GAMSAT vs GPA Combo Score
Australian Medical Schools rank you on a 50/50 split of your GPA and GAMSAT. Calculate your exact Combo Score to see your interview chances.
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GAMSAT Target Simulator
Based exclusively on your current GPA of 6.5, here is the exact GAMSAT score you need to hit the competitive combo thresholds:
Target 1.60
67.1
Borderline
Target 1.63
70.1
Competitive
Target 1.68
75.1
Extremely Safe
Overall Combo Score
1.6086
Max theoretical score is 2.0
GPA Factor:0.9286
GAMSAT Factor:0.6800
Borderline
You are in the borderline zone. You may get an interview depending on the applicant pool and standard deviation this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good combined GPA and GAMSAT score?
For Australian medical schools that use the standard 50/50 weighting formula (like Melbourne, Deakin, and Griffith), a highly competitive 'Combo Score' is generally 1.63 or higher. A score between 1.58 and 1.62 is considered borderline and may secure an interview depending on the specific university's applicant pool that year.
How do medical schools calculate the GAMSAT GPA combo score?
Most GEMSAS consortium universities calculate the combined score by scaling both your GPA and GAMSAT to an equal 1.0 scale, and then adding them together. The formula is: (GPA ÷ 7) + (GAMSAT ÷ 100). This results in a maximum theoretical score of 2.0.
Is 1.65 a good combo score for medicine?
Yes, an overall combo score of 1.65 is excellent and is generally considered a 'safe' score that will almost certainly guarantee you a medical school interview at universities utilizing the 50/50 weighting model (assuming you meet all other prerequisite hurdles).
How can a high GAMSAT offset a low GPA?
Because the formula is a straight 50/50 addition, a massive GAMSAT score can completely offset a mediocre GPA. For example, a student with a low 6.0 GPA (0.857 component) can still hit a competitive 1.63 combo score if they manage to achieve a massive 77+ on the GAMSAT.