Cupertinokiid wrote: » Lets get it started lads :P I know i'm very early but its a handy way for those who know they want med to keep in contact and vent their idea's
iwasonbwh wrote: » You might think that but my GP is a TCD tutor and is fairly well in with those in the know. The best selection process would be to scrap the HPAT and have an interview as well as the points
ampmm wrote: » Gps would know more because they right about it in the Irish medical times...which only doctors get
nogivingup wrote: » Looking at your spelling, looks like you'll be eligible for *Everything HPAT and Medicine 2015*
0mega wrote: » You don't write anything in the HPAT, you just fill in black circles on an answer sheet.. Awkward for you :eek:
nogivingup wrote: » I am familiar with the HPAT, though, having only sat it once, I probably will never be as familiar with it as many of the people on this thread will be.
spurious wrote: » Nobody likes a grammar or spelling nazi, I know, but it's no excuse for abusive posts. Next time, there will be a warning for Cupertinokiid or nogivingup.
Cupertinokiid wrote: » Sorry about my outburst there admin....glad to see you agree it was justified though , thanks
Skinhead Kane wrote: » I've heard some rumors from friends and the almighty "internetz11!!010" confirms some of these allegations, but I'm not entirely sure, from what I gather; The HPAT is not working, by that I mean it has many flaws. So a riddance of the HPAT would make sense to a degree. Erm... That is all. Discuss.
Leinsterr wrote: » Could it b gone by Leaving Cert 2015/16???
Skinhead Kane wrote: » It could be gone after this year, but don't quote me on it. According to the minister of health, that is: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/minister-wants-to-scrap-test-for-medical-schools-3023897.html Although that said, if it does go, that would probably make the LC even more difficult in terms of people would definitely need 625, unless they change HPAT into a taught school subject (my idea loool)
little sis... wrote: » 625 would mean that OL maths students have literally no chance.... bit unfair... but then again I have a better chance of getting 625 than getting a good h-pat to be honest... I SUCK at it.... :rolleyes:
Skinhead Kane wrote: » Have you done the HPAT before?
little sis... wrote: » well I do it on M** E**** but its too hard.....
Skinhead Kane wrote: » What exactly is the hard part? A lot of the questions are not so difficult (bar a few), once you understand the concept of what they're asking you, it all becomes like any other exam. Practice makes perfect, keep going over and over and over and over and over and you will soon perfect it. I'm going to start after Christmas, at least 2-4 hours a week, for about 10-12 months until HPAT 2014.
0mega wrote: » There is no need to do that much at all this early.. :eek: You don't want to let HPAT prep hinder your school work either! I imagine the majority of those who do well in the HPAT didn't even being to look at it until 6th year.
Skinhead Kane wrote: » Really /: Now that you mention it, maybe I should postpone it for Easter or Summer at the least. I want at least 200+, I won't settle for less!
Skinhead Kane wrote: » Where did you guys buy/get the sample questions and how much was it?
Captain Albection wrote: » https://hpat-ireland-reg.acer.edu.au/index.php?cmd=toBooklets €22 per test. 2 tests available.
Skinhead Kane wrote: » Is it possible to get your arm around, more than 2 or different ones I should say?
kundan2012 wrote: » Practice the various online full length tests available.
0mega wrote: » I don't think your standard GP would know that in fairness, about reliable as me saying it will be gone. Just speculation although the recent report about the HPAT making costing the exchequer could make it's abolishment possible. I heard a rumour that they're in a 7 year contract with ACER, anyone know whether that's true or not?
iTomSimo wrote: » You can't even get 625 because they have this system in place: Total points = Leaving Certificate (adjusted) + HPAT score Up to 550: no adjustment >550: 5 points = 1 adjusted point Maximum LC score of 625 = 565 adjusted points An example: If your unadjusted LC points is 565, and HPAT score is 190: Your adjusted LC points is 553 553+190=743 Total points In 2012 you need about 730 points to get into medicine.
