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COMMENTS FROM THE WORKSHOP

Following are examples of written comments made by students at the workshop. You are welcome to view originals of these comments at our business premises, with a prior appointment.

Comments about the Lecturer

• “Clear; easily understood and answered questions well.”
• “Dedicated and enthusiastic.”
• “Encourages students to share ideas.”
• “Provides effective strategies on approaching various questions.”
  
• “Dr Boyapati has valuable and priceless insights.”
  
• “Lecturer is thorough and interesting to listen to.”
  
• “Involves people and clarifies everything we need to know.”
  
• “Insightful, helpful and easy to listen to.”
  
• “Very informative and interactive with students.”
  
• “Ed was entertaining, not boring at all, made it fun.”
  
• “Engaging and humorous.”
  
• “Encouraging and motivational.”
  
• “Very friendly and approachable.”
  
• “Dr. Ed was Awesome!”
  
• “Dr. Ed is a very motivational and competent supervisor. My sincere thanks to him.”
  
• “The lecturer seems to have a lot of experience and is genuinely interested in
• helping us.”
  
• “The general attitude and presentation of the lecturer was positive and optimistic.”
  
• “Very engaging, genuine and knowledgeable.”
• ‘Ed was lovely!’
• ‘Dr Ed for Prime Minister!’
• ‘Dr Ed Boyapati was very good, engaging (giving life experiences), explained concepts well and was easy to understand. I found the MedEntry workshop to be very helpful.’
• ‘Dr Boyapati made it extremely entertaining and worthwhile. Not only have I learned more about UMAT, but I will also be able to take away important life skills. Thank you very much!’
• ‘Ed Boyapati was very helpful and genuine.’
• ‘Dr Ed’s professionalism, enthusiasm and sense of humour was delivered when appropriate and required.’
• ‘The lecturer was very good – he made it enjoyable as well as providing invaluable tips.’
• ‘Ed was great, funny, very intelligent and knowledgeable about the UMAT.’‘
• Thank you for the inspiration.’
• ‘Dr Ed is the right person to run the workshop. I thoroughly enjoyed his jokes and advice.’
• ‘Thanks to Dr Ed – he was inspiring!’
• ‘Doctor Boyapati was very knowledgeable and friendly. He is very experienced in UMAT tests and genuinely wants to help us succeed.’
• ‘Dr Boyapati was most helpful and enthusiastic in the workshop.’
• ‘Dr Ed has a great sense of humour.’
• ‘Ed is excellent. He is well spoken, and goes through information in depth.’
• ‘The lecturer was entertaining and knows exactly what he is talking about.’
• ‘The lecturer was nice and amusing.’
• ‘The facilitator was experienced and provided simplicity and clarity of tuition.’
• ‘Dr Ed is a great teacher.’
• ‘Great workshop. The lecturer should be proud!’
• ‘I liked Dr Ed. He taught me so much about myself.’
• ‘Ed was very engaging and easy to listen to. He made the workshop enjoyable and made time pass quickly. He was very easy to give my full attention to at all times.’
• ‘Dr Ed made the subject matter interesting and fun.’
• ‘Dr Ed didn’t just talk about techniques for the UMAT test, but he also talked about techniques that we could apply in our lives.’
• ‘I thought Ed was very helpful and inspirational. He’s motivated me to want to put more work in and hopefully I’ll get the score that I hope for!’
• ‘Thank you. You were very approachable and genuine.’
• ‘The lecturer was interesting, friendly and very informed – he knew details of the exam, universities, ACER etc.’
• ‘I enjoyed Ed’s ‘life coach’ approach – it was very valuable. I also appreciated his friendliness.’
• ‘The lecturer (Dr Boyapati) was a great role model and made the course very enjoyable.’
• ‘I felt encouraged by the lecturer.’
• ‘The lecturer is very enthusiastic, which was very inviting and made you listen – he was engaging.’
• ‘The lecturer was very likeable and easy to approach.’
• ‘I felt that the lecturer truly cared about our success and wasn’t simply processing another group of kids.’
• ‘Dr Boyapati is the best, he is both funny and a great teacher.’
• ‘Doctor Ed was friendly, engaging, humorous and knowledgeable, which really helped to learn the content.’
• ‘Doctor Ed is an inspiration.’
• ‘Dr Ed is wonderful to listen to and his tips extend not only to the UMAT but to life in general. He is a great coach!’
• ‘Thank you for your dedication and assisting everyone in building skills for UMAT and skills for life!’
• ‘It was great how the lecturer, Dr Ed Boyapati, made the participants feel relaxed and open, thus improving the contributions made overall.’
• ‘Great lecturer – he got his point across effectively and memorably.’
• ‘The tutor was amazing – great use of anecdotes etc, to keep us interested.’
• ‘The tips given by the lecturer were very genuine in the sense that I felt he really tried to help us do well. I think the word ‘life coach’ describes him quite well, as it is also how I felt.’
• 'The Lecturer as well informed and engaging throughout the workshop'
• 'Spectacular Lecturer'
• 'The Lecturer was very enthusiastic about teaching UMAT which made me enthusiastic about learning. I like the way how he actually cares about his students and genuinely wants us to do well in it'
• 'Great UMAT Prep. Lecturer personalises with you and makes you comfortable'
• 'I really enjoyed Ed's enthusiasm and charisma'
• 'Thanks Ed!!! I'd come back anyday!'
• 'Keep up the good work! You are helping everyone and we all enjoy this MedEntry class'

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Comments about the Workshop

• “The workshop provided me with a clearer insight into what UMAT was all about. The activities were engaging, allowing students to converse with each other. The lecturer was bubbling with humour and involved us, which was good to see.”
• “I thought it provided a comprehensive and extensive overview that will allow for one to reach their maximum performance peak in the actual UMAT.”
  
• “Taught theories/principles, then put them into practice.”
  
• “Each section of the UMAT was addressed separately, with sample questions and solutions.”
  
• “Workshop was a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience.”
  
• “Effectively covers everything and then a trial exam is conducted.”
  
• “The best part was the tips that were given and introduction of the operation of UMAT.”
  
• “It made me realise my greatest weakness and strengths.”
  
• “The interactive environment helps deepen understanding/confidence.”
  
• “It was very practical, both in terms of UMAT preparation and general life ‘stuff’. I actually think if it was the most practical learning session I ever had in life.”
  
• “Well structured and organised.”
  
• “Many useful tips and examples which I would not have gotten from anywhere else.”
  
• “The challenging questions were great.”
  
• “The best part was the structured nature of the workshop, which allows for a thorough and comprehensive explanation of the key concepts that are involved in each section of the UMAT.”
  
• “It was a great opportunity to hear the reasoning other people use.”
  
• “The breaking down of the problems to more easily come up with a solution was the best thing.”
  
• “The amount of knowledge and awareness provided was outstanding.”
  
• “Workshop was useful and enjoyable.”
  
• “The workshop helped me with everything I was unsure of.”
  
• “Practising actual questions, especially section 3 rather than just going over the theory of how to approach a question was great.”
  
• “The workshop gave me the chance to explore and understand what is to be expected in the real UMAT.”
  
• “It gave me some really good ideas about how to approach answers in ways I hadn’t thought of, I feel much better prepared.”
  
• “I really enjoyed doing the practise exam after being talked through the basic principles and purpose of the UMAT. The questions were a lot clearer and significant to me.”
  
• “The practise exam is good as it allows us to realise what to expect at the upcoming UMAT. Also, the techniques that are taught help with answering questions and improving results.”
  
• “The best part was further insight into sections, rather than just techniques. Trial exam was helpful and Ed is a very suitable lecturer.”
  
• “Interacting with new people was fun.”
  
• “We were taught strategies that can help us do better in the UMAT and each section of the UMAT was thoroughly explained.”
  
• “The workshop involved a comprehensive approach to every aspect of entering undergraduate medicine. The practicality of the techniques shown was great.”
  
• “I enjoyed the interactive activities, laid back and casual atmosphere and the friendly people.”
  
• “The casual atmosphere was great – we could ask questions at any time.”
  
• “I liked and appreciated how each different style of question within the UMAT was explained. From that, I was able to point out my weaknesses and work from there. It was also very interactive.”
  
• “The workshop is puts things into perspective and is confidence building.”
  
• “The lecturer’s enthusiasm was contagious.”
  
• “The learning atmosphere was great - students had opportunities to participate and ask questions.”
  
• “Now that I have attended the workshop I feel more motivated and confident.”
  
• “I enjoyed the interactive atmosphere, Dr. Boyapati and the comfortable setting.”
  
• “It is very interactive and not only trains you for UMAT but also motivates you for future endeavours.”
  
• “Going through examples was great, as was other students coming up showing their insights and solutions to particular questions.”
  
• “The workshop was set in a relaxed environment. It was interactive and allowances were made for questions. No one was made to feel uncomfortable.”
  
• “It gives me an idea of the mindset to use when doing the UMAT.”
  
• “I really enjoyed that the course engaged with real life skills, rather than just superficial techniques. I learnt a lot about how I and others think.”
  
• “The workshop leader, Ed, really made the students feel involved. We learnt a lot that will help us in the future.”
  
• “The workshop’s friendly, encouraging atmosphere allowed you to be more open about asking questions.”
  
• “The style of teaching and the advice given was great – it will assist greatly in improving our UMAT score.”
  
• “I enjoyed not only the advice given, but the atmosphere of the workshop. The presenter engaged the audience and created a relaxed atmosphere - not just a cram session.”
  
• “The advice was given in conjunction with examples, so that the knowledge was reinforced.”
  
• “The plan of the day, timing of breaks and information given were all great!”
  
• “I found the workshop most useful, due to the presence of the lecturer. It aids in much of the understanding behind questions.”
  
• “The workshop allows interactive exchanging of ideas and clear strategies.”
  
• “I found the workshop very valuable because the techniques and strategies introduced and discussed were extremely helpful. I found my scores in practise exams improved and I got to meet new people.”
  
• “I liked the workshop practise exam because it gave a feel of the type of pressure we will be under on the day.”
  
• “Without MedEntry’s workshop I feel I would have been very overwhelmed!”
  
• “It was good that there was interaction from the students because it helped us keep engaged. The breaks were perfect as well; it wasn’t too long or too short between them.”
  
• “Being able to discuss problems in a larger group enabled me to get more input and diverse methods to tackle the questions.”
  
• “I really enjoyed the workshop, it was a superb and fascinating experience! Thank you very much Dr Ed Boyapati!”
  
• “I really enjoyed the workshop, it has given me the motivation to achieve my goals.”
  
• “Thanks for an enlightening weekend!”
• ‘It works. Effective, efficient, succinct.’
• ‘It has comprehensive coverage and a reassuringly confident execution.’
• ‘It’s value for money. The help was genuine, thorough and comprehensive. It would be difficult for a UMAT preparation workshop to be much better than this.’
• ‘It is a worthwhile workshop that will assist you, not only for UMAT, but for life in general. It helps you to be successful in life and learn more about yourself.’
• ‘This course has also made me want to do medicine more, increasing my passion by hearing stories.’
• ‘I enjoyed the interaction with other motivated people.’
• ‘I feel anyone can take something away from this workshop.’
• ‘The workshop was very motivational.’
• ‘It was very enjoyable and I learnt so much. Now I know what to expect when it comes to the UMAT.’
• ‘I enjoyed interacting with other students and sharing ideas – it allowed us to learn from other people’s answers and mistakes.’
• ‘Thank you very much. I was initially indecisive about whether MedEntry or any workshop would be worth the money. I do not regret it at all.’
• ‘It is an experience which has taught me about the UMAT and understanding people.’
• ‘The workshop helps summarise concepts. It is more time consuming to have to read and find out and remember than to attend an interactive workshop like this.’
• ‘It presents a practical and efficient way to approach UMAT. I will not be surprised now, and I know the best ways to tackle questions.’
• ‘I enjoyed how examples of questions were worked through as a group and how techniques for tackling certain questions were explained.’
• ‘There was a good use of examples of varying difficulty on the first day. The trial exam and interview tips are also extremely helpful.’
• ‘I thought the best thing about the workshop was strategies and hints on how to solve challenging section 3 questions.’
• ‘The workshop was interesting and reinforced to me how much I would like to be a doctor.’
• ‘It provides a really good insight into what should be expected not just for the UMAT test but also the interview. I found that most of the things I learnt will be helpful to me not just for the test and interview but anything I pursue in life.’
• ‘Thank you MedEntry for such an interesting and insightful two day workshop that has provided me with many valuable lessons.’
• ‘It had a very casual atmosphere. I liked that everything was accepted and even if you said something silly, no one thought any worse of you. It was great working with others with the same interests.’
• ‘In the workshop, questions were answered and all reasoning’s justified in an interactive/social way.’
• ‘Keep it up! Great fun and heaps (truckloads) of help. Trial test is harsh, but good.’
• ‘It was more than I expected. UMAT seemed like something you couldn’t study for, but this course has given me confidence.’
• ‘The best part was the extensive examples and working through them to see the reasoning behind the answers.’
• ‘The workshop is crucial. It changed my way of thinking.’
• ‘Meeting with others with the same goals has been really beneficial. It has also increased my motivation.’
• ‘I enjoyed the interactive nature and easy-going atmosphere.’
• ‘It has really helped me to understand how to approach questions as well as what the interviewers are looking for.’
• ‘I really liked the approach that what is learned when preparing for UMAT can be used throughout life.’
• ‘The workshop was very organised and easy to understand.’
• ‘The workshop had a nice atmosphere – it was not competitive like I had anticipated.’
• ‘At first the reason I attended was through peer pressure, as it seemed like you would be the only one missing out, but it was an extremely worthwhile workshop to attend.’
• ‘You meet other great people in a similar situation as well as gain useful tips.’
• ‘It allows you to see your competition and gives you the motivation to prepare for your journey to do medicine.’
• ‘I liked the deep insight given to students on the UMAT, principles behind it, how it is tested etc. in order to help students achieve a high mark. I also thought the interview section of the workshop was extremely helpful.’
• ‘The invaluable practice on difficult questions in the UMAT was of huge benefit.’
• ‘The best part of the workshop was the way in which it can be related to life long learning and not just the UMAT.’
• ‘The workshop was very informative and detailed. It ensured that no information was not covered. I left feeling a lot more confident knowing that I understood the UMAT, from section 1 to section 3.’
• ‘It was a very helpful workshop! It explained all aspects of the UMAT that we need to know and ensured that we don’t lose confidence on the actual UMAT.’
• ‘I loved how it encouraged us to communicate with others and voice our opinions aloud, regardless of how unintelligent it may have sounded!’
• ‘I enjoyed the activities. I was able to share my opinions with others and at the same time learn how others think about that particular situation/question.’
• ‘I enjoyed the fact that we were given such in-depth knowledge into the exam and in an understandable manner as well. The friendly and relaxed environment was also very helpful in concentrating on the task at hand.’
• ‘This was a great chance to improve my skills for the exam as well as other areas of life. Thank you for helping me activate the dormant neurons in my brain.’
• ‘It was great how the lecturer explained how to improve in the interview, and introduced the idea of self-reflection.’
• ‘I found the workshop most helpful because I got to interact with other students and listen to other’s opinions/thoughts.’
• ‘The practice exams help you become familiar with the way they ask questions, and the workshop gives you strategies to improve performance.’
• ‘I enjoyed the friendly, open atmosphere.’
• ‘The workshop opened my mind to wider possibilities.’
• ‘The workshop builds confidence in regard to the UMAT, gives you a feel for the types of questions that will be included, and therefore reduces stress and nervousness.’
• ‘I liked the details that were explained about how and why the question was written, and what was probably in the minds of their creators. I also thought the interview tips were very enlightening.’
• ‘There were examples, tips and professional advice from an accredited source.’
• ‘The atmosphere was relaxed and it was nice to meet others passionate about medicine.’
• ‘Thanks for a great weekend. Not only did I learn, but I enjoyed myself.’
• ‘I enjoyed the interaction, examples, and friendly, laid back atmosphere.’
• ‘Thanks for the course. I hope I do well, but if not, I’ll see you again this time next year!’
• ‘I enjoyed the discussions on the foundation on which the questions are based.’
• ‘The practice exam’s level of difficulty was great. The feedback about performance and areas to improve will be extremely helpful.’
• ‘It was great to have the opportunity to think about things in a different way and be taught the most effective way of going about this thinking.’
• ‘The workshop was very engaging. Time flew due to the interactive nature of the program.’
• ‘Brilliant!’
• ‘I think this is an exceptional course, and I am very pleased I attended.’
• ‘I really liked the fact that, although focused mainly on the UMAT, this workshop gave me so much more than this. I think that I have learnt many things which will help me improve as a person and help me for years to come.’
• ‘The workshop has a good pace, alerts us to common errors, shows us how to approach the questions and how to improve.’
• ‘The workshop provided trustworthy information – I felt they knew what they were talking about.’
• ‘The talk from the medical student was great.’
• ‘It was not boring like I expected it to be!’
• ‘The level of detail it covered was fantastic, everything relevant to UMAT and interviews was discussed in great depth.’
• ‘Thanks for an uber-cool weekend.’
• ‘The workshop was enjoyable and very helpful. I’m in year 11, so I’ll see you next year.’
• ‘The interview strategies were great – they will not only help for entry into medicine but for any career.’
• ‘Not only does it prepare you well for the UMAT, but it provides invaluable information and advice about study habits etc, that can be applied anywhere.’
• ‘It was great that the lecturer took time to point out the relevant principles instead of going through lots of examples.’
• ‘Thank you. It was an experience I’ll never forget!’
• ‘I enjoyed the group work, and hearing how others think.’
• ‘The small class enabled interaction between students.’
• ‘Very helpful and useful not only for UMAT, but also life.’
• ‘It was long, but you can’t cut it down because everything was beneficial.’
• ‘It was a very beneficial workshop as it also acted as a coaching tool in other parts of life.’
• ‘I enjoyed the practice test and the fact that we went through every type of question thoroughly.’
• ‘Getting a medical student along was excellent because she told us what the UMAT and medicine was going to be like.’
• ‘It was great to go through questions with the Professor.’
• ‘I thoroughly enjoyed it. I believe it was money well spent and a lot of new information was learned from these two days.’
• ‘Giving up two days of my holidays was so worth it!’
• ‘I appreciated the fact that the workshop was designed for any level of UMAT experience. It was encouraging, provided great preparation, and had a humorous lecturer who was not intimidating.’
• ‘I loved the fact that it gave me a very realistic approach to answering questions. After the workshop I went home and did some practice questions, and found them much easier to approach.’
• ‘I would like to give a really big thank you to the MedEntry team and especially to Dr Ed or his helpful teaching. I’m sure I’ll never forget the lessons and will use them throughout my life.’
• ‘The workshop reinforced what is necessary for the UMAT (techniques for all of the sections) and also helped with interviews. It also provided an attitude to life and success in general.’
• ‘I enjoyed the workshop, it shed a lot of light on many aspects of the UMAT exam that I can now improve on.’
• ‘I enjoyed the deconstruction of the questions.’
• ‘I learnt many useful things from the workshop.’
• ‘I like how it detailed all aspects of the journey into studying medicine. I found it relieving and reassuring.’
• ‘I enjoyed the way it encouraged new ways of thinking.’
• ‘I enjoyed interacting with others, and found plenty of new friends.’
• ‘I liked that the workshop explained how to think.’
• ‘The workshop allows you to ask questions, and there are students to share your ideas with, rather than just working on your own.’
• ‘I liked how we got an insight into the questions. I didn’t think there were methods to do the questions, but the workshop really helped.’
• ‘The best part was sitting the exam under simulated conditions, and getting feedback from this.’
• ‘This course exceeded my expectations, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!’
• ‘It was very engaging and interesting (I thought it was going to be boring!).’
• ‘Excellent! I would do it again!’
• ‘Now I know exactly what I’m up against.’
• ‘These two days were great and I’ve learnt a lot, not just for the UMAT or the interview, but also for my future.’
• ‘It was very interactive and not a hostile, formal learning environment. I enjoyed the two days I spent at the workshop.’
• ‘To be able to discuss strategies and answers was really helpful. Finding like-minded people with similar aspirations is also a great motivator!’
• ‘I appreciated the opportunity to speak to a first year medical student.’
• ‘The timetable was very suitable and every program was spread out perfectly.’
• ‘I enjoyed the connections made between UMAT preparation and the use of skills required to succeed in life.’
• ‘It was great to be given insight into the thought processes behind each question.’
• ‘The practice exam was a good wake up call.’
• ‘It provided an opportunity to listen to other people’s ideas.’
• ‘I enjoyed the interactive nature of the workshop. There was a very open atmosphere, and it was easy to contribute.’
• ‘The workshop gave us ideas and tips on how to do certain questions in each section, and it also addressed the difficulty of the questions – that was great! The workshop also gave a great insight into what to expect from the UMAT.’
• ‘The workshop was interactive, covered important features of the UMAT and interview, and was structured in a way that allowed for full absorption of the material.’
• ‘The workshop helped me understand the types of questions being asked and the purpose behind them.’
• ‘The workshop is great since it gives an overview of an exam that seems so difficult, and makes it seem simpler. Working in groups and communicating with others from different schools was great.’
• ‘Whether or not I make it into medical school, this workshop helps in all aspects of life.’
• ‘The workshop was great because I could ask questions and learn in a fun way.’
• ‘There is a lot of valuable information to be absorbed, but not only for UMAT – the advice can be applied to other areas of life.’
• ‘I enjoyed it and found it really useful. It gave me confidence and I now look forward to the UMAT exam experience rather than a negative, stressful, impossible-to-pass exam. Also, it was done in a small group of people so it personalised the experience.’
• ‘It was a whole lot better than I thought. I got a whole lot more out of the weekend than I thought I would.’
• ‘Very informative yet engaging. I felt as though everything discussed was relevant and well-presented into easily-digestible bits.’
• ‘It provided insight into not only the UMAT but also the medical profession.’
• ‘The workshop allows you to see others’ train of thought and their ideas.’
• ‘The workshop had a relaxed atmosphere (not like school).’
• ‘Not only has the workshop given me an understanding of how to be successful in UMAT and interviews, it has also given me a greater appreciation of what skills are required to succeed in life afterwards.’
• ‘I found the workshop to be the most useful because I gained an insight into other people’s perspectives when it came to answering questions.’
• ‘I liked that it was well prepared and had an easy-going environment. I am even more excited now, to pursue a career in medicine!’
• ‘I did not realise the difficulty and importance of the UMAT until I attended the workshop.’
• ‘I liked absorbing the thought processes and strategies about how to tackle questions, especially the activities.’
• ‘It has been great engaging with people who are in the same position, and the advice that is given is real and can be easily applied.’
• ‘The workshop was motivating.’
• ‘I was initially considering not trying hard, but it has motivated me significantly. After the first day I sat up all night planning my approach to the test and a possible career in medicine.’
• ‘I wish every day could be a MedEntry day!’
• ‘I enjoyed the relaxed and calming atmosphere – I was expecting an aggressive and more ‘oppositional’-styled course, and I was pleasantly surprised by the casual (but not trivial) approach to the preparation – it was relevant and clear.’
  
• ‘Thank you very much for providing an insight into the requirements not only for UMAT, but for medicine and a successful life.’
  
• ‘The workshop was outstanding and funny!’
  
• ‘I liked how we took the time to go over strategies and methods for individual questions rather than rushing through endless examples.’
  
• ‘The workshop was great because there is only a limited amount you can take in when you read, but when you hear and see much more goes in.’
  
• ‘This workshop was very useful and I will take away the things that were taught in the workshop and apply the qualities and strategies in my every day life to achieve success.’
  
• ‘The workshop offers great interaction with the lecturer and people you have not met.’
  
• ‘The MedEntry UMAT workshop rules.’
  
• ‘The workshop had some techniques that I hadn’t thought of before.’
  
• ‘It is very motivating to hear about UMAT and meet other like-minded people, if nothing else.’
  
• ‘I was initially scared and intimidated, but found that it was a very relaxing and fun educational experience. I made great friends who were both inspiring and helpful.’
• 'Loved every minute of it'
• 'I hope MedEntry continues for years to come. This workshop was extremely beneficial. Relevant to life even if I don't pass the UMAT'
• ' I am so glad I flew down from Cairns to attend this workshop. It gave me knowledge that I would treasure for the rest of my life'
• 'It has been a pleasure to attend this course'
• 'Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. It was more than a UMAT workshop. I also learned a lot about life! Thank you.'
• 'Even if I was not to take the UMAT exam, I find this workshop useful in improving myself as a person and understanding simple ways to improve my way of thinking'
• 'The skills and tips learned are exceptionally valuable not only for UMAT but for school subjects and the future'
• 'Lots of fun, networking with others, want to do your best in the future, inspiring, motivating and AWESOME'
• 'The course was excellent. I obtained so much information about UMAT, interviews and skills required to successfully complete both. The course will also help with my school exam preparations'
• 'Today I had a sudden realisation of how much I actually want to do medicine! Now, I am petrified I won't get in! Thanks for spurring my passion and motivation to work hard in UMAT and as a person in general'
• 'I definitely learned things today and yesterday that I would have never known about UMAT type questions'
• 'It just literally changed me. I now plan to be much more considerate about other people's feelings and empathetic. Thank you.'
• 'Great stuff Ed! I now feel empowered to tackle the selection process with confidence'
• 'Great stuff, even if you don't want to get into medicine'
• 'The information provided cleared many troubles I had since last year'
• ' I liked the opportunity to speak to a past MedEntry student in the workshop. She aced UMAT with 100th percentile and is now studying medicine with a scholarship.'
• 'It has made me motivated to start UMAT study because it doesn't seem as daunting anymore'
• 'A fantastic workshop, very worthwhile. Glad I cut my holidays short'
• 'You really don't know where you stand until you sit in a room full of people, who let's face it, are your competition and trying to answer questions'
• 'The workshop heavily involved the students pushing them to interact and articulate their thoughts, allow them to gain confidence with their answer choices, and to be fully conscious of the reasoning behind each answer'

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Comments about other MedEntry materials

• “The practise exams and the workshop provide you with the experience needed for UMAT.”
• “The guides give an excellent understanding on what is required for each section.”
  
• “All of the services provided by MedEntry have been useful because they all have emphasis on different aspects of the UMAT.”
  
• “The LMS (Learning Management System) as it is something you can do in your own time when you are free and it has comprehensive solutions.”
  
• “The practise exams are a real simulation of what will happen in July.”
  
• “The practise exams, interview guide and workshop all really help you mentally prepare for what’s to come.”
  
• “The LMS gives lots of practise and I can access it any time.”
  
• “The exams and workshop provide invaluable prep material. Forums are good for reassurance and to be able to talk to people in the same situation.”
  
• “The workshop explained the principles and the exams allowed me to practice applying them.”
  
• “The workshop and practise exams acted in harmony with each other. The workshop is where you learn and the practise exams cement an implement this notion.”
  
• “Practise exams give you the idea of the UMAT and what the pace should be.”
  
• “Practise exams are great because I’ve seen a definite improvement and I don’t expect to be surprised on the day of the UMAT.”
• ‘Despite rumours saying that UMAT courses are not useful, I found MedEntry really helpful in organising basic concepts, not to mention the numerous questions on the LMS.’
  
• ‘Learning the tricks of the trade has improved my scores dramatically in practice exams. It has given me a systematic way of thinking.
• ‘The course is fantastic and I am so grateful for having had the support and guidance MedEntry offers.’
• ‘The great thing about the LMS is the analysis by the system of the weaknesses of the student over a number of practice exams.’
• ‘MedEntry provides information on UMAT that I couldn’t find from other resources.’
  
• ‘The practice questions on the LMS are very much like the actual UMAT and the feedback is great!’
  
• ‘Great course! I hope to do the interview course as well.’
  
• ‘Overall, a very worthwhile course.’
  
• ‘Excellent resources and workshop; the advice given is very trustworthy.’
  
• ‘It is a well rounded course. It has enough emphasis on all aspects.’
  
• ‘I really appreciate all the attention to detail – thanks so much!’
  
• ‘The resources are really good and of excellent standard.’
  
• ‘Thank you for the helpful and well organised course. It has helped me to understand UMAT and prepare for my career.’
  
• ‘There is a noticeable improvement in my ability to complete the questions accurately.’
  
• ‘Thank you for making me realise how much I could improve.’
  
• ‘MedEntry is great!!! And so is the lecturer, Dr Ed!!!’
  
• ‘The practice exams give me a chance to understand where I’m at and the workshop helps me to see things from different perspectives, which was extremely enlightening.’
  
• ‘The practice exams have made me realise the significant improvements I must make to do well.’
  
• ‘I am really happy with MedEntry’s services and would recommend MedEntry to anyone.’
  
• ‘Thank you. I sat the UMAT last year without doing the MedEntry course. It was so beneficial to have access to the LMS and get advice from Dr Ed. I wish I did the course last year.’
  
• ‘I love MedEntry!’
  
• ‘I’m very glad that I signed up for the course. I believe I will be much more prepared than I would have been if I hadn’t done the course.’
  
• ‘Thanks for all the help. If I get into medicine, all the credit will go to MedEntry.’
  
• ‘Thank you for providing this course, I really believe it will help.’
  
• ‘I’m so grateful for the fact that I took up MedEntry. I’m sure UMAT would have been impossible otherwise!’
  
• ‘MedEntry is a great interactive course, allowing for detailed understanding of concepts required to successfully complete UMAT.’
  
• ‘I think you should publicise yourself more, not many people who are in the dark will have heard about MedEntry.’
  
• ‘The practice exams and guides are meaningful and down to earth.’
  
• ‘The practice exams mean I will not go into the exam ‘cold’ or as stressed as if I didn’t do the practice.’
  
• ‘MedEntry is awesome!’
  
• ‘There is a large contribution of ideas and strategies from both MedEntry and other/previous UMAT exam takers. This helps provide preparation.’
  
• ‘I just want to say thanks to the MedEntry team, they are doing a great job.’
  
• ‘MedEntry has an amazing selection of resources and information for our education.’
  
• ‘Awesome preparation program.’
  
• ‘It is great training for the UMAT and interviews. I’m sure that everyone who does MedEntry benefits from it. So thank you for starting this workshop and whole preparation course.’
  
• ‘It is a very useful course because I used to think very negatively about UMAT before I started using MedEntry.’
  
• ‘A great course. Thoroughly worthwhile. I hope MedEntry leads to medentry!’
  
• ‘I can see that UMAT preparation would be a great opportunity for young children as well. Perhaps you should have a similar workshop and tests for young children to enhance their academic work.’
• 'MedEntry has by far the best materials on the LMS which simulate UMAT. Further MedEntry is the only one which provides detailed solutions'

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Answers to the Question: "Would you recommend MedEntry to your friends?"

• “No, if others are prepared too well, it is not going to be good for me.”
  
• “Yes, because it highlights essential skills that would be needed to be successful in any part of life.”
  
• “Yes. I was given tips in the workshop that I otherwise would have been deprived of.”
  
• “Yes. The workshop was very valuable and I feel I will do far better in UMAT than I would have without it.”
  
• “Yes. It focuses not only on UMAT, but life in general.”
  
• “Yes. The course familiarizes us with the kind of questions that we will come across.”
  
• “Yes. MedEntry can help me achieve a higher UMAT score with the resources and feedback I received. Therefore it will be very beneficial to others.”
  
• “Yes. It gives you a head start on UMAT.”
  
• "Yes, because I want my friends to receive the best quality UMAT preparation course.”
• “Yes. MedEntry conveys the importance and significance of the all important UMAT.”
  
• “Yes. It is a very good UMAT preparation course and not only prepares you for the UMAT, but also teaches you valuable life skills.”
  
• “Yes. There are so many handy hints - for both the UMAT questions and the interviews.”
  
• “Yes. Those who truly want to get into medicine should so everything possible to pass UMAT and this course is really helpful.”
  
• “Yes. It prepares you, helps you get ahead of other students.”
  
• “Yes. The advice given could not be found anywhere else - everything seemed genuine.”
  
• “Yes. Anecdotal advice given was beneficial.”
  
• “Yes. Very valuable - makes me a lot more confident about doing UMAT.”
  
• “Yes. It was interesting and fun. We learnt so much in an enjoyable way.”
  
• “Yes. The amount of questions you have access to is fantastic.”
  
• “Yes. It prepare the mind for different sorts of questions and gives an overview of UMAT and interview.”
  
• “No. I want an advantage over them.”
• “Yes. The techniques learned will be an integral part of my success in UMAT. Furthermore, it was fun!”
  
• “Yes. Has been invaluable in preparing me for the UMAT.”
  
• “Yes. It’s just the best!”
  
• “Yes. It provides the perfect orientation.”
  
• “Yes. I have been able to find out my weaknesses and can now focus on them for the UMAT.”
  
• “Yes. It caters for individual needs in order to improve individual’s weaknesses.”
  
• “Yes. It was a positive learning experience.”
  
• “Yes, I would recommend it for many reasons. Primarily because the lecturer, Dr. Ed Boyapati was very approachable and encouraging, It also allows students to meet new people and see how others view a question.”
  
• “Yes. A definite way to set yourself on the right path for Medicine.”
  
• “Yes. It is very helpful and provides you with many advantages.”
  
• “Yes. It helped you develop skills and techniques which could not be gained on your own.”
  
• “Yes. Very informative and clears up any misconceptions often associated with the UMAT and entry into Medical courses.”
  
• “Yes. Good preparation for both UMAT and interview. Professional support and resources of high standards, reflecting the UMAT.”
  
• “Yes. It was a positive experience where I learnt a lot about the UMAT but additionally, the medical course and interviews.”
  
• “Yes. On the basis of quality in presentation, it was clear, concise and logical, while talking on ‘our level’ of thinking.”
  
• “Yes. It helps you understand all facets of UMAT and work out how to go about improving yourself.”
  
• “No. Most of them have already done it!”
  
• “Yes. We had an experienced lecturer who has coached many successful students.”
  
• “Yes. It is a course offering realistic advice and is engaging.”
  
• “Yes. The quality of questions and help provided was oustanding. It also gave me an indication of what I need to do to improve.”
  
• “Yes. After attending the workshop it is apparent that preparation is essential for a good UMAT score and MedEntry, I think, did it very well.”
  
• “Yes. Really worthwhile preparation. Access to a vast range of practise questions and strategy advice.”
  
• “Yes. MedEntry is the most thorough and genuine prep provider.”
  
• “Yes. MedEntry is great. I really feel like I have gained confidence and insight, in regards to my abilities and prospects. I also now understand the useful qualities of a test like UMAT, which until now I have been sceptical of, in regards to the legitimacy of testing such skills.”
  
• “Yes. You have really enhanced my confidence in myself. I am more ready to go out there with the hope that I have some preparation in respect to UMAT.”
• ‘Yes. It was really helpful, and my friend recommended it to me. I’m happy she did.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is essential for doing well on the UMAT, and what ACER says about not needing help is a damned lie.’
  
• ‘Yes. It really does help. With all the preparation, it builds up our confidence, and helps us not underestimate UMAT or merely do the question booklet from ACER.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because even if I don’t do well enough in UMAT to get into medicine, what Ed has taught me is priceless and has forever changed me and my view of life.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is a great experience. I learned so many things I didn’t know. I feel that without MedEntry, going into UMAT would have been like throwing me to the sharks!’
  
• ‘Yes. Because I can see my improvement. The tips given have been really helpful to enhance my skills.’
  
• ‘Yes. It was very helpful; I learned so much whilst at this course. I couldn’t imagine doing UMAT without doing this course.’
  
• ‘Yes. Very informative not only for UMAT study but also HSC.’
  
• ‘Yes. They have nothing to lose and everything to gain! You would never approach anything else as important in life without quality preparation.’
  
• ‘Yes. The confidence and head-start you gain on much of the UMAT cohort is well worth it.’
  
• ‘Yes. I think that those who don’t receive training from MedEntry are disadvantaged.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it helps you a great deal with not only the UMAT, but with other skills as well. Knowledge learned here can be applied to many different aspects of life.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is a high quality course, which is genuine in wanting to help people improve UMAT or interview scores.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because not only did it help me with UMAT, it also helped me with my school work and the future as well.’
  
• ‘Yes. MedEntry has a very holistic approach. It focuses on developing skills for life as applied to UMAT, not merely how to do well in UMAT.’
  
• ‘Yes. It was an excellent course to familiarise myself with the questions and theory behind the UMAT, and to learn various approaches to questions that may appear impossible.’
  
• ‘Yes. It has been beneficial not only for UMAT, but will help me throughout my life.’
  
• ‘Yes. Previously I didn’t really understand what the UMAT tests; now I feel very prepared. The advice given was excellent and applicable to other areas of life.’
  
• ‘No. I want to beat them in the UMAT!’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it is fourteen hours of information that is not only important to the UMAT, but which can help you to make a profound difference to not only our life, but also of those close to you.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is a thorough and comprehensive preparation for the UMAT, with extremely helpful suggestions.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because I now know the foundation that the UMAT is built on and I can approach it more assertively.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is beneficial in the UMAT and provides lifelong strategies and tips.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it really helps and I feel I’ve learnt more things in this weekend than I would learn in two weeks at school!’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it provides many ways to improve and you also get to meet new people.’
  
• ‘Yes. It gets you thinking and ‘zoned in’ for what is to come. You come out ready with a wealth of resources to attack the UMAT.’
  
• ‘Yes. It was interesting and helpful, and has helped me with generic skills that I can use outside the UMAT as well as in it.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it teaches you a lot of things that you are not aware of, such as the difficulty of UMAT. Before MedEntry, I thought the UMAT was  test you could not study for.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is a good way to gain a competitive advantage over others.’
  
• ‘Yes. I found the workshop and LMS extremely enlightening (both theoretically and practically).’
  
• ‘Yes. Preparation does help and is useful. The advice given was not just generic / self-evident.’
  
• ‘Yes. The course provided everything I had expected and more. I found it enjoyable, to my surprise.’
  
• ‘Yes. It was very helpful and insightful for each section. You have very committed staff.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is valuable and worthwhile, and you are bound to gain a lot of insight into the UMAT.’
  
• ‘Yes. I’ve seen an improvement in my own performance on sample questions after participating in the workshop and using the LMS.’
  
• ‘Yes. Most people who haven’t gone through MedEntry and who are sitting UAT only have a general idea of what UMAT is, so this course will certainly help.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it is the best preparation for the actual UMAT. A lot of doubt / uncertainty surrounding the UMAT has been cleared up.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it is a very reliable program and so far it has prepared me well for the UMAT.’
  
• ‘Yes. It’s extremely helpful! MedEntry has really made me less stressed about the entrance into medicine. I couldn’t ask for any better UMAT preparation.’
  
• ‘Yes. There are some great tips and advice given to students, that will not only help them achieve good results in the UMAT or interviews, but also help them to develop skills that can be used throughout life.’
  
• ‘Yes. After gaining the insights that I have, I doubt I would have had any chance of doing well in the UMAT without MedEntry.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is essential for them to gain a true understanding of the nature of the UMAT and not be ‘surprised’ by the test.’
  
• ‘Yes. It’s given me so much more than I would have ever gotten without MedEntry.’
  
• ‘Yes. It provides material for one to do as much or as little preparation as needed.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because you also receive advice on ways you can improve your capacity for essential skills in life in general!’
  
• ‘Yes. It gives really good preparation for UMAT so you won’t be too shocked or scared at the real exam.’
  
• ‘Yes. I no longer feel apprehensive or ignorant about the test – in fact, I’m now feeling confident to tackle UMAT.’
  
• ‘Yes. It is extremely useful as it provides wonderful and necessary advice for the UMAT, university, and life in general.’
  
• ‘Yes. It’s incredibly helpful. The workshop was very motivating and inspirational.’
  
• ‘Yes. Some people say ‘you can’t study for UMAT’ but after doing this course, I am incredibly glad that I now know how to approach the UMAT with confidence.’
  
• ‘Yes. This will really help improve our UMAT scores as well as performance in the interview. A whole load of things have been covered that we would not have thought of ourselves.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because it helps you get prepared for UMAT and motivates you to do lots of practice as well as giving lots of great advice.’
  
• ‘Yes. Because I regret not doing MedEntry in my first year.’
  
• ‘Yes. Even if it does not improve one’s UMAT score considerably, it arms you with confidence, which is priceless.’
  
• ‘No. Not to students this year, MedEntry is too much help to any student I am up against! But I will definitely recommend it for many years to come after my test.’
• 'Yes, because it is a truly unique experience and it helps you build your confidence. knowledge and completely changes the way you think for good'
• 'They are not just tips for UMAT, its pretty much a guide to your future and it opens your eyes so much'
• 'Good investment of money regardless of whether I get in, as I have learnt a lot about myself and I know others will'
• 'No, it is so good that I don't want competition. But I will recommend after I get in!'

Comments comparing MedEntry to other courses

• ‘I think it’s the best UMAT preparation with people you can trust.’
• ‘When I did the UMAT back in 2003, I was unfortunate enough to do the [name deleted] course. Doing this course I can see the difference. This course far exceeded my expectations. Money well spent.’
  
• ‘MedEntry is better by far.’
  
• ‘MedEntry has better section 1 and section 2 coverage.’
  
• ‘I hear from friends that MedEntry is by far the best course available.’
  
• ‘Having done three courses, this is by far the best as it is most like the actual UMAT.’
  
• ‘Compared to some other UMAT prep courses I have done before, MedEntry was much better in that I was able to see my percentile for each of the 10 practice exams. I couldn’t determine how I compared to other people when I did the other courses.’
  
• ‘The solutions to the questions that MedEntry provides are much easier to understand, more detailed, and easier to access.’
  
• ‘I enrolled in [name deleted] last year and found it too general.’
  
• ‘MedEntry is much better and more organised.’
  
• ‘My friend showed me [name deleted] resources, but they were below the level of the real UMAT (too easy).’
  
• ‘I’ve heard that MedEntry is way better than others.’
  
• ‘MedEntry is much more difficult, which is much more realistic.’
  
• ‘I enrolled in [name deleted] last year. MedEntry is much more useful. The workshop is longer, there is more detailed advice and tips, there are lots more resources.’
  
• ‘Last year I enrolled in [name deleted] and found it very bad in comparison to MedEntry. I regret not enrolling in MedEntry last year because then I would not have missed out on an interview by one point!’
  
• ‘From what I’ve heard, Dr Ed has a much nicer personality than [name deleted]. MedEntry is definitely the better option.’
  
• ‘I enrolled in a course by [name deleted]. The course at [name deleted] was far more expensive than MedEntry (two times more), and the quality was very poor. They were unhelpful, unprepared and unstructured. They didn’t address all aspects of the UMAT effectively. MedEntry was superior in all of these.’
  
• ‘I did MedEntry due to ‘word of mouth’ as a comparative to other courses.’
  
• ‘MedEntry is much better than other UMAT courses.’
  
• ‘I did [name deleted]. MedEntry is in a totally different class. The [name deleted] course was very uninformed, provided very poor notes (with typos), the questions were not at all like the actual UMAT, and the lecturer was incredibly rude and aggressive.’
  
• ‘MedEntry is more up-to-date and useful and challenging, so it prepares you much better.’
  
• 'MedEntry is leagues ahead in every respect!'
• 'Other UMAT courses are a waste of time.'
• ‘MedEntry is way better, and has a more relaxed atmosphere.’
  
• ‘It is the best UMAT course compared to the others.’
  
• ‘The [name deleted] course could not be compared in any way with MedEntry.’
• '[name deleted] course is a scam. The advertised courses were not run and we got no refunds. MedEntry reputation is based on the fact that it is trusted'
• Don't trust the forums is my advice. Students don't want competition, so they deliberately mislead: unfortunate but true!
• 'Last year I enrolled in [name deleted]. That was by far the worst experience ever. The teacher was horrible. MedEntry is awesome!'
• 'One of my friends is a forum moderator. He says owners of scam websites infiltrate forums and promote themselves and bag trusted ones like MedEntry. Think critically!'
• 'Last year I made the mistake of trusting what is said on the forums. They are anonymous and run by vested interests. Word of mouth is the best and MedEntry is the only one friends recommend'
• 'What the Lecturer said at the workshop is true {The amount of bull shit on the internet is increasing exponentially}. There are too many dodgy sites. MedEntry is the only trusted UMAT course'

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