GAMSAT 2015

Cannot get over section three. Not lying when I say I guessed >75% of the answers and had to scribble down C for the last 10 or so because I couldn't finish in time. Ended up getting 61 in it

Well done everyone! Getting through the gamsat is an achievement in itself Anyone who is disappointed I was in the same boat this time last year, try not to be too hard on yourself, it can be done!and takes most people a few attempts .
I sat it again in the UK last Sept and scored a 58.

Also the age thing I'll be 30 starting as well! Glad to hear there's others of a similar age☺️

Anyone else's first choice UL? Fingers crossed everything goes well and meet some of you in September

Hi Guys, well done to everyone who got their GAMSAT results today. A couple of us in UCD GEM1 have set up a page for next year's class:

facebook.com/groups/861659183900613/

Please add yourself if you are planning on heading to UCD - we would be very happy to answer any questions you have about the programme etc.

Congrats on your scores future medics! if RCSI is your place of choice this September, feel free to join our Facebook group 'RCSI GEM Class of 2019' at https://www.facebook.com/groups/876551989053031/. Your questions will have a speedy response there! Some of our North American counterparts have already joined. Come join the fun

anyone have the percentile curve for last year? hope points stay the same!!

Med2015 wrote: »

Got a 57... Bloody delighted! Going for UL... happy days, well done to everyone whatever the result! Takes balls.

Hi, are you putting Limerick down as your first choice with 57 to guarantee that you get Limerick? I got 59 and have UCD and RCSI ahead of Limerick, but does that leave me at a disadvantage towards getting limerick seen as it's my fourth choice? In other words should I be more tactical in my CAO choices?

letsdothis wrote: »

The CAO system is designed so that you get your highest preference that you are eligible for. Don't put options down in the order of how you think they will rank in terms of points, put them down in the order of your own preference - if you put UCD down first and you have enough points, you will definitely get UCD and not UL.

Thanks. I think I already knew that but just needed to be sure.

gaffer93 wrote: »

Hi, are you putting Limerick down as your first choice with 57 to guarantee that you get Limerick? I got 59 and have UCD and RCSI ahead of Limerick, but does that leave me at a disadvantage towards getting limerick seen as it's my fourth choice? In other words should I be more tactical in my CAO choices?

Hey, with the CAO it's essential that you put your choices in order of preference! If UL is your first choice but you have put UCD and RCSI ahead you will be assigned to one of those colleges if you meet their cut offs. As far as I am aware you cannot ask to switch to a different college even if you far exceed their entry requirements. And with a 59 I'm sure you will be assigned to one of UCD or RCSI. If Limerick is your preference, that should be at the top of your CAO application. Hope that helps

JackD123 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm pretty certain I will be heading to UL in September as I have got 59 in the GAMSAT so will be looking for people to live with. I am coming over from the UK and think it may be a good idea to get a FB group set up? This way we can sort accommodation and other things out Well done to all those who achieved what they needed to in the GAMSAT and better luck next time for the ones that didn't... I got 51 the first time and 47 in the science section... I got 61 in the science this time.

I've applied for on campus but I'm on a waiting list so it's unlikely I'll get it! I will too be looking for people to share with! 24, Irish gal! It's gona be so good!!!

gaffer93 wrote: »

Hi, are you putting Limerick down as your first choice with 57 to guarantee that you get Limerick? I got 59 and have UCD and RCSI ahead of Limerick, but does that leave me at a disadvantage towards getting limerick seen as it's my fourth choice? In other words should I be more tactical in my CAO choices?

Hey! Yeah I sure am but I don't want any other college and I'm almost guaranteed UL with 57 so realistically I probably only need to have that in my choices! I see someone has already clarified your question there! Are you joining us in limerick!? Or is your preference Dublin because you'll 100% get rcsi/ucd with a 59! No doubt about it!

Take 2 wrote: »

Are people expecting points to rise this year? Hoping for Ucc with 59.

OF COURSE you will get cork with a 59, your like in the top 20%... The points will not rise(well not by that kind of considerable amount) don't listen to that stuff, there just comments thrown about because some Cao guy said that there were like 6 more people applying for gradmed or something silly like that! I think it's always the case that about the top 35%/40% are almost guranteed a place because at the end of the day the places have to be filled!

Hey.....is there anyone else who has gotten their GAMSAT results yesterday and trying to get into UCD Veterinary Medicine? Do you know the cut off? I got 57 - is this enough based on past results?
And finally........does anyone know when we are told by the uni's if we are accepted or not?!

gaffer93 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply too! No well I'm from Dublin so realistically it would be better for my finances if I live at home and go to ucd/rcsi....despite the fact that I'll be 26/27 by the time I move out after! But to be honest I'll take any offer.

Sure that's sweet as. You got a really good score so it's very likely you'll be in Dublin .. Not having to run up an extra mountain of debt on living expenses! I envy you ! Unfortunately galway hasn't caught onto the gradmed buzz!

I don't think there's much difference between them all. The only difference I'd imagine would be with UL purely because it is a new course and doesn't have a reputation built yet, but even then within Ireland the medical curricula are the same really. Even abroad, I can't imagine there'd be much different between UCD, RCSI or UCC