GAMSAT Tutor - Sydney

GAMSAT TUTOR in Sydney, Australia

I specialise in providing GAMSAT tutoring for candidates in Sydney.

About myself:

- I attained 100 on the science section of the GAMSAT and the highest overall
score (100th percentile) in 2006.

- I am the Chemistry lecturer for Des O'Neill's Science Revision Course.

- I have been a science tutor at the University of New South Wales and the
University of Sydney.

- I can teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the GAMSAT level.

- I was offered a place in the University of Sydney Medical Program.

My experience with the GAMSAT has told me that a firm grasp of the essential
concepts for the science section is by far the most decisive factor. The difficulty,
however, lies in figuring out what is essential and what is not. Knowledge of this
information, together with the right person to teach you the material, will help you
master the science section in no time.

With years of experience in teaching for the GAMSAT and analysing question
types in the science section of the test, I have developed a good sense of what is
essential for the test as well as a set of time-saving strategies for tackling
GAMSAT-style questions. My score on the GAMSAT is a good indicator that my
methods work, and that I have the expertise in the necessary test taking skills.

MY SERVICE TO YOU…

Are you having trouble with questions in the science section of the ACER GAMSAT booklets?

From the point of view of preparing adequately for the science section of the GAMSAT, there is nothing more important than working through the ACER GAMSAT booklets and understanding the logic behind the answers, not only because certain question types have a tendency to recur, but also because they are invaluable for gaining insight into the test-makers' mindset as well as for learning common pitfalls to avoid on the test.

But when you actually tackled the ACER GAMSAT booklets, were you baffled by some of the questions, even after looking at the answers? Did you ever wonder how you could possibly do some of these questions in a minute or so? Ever wanted to find out if there were alternative ways of solving a question that could be applied to other question types?

Then I am here to help you.

Just one week before the exam date, I will be holding a tutorial to show you how your knowledge of simple concepts can be translated into points on the GAMSAT.

I will go over the ACER GAMSAT Practice Test booklet to show you the way to approach GAMSAT-style questions, to review essential concepts applicable to those questions and offer time-saving tips for problem solving.

Details of the session are as follows:

Date: 13th March, 2010 (Saturday)

Time: 2-5 pm

Venue: UNSW's Kensington campus

Features of the tutorial session include:

- Small class size

- Coverage of material at a moderate pace

- Review of key concepts

- Tips on problem solving

- In-class practice questions to reinforce concepts discussed

- Time for questions from the audience

The session will highlight strategies for tackling GAMSAT questions using basic concepts, drawing upon questions from the ACER GAMSAT Practice Test booklet and other illustrative examples.

In accordance with the prominence of chemistry in the science section, particular emphasis will be given to chemistry, especially organic chemistry.

Candidates are advised to complete or attempt all questions in the science section of the ACER GAMSAT Practice Test booklet beforehand so as to get the most out of the session.

For candidates who have attended Des O'Neill's Pre-GAMSAT Science Revision Course, the content covered in this tutorial will be above and beyond the scope of that course, and the focus will be on the application of concepts -- answering questions in a time-efficient manner with the use of shortcuts and exam technique.

The session will be 3 hours long. The hourly rate is $40, but the full session costs $100.

Please email me to register your interest.

(Sorry, I am not available for one-on-one tutoring.)

All the best!


Experience
I have tutored high school students in maths, and both high school and university students in biology, chemistry and physics.
I have been a science tutor at the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney.
I have been a lecturer for Des O'Neill's Pre-GAMSAT Science Revision Course for several years.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours)
I attained 100 on the science section of the GAMSAT and the highest overall score (100th percentile) in 2006.
I was offered a place in the University of Sydney Medical Program.
I have been an academic staff member at the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney.
I am a lecturer for Des O'Neill's Pre-GAMSAT Science Revision Course.