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 ATAR scores, study for the UCAT but do not prepare for the interview. Hence we find students who have perfect ATAR (99.95) and perfect UCAT (99%), are not being offered a place medicine.

There are many reasons some people do not train with MedEntry professionals for interviews. These include:

• being sucked in by the uni propaganda that you can't prepare (which is hypocritical since they train their graduates for job interviews)
• fear being put on the spot in the training sessions (better that you get used to it!)
• not knowing what they don't know (unknown unknowns)
• when it comes to personality tests, we all think we are awesome
• thinking an interview is just a chat
• not being motivated enough
• not understanding the importance and benefits of university specific training
• thinking training and obtaining tips from mum/dad/friends/senior or med students is enough
• not having full understanding of and benefits of training with a trusted institution (MedEntry)
• thinking cost is too high (inability to make good decisions using probabilistic thinking)
• not realising the importance of maximising interview score particularly when your ATAR/UCAT is not very high
• not knowing the benefits of top interview score even with very high ATAR/UCAT (e.g. you may be offered a scholarship; get to study at your preferred campus)

Research shows that University Specific interview training boosts your interview score (BMJ Online article). However, knowledge of the types of questions asked, coaching on interview technique and enhanced communication skills can dramatically improve your performance. You should not go into an interview unprepared or not having an understanding of what you will be asked. If you do, you will be at a competitive disadvantage compared to those who are prepared for the interview.

For most universities, your interview score will count for as much as your ATAR (33%). For some, its 40% and for some universities its much more important than your ATAR (interview score will contribute 80%) of your final ranking score. For two universities, interview score counts for 100%, once ATAR/UCAT thresholds are reached.

Updated on: 11/11/2025