GAMSAT March 2026 Results Are Out: Here's What to Do Next

Results day is a lot. Whether you're celebrating, disappointed or staring at a number that doesn't quite make sense yet, this post is for you.

Take a breath first. Whatever your score is, it doesn't define you and it doesn't close any doors for good. Here's how I'd think about each situation.

You got the score you needed (or better)

Well done. That score took real work and you should be proud of it.

Now for the practical stuff. GEMSAS applications are open and close at 5pm AEST on 29 May. If you haven't started yours, start today. You can draft it now and update it once you've thought through your preferences.

Before you submit, check:

• your GPA for each university, because every school calculates it differently. My free GEMSAS GPA calculator shows you where you stand at every graduate medical school in Australia.
• your university preferences, and whether your score meets each one's minimum
• whether you need to sit CASPer. UOW and UNDA both require it, and the last sitting is on 11 June.

Your score was lower than you needed

This one hurts, especially when you put in the work and the number doesn't show it.

A lot of very good doctors have been exactly where you are now. I know that's easy to say and hard to hear, but it's true.

When you're ready to think about next steps, this is how I'd approach it.

Step 1: Work out which section let you down

Each section tells you something different. A low Section 1 score usually means your reasoning approach needs work. Doing more practice on its own often doesn't help, because you end up repeating the same habits. A low Section 2 score is almost always fixable with the right structure and proper feedback. As for Section 3, from what I've heard it was a horror this year, so keep your chin up. I don't tutor Section 3 myself, but I know some good tutors who do. Email me if you'd like their names.

Step 2: Check whether your overall score is still competitive

GAMSAT scores last for four years. Depending on your GPA, some universities may still be worth applying to this year. Think about whether you're competitive and whether you still want to apply. You might just need to change which universities you aim for. The University of Wollongong only uses the GAMSAT as a hurdle, so if you scored above 50 in every section I'd give it a go (and if you get in, you get to live near the beach for four years).

Step 3: Decide whether to resit in September

If you're resitting in September, you have time to do it properly, so don't just do more of the same. September is about 16 weeks away, which is enough time to make a real difference if you work on the right things.

My Section 1 course and Section 2 course both focus on fixing the reasoning and writing habits that hold scores back, rather than giving you more questions to grind through.

If you'd like to talk through your situation, just email me at hello@gamsattutorials.org and we can book in a time to chat. There's no catch. Most prep companies charge for this kind of advice, and I'd rather give it for free.

Your score surprised you

Sometimes the number catches you off guard, one way or the other.

If it's better than you expected, trust it. Submit your GEMSAS application and start getting ready for interviews.

If it's worse than you expected and you really felt the exam went well, it's worth thinking about why before September. Sometimes there's a gap between how the exam felt and what it was actually testing. Section 1 in particular can feel fine when your reasoning was slightly off. A proper review of how you're approaching questions usually helps more than extra practice.

GEMSAS closes on 29 May

Whatever your score, if you're applying this year the clock is ticking. Start your application now and keep improving it over the next week. Leaving it until the last day means extra stress and no time to fix anything if the website plays up.

Key dates:

• GEMSAS closes: 5pm AEST, 29 May 2026
• Last CASPer sitting: 11 June 2026
• Interview offers: usually September or October

Whatever your result, I'm here if you want to talk

Results day can feel lonely, especially if the people around you don't really get what this process involves. You can always email me at hello@gamsattutorials.org, whether you have a specific question or just need to vent to someone who understands.

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You've got this. 🩺