• Do I need to train for my interview with MedEntry?

  Yes! Interviews are a crucial aspect of the selection process for entry into health science courses. In some universities, interviews are weighted at more than 50% of the total selection criteria. Most people focus on their GPA, study for the UCAT but do not prepare for the interview. Hence we find students who have perfect GPA/Y13 score and perfect UCAT (99%), are not being offered a place medicine. Such people go to the interview thinking its just a 'chat'. Chat may be, but its the most importFew readers

• What is the Casper Test?

  Casper stands for Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics. The Casper test is crucial if you’re applying to Curtin medicine (undergraduate), Notre Dame (post graduate) or Wollongong (post graduate) because these universities use the results to choose which applicants to interview. By assessing how you would react to certain situations, the test helps schools find applicants that are best suited to a career in medicine. The Casper test is 90–110 minutes in length. It requiFew readers

• What Medicine interview training / preparation does MedEntry have?

  Our Medical Interview Training bundle includes: Strategy training session: General medical interview training with Dr Ray Boyapati that covers interview technique, common interview questions and key interview strategies. A mock interview: A half-day uni-specific mock interview with uni-specific questions, plus verbal and written feedback to help you improve These days and times are preset by MedEntry and can be booked by the student. The online resources include: An extensive Interview GuiFew readers

• If I book more than one mock for the same university, will I be asked new questions?

  Each mock interview includes university specific questions. These questions will be the same in every mock for that particular university. Booking two mocks for the same university will mean that you will hear the same questions. However, if you were in round A for your first mock interview you can contact the office before the mock and ask to be put into round B for the second mock interview (or vice versa). This way, you can answer both rounds of questions and gain extra practice.Few readers

• What is the difference between the Medical Interview Training bundle and the Personal Interview Training?

  The Medical Interview Training bundle includes an online Strategy Session (Dr Ray teaching a group session about interviews), an online mock interview with feedback from several interviewers (a half day of practice) plus online resources. The Strategy Session and mock interviews are on set dates. You can choose from the set dates on offer. The Personal Interview Training is a two-and-a-half hour online training with feedback session. The Personal Interview Training is a one-to-one session, wiFew readers

• How do I book a place at a Strategy Session / Mock Interview session?

  Purchase a Medical Interview Training bundle (note the Comprehensive Package already includes an MIT bundle) Login and click on Interviews then Live Events. Click on the item you wish to book, e.g., Dr Ray's Interview Strategy Session, University-Specific Mock Interviews. Click on Book Now Select a date and click Book Now to confirm. To change the date, click on Move. Select a different date and click Move to confirm. Note: places in mock interviews are limited, so you will beFew readers

• What time does the Strategy Session / Mock Interview of the interview training bundle start and end?

  Strategy Session Strategy Sessions start at 2.00pm and finish at 6.30pm NZT. Mock Interviews Mock Interviews run for approximately four hours and begin at 11am NZT. A couple of days before your session, you will be emailed details including start/end times. Please check your email carefully for details.Few readers

• How long does the interview training bundle last?

  When you purchase an interview training bundle, it will last until the beginning of February of the coming year.Few readers

• Casper Preparation

  Articles on: General Information Our blog provides information and tips for the Casper Test - https://www.medentry.edu.au/blog/casper-test-what-you-need-to-know ‌Casper is a hybrid between a Situational Judgement Test and medical interviews. Therefore, practice with both styles of questions (provided by MedEntry) will help. Our interview training packages include an innovativeFew readers

• Can I purchase interview tutoring by itself without an interview bundle?

  Unfortunately you will need a Medical Interview Bundle in order to purchase interview tutoring.Few readers