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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3rd February 2025
Everything You Need To Know About UCAT 2025
Do you want to study medicine or dentistry in 2026? If so, you will need to sit UCAT 2025. This blog describes everything you need to know about UCAT 2025. What is UCAT? UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. The UCAT is a 2-hour long computer-based exam that is required to gain entry into most medicine and dentistry courses across Australia, New Zealand and the U ...
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31st January 2025
So, You Want to Be a Doctor? How to Get Into Medicine in Australia
Congratulations on your decision to pursue medicine as a career! Medicine is an interesting, valued and rewarding profession. The process of getting into medicine can be confusing, so here’s an introduction. Criteria for getting into medicine Unlike most other courses, getting into medicine doesn’t just require a high ATAR. Entry into medicine at most universities ...
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29th January 2025
Making Time For UCAT: Eat That Frog!
"Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." - Mark Twain Brian Tracy’s 5 minute YouTube video discusses a time management strategy that has changed many people’s lives (including mine!). It discusses time ...
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17th January 2025
10 Tips For Surviving Your First Year Of Medicine
Medicine is tough, really tough, but you’ve made it this far so you’re tougher. First year is a whirlwind and at times can seem overwhelming, but having made it through to the other side of those first few full-on months, I can hand-on-heart say that everyone is telling the truth when they say college will be the best time of your life. You’ll have ups and downs, I can guaran ...
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12th January 2025
Dispelling the Myths of Medicine
The idea of studying medicine at university can seem like a very daunting prospect. There are many myths and false beliefs about the degree which allow these fears to prosper. Having completed my first year studying medicine at Monash University, I hope I can dispel some of your fears about studying medicine at university. Myth #1: Medicine is Ultra competitive Gran ...
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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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7th January 2025
Going Overseas to Study Medicine: Is It a Good Idea?
Many universities and organisations proclaim the advantages of studying medicine overseas. Unfortunately, these organisations often have a vested interest in attracting students to study abroad. So, is going overseas to study medicine actually good for you, as the student? The short answer is: no. This blog will outline why. Why is studying medicine overseas NOT a good idea? ...
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