Even though some things are a little different between the way the US does it and Australia does it, it's nice to see the similarities between them! Great video -loved the editing!
Hi Archer. Many thanks for the video! Quite insightful, I’m planning to pursue the year 13 route, while I’m currently in year 12 and as two subjects haven’t gone as planned. So was hoping to repeat three subject next year and resit the UCAT and avoid university for a year. It appears there are no disadvantages to this path and would be considered as a school leaver though I’ve done year 12 over two years? Thanks
Hi, I am in year 11. I would like to know more about year 13. do you mean if I repeat year 12 will I still have to take English and go to school like a normal year 12 or is it going to be different? did you graduate from a private school or a government and does it really matter on getting high or low atar? thanks
Hi, I am not sure how it works in your state but I think if you have completed english you don’t have to do it again. I graduated from a private school, and realised that it can be easier to get a high ATAR because of the support provided. However, I don’t think a government school necessarily limits you, you can still achieve as high as you want, but it will require you to be a bit more of an independent learner. Good luck!
Hi Khadija! Good idea - the main thing is just to understand the foundations of everything you learn (the WHY) and then supplementing this with plenty of practice problems varying in difficulty. Hope this helps!
@@ArcherNewton thinking of going this route, but it would be harder to get into med since getting a high gpa in eng is much harder than in med science.
@@lavaboy1565 I agree that engineering was conceptually harder but in med sci, it's extremely competitive since everyone is trying to get into medicine. So while it may be easier, you gotta try even harder to do better than the rest. Also it's kinda hard to comment since the variability between many unis' degrees for eng and med sci change all the time. Even if med sci is easier, I'd still choose something with a job at the end of the line instead of med sci, nursing, speech path, etc etc
@@lavaboy1565 They don't for the most part. They do offer some sub quotas for people who do medical science degrees for example, but I don't think it's worth the risk of graduating without a good job at the end of the line. In terms of actually comparing student to student, yes they just care about the gpa.
Just a general question so I’m currently going into year 12 after this next term I want to study accounting and corporate finance and the ATAR requirement is 85 what kind of grades sit in that ATAR range?
@@Ella-rw9oc It's still going to be ok! It's a big learning experience and now with that knowledge you'll know the next step to take to reach your goal. Let me know if I can help more!
I was just wondering on what subjects you chose for VCE/HSC/IB to make medicine a bit easier. Is doing all the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) necessary or will doing two of them suffice?
Hi Audrey, you’ll have to check with each university’s entry requirements. Some have subject prerequisites and some have pre assumed knowledge. Typically biology and chemistry are useful, but definitely check with each uni individually :)
Hey Archer! I am currently studying year 12 this year but am planning on sitting the UCAT next year. I was wondering if you knew what preferences I should put down on my Uni application? Do I still put Doctor of medicine or just choose another course and try to transfer?
Hi! You can still put it up as your top preferences but what were you planning to do as another course? I personally would have redone some year 12 subjects in year 13 and focused the whole year on the UCAT to make sure that I would get in the next round.
Archer Newton so basically I wanted to focus on year 12 this year then study for the UCAT next year whilst doing either a physiotherapist or paramedic course, sit the UCAT next year then transfer into medicine the year after. However I don’t know whether or not to put it as a preference or not as I have not sat the UCAT yet
In that case, it would just end up being a wasted preferences as they will just reject you for not meeting the prerequisites (i.e. not sitting the UCAT). Have you considered the alternative path of not heading straight into a degree? Your choices for undergrad med schools to apply to once in your first year of uni decreases significantly, including chances. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Hey there, I did these year 12 subjects plus two uni topics: Specialist Mathematics Mathematical Methods English Psychology Biology Physics Research Project Music: Solo Performance Music: Ensemble Performance
How can you be really confident and not get stressed through the interview? 🤔 How do you get a good impression?
Even though some things are a little different between the way the US does it and Australia does it, it's nice to see the similarities between them! Great video -loved the editing!
Thank you Santiago!!!
1% luck
Good point Daniil!
Hi Archer.
Many thanks for the video! Quite insightful,
I’m planning to pursue the year 13 route, while I’m currently in year 12 and as two subjects haven’t gone as planned.
So was hoping to repeat three subject next year and resit the UCAT and avoid university for a year.
It appears there are no disadvantages to this path and would be considered as a school leaver though I’ve done year 12 over two years? Thanks
hi archer, how was your ucat score to get into UNSW? (I know you got a 99.95 ATAR so I was wondering what the other component was like)
I'm actually hoping to make a video on ucat including scores and how to interpret them!
super curious to see what studying med at unsw is like :DD anything that surprised you?
being online because of corona hahahahaha
@@ArcherNewton OH NOESSSS i cri for you
@@studyinginsunshine1579 ahhahahah
Hi, I am in year 11. I would like to know more about year 13. do you mean if I repeat year 12 will I still have to take English and go to school like a normal year 12 or is it going to be different? did you graduate from a private school or a government and does it really matter on getting high or low atar? thanks
Hi, I am not sure how it works in your state but I think if you have completed english you don’t have to do it again. I graduated from a private school, and realised that it can be easier to get a high ATAR because of the support provided. However, I don’t think a government school necessarily limits you, you can still achieve as high as you want, but it will require you to be a bit more of an independent learner. Good luck!
thanks, @@ArcherNewton btw i live in
victoria state.
Hi, are there any provisional/garauntee entry pathways into medicine in Australia ? What unis offer this?
So, it is mid-August...
How in the world are you wearing half-sleeves????
[K5] KTS5 haha, for the youtube
Could you make a video on how to do well in maths ?
Hi Khadija! Good idea - the main thing is just to understand the foundations of everything you learn (the WHY) and then supplementing this with plenty of practice problems varying in difficulty. Hope this helps!
What type of engineering do u think u would have done?
Hi, probably software engineering or mechanical engineering (in med tech). Thanks!
@@ArcherNewton thinking of going this route, but it would be harder to get into med since getting a high gpa in eng is much harder than in med science.
@@lavaboy1565 I agree that engineering was conceptually harder but in med sci, it's extremely competitive since everyone is trying to get into medicine. So while it may be easier, you gotta try even harder to do better than the rest. Also it's kinda hard to comment since the variability between many unis' degrees for eng and med sci change all the time. Even if med sci is easier, I'd still choose something with a job at the end of the line instead of med sci, nursing, speech path, etc etc
@@ArcherNewton oh I was under the impression that med schools don’t care about the degree you are doing, but rather the gpa of the degree u r doing
@@lavaboy1565 They don't for the most part. They do offer some sub quotas for people who do medical science degrees for example, but I don't think it's worth the risk of graduating without a good job at the end of the line. In terms of actually comparing student to student, yes they just care about the gpa.
What type of engineering were u most interested in
Hi Aquarxus, probably software engineering or mechanical engineering (in med tech). Thanks!
Awesome video chief! Thank you for the advice!
Thank you!!!
Great video man!
Thanks for sharing advice
Thank you psychopenguin!!!
Just a general question so I’m currently going into year 12 after this next term I want to study accounting and corporate finance and the ATAR requirement is 85 what kind of grades sit in that ATAR range?
Hi Skipz, it really depends on your subjects but anything from B to A- should get you an 85 (try for A's to keep it safe). Thanks!
Archer Newton thank you! I’m doing pretty general subjects such as general English, general math, business and accounting
With those subjects you'll probably need to be in the A band. Good luck! :)
@@ArcherNewton the Atar just came out and Bs do not help unfortunately got my heart really broken 💔
@@Ella-rw9oc It's still going to be ok! It's a big learning experience and now with that knowledge you'll know the next step to take to reach your goal. Let me know if I can help more!
I was just wondering on what subjects you chose for VCE/HSC/IB to make medicine a bit easier. Is doing all the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) necessary or will doing two of them suffice?
Hi Audrey, you’ll have to check with each university’s entry requirements. Some have subject prerequisites and some have pre assumed knowledge. Typically biology and chemistry are useful, but definitely check with each uni individually :)
Thanks! :)
When did you first know that medicine was something that you really wanted to do?
after a close family member got sick and I spent quite a bit of time in medical settings :)
Want to get into medical, graduating this year and watching all these videos are making me anxious 😭 im an Average grade student
What was your UCAT score Archer? :) or is that a secret?
I'm actually hoping to make a video on ucat all to do with scores and how to interpret them :)
Loved the vid! Can you do something similar for grad entry?
Hi Miniblitz! What type of video would you like to hear about grad entry? How to get into med school through grad entry?
@@ArcherNewton Yes! Particularly the post-gamsat experience, because I feel like a lot of the videos ive seen focus on the gamsat a lot.
Cute plant
Thanks, glad you like it!!
Hey Archer! I am currently studying year 12 this year but am planning on sitting the UCAT next year. I was wondering if you knew what preferences I should put down on my Uni application? Do I still put Doctor of medicine or just choose another course and try to transfer?
Hi! You can still put it up as your top preferences but what were you planning to do as another course? I personally would have redone some year 12 subjects in year 13 and focused the whole year on the UCAT to make sure that I would get in the next round.
Archer Newton so basically I wanted to focus on year 12 this year then study for the UCAT next year whilst doing either a physiotherapist or paramedic course, sit the UCAT next year then transfer into medicine the year after. However I don’t know whether or not to put it as a preference or not as I have not sat the UCAT yet
In that case, it would just end up being a wasted preferences as they will just reject you for not meeting the prerequisites (i.e. not sitting the UCAT). Have you considered the alternative path of not heading straight into a degree? Your choices for undergrad med schools to apply to once in your first year of uni decreases significantly, including chances. Please let me know if you have any questions!
What were your 12 subjects?
Hey there, I did these year 12 subjects plus two uni topics:
Specialist Mathematics
Mathematical Methods
English
Psychology
Biology
Physics
Research Project
Music: Solo Performance
Music: Ensemble Performance
Really glad to get this advice from someone who literally has not started MD1 yet.
This video is about getting into undergrad med?