GAMSAT Section 2 Preparation
What is GAMSAT Section 2?
Section 2 GAMSAT requires candidates to write two essays (Task A and B), of an unspecified length, in 1 hour. This means you have 30 minutes to answer Task A and another 30 minutes to answer Task B. It sounds easier said than done but if you practice then you’ll be more than able to complete two awesome essays within the 60 minutes allotted to complete this task. We all know how hard the GAMSAT exam can be.
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A general theme is given for each of the essays you are requested to write, as well as 5 or 6 quotes addressing that theme. These quotes are actual quotes of notable figures – ranging from politicians to religious leaders or famous writers.
You are permitted to write in response to just one of the quotes, or a selection of them. The task does not permit you to entirely ignore the quotes given so make sure you reference and address at least one or two of the quotes provided.
Other than the time limit – and yes, you must write both essays within the 1-hour time frame – you’re not required to meet any other specifications.
As you are aware, the GAMSAT is basically designed to narrow down hopeful graduate applicants for medical school. GAMSAT Section 2 preparation is no different.
It does this rather ruthlessly but serves medical schools well, in reducing the applicants they must consider for a place.
The most discerning part of the GAMSAT exam is probably GAMSAT Section 2 preparation and the essay style questions you need to answer.
There are a few reasons why most GAMSAT students find writing an essay for section 2 difficult.
- Many graduates today, particularly those from a science background, have little experience in essay writing.
- Many graduates are not as well read as they would like to be and so lack confidence in writing about current issues with confidence.
- For the not so well read, trying to get the required level of knowledge over such a wide range of topics could take over a year of careful reading of selected books and articles. (see last section of this article)
