UoM General Chat

[Yacoubb]

I think I had almost the same issue, my scores were almost the same for each sitting (maybe a +1 difference?).

Seems some of the questions could have been more difficult than what they appeared to be.

You could try going to a company, but also reflect on how you studied and what other things you could do to improve.

Now that I've had some time to think of it, I think that I really need to strengthen my knowledge of the basics of Chemistry, particularly organic Chemistry. I also think I should do more questions because perhaps I need to practice my approaches more. Another frustrating thing is that my percentile for this was around 85th, and I got 1 score less than March, but in March I got around 75th percentile. So I don't know what that means, but nonetheless, I need to fix it up.

Thank you!

[vox nihili]

Now that I've had some time to think of it, I think that I really need to strengthen my knowledge of the basics of Chemistry, particularly organic Chemistry. I also think I should do more questions because perhaps I need to practice my approaches more. Another frustrating thing is that my percentile for this was around 85th, and I got 1 score less than March, but in March I got around 75th percentile. So I don't know what that means, but nonetheless, I need to fix it up.

Thank you!

Scores wise it really means nothing, because they take your scores raw, without really worrying about the percentile people achieve. There are a couple of explanations though. Perhaps you actually improved and this was just a harder test, hence the shift in percentile and not raw score. The other option is that the cohort changed. As you can imagine, the average person who does GAMSAT in September is likely to be systematically different to the average person who does GAMSAT in March...so it could very well be that you achieved the same score but a better percentile not because the test was harder but because those who took GAMSAT in September were, on average, a poorer cohort (as far as GAMSAT is concerned) than those who took it in March.
TL;DR: who knows?


Honestly though, you'll get there eventually. I know this is really, really rough. It's meant to be. Med is hard and getting in is just as hard too. But you've always had a really good attitude towards it and always try your guts out, and as far as I'm concerned, that's exactly what you need to get in. So keep going (Y)

[Dettol(forThatHealthyTouch)]

In regards to the gamsat, are the companies  worth it? And if so is there any good ones?

[Escobar]

does anyone know of an easy level 2 or 3 non-commerce subject that isn't useless? preferably interesting too

[Orb]

does anyone know of an easy level 2 or 3 non-commerce subject that isn't useless? preferably interesting too

Business Negotiations (level 2) is definitely quite useful and very interesting. I loved the subject personally, but it wasn't easy. My grades ended up scaling down by around 10 marks (still got a H1, but the down scaling was quite disappointing to hear).

[dankfrank420]

Does anyone know if a grade in a summer subject (undertaken under the CAP, not an undergrad degree) count towards entry to a Masters program?

[auds]

Is Stop 1 still running atm? I tried to send in an enquiry via Stop 1 about a scholarship and I haven't heard back from them in a week..

[cameotodd]

Is Stop 1 still running atm? I tried to send in an enquiry via Stop 1 about a scholarship and I haven't heard back from them in a week..

Yeah I asked them and they said they are open during holidays except christmas and new years

[Stick]

I've heard from a few people that students start dressing more nicely once they start medicine next year. Not necessarily formal work wear in MD1, but neat clothing appropriate if they happen to find themselves in the hospital for any reason. Is this true or complete BS? If true, I'll need to work on my wardrobe because I pretty much wore tracksuits, jumpers and sneakers/runners to university every day in undergrad.

[asianguy22]

Hey guys quick question
Are student services still running even though exams are over?
I need to see someone for careers advice (i'm a recent graduate) and i'm not sure who, where and when to see them

[Dash]

Hey so just wondering for anyone that just did HSF do you know why the second MST was marked out of 40? I just sat a resit today and it was the same pharmacology question (this time with numbers!) and realised there was only 6 questions so if they were taken out the test wouldn't it be out of 44 - was it bonus marks? Thanks!

[Russ]

You won't be in a hospital in 1st year, you can wear whatever you want.
Getting some slacks and shirts is always a good idea for the future though.

[nhmn0301]

Hey so just wondering for anyone that just did HSF do you know why the second MST was marked out of 40? I just sat a resit today and it was the same pharmacology question (this time with numbers!) and realised there was only 6 questions so if they were taken out the test wouldn't it be out of 44 - was it bonus marks? Thanks!

I can't remember the exact number of Pharm questions that were taken out but I think some of the PHYS questions are all taken out as well since we had to change those questions during the MST and it confused quite a few students.

[Stick]

You won't be in a hospital in 1st year, you can wear whatever you want.
Getting some slacks and shirts is always a good idea for the future though.

Okay, thank you!

[Dash]

I can't remember the exact number of Pharm questions that were taken out but I think some of the PHYS questions are all taken out as well since we had to change those questions during the MST and it confused quite a few students.

Just wanted to check - thanks for the help!!