MORE ABOUT THE GAMSAT DukeNUS Admissions ACER G

MORE ABOUT THE GAMSAT Duke-NUS Admissions

ACER G A M S A T Australian Council for Educational Research - Graduate - Australian Australia - Medical - School United Kingdom - Admissions - Test Ireland

GAMSAT Duration Section I Reasoning in Humanities Section II Written Communication Section III Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences

GAMSAT Duration 75 question 100 minutes Section I Reasoning in Humanities 2 essays 60 minutes Section II Written Communication 110 questions 170 minutes Section III Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences

GAMSAT Timetable Section Time (minutes) Pre-testing procedures varies Section I, Reasoning in Humanities Reading: 10 Writing: 100 Break 0 Section II, Written Communication Reading: 5 Writing: 60 Lunch Break 60 Section III, Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences Reading: 10 Writing: 170 TOTAL “SEATED” TIME Approximately: 415 minutes/ 6 hours 55 minutes* *does not include pre-testing procedure time

Section I Reasoning in Humanities Excerpt from GAMSAT Information Booklet 2018 • The Reasoning in Humanities and Social Sciences section tests skills in the interpretation and understanding of ideas in social and cultural contexts. • Materials cover a range of academic and public issues, with an emphasis on sociocultural, personal and interpersonal topics.

Section II Written Communication Excerpt from GAMSAT Information Booklet 2018 • The Written Communication section tests the ability to produce and develop ideas in writing. • The theme will be general rather than specific in nature. The first task deals with socio-cultural issues while the second deals with more personal and social issues.

Section III Reasoning in Biological and Physical Sciences Excerpt from GAMSAT Information Booklet 2018 • In addition to testing reasoning and problem solving within a scientific context, this section examines the recall and understanding of basic science concepts. • Stimulus material is presented in a variety of formats including text, mathematical, graphs, tables and diagrams.

Scoring • Source: gamsat-prep. com

GAMSAT Dates & Locations Dates Australia Ireland March: 1 date UK New Zealand September: 1 date Singapore Washington DC Duke-NUS Validity Period for GAMSAT is 2 Years

Sample Study Plan Week 1 -4 • Study Content • Practice Questions Week 5 -8 • Practice Questions • Review Content Week 9 -12 • Timed Practice Tests • Review Content Review incorrect answers for both practice tests and questions, as this is crucial for understanding your strengths and weaknesses! Keep in mind that this is only a sample: your study plan largely depends on your own schedule and study habits

Resources Available • Duke-NUS: GAMSAT Books available for 2 -week loan - Email the library at library@duke-nus. edu. sg - Located on level 3 at Duke-NUS Building (open weekdays 9 am-5 pm) - Limited to 1 book person • ACER - Practice Tests - Practice Questions (included in GAMSAT registration fee) - Sample Questions - Written Communication Practice Test • Other Practice Tests and Questions - The Gold Standard (gamsat-prep. com) - Des O’Neill GAMSAT Preparation Set • GAMSAT Preparation Courses

GAMSAT Tips Advice from a Duke-NUS Student: • Book your exam date early and prepare slowly towards the test date. • Be well-rested on the day of the exam • Bring a packed lunch • Do not panic if you face difficulty on one section. Just move on and attempt to perform better on the subsequent sections.

Where do I go from here? 1. Visit gamsat. acer. org to get started 2. Match test date to application cycle 3. Set up your study plan. 4. Look for additional resources

References • https: //gamsat. acer. org/ • https: //www. gamsat-prep. com/GAMSAT-scores/ • Sharon Sunny, Duke-NUS MD student, Class of 2021 www. duke-nus. edu. sg/admissions/admission-requirements/about-gamsat