Choosing breadth subjects that will help in the GAMSAT

[Pup]

What breadth subjects would really help in the GAMSAT particularly in Section 1. Would "An Ecological History of Humanity" or
should I just do subjects that I'm good at

[mark_alec]

Do subjects that you enjoy and that will enrich your learning experience.

[John President]

I'm sorry, but this question just makes me angry.

THAT'S NOT THE POINT OF BREADTH SUBJECTS JUST PICK SOMETHING OUTSIDE OF YOUR DEGREE THAT INTERESTS YOU, OR HAS A SMALL WORKLOAD AND ALLOWS YOU TO STUDY MORE FOR THE SUBJECTS THAT MATTER. THERE IS A WHOLE WORLD OUTSIDE THE GAMSAT SYLLABUS

[paulsterio]

Lmao, who actually cares what the POINT of breadth subjects actually is?

I honestly think it's a decent opportunity to catch up on skills which you might not be good at - e.g. if you need to improve your writing...etc.

[Inside Out]

Why pick subjects you're shit at if it will only lower your gpa?

[Aurelian]

Why pick subjects you're shit at if it will only lower your gpa?

...because GPA isn't the most important thing in the world?

[Peedles]

I'm sorry, but this question just makes me angry.

THAT'S NOT THE POINT OF BREADTH SUBJECTS JUST PICK SOMETHING OUTSIDE OF YOUR DEGREE THAT INTERESTS YOU, OR HAS A SMALL WORKLOAD AND ALLOWS YOU TO STUDY MORE FOR THE SUBJECTS THAT MATTER. THERE IS A WHOLE WORLD OUTSIDE THE GAMSAT SYLLABUS

Haha, the amount of times I've answered these questions.

[John President]

...because GPA isn't the most important thing in the world?

I think I/O was being sarcastic.

[Aurelian]

I think I/O was being sarcastic.

This relieves me

[paulsterio]

...because GPA isn't the most important thing in the world?

I don't think this is a fair call, to some, who have guaranteed entry into their course, or want to do a course which doesn't require a high GPA to get into, then of course it's not the most important thing in the world.

But some people have to really scrap and grind to get where they want to get and to them, they want to take every opportunity they can to give them a good shot and I think that's fair enough. I think we all agree that the ATAR isn't the most important thing in the world, but we still choose subjects which we think will give us a good chance of scoring highly do we not?

Like seriously, you wouldn't pick a subject you know you'll do badly in.

[simpak]

I'd say GAMSAT isn't the most important thing in the world.  GPA I would rate much more highly.
You only need the GAMSAT to get into a select bunch of postgraduate degrees.  You need a good GPA (or at least passes) to get into most all postgraduate degrees.  And often, for internships or employment.

That said you can use your breadth to improve your skills.  I would take a subject which involves some writing (ie most any uni breadth subject or Arts type subject, many commerce subjects) to practice your skills, but in a topic which interests you.  For instance, I took a criminology subject with a focus on biological causes of crime last semester.  It interested me because biology.  It also reintroduced me to essay writing, which I guess would be helpful for the writing component of the GAMSAT, among other things, especially since most of the examinations were 30 minute essays.  If you like history, do some history.  If you're interested in marketing, do some marketing.  I'm sure any subject that interests you will let you practice your writing skills.