The GAMSAT blog
Evidence-based prep, sitting strategy, and the science of getting in.
Clear, honest writing on the GAMSAT and graduate-entry medicine — built by the team behind the coaching platform. No hacks, no fabricated cut-offs.
How is the GAMSAT scored? From raw answers to your scaled score
GAMSAT scores aren't percentages. Here's how raw marks become scaled section scores, how the overall is weighted (Section III counts double), and what counts as a good number.
What GAMSAT score do you need for medicine? How admissions actually work
There's no single GAMSAT cutoff. Here's how Australian graduate-entry medical admissions combine your GAMSAT, GPA and interview — and what 'competitive' really means.
Sitting the GAMSAT without a science background: a realistic guide
You can do well on the GAMSAT without a science degree. Here's what Section III actually requires, the foundations to build, and how to compete on reasoning.
How to improve your GAMSAT score on a retake
Re-sitting the GAMSAT? Here's how to diagnose why your score plateaued and what actually moves each section — instead of just doing more of the same.
GAMSAT timing: how to finish each section in time
Running out of time is the most common, most fixable GAMSAT problem. Here's the pace each section demands and how to hold it under pressure.
What to study for GAMSAT Section III chemistry
Chemistry is the densest part of Section III for many candidates. Here are the high-yield topics worth your time — and the rule that keeps you out of the rabbit holes.
GAMSAT physics: the topics actually worth knowing
You don't need a physics degree for Section III — but a focused core pays off. Here are the physics topics worth knowing and the maths that goes with them.
How many times can you sit the GAMSAT?
There's no limit on GAMSAT attempts. Here's how often it runs, how long your score lasts, and how to decide whether re-sitting is worth it.
A 3-month GAMSAT study schedule (week by week)
Three months is enough to prepare well for the GAMSAT if you use it deliberately. Here's a week-by-week shape you can adapt to your starting point.
GAMSAT vs MCAT: what's the difference?
GAMSAT and MCAT are different admissions tests for different places. Here's how they compare — and how to know which one you actually need.
GAMSAT biology: what to study for Section III
Biology rewards understanding systems, not memorising facts. Here's the high-yield Section III biology core and how it's actually tested.
GAMSAT essay examples: what a strong Section II response looks like
Looking for GAMSAT essay examples? Here's what separates a high-scoring Section II essay from an average one — and how to use examples without copying them.
How your GPA is used for graduate-entry medicine
Your GPA matters as much as your GAMSAT for medical admissions — but how it's weighted varies by university. Here's how it actually works.
How to prepare for a medical school interview (MMI)
Clear the GAMSAT and GPA hurdle and the interview decides it. Here's how the MMI works and how to prepare for it.
The GAMSAT for international students: what you need to know
Can international students sit the GAMSAT? Yes — here's where it's used, how it fits into applying for medicine, and what to plan for.
Best GAMSAT prep in 2026: courses, question banks and tools compared
An honest guide to the best GAMSAT preparation — in-person courses, question banks, AI-adaptive platforms and free resources — and how to choose the right one for you.
Where to find free GAMSAT practice questions (2026)
Where to get free GAMSAT practice questions — official ACER materials, free platform tiers and your own error log — and how to use them so they actually raise your score.
How to write a high-scoring GAMSAT Section II essay
A clear method for GAMSAT Section II — what the two writing tasks assess, the structure that works under time, and what separates a top essay from an average one.
How to plan a GAMSAT essay in 5 minutes
A fast, repeatable planning method for GAMSAT Section II — find an angle, structure it, and start writing with a thesis.
5 common GAMSAT mistakes (and how to avoid them)
The avoidable errors that quietly cost GAMSAT candidates marks — and the simple habits that fix them.
Is the GAMSAT hard? What to actually expect
An honest look at what makes the GAMSAT challenging — and why it's a test you can prepare for systematically.
GAMSAT vs UCAT: which test, and what's different?
A clear comparison of the GAMSAT and UCAT — what each tests, who sits which, and how preparation differs.
GAMSAT Section I: how to read like the examiners
Why careful reading beats speed-reading in Section I — and a repeatable method for the humanities section.
How long should you study for the GAMSAT?
How many months (and hours) it really takes to prepare for the GAMSAT — and how to tell if you're on track.
How to approach GAMSAT Section III
Section III is reasoning, not recall. Here's how to study the science section so unfamiliar stimuli stop being scary.
What's a good GAMSAT score? (and how to set your target)
What GAMSAT scores mean, what's competitive for medicine, and how to choose a realistic target to train toward.
How to study for the GAMSAT: a realistic plan
A practical, no-nonsense GAMSAT study plan — what to prioritise, how long it takes, and the mistakes that waste months.