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While GAMSAT Section 1 has no official list of exam content, certain types of texts consistently appear in real sittings that require excellent reading speed and comprehension.
GAMSAT Section 2 preparation requires developing an ability to determine the theme of each writing task and generate well-reasoned responses using competent English-written skills.
GAMSAT Section 3 preparation requires using higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). ACER suggests that one of the best ways to study for this exam section is through problem-based learning (PBL).
Our GAMSAT Section 3 topic list (syllabus) is meant to be comprehensive but not exhaustive nor definitive. Note that the natural order of learning GAMSAT science starts with GAMSAT Maths and ends with Biology.
Gold Standard is the first company to produce a complete playlist of the worked solutions for all of ACER's GAMSAT Section 3 practice questions. What's more, they can be viewed for free on YouTube!
What are the best GAMSAT resources?
The best GAMSAT resources begin with ACER, the official source of the exam itself. Currently, they offer 5 eBooks (pdf files watermarked with personal information), and an automated essay-correction service ("Online Test Generator"). Some students feel that the eBooks have outdated questions, but most students feel that completing ACER's eBooks, with a careful analysis of the worked solutions, can be a helpful part of a successful GAMSAT preparation. The Online Test Generator is a reasonable predictor of Section 2 scores for most students.
Aside from ACER, to round off the top 3 best GAMSAT resources, and certainly the most-used resources over the years, would be Des O'neill and a company that you may have heard about: Gold Standard GAMSAT! From 2005 to 2014, Des was the best in terms of the similarity of their Section 3 practice questions with the real exam. In 2014, Des O'neill ceased operations and the relevance of their practice questions which, for example, were initially constructed when calculators were permitted, waned. Obviously, this is not the same as saying "irrelevant" or "no longer helpful."
Gold Standard's resources are far more extensive (7 books, 300 videos, 15 full-length mock exams), varied (paperback, pdf, apps and other multimedia) and up-to-date as compared to ACER and Des O'neill's books or materials. Naturally, the best GAMSAT resources are primarily dependent on your academic background and the way that you learn best. If you have the time, try different materials to find the fit that is best for you. You may also consider browsing some student opinions, for example: Gold Standard GAMSAT Reviews.
Gold Standard's GAMSAT Guide
To help you prepare for the exam, Gold Standard GAMSAT has assembled comprehensive information on GAMSAT scores, topics covered, preparation advice, free GAMSAT sample questions and other study resources.
- What is the GAMSAT? - GAMSAT-prep.com's detailed guide about the GAMSAT
- GAMSAT Scores - A complete resource that explains how the GAMSAT is scored and other questions relating to GAMSAT scoring
- Free GAMSAT Resources - A comprehensive guide on preparing for each section of the GAMSAT with links to relevant study resources
- Australian Medical Schools Admission Requirements - A comprehensive list of GAMSAT scores and GPA scores for graduate entry medicine (GEM) programmes in Australia and Australasia
- Free GAMSAT Study Schedule - Even if you don't own any of the Gold Standard GAMSAT materials, this study schedule remains helpful as it details the subjects covered for review and practice on a daily basis.
- GAMSAT Study Tips on Efficient Note-taking - One of our popular resources! Read tips on how to consolidate your review by creating brief notes a.k.a. Gold Notes that will be vital in your daily review in the lead up to the real exam.
- Free Monthly GAMSAT Webinars - Take advantage of our free monthly online seminars (webinars) using a problem-based learning approach on the different topics in the GAMSAT and get a chance to win a GAMSAT giveaway.
- Non-science Background GAMSAT Preparation - Dr Ferdinand (author of The Gold Standard GAMSAT books) outlines the 70/30 formula to get a high score. Also includes a link to advice on related topics.
Free GAMSAT practice:
- Free GAMSAT Practice Test - This timed practice test includes all three sections with instant scaled scores and helpful worked solutions.
- GAMSAT Practice Question of the Day - Develop your GAMSAT reasoning skills with daily practice, one subject at a time
- GAMSAT Physics Sample Questions - 15 free GAMSAT Physics sample questions with answers and worked solutions to hone your basic problem-solving skills and understanding of Section 3 material