The Section 1 Strategy Course

Master our innovative Section 1 reasoning framework and build a repeatable process to answer any and every S1 question.

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Built by a 99%ile scorer

Trusted by 700+ students

Strategic, affordable, empowering

Everyone can tell you that S1 is about “reasoning”…

But we’re the only ones with a framework that actually teaches you how.

For years, students have been told that Section 1 is difficult to improve on, and that the only solution is to ‘do more questions’, and ‘read widely’.

We know you deserve better.

This course distills Section 1 into learnable reasoning skills, helping you understand how ACER constructs questions, what cognitive skills are being tested, and how to apply a systematic problem solving framework to every question type with confidence and consistency.

Born from one very popular reddit post, 100s of hours tutoring, and a whole lot of work later: the only Section 1 course to teach a structured and repeatable thought framework to reason accurately and efficiently through any and every question and stem type.

In true No Bullshit fashion, this course cuts the crap to focus on what really counts for Section 1: changing how you think.

23 lessons, 1 reasoning framework, & a whole new belief in your S1 potential. Only $129.

    • Lesson 1: Format & Purpose of Section 1

    • Lesson 2: Reasoning in Section 1

    • Lesson 3: The Anatomy of a Section 1 Question

    • Lesson 4: Objective Observation

    • Lesson 5: Bias, Assumptions, Subjectivity

    • Lesson 6: Framework Principles

    • Lesson 7: Framework Overview

    • Lesson 8: Framework Phase 1

    • Lesson 9: Framework Phase 2

    • Lesson 10: Framework Phase 3

    • Lesson 11: Framework Phase 4

    • Lesson 12: Framework Phase 5

    • Lesson 13: Framework Phase 6

    • Lesson 14: Practicing the Framework

    • Lesson 15: Stem Type Index

    • Lesson 16: Deducing, inferring, generalising

    • Lesson 17: Synthesis, comparison, evaluation

    • Lesson 18: Classification, categorisation, analysis

    • Lesson 19: Pattern manipulation, relational visualisation

    • Lesson 20: Multi-Question Sets

    • Lesson 21: Exam-Pace Walkthroughs

    • Lesson 22: Reflection & Analysis

    • Lesson 23: Reading Widely in S1

    • Lesson 24: Next steps

Master S1 reasoning once and for all.

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To track your development of core reasoning skills and framework steps over time, and accurately identify the cause of errors.

1 analysis dashboard.

Resources and drills for all stems, framework steps, & thinking skills; database classifying ACER’s questions by thinking skill.

1 magic resource bank.

To help you build an entirely new way of thinking about and processing Section 1 questions using a reasoning methodology.

11 theory lessons.

>16 walkthrough videos & 7 discussion videos to learn course concepts and apply the reasoning framework to example questions.

8+ hours of video teaching.

  • "Loved how organised it was, I love this guide, it has helped me prepare so much for a section I otherwise wouldn't have prepared for"

    Sophia F | ★★★★★

  • "This guide is so so helpful!! Lexi provides a step by step framework that can be applied to all types of S1 GAMSAT questions. She not only explains each step in detail, but also provides in depth walk through videos, explaining her thought process in so much detail. This guide has been so helpful in improving my mindset and process when attempting S1 questions !"

    Shanika J | ★★★★★

  • "As a science student, I really think I'd be lost without this! It really changed my understanding of strategising in S1 instead of using my gut feeling to answer."

    Rob J | ★★★★★

  • "I liked that it was comprehensive and thorough, and was useful for organising my thoughts for S1. I liked learning the tips and tricks and how ACER manipulates the information to make us stress."

    Ed N | ★★★★★

  • "Loved the walkthroughs in S1, and breakdown of each component! Very helpful!!"

    Maddy N | ★★★★★

  • "Loved the tips and tricks on how ACER manipulates the information to make us stress. Loved it and a good way to reduce stress"

    Anne S | ★★★★★

  • "The guide was excellent in helping you navigate this section in a critical and strategic manner, by focusing on how to think better. Would absolutely recommend if you're lost or plateauing and need a boost to advance in your study!"

    Elly N | ★★★★★

  • "This guide cuts through the bullsh*t. A diamond of a resource for anyone confused or alarmed by the prevailing online discourse around GAMSAT success- especially to help with precise strategy for the humanities sections."

    Scott N | ★★★★★

  • "The S1 Guide is excellent for anyone who wants to understand the foundations of what ACER is testing, and how to approach stems/questions systematically to develop the reasoning skills to correctly select the correct answer option."

    Dana M | ★★★★★

  • "I believe this would be useful for anyone... Having this framework as a fall-back approach to the occasional but inevitable wacky stems (hello graphs, diagrams, and politics) that stump you will help you logically power through and hopefully prevent a mid-exam crisis crashout!"

    Emily E | ★★★★★

  • "The framework is life changing! As someone with ADHD who struggles to pinpoint the meaningful parts of a text, this guide really helped me. I'm not able to strategically answer the question."

    Inshaa A | ★★★★★

  • "The guide provided me with a framework to approach S1 questions that was logical, realistic, and very useful. It has given me great confidence for beginning my study for S1."

    Lauren S | ★★★★★

  • "Very concise, clear and efficient way to approach S1 questions. Definitely a No Bullshit way to study for S1 GAMSAT."

    Oliver E | ★★★★★

  • "Very helpful. Very well structured. Lots of great tips on how to ace S1. A very intelligent framework for tackling S1 questions in the most structured and most efficient manner. Very excited to use this in my study!"

    Jocelyn C | ★★★★★

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Find out more about our Section 1 Strategy Course and our No Bullshit methodology.

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  • You have access to the course for 12 months.

    This includes access to any and all updates over the year.

  • No.

    As the GAMSAT is a complex psychometric exam, we believe it is unethical to create or provide practice questions, as they will never be able to emulate those made by ACER.

    Rather than construct practice questions, we provide numerous templates and resources to help you make the most of the good practice questions that you already have access to.

    Our courses predominantly refer to the ACER materials, and supplement with others including the Des O’Neill 2014 PDFs.

    ACER materials must be purchased from their website. All other relevant materials (including Des) are linked within the course.

  • We founded No Bullshit GAMSAT because we were doing private GAMSAT tutoring and weren’t happy with the cost barrier that it involved.

    We felt there must be a way to deliver the same transformative insights to students, but at a much lower cost.

    Thus, No Bullshit GAMSAT was born!

    This course contains information and resources equivalent to more than $500 of private tutoring sessions, but we’ve slashed the price to make it as accessible as we possibly can, whilst still meeting running costs.

    Wins all round!

  • The Section 3 Strategy Course was written and developed by Lexi, a 99th percentile GAMSAT scorer, current medical student, experienced skill-based GAMSAT tutor, and founder of No Bullshit GAMSAT.

    Lexi also has an arts degree majoring in Humanities in Health, so your Section 1 skills are in great hands!

    Learn more about Lexi here.

  • The course is online and text-based, with accompanying videos and images.

    The course is delivered through a secure interactive platform, Thinkific.

    All payments and signups are processed through Thinkific. After purchase, you will be prompted to make a Thinkific account, allowing you to access the course directly.

    The associated templates are delivered via Notion, which is linked via the course.

  • Yes we do! Find out more and register here.