Blogs
19th February 2025
Getting the Most From Your UCAT Practice Exams
With every passing week, the date of your UCAT exam is inching closer. Perhaps you are working through the MedEntry curriculum modules, QBank, skills trainers and perhaps even UCAT subtest mocks. This will all aid your preparation, but an important question is, have you completed a full-length UCAT practice exam yet? Completing a full length UCAT practice exam can be intimidating and e ...
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12th February 2025
5 Things to Know Before Beginning Your UCAT Preparation
So you want to get into medicine and you have realised that the UCAT is pretty important. And by pretty important I mean absolutely crucial. You need to do extremely well in UCAT to get into Medicine. The key to that success is to know what you are up against and to prepare well and in a more intelligent way than everyone else. So keep reading, and consider implementing these tips into your UC ...
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10th February 2025
Planning Time for UCAT Preparation
A very common question asked by aspiring medical students is “How do you balance your school work and UCAT practice?” Given that the UCAT can be equally or even more important than ATAR in the medical school selection process, it is crucial that students devote sufficient time in preparing for the UCAT, without neglecting their year 12 studies. Dedicated time or s ...
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8th February 2025
5 Characteristics to Look for in a UCAT Study Buddy
Sitting the UCAT can often feel like an isolating experience, since many of your peers may be focused on other goals such as their school or university performance, making it difficult to stay motivated while studying for the UCAT. This is one of the many reasons why it can be helpful to find a UCAT study buddy, with whom you can create a community of practice where you share experie ...
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7th February 2025
What Resources Should I Use to Prepare for UCAT?
There has been a proliferation of educational resources for all disciplines, and UCAT is no different. In the last few years there has been a huge increase in the UCAT resources available, both paid and free. In fact, there is so much out there that you could spend at least two whole years full time studying for UCAT using all the resources. No one has the time or motivation to do this. ...
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9th January 2025
Why You Should Be Studying for the UCAT Right Now
Are you all aboard the express train to Procrastination Station? Are you experiencing a motivation crisis? Are you just about ready to give up? There may be many reasons why you’re feeling this way and they may be impacting on your will to study and prepare for UCAT. You may be feeling tired, overwhelmed, stressed. You may have many other social, academic and extra-curricular com ...
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21st December 2024
UCAT 2025 Changes – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
The UCAT Consortium has recently announced some significant updates to the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) for students sitting UCAT ANZ in 2025. These changes will substantially impact how students prepare for and perform in UCAT this year. Understanding these updates is essential for maximizing your chances of success. Below, we address some of the most frequently asked questions ...
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16th December 2024
5 Reasons To Start Your UCAT Preparation Now!
Preparing for the UCAT can be a daunting task, but starting sooner rather than later will make a significant difference in your performance. This blog outlines five compelling reasons why beginning your UCAT preparation now will set you up on the path to success. 1. Master the UCAT learning curve The UCAT is a test unlike anything you have ever sat before. UCAT Verbal Reasoni ...
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24th July 2024
How to Study for the UCAT When You’re Sick of Studying
Let’s set the scene – UCAT is fast approaching but you can’t stand the thought of sitting at your desk one more minute for UCAT prep. I’ve been there. The secret to igniting your motivation to study is variety – and lots of it. As someone who is change averse and largely a homebody – I always rolled my eyes at this advice, thinking that I already knew ...
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10th July 2024
UCATPHOBIA Don’t Get Scared, Stay Motivated!
Does the thought of UCAT day make you cringe and consider hiding in your room? That's how I felt in the weeks that led up to UCAT. Being a student in my final year of high school I had rarely been in a position where I was sitting an exam which was so important for determining my future career pathway. Sure I had been through many school exams and academic competitions, but I felt ...
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