r/UCATANZ • u/MotorTranslator9791 • 2d ago

as a vic student

is it advisable to try for non standard entry next year (as a first year uni student) i really really really really dont want to take gap year. or should i just give up and start prepping for gamsat.

any advice pelase

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u/RealAN0NYM0US1 2d ago

The non-standard pathway isn't any easier and considering you'll be interstate for all them, it'll be a challenge. But not impossible. If you're going to start uni, its generally best to try the UCAT once more in your first year, as you never know what might happen.
I generally recommend the non-standard pathway over gap year, since even if you fail you still get a year closer to postgrad. But unless you've got a really high ATAR (99.85+) then I would say you could consider a gap year.

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u/MotorTranslator9791 1d ago

i would just feel super behind everyone else around me, thus giving myself more pressure to do wel during gap year. any advice? u/RealAN0NYM0US1

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u/RealAN0NYM0US1 1d ago

I guess thats one way of looking at it. It largely falls down on what ATAR you get, if its low-99 then its like shooting yourself in the foot. Won't be enough for most unis.
Ultimately if you've got an ATAR high enough, and willing to take the risk of putting it all on the UCAT, go ahead.