%ile)
Newcastle: Section 1 - 61 (need 50 in each section) is needed
UQ (prov): 188, with a Section 1 score of 76 or more
UTAS: 100%ile needed for interstate (no interview), Tasmainian cut TBC
UNSW*: No one UMAT cut-off as they use both the predicted (or actual ATAR for gap-years) and the UMAT
UADEL: 196 overall - for interstaters
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.70
UWS: 157 overall weighted in a 1:1:0.5 ratio for S1:S2:S3 respectively for non-GWS applicants
ANU (PhB/MBBS): does not use UMAT, 99+ ATAR only
USyd (MBBS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.95 ATAR only
UoM (MD guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Flinders (pre-med and med pathway): uses ATAR (90%) and a UMAT-derived score (10% - only sections 1 and 2 are used) for admissions and the interview does not play a role in admissions, as only 25 places are offered best to get a high ATAR and UMAT
DENTISTRY
UADEL: ~83%ile
UQ: 180 overall and 99+ ATAR (including bonus point scheme)
Otago: 50%ile in each section
CSU: does not use UMAT, 98+ ATAR to be safe
Latrobe: does not use UMAT, 99.80 ATAR cut
UoM (DDS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut 99.55
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Here are the stats from 2012 entry first-round interview or direct offers (approximate):
(TBC = to be confirmed)
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Monash: 195 overall (95%ile)
Newcastle: Section 1 - 58 (need 50 in each section) is needed
UQ (prov): 180 overall (no interview and need 50 in each section) and 99+ ATAR (including bonus point scheme)
UTAS: ~150s for Tasmanians, 100%ile needed for interstate (no interview)
UNSW*: No one UMAT cut-off as they use both the predicted (or actual ATAR for gap-years) and the UMAT
UADEL: 193 overall - for interstaters
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut was ~99.60 last year
UWS: ~157 overall weighted in a 1:1:0.5 ratio for S1:S2:S3 respectively
ANU (PhB/MBBS): does not use UMAT, 99+ ATAR only
USyd (MBBS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.95 ATAR only
UoM (MD guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Flinders (pre-med and med pathway): uses ATAR (90%) and a UMAT-derived score (10% - only sections 1 and 2 are used) for admissions and the interview does not play a role in admissions, as only 25 places are offered best to get a high ATAR and UMAT
DENTISTRY
UADEL: ~82%tile
UQ: 174 overall and 99+ ATAR (including bonus point scheme)
Otago: 50%ile in each section
CSU: does not use UMAT, 98+ ATAR to be safe
Latrobe: does not use UMAT, 98.40 ATAR cut
UoM (DDS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut ~98.90
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Monash: 195 overall (95%ile)
Newcastle: Section 1 - 58 (need 50 in each section) is needed
UQ (prov): 180 overall (no interview and need 50 in each section) and 99+ ATAR (including bonus point scheme)
UTAS: ~150s for Tasmanians, 100%ile needed for interstate (no interview)
UNSW*: No one UMAT cut-off as they use both the predicted (or actual ATAR for gap-years) and the UMAT
UADEL: 193 overall - for interstaters
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut was ~99.60 last year
UWS: ~157 overall weighted in a 1:1:0.5 ratio for S1:S2:S3 respectively
ANU (PhB/MBBS): does not use UMAT, 99+ ATAR only
USyd (MBBS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.95 ATAR only
UoM (MD guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Flinders (pre-med and med pathway): uses ATAR (90%) and a UMAT-derived score (10% - only sections 1 and 2 are used) for admissions and the interview does not play a role in admissions, as only 25 places are offered best to get a high ATAR and UMAT
DENTISTRY
UADEL: ~82%tile
UQ: 174 overall and 99+ ATAR (including bonus point scheme)
Otago: 50%ile in each section
CSU: does not use UMAT, 98+ ATAR to be safe
Latrobe: does not use UMAT, 98.40 ATAR cut
UoM (DDS guarantee): does not use UMAT, 99.90+ ATAR only
Griffith**: does not use UMAT, ATAR cut ~98.90
JCU: does not use the UMAT, ATAR of 97+ advised along with strong written application
N.B. UMAT is not longer used for Pharmacy
*http://www.med.unsw.edu.au/medweb.nsf/page/FAQ_local#Interview, the ATAR used in this table is your predicted ATAR (or actual ATAR for those on gap-years)
** UAC cutoff has traditionally been higher than the QTAC cutoff for Griffith med and dent
Post by: stephanieteddy on September 21, 2012, 06:02:58 pm
It sucks because it was so close for monash..
Post by: brenden on September 21, 2012, 06:12:25 pm
Monash: 195 overall (will probably decrease for this year)
I got 187
Post by: xiaoselena on September 21, 2012, 06:21:39 pm
Post by: pi on September 21, 2012, 06:23:22 pm
And also:
Monash: 195 overall (will probably decrease for this year)
193 overall... So close and yet so far :(
Post by: pi on September 21, 2012, 06:51:37 pm
Post by: Jdog on September 21, 2012, 06:51:51 pm
Post by: BoredSatan on September 21, 2012, 10:52:10 pm
oh I guess cause of all the deferred kids its impossible to get in right?? Still gotta put it up there though
Post by: pi on September 21, 2012, 11:06:47 pm
WHY YOU NO HAS LATROBE DENT ON THERE
oh I guess cause of all the deferred kids its impossible to get in right?? Still gotta put it up there though
Added haha, I wasn't sure how Latrobe was going to work with the ATAR cut, just put it as "high" haha
Post by: BoredSatan on September 21, 2012, 11:08:30 pm
Not everyone took the offer so there will be around 5-10 spots for metro kids I think (this includes metro sydney, adelaide, brisbane etc)WHY YOU NO HAS LATROBE DENT ON THERE
oh I guess cause of all the deferred kids its impossible to get in right?? Still gotta put it up there though
Added haha, I wasn't sure how Latrobe was going to work with the ATAR cut, just put it as "high" haha
Post by: Charmz on September 22, 2012, 09:07:10 am
And what about Griffith Uni med and Dent, they don't require UMAT do they?
Post by: cback on September 22, 2012, 11:26:42 am
Post by: thushan on September 22, 2012, 12:33:25 pm
Post by: HighLatency on September 22, 2012, 12:56:46 pm
Unlikely, but possible if you manage to get a scholarship.
What does the vice-chanc scholarship even represent, it just says high ranking students? Does that mean atar or umat :S
Post by: shihabs on September 22, 2012, 01:20:09 pm
Could anyone comment on what my chances are for Adelaide and Flinders medicine?
My ATAR from last year was 99.70
I don't really feel like going interstate, but I'm still applying for Monash and the likes.
Post by: thushan on September 22, 2012, 01:27:54 pm
I got 61-60-91 with total 212 (71 overall) and 99th percentile.
Could anyone comment on what my chances are for Adelaide and Flinders medicine?
My ATAR from last year was 99.70
I don't really feel like going interstate, but I'm still applying for Monash and the likes.
LOL you're set.
Post by: BoredSatan on September 22, 2012, 01:47:08 pm
I thought LaTrobe was only offering to rural kids due to the stuff up....Well not everyone took the defer offer. And they even accepted some of the students who were meant to defer in the end. So there may be a chance, as I said, I reckon 5-10 places for Metro kids
And what about Griffith Uni med and Dent, they don't require UMAT do they?
Post by: shihabs on September 22, 2012, 06:38:08 pm
I got 61-60-91 with total 212 (71 overall) and 99th percentile.
Could anyone comment on what my chances are for Adelaide and Flinders medicine?
My ATAR from last year was 99.70
I don't really feel like going interstate, but I'm still applying for Monash and the likes.
LOL you're set.
So I shouldn't really be worried at all?
Would you say I'm basically guaranteed a spot at Flinders (considering they don't use interviews)?
Post by: pi on September 22, 2012, 06:46:54 pm
So I shouldn't really be worried at all?
Would you say I'm basically guaranteed a spot at Flinders (considering they don't use interviews)?
Hard to say as they only take like 25 people, but I'd be confident in getting a place if I were you :)
Post by: Charmz on September 22, 2012, 07:00:05 pm
Oh I don't care about metro kids since I'm rural but how many places are they offering altogether anyway?I thought LaTrobe was only offering to rural kids due to the stuff up....Well not everyone took the defer offer. And they even accepted some of the students who were meant to defer in the end. So there may be a chance, as I said, I reckon 5-10 places for Metro kids
And what about Griffith Uni med and Dent, they don't require UMAT do they?
Post by: thushan on September 22, 2012, 07:52:49 pm
I got 61-60-91 with total 212 (71 overall) and 99th percentile.
Could anyone comment on what my chances are for Adelaide and Flinders medicine?
My ATAR from last year was 99.70
I don't really feel like going interstate, but I'm still applying for Monash and the likes.
LOL you're set.
So I shouldn't really be worried at all?
Would you say I'm basically guaranteed a spot at Flinders (considering they don't use interviews)?
You are DEFINITELY going to get into UQ if you get >99 (ATAR is a hurdle).
Post by: supermanflyaway on September 22, 2012, 08:46:48 pm
If then I have an alright interview and an ATAR in the 99s, how likely is an offer for MBBS?
Thanks!
Post by: pi on September 22, 2012, 08:48:09 pm
With a UMAT 95th percentile, is an interview offer from Monash likely?
If then I have an alright interview and an ATAR in the 99s, how likely is an offer for MBBS?
Thanks!
I'd say you're in with a good shot :)
Post by: SJay on September 23, 2012, 12:13:50 pm
Post by: supermanflyaway on September 23, 2012, 12:48:17 pm
Post by: nicolesc4 on September 27, 2012, 12:15:08 pm
I applied at Monash, Adelaide, Newcastle, UNSW and UWS, and I'm a gap yearer with a 2011 ATAR of 99.00.
Do I have interview chances at these places (especially Monash and Adel)?
I'd really appreciate some advice :)
Post by: pi on September 27, 2012, 02:30:47 pm
You should be fine for Adelaide, and based on speculation of the Monash cut going down, you should be alright for Monash too :)
Post by: pi on November 16, 2012, 12:18:05 pm
Post by: BlueSky_3 on November 16, 2012, 12:56:14 pm
Post by: pi on November 16, 2012, 01:42:01 pm
Does anyone know why JCU has 2 interview rounds? Is one for interstate and one for local? How does it work?
When is the second round you are referring to?
As far as I know, there is one round pre-ATAR and another round post-ATAR. Both have locals and interstaters.
Post by: synchronise3 on November 16, 2012, 01:59:44 pm
Does anyone know why JCU has 2 interview rounds? Is one for interstate and one for local? How does it work?
When is the second round you are referring to?
As far as I know, there is one round pre-ATAR and another round post-ATAR. Both have locals and interstaters.
Yeah, Pre-ATAR interview offers will be released from Nov 19-24
Post by: BlueSky_3 on November 16, 2012, 03:12:59 pm
Does anyone know why JCU has 2 interview rounds? Is one for interstate and one for local? How does it work?
When is the second round you are referring to?
As far as I know, there is one round pre-ATAR and another round post-ATAR. Both have locals and interstaters.
Why do they take one pre-ATAR? and do you know what kind of predicted ATAR is required to be offered? Oh and what kind of actual ATAR score is required to get in with a good application and interview?
Post by: pi on November 16, 2012, 04:02:36 pm
I got in post-ATAR with 99.35, but I have a mate who got in with 97.xx too (also post-ATAR). Generally you'd want 99+ though.
Post by: horizon on November 16, 2012, 04:05:36 pm
Post by: pi on November 16, 2012, 04:10:38 pm
Hey physics, just wondering, with the post-ATAR path, is there still like a "minimum" UMAT score they need? Would you mind letting me know how you did just so that I can gage whether or not I have a chance?
JCU doesn't use the UMAT at all! :D They don't look at it or care if you have/haven't done it :)
Just your ATAR + application for an interview.
Post by: zvezda on November 16, 2012, 09:49:10 pm
Post by: pi on November 17, 2012, 10:09:14 am
What sort of ATAR is generally required for a place in JCU?
As above:
I got in post-ATAR with 99.35, but I have a mate who got in with 97.xx too (also post-ATAR). Generally you'd want 99+ though.
Post by: horizon on November 17, 2012, 07:24:30 pm
Ahh I see. What about Monash atar-stream?? Is there still a minimum UMAT score needed for that anyone know?Hey physics, just wondering, with the post-ATAR path, is there still like a "minimum" UMAT score they need? Would you mind letting me know how you did just so that I can gage whether or not I have a chance?
JCU doesn't use the UMAT at all! :D They don't look at it or care if you have/haven't done it :)
Just your ATAR + application for an interview.
Post by: pi on November 17, 2012, 07:27:06 pm
Ahh I see. What about Monash atar-stream?? Is there still a minimum UMAT score needed for that anyone know?
That stream was cancelled after last year's intake (it was only for the 2012 intake - ie. my year) unfortunately :/ There is a special scholarship round now, but realistically you'd need 99.85+ :(
Post by: pi on November 20, 2012, 07:59:59 pm
Post by: BlueSky_3 on November 20, 2012, 09:56:45 pm
Post by: pi on November 20, 2012, 09:58:38 pm
Post by: BlueSky_3 on November 20, 2012, 10:01:17 pm
Post by: pi on November 20, 2012, 10:03:34 pm
Post by: dossie58 on January 01, 2013, 10:10:14 pm
Post by: pi on January 29, 2013, 11:22:42 pm
Does anyone know the percentile cut off for UQ?
I think they've changed the way they choose candidates, I'm on it and will post the info in this thread when I get it :)
Otherwise, I've updated info as I've found it :) Also forgot a few dent unis woops
Post by: PB on February 09, 2013, 10:26:54 am
Post by: pi on February 09, 2013, 10:29:02 am
Post by: PB on February 09, 2013, 01:38:45 pm
Post by: Hancock on February 09, 2013, 01:42:11 pm
Post by: PB on February 09, 2013, 01:46:11 pm
Post by: pi on February 09, 2013, 03:16:42 pm
wow nice, so you are saying that all i have to do is get above 97 atar to get into dent for JCU??
I think they also have a written application and maybe an interview. Not fully sure as I am more familiar with medicine, check their website for full admission criteria.:) what this page has is the stuff not on those websites.
Post by: BoredSatan on February 15, 2013, 10:59:08 pm
Post by: zvezda on April 08, 2013, 04:22:23 pm
Post by: pi on April 08, 2013, 08:49:14 pm
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/?page=89468
When in doubt, send them an email though :)
Post by: zvezda on April 08, 2013, 09:16:33 pm
Yeah I think it's still around
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/?page=89468
When in doubt, send them an email though :)
Yeah after reading that it seems like the system still applies. Thanks
Post by: lolipopper on August 19, 2013, 05:43:43 pm
Post by: PB on August 19, 2013, 05:46:38 pm
Post by: pi on August 19, 2013, 06:09:12 pm
188 announced cut-off for UQ 2013
I (or rather, MSO) was under the assumption they were using S1 scores too or something. What is your source?
Post by: lolipopper on August 19, 2013, 06:24:13 pm
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=189905
Post by: pi on August 19, 2013, 06:42:26 pm
their website? duh :D
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=189905
Yeah you forgot to tell us:
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** Not all applicants with this UMAT score received an offer. Applicants were required to have a Section 1 score of 76.
-_-
But thanks for the link haha
Post by: Limista on September 08, 2013, 09:37:06 pm
188 announced cut-off for UQ 2013
Cue the nerves :P
Post by: pi on September 08, 2013, 09:38:42 pm
Cue the nerves :P
I think he meant for 2013-entry :P Don't worry haha!
Post by: Limista on September 08, 2013, 09:44:32 pm
Post by: spectroscopy on September 08, 2013, 09:47:51 pm
is there a catch or something?
Post by: pi on September 08, 2013, 09:49:00 pm
uws seems comparatively easy
is there a catch or something?
Yeah, you have to be living in greater western sydney for the really loose selection options :P
Post by: PB on September 13, 2013, 10:08:58 pm
for UA dent, do you know if its average 83%ile or the lowest cutoff is 83%ile :S
Post by: pi on September 13, 2013, 10:55:34 pm
hey guys,
for UA dent, do you know if its average 83%ile or the lowest cutoff is 83%ile :S
All figures are the minimum.
Post by: PB on September 13, 2013, 11:04:20 pm
Post by: pi on September 13, 2013, 11:08:37 pm
Hey guuuuyss, is 83%ile enough for medicine at monash, assuming I get 99.5+? Never really that interested in med (like, at all) but just curious :D thanks guys! time to SMASH MY ATAR haha :D
I have a friend who got a Bonded spot with 99.80 and 83%ile, if that gives you some idea :) So still a chance!
Post by: Shenz0r on September 13, 2013, 11:09:55 pm
Post by: pi on September 13, 2013, 11:14:13 pm
My friend got offered a bonded place with 83rd percentile and 99.85. Still possible!
Same mate? xD
edit: awks I took 0.05 off his ATAR LOL
Post by: pi on September 13, 2013, 11:19:49 pm
Does a <50 score for one section remove any chance at Monash?
Unfortunately, yes :/
Post by: Lyestcer on September 13, 2013, 11:54:45 pm
Post by: DazMan on September 13, 2013, 11:56:26 pm
S1: 57
S2: 62
S3: 62
Overall: 181
%ile: 91
Am I right in saying that this is too low for a place anywhere?
Post by: Shenz0r on September 14, 2013, 12:00:32 am
Hmmmm... I got
S1: 57
S2: 62
S3: 62
Overall: 181
%ile: 91
Am I right in saying that this is too low for a place anywhere?
No way. You have a chance at Monash, and maybe some other interstate unis too (like UQ)
Post by: pi on September 14, 2013, 12:02:17 am
Post by: DazMan on September 14, 2013, 12:12:20 am
Post by: monika.s on September 14, 2013, 02:50:33 am
s2: 52
s3: 65
Overall:174
Percentile: 85
ATAR: 98.80-99.40
Non rural, Non seas/eas
Where do I have a good shot of getting an interview for medicine?
Post by: pi on September 14, 2013, 08:18:20 am
Where do I have a good shot of getting an interview for medicine?
Not many in first round interview offers as a lot of unis have UMAT cut-offs for first round. If you could get a higher ATAR (say 99.70+) then you could be in with a chance for a Monash and UNSW interview.
Of course there's still JCU which doesn't use UMAT.
Post by: Sheepishly on September 14, 2013, 11:06:59 am
Which uni do I have the best chance at getting an interview?
Post by: pi on September 14, 2013, 11:47:16 am
I Got 68;58;60 => 186 in total => 94th percentile
Which uni do I have the best chance at getting an interview?
Spoiler
Wow back in my day 186 was 91%ile or so haha (claiming that class of 2011 is superior here).
I'd say you have a good chance with Monash providing you have a solid ATAR (99+ would help), UNSW, Newcastle, and of course JCU is still on the cards :)
Good luck!
Post by: wishful-dreaming on September 14, 2013, 11:56:14 am
looking at dentistry at adelaide uni. If I get around 99.6, is there still a chance?
My other option seems to be Bond. Likewise, do I have a chance?
Post by: pi on September 14, 2013, 12:00:29 pm
I completely failed the umat. got 85%ile,
looking at dentistry at adelaide uni. If I get around 99.6, is there still a chance?
My other option seems to be Bond. Likewise, do I have a chance?
To be honest, I'm not overly familiar with Dentistry and the percentile I have listed is an approximate as I couldn't find the exact UMAT cut-off (and I don't think I know anyone doing dent there to ask). But I'd say given the approximation you still have a chance! 99.60 might also be fine for LaTrobe dent this year, if you're keen on dent :)
With Bond, that's more than enough for an interview. I'd read people getting interviews with 97.xx ATAR and a UMAT of 166, so you should be well above that?
Good luck! :)
Post by: wendycocb on September 14, 2013, 12:16:55 pm
I got the following:
S1 59
S2 58
S3 62
Overall: 179, 89%
I'm really devastated and my parents are disappointed as, because it's bye-bye to UQ med for me. Do you guys think I stand a chance anywhere else? I'm willing to go anywhere, and I'll do BMP if necessary. Thank you!!! ;)
Post by: pi on September 14, 2013, 12:23:57 pm
Hey guys,
I got the following:
S1 59
S2 58
S3 62
Overall: 179, 89%
I'm really devastated and my parents are disappointed as, because it's bye-bye to UQ med for me. Do you guys think I stand a chance anywhere else? I'm willing to go anywhere, and I'll do BMP if necessary. Thank you!!! ;)
Any idea what type of ATAR you could get? Monash/UNSW could be possible with ATARs like 99.6+.
Also, JCU and the like are still very much on the cards! :)
Post by: stripe on September 14, 2013, 12:49:52 pm
I got 92% percentile - will I need an ATAR of at least 99 to get a look in at Monash?
Post by: teletubbies_95 on September 14, 2013, 12:52:50 pm
but we're moving to Perth next year ( cause my dad has changed his workplace!) . So no monash for me! :( We'll see what happens!
So happy but . I wasn't expecting that high ! I shall buy myself a 30 cent cone from Maccers today :)
Post by: pi on September 14, 2013, 01:00:40 pm
Hi guys,
I got 92% percentile - will I need an ATAR of at least 99 to get a look in at Monash?
Probably, given that 92%ile is correlating to a lower score than in previous years. Ideally you'd want 99.5+ or so given that.
95 ile ! Parents were over the moon!
but we're moving to Perth next year ( cause my dad has changed his workplace!) . So no monash for me! :( We'll see what happens!
So happy but . I wasn't expecting that high ! I shall buy myself a 30 cent cone from Maccers today :)
Congrats!
Haha stay in Melb at res or something, Perth is soooo boring! :P (Monash > UWA pls)
Post by: teletubbies_95 on September 14, 2013, 01:27:23 pm
Haha we'll see what happens! :)
I'm not planning to do med anyway , I'm not very interested. So I put Pharmacy / Commerce as my first preference for vtac . Medicine is probably going to be a backup!
Post by: glueckspilz on September 14, 2013, 03:47:06 pm
91percentile
181 raw score
section one 54
section two 67
section three 60
and atar estimate 99.85
I really hoped to get into JMP or Monash but I guess that's impossible with such a bad section 1 score :(
Post by: thushan on September 14, 2013, 03:51:51 pm
What do you guys think are the chances of getting into med with:
91percentile
181 raw score
section one 54
section two 67
section three 60
and atar estimate 99.85
I really hoped to get into JMP or Monash but I guess that's impossible with such a bad section 1 score :(
Ahh...99,85 and 91% UMAT gives you a very decent chance @ Monash.
Post by: datfatcat on September 14, 2013, 04:45:55 pm
SpoilerWow back in my day 186 was 91%ile or so haha (claiming that class of 2011 is superior here).
Spoiler
Back in my day 191 was 94%ile
Post by: datfatcat on September 14, 2013, 04:48:47 pm
Thanks ! ( thank you section zero as well , great questions! )
Haha we'll see what happens! :)
I'm not planning to do med anyway , I'm not very interested. So I put Pharmacy / Commerce as my first preference for vtac . Medicine is probably going to be a backup!
Medicine isn't really a "backup" here (if you cannot get into pharmacy, chances of getting into med would be very very low).
Post by: teletubbies_95 on September 14, 2013, 05:40:17 pm
Thanks! :)
Post by: barydos on September 14, 2013, 07:59:31 pm
Post by: psyxwar on September 14, 2013, 08:19:14 pm
I shall buy myself a 30 cent cone from Maccers today :)Really splurging aren't you? :P
Post by: barydos on September 14, 2013, 08:52:06 pm
For first round offers they made them before ATAR results were even out, so it was 1:0 for UMAT:ATAR.
Really splurging aren't you? :P
Do you know how they weighted it for second round offers?
EDIT: Well I'm just trying to prove my dad wrong, he said that UMAT used to be weighted 25% for something.. but I thought UMAT used to be more important, but now it's 50:50 (aka less important, (but still important of course)).
Post by: pi on September 15, 2013, 08:44:38 am
I might have missed it, but okay so I hear now the weighting between ATAR & UMAT to receive an interview offer, is 50:50. What was the weighting in the past? (source please if possible :D)
In the past UMAT was only considered for interviews. In 2011/12 they had a proper second round using UMAT+ATAR as they interviews less people in the first round. In 2012/13 they only had a second round for people with 99.80+ ATARs who were eligible for certain scholarships.
Post by: wendycocb on September 15, 2013, 08:53:14 am
I'm really sorry if I'm in the wrong thread (I'm new), but I have a bit of a dilemma. Ideally I want to list my QTAC preferences as below:
1. Griffith med
2. JCU med
3. UQ dent
4. Griffith dent
5. JCU dent
6. UQ BMP
7. UQ Science
I'm not putting UQ med cos my UMAT's not enough, however I still need to get rid of one preference. Which one should I get rid of?? Thanks so much! :)
Post by: pi on September 15, 2013, 08:59:07 am
I'm not putting UQ med cos my UMAT's not enough, however I still need to get rid of one preference. Which one should I get rid of?? Thanks so much! :)
I'd get rid of UQ BMP?
Post by: Mafioso on September 15, 2013, 09:49:12 am
Post by: pi on September 15, 2013, 10:30:08 am
What ATAR do I need for Monash med with 92%ile?
Well I got 92%ile (albeit a higher raw total score) and got 99.35. So aim higher than that?
Post by: Mafioso on September 15, 2013, 11:17:48 am
Well I got 92%ile (albeit a higher raw total score) and got 99.35. So aim higher than that?
So what are my chances with an ATAR of 98?
Post by: pi on September 15, 2013, 11:19:51 am
So what are my chances with an ATAR of 98?
Quite low unfortunately :/ I don't think you'd be offered an interview.
Post by: datfatcat on September 15, 2013, 11:53:22 pm
So what are my chances with an ATAR of 98?
But you can try elsewhere, like UWS (if the weighted score is higher than 156.5 (i think)), JCU, UQ (if you do LOTE, specialist maths and/or university subject in high school).
@pi: I am expecting you to change your username to interviewpi later this year. :P
Post by: pi on September 16, 2013, 12:09:55 am
@pi: I am expecting you to change your username to interviewpi later this year. :P
Please don't give laseredd and the rest ideas :(
Post by: mitchb93 on September 16, 2013, 10:44:40 pm
Post by: Shenz0r on September 16, 2013, 10:46:33 pm
So I got 62:50:72; 184 overall, 93rd percentile. My ATAR was 98.1, do I have any chance :S I'm applying everywhere but Bond.
Maybe, ATAR is a bit on the low side though. Of course a lot depends on the interview.
Post by: datfatcat on September 16, 2013, 11:06:53 pm
So I got 62:50:72; 184 overall, 93rd percentile. My ATAR was 98.1, do I have any chance :S I'm applying everywhere but Bond.University of Adelaide: No one knows (last year UMAT cut off was insane)
Monash: Maybe
University of Western Sydney: No
UNSW: Maybe not (ATAR is a bit low)
UNCLE: I don't know (you got the 50:50:50 rule but your section 1 maybe a bit low)
UQ: Can you even apply to UQ as a gap year student? You may need to ask
Griffith: No
JCU: Depends on your application letter (no umat is required but still your ATAR maybe a bit low)
UTAS: As a gap year student, the answer is no. If you have this result with GPA 5.5ish+ (i.e. if you are a first year Uni student), you have a chance.
Post by: wendycocb on September 17, 2013, 06:14:04 pm
Post by: PB on September 17, 2013, 09:06:03 pm
Post by: pi on September 17, 2013, 09:08:05 pm
Post by: inoob365 on September 17, 2013, 10:02:08 pm
Post by: Shenz0r on September 17, 2013, 10:14:08 pm
i got 99%tile for umat (section scores 68, 72, 62). What are my chances if i get a 97-98 atar?
Interview offer is quite likely. I guess your chances of a CSP will depend on the interview though (I know somebody who got 99th and around 97 and got a BMP)
Post by: PB on September 17, 2013, 11:39:36 pm
Oh wow are UQ having interviews again?
Oh wait, damn sorry the interview part is referring to UA dent I saw my notes wrongly :P
However, the two other criteria I stated are legit, sorry :P
Post by: pi on September 18, 2013, 08:02:23 am
i got 99%tile for umat (section scores 68, 72, 62). What are my chances if i get a 97-98 atar?
Pretty high to get an interview, higher the ATAR the better for a spot of course :)
Nice work!
Oh wait, damn sorry the interview part is referring to UA dent I saw my notes wrongly :P
However, the two other criteria I stated are legit, sorry :P
Haha had a feeling that was the case :P
Post by: datfatcat on September 19, 2013, 12:46:54 am
I saw my notes wronglyWow you got notes. Last year I just applied all without looking at their requirements. I only knew they need interview when I got an interview offer email (Not the case for Monash, someone told me in year 11 already about their requirements :P)
Post by: PB on September 19, 2013, 04:45:07 pm
Post by: lolipopper on September 27, 2013, 04:09:06 pm
Post by: pi on September 27, 2013, 06:40:42 pm
i got 51%ile. should i even continue to try for medicine?
Only if medicine is really what you want to do :)
Post by: Edward21 on September 27, 2013, 08:45:19 pm
Post by: pi on September 27, 2013, 08:52:56 pm
Post by: Edward21 on September 27, 2013, 09:14:57 pm
JCU doesn't use UMAT, so any UMAT score will be fine for JCU :P Go for it! :)Haha I know that! I meant is my UMAT so pathetic that JCU is the only option?
Post by: pi on September 27, 2013, 09:23:48 pm
Haha I know that! I meant is my UMAT so pathetic that JCU is the only option?
Well I wouldn't call any UMAT "pathetic", but JCU is probably your best chance unless you're aiming for around 99.7+ whereby Griffith comes into play :)
Post by: Edward21 on September 27, 2013, 09:32:52 pm
Well I wouldn't call any UMAT "pathetic", but JCU is probably your best chance unless you're aiming for around 99.7+ whereby Griffith comes into play :)I'm going to do my best, but I won't get 99.7!!
Post by: muscle min on November 01, 2013, 01:05:52 am
Post by: datfatcat on November 01, 2013, 11:18:28 am
i notice that adelaide gives out actual places based on umat and interview (both equally weighted). does that mean if my umat is mediocre, I dont have much of a chance even if i do well on the interview? (dentistry)If i remember it right, UOA will divide candidates into several quartile groups (i think it is 4) according to their interview result and then rank you using your umat. Say there are 400 kids who did the interview. The first quartile group (1-80 candidates), who did amazingly well in their interview, will definitely get a place no matter how low their umat was (of course it will still be above the cut off). The next quartile group (81-160) are slightly different because not all of them will end up getting in. So if you are in this second group, you will be ranked according to your UMAT result. If you are the highest in this group, you will be the 81st candidate and you will be in. UOA gives offers to student up to around 105+/-5 (depends on how many people reject their offers).
Now as you can see, if you are in the third or fourth quartile group (meaning you didn't do well in the interview), no matter how well you went for your UMAT, they won't care.
*This is just my understanding of how the system works. I got a place from them last year :)
Post by: datfatcat on November 03, 2013, 02:18:29 am
so does that mean, given I only got 85%ile, if I do well on the interview I still have a chance? (I'm the very first interview they will be doing)If they still use this system, then the answer is yes. But you need to be in the top group (top 75ish students) in the interview. I know this may sound a bit scary, but good luck and hope you can get in :)
Post by: Charmz on November 04, 2013, 11:44:21 am
so does that mean, given I only got 85%ile, if I do well on the interview I still have a chance? (I'm the very first interview they will be doing)Dude, I'm fairly sure 85%ile is enough for dent at UoA. I go to UoA and know plenty of people who've gotten into dent with ~85%ile.
Post by: datfatcat on November 04, 2013, 05:51:22 pm
Dude, I'm fairly sure 85%ile is enough for dent at UoA. I go to UoA and know plenty of people who've gotten into dent with ~85%ile.
Yea interview is the major hurdle ;D
Post by: ahat on November 04, 2013, 06:15:23 pm
Post by: datfatcat on November 04, 2013, 10:49:20 pm
If it helps anyone (probably only applicable for rural kids), I've got an offer from Newcastle and UNSW with a UMAT of 81%. Saying that, I think my "rural score" according to NSW is pretty high.
Congrats! For those who are non-rural, here is the table UNSW put up a few years ago (I cannot find a more recent one :( )
(http://community.boredofstudies.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=28663&d=1379148210)
Post by: Shandbagers on November 09, 2013, 10:56:27 am
Thanks :-\
Oh yeah, 79 UMAT :'(
Post by: teletubbies_95 on November 18, 2013, 09:39:26 am
Do interview offers come after or before ATAR?
Post by: zvezda on November 18, 2013, 12:21:37 pm
Post by: PB on November 18, 2013, 01:09:29 pm
Post by: datfatcat on November 20, 2013, 10:35:25 am
:-\ ...has anyone received an offer for JCU dent yet :OOO
I don't think anyone has. I will keep you updated. Don't worry.
Post by: PB on November 20, 2013, 11:30:51 am
Post by: datfatcat on November 21, 2013, 04:50:51 pm
cheers bro!
JCU interview offers come out between 18th to 24th of November for 1st round interviews.
Post by: Edward21 on November 21, 2013, 11:56:47 pm
Post by: Shenz0r on November 22, 2013, 12:08:13 am
Post by: lolipopper on November 22, 2013, 01:05:03 am
I got a JCU med interview offer. But I'm majorly torn :'( Like sure I'll do the interview and all and medicine is my dream (the usual) but 6 years, so far away... and the weather is SO hot! I'll really have to weigh this up if I do get a place offered.
the way i see it, i will do anything to be able to do medicine. i did get an offer and i will definitely go. Not only is it my only option, but it is for me an excellent option.
Post by: PB on November 23, 2013, 06:44:49 pm
JCU interview offers come out between 18th to 24th of November for 1st round interviews.
Hey William Jones,
I double checked and it is actually 18th to 22nd of Nov for dentistry...and I have received no emails. :'''''(.
My gosh, I am so depressed right now. I only have one uni left - Griffith Dent.
Sigh.
Post by: PB on November 23, 2013, 07:32:20 pm
Post by: Mafioso on November 24, 2013, 10:19:26 pm
there are second round interview offers as well, so if you get a gun ATAR (which you might, considering your methods ss), you may still get offered a place at JCU. dont fret :)
Would you consider 98 to be a 'gun ATAR' for JCU Med?
Post by: pi on November 26, 2013, 05:53:42 pm
Would you consider 98 to be a 'gun ATAR' for JCU Med?
No, but I wouldn't consider it to be out of the range. I have friends with 97.xx who got CSP offers for JCU med in my year.
I got a JCU med interview offer. But I'm majorly torn :'( Like sure I'll do the interview and all and medicine is my dream (the usual) but 6 years, so far away... and the weather is SO hot! I'll really have to weigh this up if I do get a place offered.
You'll only regret not doing it. JCU life, according to 3 mates who are there, seems awesome any way.
Post by: inoob365 on December 10, 2013, 09:39:28 pm
Post by: datfatcat on December 12, 2013, 12:25:10 pm
just a question, with a 99 umat, whats the minimum atar i need to get a spot at UQ? kinda worried cos i reckon i didnt do very well for examsYou need to get OP1 (99 ATAR), but you can get bonus points (maximum 2 points for doing LOTE in VCE, maximum 2 points for doing specialist maths in VCE and maximum 1 point for doing university enhancement subject). So if you do a LOTE and specialist maths, you can get 95 ATAR :)
Post by: atar99 on December 13, 2013, 02:06:48 pm
You need to get OP1 (99 ATAR), but you can get bonus points (maximum 2 points for doing LOTE in VCE, maximum 2 points for doing specialist maths in VCE and maximum 1 point for doing university enhancement subject). So if you do a LOTE and specialist maths, you can get 95 ATAR :)
What do you mean maximum 2 points?
Post by: datfatcat on December 13, 2013, 02:09:43 pm
What do you mean maximum 2 points?Say maximum 2 points for doing LOTE. If you do one LOTE subject, you will get 2 points. If you do more than one, you will still get 2 points only because that's the maximum they will give to you.
Post by: fridge on December 13, 2013, 03:26:23 pm
Thanks. :)
Post by: pi on December 13, 2013, 03:34:01 pm
Sorry if this has already been answered or there's information about it, but with a 97%ile UMAT and an ATAR of 98.50-99.00, is it likely for me to get a med interview at monash?
Thanks. :)
Yes
Post by: krisskross on December 17, 2013, 09:25:27 pm
I have friends telling me about a guy who got 99.75 & 84% who got in (second round offers) in 2012...
Would i stand a chance?
I really want monash because of that blooooody scholarship.
Post by: Shenz0r on December 17, 2013, 09:40:50 pm
Post by: zvezda on December 17, 2013, 11:34:13 pm
Post by: datfatcat on December 17, 2013, 11:35:32 pm
so i suppose 99.80 and 75%ile is highly unlikely?Don't give up your hope just yet, but I would say highly unlikely.
Post by: mwang on December 17, 2013, 11:41:17 pm
Post by: pi on December 17, 2013, 11:43:18 pm
I was just wondering how the scholarships work at Monash. I got an ATAR of 99.70 and a UMAT of 98 percentile so do you think there is any chance of receiving a scholarship of some sort, granted I interview well and get offered a place in their MBBS course.
Not really, scholarships (not the SEAS ones) are really only 99.80 and above for MBBS.
Post by: medlet on July 31, 2014, 05:31:26 pm
Post by: pi on July 31, 2014, 07:37:18 pm
Does anyone know if interstate unis give preference to their locals?
Some do for sure, eg. UWS. Look on their websites.
Post by: Penguuu on September 09, 2014, 10:20:07 pm
Post by: IndefatigableLover on September 09, 2014, 10:25:21 pm
Hi guys, I was just wondering if the University of Queensland still overs undergraduate medicine in 2015. I can't seem to find the course!I had a look at the QTAC Course Search and I can't seem to find it as well... I think maybe they're not offering it any more (possible explanation)?
Only ones I could find (when typing in 'Medicine' were 3 places with 2 being at Bond Uni and the other being at JCU for undergraduate Medicine).
EDIT: 900th post!
Post by: Professor_Oak on September 18, 2014, 06:15:50 pm
What does an 87th percentile put me in the running for? Say my ATAR was to be between 98.5-99.5.
Post by: yangsta999 on December 16, 2014, 01:38:59 pm
Post by: PB on December 17, 2014, 12:08:29 am
And congrats on your score.
Post by: pi on December 17, 2014, 03:09:07 am
Post by: yangsta999 on December 17, 2014, 10:28:28 am
Unlikely I would think :P I know someone in exactly the same position as you: 99.95 and 68%ile but didn't get into monash. But that was in 2012, don't take my word for it. Wait for Pi or something.
And congrats on your score.
Oh wow haha and thanks. Yeah I believe in 2012 they ranked applicants more on UMAT but since 2013 or 2014 I've heard that Monash now increased the weighting of the ATAR as well.
If you classify for the Dean's Rural List, then probably. Either way, as long as your UMAT is above the 50-50-50 threshold for each section, Monash tends to like their 99.95s so I wouldn't be surprised if you got an interview as a metro student. It's a close call in my opinion.
It is above the 50-50-50 threshold. Thanks for your input, it gives me hope :) Although even if I do receive an offer with such a low UMAT I would have to ace the interview which I have not prepared for.
Post by: PB on December 17, 2014, 11:19:15 am
Thanks for your input, it gives me hope :) Although even if I do receive an offer with such a low UMAT I would have to ace the interview which I have not prepared for.You will be right mate, nothing a 99.95er can't handle ;) All the best though!
Post by: yangsta999 on January 21, 2015, 01:47:52 pm
Post by: thushan on April 09, 2015, 10:49:23 am
Post by: Redoxify on April 09, 2015, 02:59:44 pm
Post by: Redoxify on April 12, 2015, 01:36:21 pm
Post by: pi on July 05, 2015, 08:32:08 pm
edit: if someone finds the details of 2015 entry and if I'm not around to update it, ask a nat mod to do so!
Post by: Jay.C on July 22, 2015, 10:27:24 pm
Thanks! :)
Post by: tashhhaaa on July 30, 2015, 08:00:14 pm
is a low 90s ATAR (90-95) too low for all med schools? ((anywhere but Bond))
(and with the monash guarantee)
Post by: pi on July 30, 2015, 08:05:37 pm
Hey guys! Just wondering how competitive a 96 ATAR and 97th percentile UMAT is when applying under the Monash guarantee for their undergrad MBBS program?
Thanks! :)
It's honestly not great, but people (maybe a 'couple') have got in every year with those stats.
hey guys just in a hypothetical situation:
is a low 90s ATAR (90-95) too low for all med schools? ((anywhere but Bond))
(and with the monash guarantee)
Are you rural? If not, I'd be very doubtful of those scores getting a place.
Post by: tashhhaaa on July 30, 2015, 11:30:37 pm
Are you rural? If not, I'd be very doubtful of those scores getting a place.
some parts of my suburb are but apparently my address isn't... Not really sure if they would classify me rural or not (even then it would only be RA2)
Post by: Duk on September 19, 2015, 11:32:58 am
This year I got 87th percentile with an overall score of 177: section scores of 58/65/54.
What do you guys think my chances of getting into UQ are? I will be applying for bonded as well.
Cheers
Post by: thisisanalias on September 19, 2015, 12:13:24 pm
Post by: archenemy on September 19, 2015, 12:18:43 pm
I got 67/71/59 (overall 196) and 98th percentile in the UMAT. I'm currently look at an ATAR of low to mid 99s (probably somewhere from 99.20-99.60). Given that I have a decent interview, any ideas as to how good a shot I have at Monash med?
I'm no expert but definitely sounds like you have a good chance with those scores!
Post by: TiffanyF01 on September 22, 2015, 09:17:23 am
Post by: HighTide on September 22, 2015, 10:12:42 am
What are the chances for Monash Med with a 99 umat (204 overall) and lower atar? Maybe around 97 atar?...Absolutely no chance ;) ! Scroll up and read the previous ones.
Post by: psyxwar on September 22, 2015, 10:42:29 am
What are the chances for Monash Med with a 99 umat (204 overall) and lower atar? Maybe around 97 atar?
You'd definitely get an interview and provided you were to do well on the interview you'd have a good shot at it. 97 is definitely on the low end for med though, you probably want to aim for at least 99
Post by: TiffanyF01 on September 22, 2015, 07:47:23 pm
...Absolutely no chance ;) ! Scroll up and read the previous ones.
Hahah I did read it! Only the other person who asked with the UMAT score was applying to UQ which gives bonus points I think, whereas Monash doesn't :)
You'd definitely get an interview and provided you were to do well on the interview you'd have a good shot at it. 97 is definitely on the low end for med though, you probably want to aim for at least 99Thank you!! Not sure I can get that high for atar but fingers crossed :) :)
Post by: HighTide on September 22, 2015, 08:53:09 pm
You have a decent chance of getting in haha. Just need to maintain or increase that ATAR. One month to go. No point worrying about whether or not there's a chance, and probably more useful putting effort into increasing ATAR as much as possible. Lol Best of luck :)
Hahah I did read it! Only the other person who asked with the UMAT score was applying to UQ which gives bonus points I think, whereas Monash doesn't :)
Thank you!! Not sure I can get that high for atar but fingers crossed :) :)
Post by: TiffanyF01 on September 22, 2015, 10:30:43 pm
You have a decent chance of getting in haha. Just need to maintain or increase that ATAR. One month to go. No point worrying about whether or not there's a chance, and probably more useful putting effort into increasing ATAR as much as possible. Lol Best of luck :)Sounds like a plan, if I could +1 you more than once I would haha :) :)
Post by: pi on September 06, 2016, 04:48:04 pm
gl (Y)
Post by: Swagadaktal on September 06, 2016, 05:09:36 pm
For those applying JCU, applications are due sooooon! Very worth applying, especially if you feel the UMAT didn't go amazingly (although time will tell ;)). One of the admins at medstudentsonline (where I'm a mod too) posted a good guide recently that's worth checking out :) http://medstudentsonline.com.au/forum/threads/jcu-written-application-discussion-2017.32566/The section where it has referees - has that been removed from the application? Does that go under "Provide any other information to support your application"?
gl (Y)
Post by: pi on September 06, 2016, 05:18:00 pm
Post by: Swagadaktal on September 06, 2016, 07:18:58 pm
Had a cursory look at the form, looks like you just attach them. Snippet below is from pg 12. https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/272769/2017_Application-Form-Top4.pdfThanks a lot - didn't actually see that section so thank you a lot for pointing it out <3
Post by: bananabreadbelle on September 06, 2016, 09:49:23 pm
For those applying JCU, applications are due sooooon! Very worth applying, especially if you feel the UMAT didn't go amazingly (although time will tell ;)). One of the admins at medstudentsonline (where I'm a mod too) posted a good guide recently that's worth checking out :) http://medstudentsonline.com.au/forum/threads/jcu-written-application-discussion-2017.32566/
gl (Y)
Thank you, pi!
And I know this may be a trite question, but to have a competitive application at JCU Med is the ATAR threshold definitely above 99?
Post by: pi on September 06, 2016, 10:03:45 pm
Thank you, pi!
And I know this may be a trite question, but to have a competitive application at JCU Med is the ATAR threshold definitely above 99?
I have a friend who got in (same year I applied - so was a while back) with an ATAR of 97.xx and no rural experiences, so not a hard and fast rule! :)
Post by: bananabreadbelle on September 07, 2016, 06:50:18 pm
I have a friend who got in (same year I applied - so was a while back) with an ATAR of 97.xx and no rural experiences, so not a hard and fast rule! :)
That's good to hear, heh thank you!
Post by: VeIoce on September 16, 2016, 02:46:55 pm
with a umat score of 83rd %ile do i still have a chance at a monash bonded/ERC place?
are there any med courses which would accept this score?
thanks in advance!!
Post by: mtse on September 16, 2016, 02:53:04 pm
Well done on getting through the gruelling 3 hour exam and the even more agonising month's wait for scores!!
no need to fret yet, keep Monash CSP, ERC AND Bonded on your VTAC preferences
Depending on your ATAR, an 83rd percentile can still mean you get an interview.
With a good interview, you can get into Monash med (all 3 types depending on how well your interview goes)
(the lowest umat i know for the current monash med year 1 cohort is in the 60s but a great atar and interview)
good luck!!
:) feel free to PM me if you have more questions
Post by: bridgetkelly123 on September 16, 2016, 03:14:24 pm
Probably doesn't bode well for my four maths exams ;D
Still, 92nd percentile is better than what I expected.
Post by: bananabreadbelle on September 16, 2016, 03:31:07 pm
Post by: mtse on September 16, 2016, 04:14:25 pm
Still, 92nd percentile is better than what I expected.Congratulations! That's a great score!! Hope that gets you into wherever you want to go!!
Hey, am wondering: Would Monash undergrad still consider you if you got any section below 50 regardless of percentile scores?hey hey, unfortunately based off previous years, although it is never explicitly stated, Monash does take the 50-50-50 rule quite seriously and in this case, it'd be unlikely they would offer an interview if any section is below 50.
Post by: anirudhk99 on September 16, 2016, 05:40:52 pm
Post by: mtse on September 16, 2016, 05:52:27 pm
Hey guys, I got a UMAT percentile of 84, with all sections above 50. (S1 - 57, S2 - 57, S3 - 60). I was wondering what are my chances for monash? From my predictions it seems like I'll be getting a good atar (hopefully above 98.5 or 99). Also, what are my chances for other unis like UQ? Is it possible for me to get into those in a bonded place, with second round offers? Thanks for the help.hey hey congrats on your score!
For monash, depending on your ATAR, you still have a chance of getting an interview
To avoid double posting, see my post here for more details about Monash med: Re: Class of 2016!!
Regarding other unis, they tend to like to take their own state students and the really high achievers from interstate in first round, so with second round / bonded place you most likely have a higher chance.
:) Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions
Post by: anirudhk99 on September 16, 2016, 06:03:17 pm
Post by: mtse on September 16, 2016, 06:08:25 pm
Ah great! Thanks for the advice. What ATAR should I likely be aiming for? 97+?With an 84 %ile UMAT, I would definitely be aiming for a 99ish ATAR. Monash Med is extremely competitive and you want all the leverage you can get.
Post by: Orb on September 16, 2016, 06:56:10 pm
Congratulations! That's a great score!! Hope that gets you into wherever you want to go!!
hey hey, unfortunately based off previous years, although it is never explicitly stated Monash does take the 50-50-50 rule quite seriously and in this case, it'd be unlikely they would offer an interview if any section is below 50.
Cmon Mtse, remember that poor 99.95 friend of ours who got <50 in one section and didn't get into Monash? :P
Post by: mtse on September 16, 2016, 07:19:11 pm
Cmon Mtse, remember that poor 99.95 friend of ours who got <50 in one section and didn't get into Monash? :PHAHAHA exactly my point! xD poor guy :')
Well at least for 2016 entry, 50-50-50 rule was still there.
For 2017 entry, there is apparently some doubt as to whether the rule is still in play .... but i haven't heard anything...so probs assume it still exists
Post by: sweetcheeks on September 16, 2016, 09:22:03 pm
HAHAHA exactly my point! xD poor guy :')
Well at least for 2016 entry, 50-50-50 rule was still there.
For 2017 entry, there is apparently some doubt as to whether the rule is still in play .... but i haven't heard anything...so probs assume it still exists
When I was at the Monash Open Day I was informed that the 50-50-50 rule still existed.
Post by: Asap12 on September 16, 2016, 10:54:01 pm
just wondering if you think there's a chance at Monash Med with a 72%ile UMAT which is a total score of 164 (48,57,59) <- do you know if the 50 cutoff exists for monash guarantee/seas kids? + 99 atar? (99 is seas scaled from 97)
Post by: mtse on September 17, 2016, 12:48:44 am
When I was at the Monash Open Day I was informed that the 50-50-50 rule still existed.lol I was one of the student ambassadors at Open Day - and yeah it was a general understanding that the 50-50-50 still exists
Hello :)hey hey :)
just wondering if you think there's a chance at Monash Med with a 72%ile UMAT which is a total score of 164 (48,57,59) <- do you know if the 50 cutoff exists for monash guarantee/seas kids? + 99 atar? (99 is seas scaled from 97)
If you read above, you'll notice that we mention a 50-50-50 rule quite often. This means that without a 50 in each section, Monash uni will very unlikely invite you for an interview whether or not you have monash guarantee or SEAs. (Side note: minimum UMAT score for monash guarantee to offer you a reserved place is 175) In your case unfortunately you have not achieved a score of 50 in section 1 nor an overall score of greater than 175, which means it is unlikely for you to receive an interview. :(
Post by: BInara on September 17, 2016, 06:38:54 am
Post by: illfightvcaa on September 17, 2016, 08:16:51 am
Man, yesterday was a wreck. Take care everyone.
Post by: Calebark on September 17, 2016, 09:27:31 am
Hey do any of you know about the Bachelor od Philosophy/Doctor od Medicine course at ANU. Is that still a thing??? and if so where do you find info about it???
Hey.
I couldn't seen to find any joint program (like Monash) or any scholar program (like Melbourne). From looking at their Doctor of Medicine & Surgery degree, it functions as any other grad-entry scheme, based upon GPA, GAMSAT score, and interview score. They do offer a Bachelor of Philosophy if you achieve an ATAR of 99 or above. Finally, they do offer other science courses with slightly friendlier ATARs too. Good luck with whatever you wish to do.
95 UMAT, expected ATAR of 98+ and possibly 99 (my school won't tell us our predicted scores). Chances?
Man, yesterday was a wreck. Take care everyone.
Not as experienced as some here, but from looking at past threads and whatnot, you've made yourself pretty competitive. Good luck.
Post by: EmileeSmith on September 17, 2016, 11:18:43 am
Post by: deuce on September 17, 2016, 11:26:27 am
if you get an interview, what are we actually meant to say??? like do we need to bring awards and stuff ?
Interviews are mainly either MMI or panel. An MMI is where you rotate through a number of rooms, each with a different interviewer, a scenario and associated questions where you have to solve a problem/explain something etc etc. Nearly all of the 'interview' in the MMI will be solely focused on that scenario, so you can't really draw upon personal attributes. A panel type interview is more 'traditional', where a number of interviewers ask you questions for about 40 minutes. These interviews tend to be more focused upon your personal motivations, attributes and skills, however they usually also ask a problem-solving scenario.
Pretty much all uni's forbid interviewees to bring anything like references/awards/testimonials etc. into the interview with them- so I wouldn't bring them if offered an interview.
Post by: Topi on September 17, 2016, 11:51:32 am
Ita weird because the UMAT only makes up 20% whereas the interview and ATAR are 40% each!
Post by: mtse on September 17, 2016, 05:52:19 pm
95 UMAT, expected ATAR of 98+ and possibly 99 (my school won't tell us our predicted scores). Chances?I'd say you have very high chance of getting an interview with 95umat/99atar. Provided you do decently in your interview, a spot in the new MD course at Monash could very likely be yours! :) congrats on a great score
Man, yesterday was a wreck. Take care everyone.
(interstate: Adelaide uni would look very highly on your 95 umat, UNSW may require a high 99s ATAR)
if you get an interview, what are we actually meant to say??? like do we need to bring awards and stuff ?Deuce answered this pretty well, but I do suggest having a look around online for some general interview tips.
It's not really about bragging (at the interview stage, they already know you're smart and are a good student), but more about presenting the personal qualities/characteristics that doctors should have, e.g. compassion, curiosity, justified decision marking etc.
To be honest though, there is no yes or no answer to the questions, nothing that you are "meant to say", interviewers take numerous interviews and anecdotally I'm telling you they surely won't want to hear generic answers.
(may I also suggest having a look at this post if you want some free interview training: Re: UMAT Discussion Thread 2016)
Sidenote: Deuce do I know you?!? (acrep here ;) )
I was wondering, one of my friends got an 58% percentile, another 62% percentile and lastly a 65% percentile. They are all expected to get 95 plus in their ATAR and are hoping to get into Adelaide Uni (Note: they are all South Australian and non-rural). Is there still a chance for any of them to get in, all are willing to bond themselves.Disclaimer: I am not from SA so please take what i say with a grain of salt
Ita weird because the UMAT only makes up 20% whereas the interview and ATAR are 40% each!
When I attended the interviews (first round, interstate), nearly everyone I met had 90+.... so I'd say the 58 and 62%ile friends would unlikely get a spot in MBBS (bonded or not) at Adelaide Uni. Although UoA does prefer to take SA students, it really is quite competitive and their scores probably will be too low.
While for the 65%ile friend, if his/her ATAR is very high (unfortunately i don't think 95+ will cut it, more like a high 98/99s) and they also perform very well in the interview, they'd have a chance of getting into Adelaide Uni
Post by: Topi on September 17, 2016, 06:13:05 pm
that will get me a high ATAR (possible merits in my A+ subjects)
I'm worrying my ass off but knowing there is a slither of hope has made me feel a lot better!
Good luck with your assessment, good to know nothing changes in that department after school.....
Post by: HughMungus on September 17, 2016, 06:18:49 pm
I was wondering, one of my friends got an 58% percentile, another 62% percentile and lastly a 65% percentile. They are all expected to get 95 plus in their ATAR and are hoping to get into Adelaide Uni (Note: they are all South Australian and non-rural). Is there still a chance for any of them to get in, all are willing to bond themselves.
Ita weird because the UMAT only makes up 20% whereas the interview and ATAR are 40% each!
Those UMAT score are a tad low for Med just about anywhere in Australia but there is a glimmer of hope for the 65th Percentile (there is one person in my cohort that has a similar UMAT). There might be a slight chance for the others as well as long as they get well above 95( I'm talking about 99.75+). For Victorians, like myself, we are told that Adelaide requires high UMAT (99+) but locals should have a better end of the stick :)
Remember: Although the UMAT makes up 20% of the overall score they use to give you a spot in the course, it is a hurdle to actually get an interview.
Post by: anirudhk99 on September 17, 2016, 06:43:49 pm
Post by: HughMungus on September 17, 2016, 06:54:33 pm
Anyone know the ATAR cut off requirement for griffith uni from last year? Nathan campus?
Griffith has famously kept the cutoff at 99 for the past few years.
Post by: The Usual Student on September 17, 2016, 07:00:55 pm
I have an 89 umat score but 48 in S1
Post by: HughMungus on September 17, 2016, 07:03:04 pm
hey does any know if adelaide considers the 50-50-50 rule?
I have an 89 umat score but 48 in S1
Pretty sure they do... 1 person got burnt hard last year cause they had a 49 in sec 2 and a 92 UMAT
Post by: Topi on September 17, 2016, 08:46:13 pm
Post by: The Usual Student on September 17, 2016, 09:39:19 pm
Section 1 was brutal
IKR !!
FKCING S1 has taken out so many umat scores at my school........
The whole time i was scared about S2 but S1 was what dug my grave....
Post by: howlingwisdom on September 17, 2016, 10:00:04 pm
Anyone know the ATAR cut off requirement for griffith uni from last year? Nathan campus?I believe it was 99.80. Some with 99.75 managed to get a place.
Post by: Maz on September 17, 2016, 10:08:14 pm
Section 1 was brutalI did worse at section 3
It went as I expected in terms of hierarchy
section 2 was best, then 1, then 3 :)
Post by: bananabreadbelle on September 17, 2016, 10:37:40 pm
hey hey, unfortunately based off previous years, although it is never explicitly stated, Monash does take the 50-50-50 rule quite seriously and in this case, it'd be unlikely they would offer an interview if any section is below 50.
Thank you for the reply. :)
Would there be any chances of getting into Med anywhere else in Aus, apart from JCU (looking into it!), with a 79%ile (S1:60, S2:61, S3:48)? And if so what ATAR would make a competitive application?
Thanks again!
Post by: HughMungus on September 17, 2016, 11:31:43 pm
Thank you for the reply. :)
Would there be any chances of getting into Med anywhere else in Aus, apart from JCU (looking into it!), with a 79%ile (S1:60, S2:61, S3:48)? And if so what ATAR would make a competitive application?
Thanks again!
Rule out Monash because of that 48... Rule out Newcastle, Rule out Utas. Griffith if you have 99+ ATAR, Bond if you have rich parents :P
Post by: yuuj on September 17, 2016, 11:46:33 pm
I was just wondering if I had a chance with med/dent courses (for all states) with a 91 percentile and a 97+ atar?
Thanks :) :)
Post by: likeneverbefore on September 17, 2016, 11:50:07 pm
should i still apply for med?
thank you!!!
Post by: HughMungus on September 17, 2016, 11:53:16 pm
Hi !
I was just wondering if I had a chance with med/dent courses (for all states) with a 91 percentile and a 97+ atar?
Thanks :) :)
I need your raw scores for each section. If they are 50+ then you should be fine for Med or dentistry pretty much anywhere in Aust except Griffith (99+ ATAR)
Hey everyone! sorry i was just wondering whether a umat percentile of 87 (55 59 62) and an atar estimate of 99 is eligible for interviews at UNSW and monash? im getting mixed responses from friends haha!
should i still apply for med?
thank you!!!
You have a good chance of making it in. That Umat is enough for an interview. If you manage a 99+ and do well in interview, I do not see any reason why you would be uneligible for med.
Post by: mia58 on September 18, 2016, 07:50:26 am
Post by: likeneverbefore on September 18, 2016, 10:12:08 am
Do you think I have a chance at a UNSW interview (or anywhere else really) with UMAT 88%ile (52, 57, 68), GPA 7.0 and ATAR 99.5? :)
Hey mia i think if i stand a chance (as suggested by hughmungus) then you definitely have a chance as your percentile is one up from mine and your atar estimate is higher too! :)
Post by: HughMungus on September 18, 2016, 10:30:37 am
Do you think I have a chance at a UNSW interview (or anywhere else really) with UMAT 88%ile (52, 57, 68), GPA 7.0 and ATAR 99.5? :)
There are people in my cohort that have low 99 ATAR and 78 UMAT. your scores are plenty enough for Monash at least. As for UNSW I cannot really say as I didn't apply there. Those scores are good enough for everywhere except Adelaide and UTAS. They require 99+ UMAT for interstate applicants... Lol RIP
Post by: guest123 on September 18, 2016, 10:58:29 am
Post by: Medar on September 18, 2016, 11:00:04 am
Post by: anirudhk99 on September 18, 2016, 12:12:15 pm
There are people in my cohort that have low 99 ATAR and 78 UMAT. your scores are plenty enough for Monash at least. As for UNSW I cannot really say as I didn't apply there. Those scores are good enough for everywhere except Adelaide and UTAS. They require 99+ UMAT for interstate applicants... Lol RIPThe people from your cohort, are they interstate? Maybe the requirements for monash are higher for interstate :/
Post by: mtse on September 18, 2016, 02:01:07 pm
Hey everyone! sorry i was just wondering whether a umat percentile of 87 (55 59 62) and an atar estimate of 99 is eligible for interviews at UNSW and monash? im getting mixed responses from friends haha!congrats on your score! you should definitely still apply for med - your umat and atar will highly likely get you an interview at Monash, and probably get you one at UNSW. UNSW is slightly more competitive, so the higher your atar the better your chances will be :)
should i still apply for med?
thank you!!!
Do you think I have a chance at a UNSW interview (or anywhere else really) with UMAT 88%ile (52, 57, 68), GPA 7.0 and ATAR 99.5? :)
There are people in my cohort that have low 99 ATAR and 78 UMAT. your scores are plenty enough for Monash at least. As for UNSW I cannot really say as I didn't apply there. Those scores are good enough for everywhere except Adelaide and UTAS. They require 99+ UMAT for interstate applicants... Lol RIPThis case is slightly different as Mia58 is a uni student. Based off what I've seen on MSO, your high GPA and ATAR with your decent UMAT will very likely get you an interview at UNSW. Whilst there is no chance at Monash (as I've said before) or Adelaide as they only accept school-leavers.
Also Adelaide does accept lower than 99+ UMAT for interstate kids - I know a large bunch of Victorians who got interviews at Adelaide first round with <99 (but their scores were still 95+ lol).
Is non-bonded at Monash likely for me with: umat 96 (71,53,66) and an atar 98+?You'll have a good chance of getting an interview, and depending on your interview you may be able to get non-bonded. With a 99+ ATAR the chances will be much higher. (i do know people who bombed their interview with 99+ atar and >90 umat and missed out on a place entirely)
Needing help :) I am just completing Yr 12. What are my chances of doing Med with a UMAT of (63, 53, 54) 171 and 81 percentile. I have a predicted 99.05 ATAR and would prefer to study in WA but I am going to apply interstate too. Any advice would be most welcome. Thanks :)hey hey :) your scores are leaning on the edge a little --> WA has very limited number of spots in med, so your umat may not cut it. if you do get an interview, you probably will have to ace that to get in.
I do suggest applying interstate as well, e.g. Monash in Victoria, Adelaide (SA) and UNSW (NSW) - however once again these unis are all highly competitive, so you may not get an interview first round but please do watch out for later rounds as there are quite a number in my cohort (monash med) with similar scores.
To increase your chances = higher ATAR and prepare for the interviews
The people from your cohort, are they interstate? Maybe the requirements for monash are higher for interstate :/I'm in the same cohort as HughMungus. Some of them are interstate and some are Victorians. The requirements are pretty similar for interstate kids and for those with a relatively lower UMAT, they must have aced the interview and may have also not been in the first round.
Post by: karenc. on September 18, 2016, 04:01:16 pm
Many thanks
Karen
Post by: HughMungus on September 18, 2016, 04:32:14 pm
Hi everyone, will I get an interview offer for JCU med or Bond med with an atar of 97-98?
Many thanks
Karen
You are in with a shot. That score is ~op3 which is kind of on the borderline. But the selection for JCU is almost entirely based upon your application and interview with the ATAR being a hurdle for the spot. (op 3 and below and you should be fine)
As for getting an interview, make sure your application is spotless and insightful but honest. I remember our study group filling ours and everyone write down extraordinary things about themselves. JCU sees right through that and they were not offered an interview.
Bond on the other hand has a very low ATAR requirement and the UMAT was being taken off(don't quote me on that... A friend from Queensland told me) from what I heard. And it is expensive... Lol I am too poor for Monash, let alone Bond
Post by: ehatton2016 on September 18, 2016, 06:19:49 pm
I have a 184 in UMAT (93%ile) and a predicted ATAR 95-97, what are my chances???
Post by: mtse on September 18, 2016, 06:28:05 pm
I'm going for UNSW UG med.UMAT = good (congrats on a great score!!)
I have a 184 in UMAT (93%ile) and a predicted ATAR 95-97, what are my chances???
ATAR = preferably higher (around 98/99+)
UNSW UG med is very competitive and although they say the minimum ATAR is 96, the median ATAR of the cohort is normally around a high 98.
Provided you also do well in the interview, your chances are looking quite good :)
Post by: pi on September 18, 2016, 06:48:16 pm
UNSW UG med is very competitive and although they say the minimum ATAR is 96, the median ATAR of the cohort is normally around a high 98.
I've heard their median ATAR for metro applicants is actually closer to 99.6 hahaha, higher than Monash these days
Post by: One Step at a Time on September 18, 2016, 06:52:18 pm
What's the difference between "median ATAR" and "clearly-in ATAR"? Does clearly-in mean the lowest ATAR for a course?
Post by: mtse on September 18, 2016, 06:54:34 pm
I've heard their median ATAR for metro applicants is actually closer to 99.6 hahaha, higher than Monash these daysholy sh*t...
(no wonder more j.ruse kids are coming to Monash these days)
Not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so please move this to another thread if my question isn't relevant. :)clearly-in is the minimum required ATAR to get into the course
What's the difference between "median ATAR" and "clearly-in ATAR"? Does clearly-in mean the lowest ATAR for a course?
median ATAR is probably a more realistic aim for competitive courses like med, because although the min is normally 95/96, due to competition the average ATAR is much higher around 98/99 (and those with a 95/96 will likely miss out)
Post by: HughMungus on September 18, 2016, 07:12:36 pm
Not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so please move this to another thread if my question isn't relevant. :)
What's the difference between "median ATAR" and "clearly-in ATAR"? Does clearly-in mean the lowest ATAR for a course?
Clearly in ATAR is what it says on the tin pretty much
Median ATAR is not an official VTAC thing. It is just the ATAR above which 50% of the cohort lies. The median ATAR for Med @Monash this year was 99.30 for example. So you can expect to find around half of the people quoting an ATAR at or above this threshold. For UNIs that do not give a clear clearly in ATAR (Monash Med for example) this is a good estimate of what you would want to be clearly in because despite the quoted '90 Minimum ATAR' the lowest ATAR of our COHORT is actually ~93 with heavy SEAS. Just to keep your options realistic as mtse said :D
Post by: One Step at a Time on September 18, 2016, 09:01:54 pm
Post by: guest123 on September 19, 2016, 02:11:07 pm
Clearly in ATAR is what it says on the tin pretty much
Median ATAR is not an official VTAC thing. It is just the ATAR above which 50% of the cohort lies. The median ATAR for Med @Monash this year was 99.30 for example. So you can expect to find around half of the people quoting an ATAR at or above this threshold. For UNIs that do not give a clear clearly in ATAR (Monash Med for example) this is a good estimate of what you would want to be clearly in because despite the quoted '90 Minimum ATAR' the lowest ATAR of our COHORT is actually ~93 with heavy SEAS. Just to keep your options realistic as mtse said :D
Does this mean that with an atar of 98+ med at monash is unlikely?
Post by: mtse on September 19, 2016, 02:27:37 pm
Does this mean that with an atar of 98+ med at monash is unlikely?As I answered here: Re: The "Will I get an interview/offer with this UMAT?" query for med and dent, a low/mid 98 ATAR is less likely. A high 98/99+ ATAR will give you a much higher chance of getting an interview and spot in the course at Monash.
Post by: chanelleeverdeen on September 23, 2016, 03:59:28 pm
Post by: HughMungus on September 24, 2016, 03:42:13 am
I have a UMAT score of 177 (65, 55, 57) which is 87 percentile. What are my chances of a BMP at UQ? My OP is predicted for a 1.
From what I have heard about UQ, they have "reasonable" cutoffs. You should have a good chance with those scores and an OP1 :)
Post by: anirudhk99 on September 25, 2016, 08:51:00 am
Post by: pi on September 25, 2016, 11:10:01 am
Post by: bananabreadbelle on September 26, 2016, 10:47:31 am
With a UMAT of 79%ile, what ATAR would be needed to make a competitive application at Monash? Or is 79%ile too low of a UMAT score?
(Disregarding the 50-50-50 rule, am curious!) :-)
Post by: pi on September 26, 2016, 10:54:10 am
Post by: elNiggle on September 26, 2016, 12:12:54 pm
Post by: mtse on September 26, 2016, 01:26:16 pm
What atar should I aim for if I got a 91 UMAT (S1:63 S2:50 S3:68) for Monash and Adelaide uni?For Monash:
Anything above 99 would most likely get you an interview. Along with a good interview, your chances of getting in is pretty high.
A high 98 would probably get you an interview, but naturally, you'll need to do really well in the interview to guarantee a spot.
In other words, the higher the better.
For Adelaide:
not 100% sure but from what I know, first round interviews for interstate applicants are only offered if they get a UMAT of 95%ile and above. So with a 91%ile you may not get a first round interview (which takes place in early december), but may have a chance for second round interviews which take place in January.
Post by: bananabreadbelle on September 26, 2016, 02:26:10 pm
Probably 99.95, and even that's not going to be super competitive.
So would you say it is virtually impossible to obtain a place in the program with my UMAT and without an ATAR of 99.95?
Post by: pi on September 26, 2016, 03:15:37 pm
So would you say it is virtually impossible to obtain a place in the program with my UMAT and without an ATAR of 99.95?
Well 99.90 and 99.95 open doors, so you could get a place :P I just wouldn't think your combination of scores would necessarily be above median, which is what I assumed you meant by 'competitive'. Have hope! :)
Post by: bananabreadbelle on September 26, 2016, 10:00:25 pm
Well 99.90 and 99.95 open doors, so you could get a place :P I just wouldn't think your combination of scores would necessarily be above median, which is what I assumed you meant by 'competitive'. Have hope! :)
Thanks so much, pi, appreciate it!
Post by: Lahlah on September 27, 2016, 06:43:53 pm
Umat 185 93rd %ile (73/57/54) and Atar 99.0 - any chance of interviews for JMP, UNSW, UWS of Monash?
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Post by: mtse on September 27, 2016, 07:20:24 pm
Hi there.Hey there (welcome to atarnotes ;D )
Umat 185 93rd %ile (73/57/54) and Atar 99.0 - any chance of interviews for JMP, UNSW, UWS of Monash?
Will need to know what state your from to give you a better idea...
but in general
Monash - good chance for interview (the higher your ATAR the better but 99.0 is looking good)
UNSW - UMAT is decent, ATAR is somewhat competitive - but UNSW is getting increasingly competitive each year (apparently 99.6 as the median ATAR), so to be more competitive a higher ATAR would be good
Not sure about UWS and JMP sorry
Hope this helps :)
Post by: Lahlah on September 27, 2016, 07:27:42 pm
Post by: HughMungus on October 01, 2016, 10:17:34 pm
Hi there.
Umat 185 93rd %ile (73/57/54) and Atar 99.0 - any chance of interviews for JMP, UNSW, UWS of Monash?
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Yeah there is a very good chance iirc :D
Post by: motoda362 on December 19, 2016, 02:27:06 pm
Am interstate and non-rural
Would 99.55 and 96% be enough?
Post by: datfatcat on December 21, 2016, 11:59:16 am
ATAR and UMAT for UTAS Med?
Am interstate and non-rural
Would 99.55 and 96% be enough?
No your UMAT is too low. UTAS only accepts interstate students with umat 99-100
Post by: ardria on September 05, 2017, 01:51:51 pm
UMAT results for 2017 just came out. What are my prospects of getting an interview for Monash, UNSW, Adelaide? Also applied to every other uni in Australia, haha.
UMAT 84%ile
Estimated 99+ ATAR (~99.4-99.75)
I also have SEAS for passing away of family member.
Post by: tinagranger on September 05, 2017, 04:31:57 pm
UMAT 78%ile
ATAR 99.85
EAS financial disadvantage + 2 disadvantages under 'home environment and responsibilities' category
Would appreciate as many perspectives as possible as med at UNSW is my dream :)
Post by: Gradyouate on September 05, 2017, 08:44:25 pm
I got 59 73 57 -190 and 96th% overall
I'm also a graduate student with a gpa of 5.75 unscaled, which unis do I have a chance at?? (My gpa over the last 3 semesters is 6.25)
Post by: Chemboss on September 05, 2017, 09:24:44 pm
Currently overseas on a GAP year.
Does Monash give any offers to Rural NSW applicants?
Otherwise what are the chances of an offer at UTAS, UON, UQ or UNSW?
Thanks:)
Post by: drake on September 06, 2017, 11:57:02 am
Hello!
UMAT results for 2017 just came out. What are my prospects of getting an interview for Monash, UNSW, Adelaide? Also applied to every other uni in Australia, haha.
UMAT 84%ile
Estimated 99+ ATAR (~99.4-99.75)
I also have SEAS for passing away of family member.
Hi ardria. Well done on your UMAT score. I'm mainly familiar with Monash University, and you will almost definitely get an interview provided you get that 99+ ATAR.
Post by: ashaaaa00 on September 06, 2017, 12:03:32 pm
Post by: cookiedream on September 06, 2017, 12:30:05 pm
I got a 96 percentile in the UMAT this year and have a predicted ATAR of 98+. Are my chances for getting an interview at UNSW good? Thank you!
Congratulations on your awesome score!!! As far as I know, you're pretty much set for almost all unis :)
Post by: lasagne on September 06, 2017, 10:43:34 pm
So for umat I got 92nd percentile
(55,55,73) total of 182.
Was wondering what my chances for Monash are with an ATAR of 98 or high 98s/low 99s.
I have seas too!
Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks :)
Post by: drake on September 07, 2017, 09:18:20 am
Hey all!
So for umat I got 92nd percentile
(55,55,73) total of 182.
Was wondering what my chances for Monash are with an ATAR of 98 or high 98s/low 99s.
I have seas too!
Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks :)
Hi lasagne, congratulations on your UMAT score, that's amazing! Your UMAT + projected ATAR should definitely get you an interview. With a low 99 ATAR, you will have a much better chance to get into Monash provided you do well on the interview. Your SEAS will also help you.
Post by: halo on September 07, 2017, 06:24:20 pm
UMAT: 91st percentile (180 overall)
ATAR: 98.5-99.5 most likely
Applying for SEAS under 2 categories (no Monash guarantee)
Post by: drake on September 07, 2017, 06:57:53 pm
hey guys what are my chances for interview at monash, UNSW, UTas and any other uni offering undergrad med? and chances for UQ dent? Thanks :)
UMAT: 91st percentile (180 overall)
ATAR: 98.5-99.5 most likely
Applying for SEAS under 2 categories (no Monash guarantee)
Hi halo. Congratulations on your score. Can only speak from a Monash point of view: you should get an interview with your current UMAT score and projected ATAR. You'll need to do "very" well on the interview to get a spot if your ATAR is 98.5, and reasonably well if you ATAR is 99.5.
Post by: soggysocks on September 12, 2017, 07:17:24 pm
Post by: cookiedream on September 12, 2017, 08:01:13 pm
Hey guys, I was just wondering what UMAT score would be competitive for an interview at Monash with an ATAR around 96-98, applying with SEAS (disadvantaged financial background + low socioeconomic area).
Hello!
Because of your disadvantaged financial background, if you've already submitted seas then you're automatically eligible for the Monash Guarantee. This means that, as far as I know, you would be guaranteed an interview if you get at least:
- 94 atar
- 175 umat (~87th percentile)
But when speaking in general, with an atar of 96 a competitive umat score would be 95+ but an atar of 98 would need at least a high 80s.
But this is according to what I know so far. The cut-off changes every year. Anyone, feel free to correct anything I said ;D
Post by: Henry Kocatekin on September 13, 2017, 09:19:41 pm
S1: 61
S2: 56
S3: 70
Overall: 187, 95th percentile
With an Atar of 98+, what are my chances for getting into Monash, (or UNSW, UoN, Adelaide if anyone knows)?
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Sine on September 14, 2017, 07:07:39 am
Hi,quite possibly an interview with monash (possibility of a place), just keep trying to push that atar up to improve your chances :)
S1: 61
S2: 56
S3: 70
Overall: 187, 95th percentile
With an Atar of 98+, what are my chances for getting into Monash, (or UNSW, UoN, Adelaide if anyone knows)?
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Henry Kocatekin on October 06, 2017, 10:00:34 am
Post by: Henry Kocatekin on October 06, 2017, 10:01:49 am
Post by: A1P on October 08, 2017, 11:31:25 pm
Do you know if some unis just have a level playing field once people get to the interview stage? As opposed to UNSW's 1/3 weighting?
WSU and JMP do. Place offers are 100% on the interview, UMAT may be used only as a tiebreaker (for those on equal interview scores vying for the few remaining places).
Post by: MG226 on October 14, 2017, 08:54:09 pm
Post by: A1P on October 15, 2017, 12:58:49 pm
Hey, my UMAT was 94%ile, with 70, 51 and 64 in each section respectively. If I get an atar of 98-99 what would my chances be for Monash, Adelaide, UNSW, uws, jmp and utas? I’m from Melbourne so no location benefits unfortunately (unless I’m incorrect and Monash do favour local applicants but pretty sure not)
You are not in the running for WSU & UTas due to the low UMAT S2 score.
Should get interviews with JMP & Adelaide, 1 in 4 and 1 in 7 chances respectively.
UNSW - 98.0 would be borderline for interview, 99.0 would definitely get an interview with about 40% admission chance.
Monash - being Vic you should get an interview whether 98 or 99, I'm not sure of your admission chance there.
Post by: maxsirlyn on October 24, 2017, 07:04:53 am
S1: 64
S2: 65
S3: 56
Overall 185
Percentile 94%
What atar do I need for monash. I have applied interstate too.
Post by: A1P on October 27, 2017, 03:03:25 am
Hi, I got,
S1: 64
S2: 65
S3: 56
Overall 185
Percentile 94%
What atar do I need for monash. I have applied interstate too.
You'll need around 97.5-98.0 as a minimum to get a Monash interview, but that gives you pretty low chance of scoring high enough with the interview to get a place offer. The higher ATAR than 98.0 you get the lower interview mark you will need, due to the 33/33/33 weighting.
Post by: drake on October 28, 2017, 08:16:07 pm
Hi, I got,
S1: 64
S2: 65
S3: 56
Overall 185
Percentile 94%
What atar do I need for monash. I have applied interstate too.
Well done. I would say 98ish will get you an interview, and 99.0+ will give you a very strong chance of getting in!
Post by: rem199 on November 08, 2017, 04:37:40 pm
I got a UMAT of 91% (62, 58, 61 - Total: 181)
What are my chances for Monash and UNSW if my ATAR is 98.5+
I did miss out on the first round interviews for UNSW as I could not supply a predicted ATAR + my school is known to predict them really badly.
Also my friend got 96% UMAT and is looking at 97-97.5 ATAR - chances?
BTW we are both from NSW if that makes any difference.
Thanks for any input :)
Post by: Calley123 on July 08, 2018, 09:16:05 am
Im very confused as to how everyone knows how to calculate their scores. Do I just add the percentage together??Somebody please help figure it out. Also what score should i aim for to get a chance to be considered for say at UNSW???
I did an acer practice test and this is what i got;
Logic and Reasoning : 17/48 ( ik its extremely low) ---percentage 35
Understanding people: 41/44 ( i think this is good) --percentage 93
Non- verbal reasonning: 20/41 ( low again ) ---percentage 49
Total or overall : 35+93+49=177
Correct?
Also how do you calculate percentiles???
Thanksss
Post by: Lear on July 08, 2018, 04:55:01 pm
Hey guys
Im very confused as to how everyone knows how to calculate their scores. Do I just add the percentage together??Somebody please help figure it out. Also what score should i aim for to get a chance to be considered for say at UNSW???
I did an acer practice test and this is what i got;
Logic and Reasoning : 17/48 ( ik its extremely low) ---percentage 35
Understanding people: 41/44 ( i think this is good) --percentage 93
Non- verbal reasonning: 20/41 ( low again ) ---percentage 49
Total or overall : 35+93+49=177
Correct?
Also how do you calculate percentiles???
Thanksss
You can not calculate percentiles as those are dependent on how other people do on the exam. For example, if section one was very very tough your 17/48 may actually be considered a ‘good’ score and you could receive a high percentile if everyone else does terribly. It really just comes down to those around you. Also, the way ACER calculates your UMAT overall is very tight lipped.
I’ve heard however, that a 180/300 is roughly a 90th percentile while a 200/300 is a 100th percentile. ^this may not be accurate.
Post by: Calley123 on July 12, 2018, 12:20:27 pm
You can not calculate percentiles as those are dependent on how other people do on the exam. For example, if section one was very very tough your 17/48 may actually be considered a ‘good’ score and you could receive a high percentile if everyone else does terribly. It really just comes down to those around you. Also, the way ACER calculates your UMAT overall is very tight lipped.
I’ve heard however, that a 180/300 is roughly a 90th percentile while a 200/300 is a 100th percentile. ^this may not be accurate.
Thanks! So the higher the percentile, the better the chances??
Post by: Lear on July 12, 2018, 01:12:50 pm
Thanks! So the higher the percentile, the better the chances??Of course!
85%+ UMAT is considered competitive.
Post by: MBBS hopes on September 06, 2018, 06:29:10 pm
UMAT
S1 65
S2 55
S3 51
Total 171
%ile 81
Expected ATAR: 97-99
SEAS in 4 categories, and rural (edit: RA2, MMM class 4)
Do I have a chance for Monash Extended Rural Cohort or any interstate unis?
Thank you!!
Post by: Quantum44 on September 06, 2018, 09:37:16 pm
Hi, I wonder if anyone could give me a prediction?
UMAT
S1 65
S2 55
S3 51
Total 171
%ile 81
Expected ATAR: 97-99
SEAS in 4 categories, and rural.
Do I have a chance for Monash Extended Rural Cohort or any interstate unis?
Thank you!!
You’re pretty much guaranteed an interview anywhere you apply with a very good shot at gaining acceptance provided you don’t screw up.
Post by: Quantum44 on September 07, 2018, 02:18:24 pm
Hello I was wondering what are my chances (if any) of getting into medicine. Here are my scores:((
S1: 41, S2: 43, S3: 49, total: 133, %ile: 24
SEAS for 3 categories
Expected ATAR: 98-99
Thank you!
Unfortunately, your UMAT is too low to be considered for any UMAT-dependent undergrad med schools, even with bonuses. However, you can still get into JCU and Bond (if you have the money), as they don’t look at UMAT. One other possibility is Griffith provisional MD via USC, which had a cut off of ~99.35 last year and is only based on ATAR.
Post by: DBA-144 on September 07, 2018, 04:04:22 pm
Post by: cookiedream on September 07, 2018, 04:56:49 pm
Can we get into the extended rural cohort only nd only if we are rural? How rural do we need to be?No you don't need to be rural to apply for the ERC, but you do need to be rural to apply for the Dean's Rural List to enter Monash medicine (if you're non-rural, don't worry about it)
Post by: lucky88 on September 07, 2018, 05:32:50 pm
I got 74 % (165) all above 50, which uni should I apply for.
Do you think there is a chance if I submit for remark?
Thanks guys
Joan
Post by: justwannawish on September 07, 2018, 05:55:59 pm
Finally got used to my mark and the scolding I got from my dad :-\ , but I was hoping I still have a chance for some uni. I got a 84% (62/52/60) and am non rural. Which unis would be willing to accept me for if I got an ATAR in the low 99s? Thanks!
Post by: Quantum44 on September 08, 2018, 12:40:08 am
Hi guys, I am new here and I was devastated as I thought I was doing very well in S3 - which then could bump up the %ile - but I only got 58 which was really out of my prediction
I got 74 % (165) all above 50, which uni should I apply for.
Do you think there is a chance if I submit for remark?
Thanks guys
Joan
I don’t think your UMAT is high enough for any UMAT dependent medical schools, however you can still apply for JCU as they don’t look at UMAT and have a look at the provisional medical schools if you are expecting a very high ATAR. I guess there is no harm in applying for a remark however I wouldn’t have any expectations of a higher result.
Hey, guys,
Finally got used to my mark and the scolding I got from my dad :-\ , but I was hoping I still have a chance for some uni. I got a 84% (62/52/60) and am non rural. Which unis would be willing to accept me for if I got an ATAR in the low 99s? Thanks!
84th percentile is a solid mark, particularly since you passed every section. If you get an ATAR into the 99s, you should be good for interviews at Monash, Adelaide and JMP.
Post by: Quantum44 on September 08, 2018, 01:48:59 pm
Thank you quantumm44! So would you recommend that I take medicine out of my preferences for monash because idk my careers counsellor said to never delete it but considering my low UMAT would I be better off replacing it with another course?
BTW how are you finding med in Adelaide?
You might as well leave Monash in your preferences. I did even though I knew I was ineligible for an interview just because it doesn’t matter at all unless you have another preference you want to put at the bottom of your list.
Med in Adelaide is great. Interesting course, unique vibe and culture to it. I’m honestly glad I moved interstate for uni as it’s such a good experience and college is a lot of fun.
Post by: bettycrocker on September 08, 2018, 02:35:41 pm
S1: 55
S2: 60
S3 :61
which is 86 percentile
I've got a predicted ATAR of 99.80.
What are my chances for interview offers (for med) in Adelaide and over east? Thanks.
Post by: Quantum44 on September 08, 2018, 02:40:38 pm
I'm a WA school leaver and got UMAT scores of
S1: 55
S2: 60
S3 :61
which is 86 percentile
I've got a predicted ATAR of 99.80.
What are my chances for interview offers (for med) in Adelaide and over east? Thanks.
You should get an Adelaide interview (last year the cut off was 84th percentile) with a solid chance at an offer. You should also get interviews at Monash, UNSW and JMP however they are more difficult as they run interviews for interstate applicants a lot later.
Post by: Annie657 on September 10, 2018, 07:56:02 pm
I'm a WA school leaver and got UMAT scores of
S1: 55
S2: 60
S3 :61
which is 86 percentile
I've got a predicted ATAR of 99.80.
What are my chances for interview offers (for med) in Adelaide and over east? Thanks.
Good chance for Adelaide as Quantum said, but will miss out on JMP (your S1 is less than 58) and WSU unless you are rural. Will miss out on UQ too, but JCU is worth an application! Also definitely apply for Griffith and Flinders as your atar would probs be high enough to get into those without umat or interviews. UNSW is worth a preference spot, but may be unlikely as they have stated a strong score in one section cannot cancel out lower ones in others.
Of course though if you are rural apply everywhere as you would have a decent shot everywhere!
Post by: halla-ra on September 11, 2018, 05:37:24 pm
I got 97th percentile (60/56/78) and was wondering what sort of ATAR I would need to get into med at monash if my interview is average.
Thanks!!:)
Post by: Quantum44 on September 11, 2018, 09:21:00 pm
Hi there!
I got 97th percentile (60/56/78) and was wondering what sort of ATAR I would need to get into med at monash if my interview is average.
Thanks!!:)
An ATAR of ~98 will give you a good shot.
Post by: ardria on October 03, 2018, 05:45:28 pm
I am a VIC school leaver.
What are my chances for getting any offer to Monash, UNSW and Adelaide with:
Umat 95th %ile
ATAR (98.5-99.0)
Above average interview
Thanks in advance :)
Post by: Quantum44 on October 04, 2018, 03:53:40 pm
Hi guys,
I am a VIC school leaver.
What are my chances for getting any offer to Monash, UNSW and Adelaide with:
Umat 95th %ile
ATAR (98.5-99.0)
Above average interview
Thanks in advance :)
You should have a good chance at Monash and Adelaide. You’ll need a very good interview to score a UNSW offer though.
Post by: ardria on October 04, 2018, 09:54:15 pm
You should have a good chance at Monash and Adelaide. You’ll need a very good interview to score a UNSW offer though.
Thank you!
Forgot to mention that I am applying for EAS on the grounds of both medical and difficult circumstances. Assuming my EAS is accepted, how does that impact my offer chances for UNSW?
Post by: Quantum44 on October 04, 2018, 11:06:18 pm
Thank you!
Forgot to mention that I am applying for EAS on the grounds of both medical and difficult circumstances. Assuming my EAS is accepted, how does that impact my offer chances for UNSW?
If your EAS is accepted, it should make a UNSW offer substantially easier, however I have still heard of plenty of people with insane scores getting rejected from UNSW so the interview is paramount, particularly since you are implicitly disadvantaged as an interstate applicant.
Post by: hailstormb on October 24, 2018, 07:28:54 pm
If I do average on the interview, am I guaranteed a place in medicine?
Post by: Gus1212 on November 10, 2018, 09:19:18 am
My daughter got 95 in the UMAT, her predicted ATAR is 99. She will be the DUX of her school. The ATARS aren’t even out yet but she’s already been rejected by University of Newcastle and also didn’t get an interview from western Sydney University. It’s rather disheartening that she is in the top 5% of all applicants to medicine and can’t even get an interview. Just wondering if there’s anything she can do? Is there any recourse or avenue of appeal to the rejection from these Uni’s ??
Post by: TheAspiringDoc on November 10, 2018, 09:33:42 am
So, is the system in NSW broken??I think Newcastle/JMP is based of section 1 score for interview invites, and I think this year's cut off was ~58 in section 1 for non-rural applicants. You can always try contacting the University's admission department by phone.
My daughter got 95 in the UMAT, her predicted ATAR is 99. She will be the DUX of her school. The ATARS aren’t even out yet but she’s already been rejected by University of Newcastle and also didn’t get an interview from western Sydney University. It’s rather disheartening that she is in the top 5% of all applicants to medicine and can’t even get an interview. Just wondering if there’s anything she can do? Is there any recourse or avenue of appeal to the rejection from these Uni’s ??
Good luck!