Blogs
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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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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24th December 2024
Important Updates to MedEntry's UCAT Platform for 2025
At MedEntry, we're committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date UCAT preparation resources for our students. Following the recently announced changes to the UCAT for 2025, we've made significant updates to our platform to ensure our students continue to receive the most relevant and effective preparation resources. Key UCAT 2025 Platform Updates We're e ...
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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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18th December 2024
Top 5 Tips For Making The Most Out Of MedEntry
In the January of year 12, I bought the UCAT Premium Package. MedEntry had come highly recommended by numerous people who had used it previously, and MedEntry honestly proved priceless in helping me prepare for the UCAT. I completed the MedEntry free UCAT practice exam a few months earlier when I had started thinking about applying to Medicine, but having been warned of a fin ...
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13th December 2024
UCAT 2025: Adapting to Change - The Removal of Abstract Reasoning
The recent decision to remove Abstract Reasoning from the UCAT has understandably left many aspiring medical and dental students feeling uncertain. However, this shift should be seen as an opportunity to refocus and refine your preparation strategies so you can succeed in UCAT 2025. Understanding what the removal means The removal of Abstract Reasoning from the UCAT should no ...
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12th December 2024
Updates to UCAT ANZ 2025
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is undergoing a transformation for the 2025 exam cycle. These changes will impact all candidates sitting UCAT ANZ in 2025. Understanding these modifications is crucial for aspiring medical and dental students preparing for their admissions journey. Removal of UCAT Abstract Reasoning The most notable change is the complete remo ...
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10th December 2024
MedEntry Free Trial Now Available
If you’re aiming for medicine, then you will need to excel in UCAT! UCAT is a very difficult test and is very different to any other test you will have sat in your academic career. It is therefore vital that you prepare for UCAT, particularly given its importance in selecting students into medicine in Australia. Choosing the best way to prepare is an important decision, that can be di ...
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