Is there really any point to practising/preparing for the GAT?

[engton1796]

Aware I am a little early,  but was just curious to see if anyone is really going to prepare for it.

I keep hearing people say that they are not going to even bother with it.  Is it just my group of friends or is there really no point in trying to prepare? 

[chasej]

There's no point really. Can't hurt just to skim through last year's GAT to know what to expect, but there's nothing you can do to study for it like you would other exams in VCE.

[pi]

I know of people who were not allowed to their English exam due to dismal GAT Written scores, and similarly barred from sitting the Methods and Spesh exams due to dismal Maths/Sci scores. It's highly important to study (which is why so many practice ones are available online) and do well if you plan on actually sitting your final VCAA exams. Furthermore, many of the world's top institutions use the GAT in deciding uni places, so it has broader implications from just being able to sit your VCAA exams.

For interests sake, the two people aforementioned:
- The one barred from the English exam decided not to repeat Year 12 and is now working for a successful bricklaying firm and raking in the ca$h. He/she (anon) has since then decided to become a priest part-time.
- The one barred from the maths exams decided to study Arts at UoM and then transfer to Law at VU and then to Law at Deakin and finally to Law at Monash. They're in their 6th year of uni with 2 years to go. He/she also owns a successful road-side lemonade stand in the summer months.

Your choice whether to study up for it or not!

[engton1796]

I know of people who were not allowed to their English exam due to dismal GAT Written scores, and similarly barred from sitting the Methods and Spesh exams due to dismal Maths/Sci scores. It's highly important to study (which is why so many practice ones are available online) and do well if you plan on actually sitting your final VCAA exams. Furthermore, many of the world's top institutions use the GAT in deciding uni places, so it has broader implications from just being able to sit your VCAA exams.

For interests sake, the two people aforementioned:
- The one barred from the English exam decided not to repeat Year 12 and is now working for a successful bricklaying firm and raking in the ca$h. He/she (anon) has since then decided to become a priest part-time.
- The one barred from the maths exams decided to study Arts at UoM and then transfer to Law at VU and then to Law at Deakin and finally to Law at Monash. They're in their 6th year of uni with 2 years to go. He/she also owns a successful road-side lemonade stand in the summer months.

Your choice whether to study up for it or not!

Oh...  cheers for the heads up.  Was not aware that some universities consider this a factor in accepting applicants (though,  I don't see myself going to one of them). 
Maybe I should skim over and get a little familiar with some things on different subjects.  Only thing I am worried about is if they ask questions on any of the Science-related subjects and the English part of the whole exam.  Both of them are my absolute weaknesses  /:

[chasej]

Oh...  cheers for the heads up.  Was not aware that some universities consider this a factor in accepting applicants (though,  I don't see myself going to one of them). 
Maybe I should skim over and get a little familiar with some things on different subjects.  Only thing I am worried about is if they ask questions on any of the Science-related subjects and the English part of the whole exam.  Both of them are my absolute weaknesses  /:

pi was joking I think. Pretty dismissive response to a valid question if I can say so myself.

[engton1796]

pi was joking I think. Pretty dismissive response to a valid question if I can say so myself.

Oh...  what a fail. (/.-)
Oh well.  Cheers for your honesttttttttt answer then.     And pointing out sarcasm I fail to pick up on on forums aha...

[brenden]

No. Don't bother.

[grannysmith]

I know of people who were not allowed to their English exam due to dismal GAT Written scores, and similarly barred from sitting the Methods and Spesh exams due to dismal Maths/Sci scores. It's highly important to study (which is why so many practice ones are available online) and do well if you plan on actually sitting your final VCAA exams. Furthermore, many of the world's top institutions use the GAT in deciding uni places, so it has broader implications from just being able to sit your VCAA exams.

For interests sake, the two people aforementioned:
- The one barred from the English exam decided not to repeat Year 12 and is now working for a successful bricklaying firm and raking in the ca$h. He/she (anon) has since then decided to become a priest part-time.
- The one barred from the maths exams decided to study Arts at UoM and then transfer to Law at VU and then to Law at Deakin and finally to Law at Monash. They're in their 6th year of uni with 2 years to go. He/she also owns a successful road-side lemonade stand in the summer months.

Your choice whether to study up for it or not!

Someone ban this guy

[engton1796]

the GAT is really important. doing well in the GAT is the secret to getting 99.95 .many people keep saying it's not important because they don't want you to beat them. after all, vce is a competition.

Lol,  I'm not quite after a 99.95.  Will be happy with anything over 60 at least.
May just skim over what was asked last year;  not expecting many surprises.

[brenden]

Skimming the questions is the most you should do. No one else comment telling him something that's bullshit, thank you.

[melbin123]

Anyone got the link to last years GAT? 😘

[Phy124]

No need to study but make sure you do actually take it seriously and do your best because derived examination scores are dependent on your GAT scores (among other things)

Anyone got the link to last years GAT? 😘

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/gat/gat.aspx