Blogs

20th March 2023
Mind games: Motivation for UCAT study
Yes, we’d all rather be on Tiktok or Instagram or YouTube, but before you pick up your phone to scroll through social media, read this! Motivating yourself to prepare for UCAT can be difficult. You should not expect to always feel motivated to prepare for UCAT – no-one feels motivated all the time. However, there are proven methods to help boost your motivation for UCAT prep. ...
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17th March 2023
Applying for Medicine in the UK and Australia?
UCAT is used by universities in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for selection of students into medicine and dentistry. If you wish to apply to universities in both Australia and the UK, there is a specific procedure relating to UCAT that you must follow: You will need to sit the UCAT ANZ. It is important that you sit this test so that your UCAT results are delivered to the ...
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16th March 2023
UCAT WEEKLY CLASSES STARTING SOON!
Have you ever wished you could have a regular UCAT tutor and classmates with whom you could discuss difficult UCAT questions? Or access to a UCAT expert who can answer your UCAT preparation questions on a regular basis? Or maybe you’ve even wished that you could watch a tutor work through a UCAT question live, to show how to actually arrive at the right answer quickly and accurately? If ...
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15th March 2023
How to Interpret Your UCAT Mock Exam Scores
So you’ve completed a UCAT practice exam and have no idea how to interpret the wealth of information and statistics you’ve been presented with. This blog has some tips to help you gain a better grasp of your UCAT preparation progress. 1. Look at percentile not percentage The UCAT is a test designed to compare students against each other, thereby givin ...
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14th March 2023
Top 5 Under-Rated UCAT Preparation Strategies
There are hundreds of UCAT strategies out there, but not all are created equal. There are some UCAT strategies that are very important, but also completely under-rated by most UCAT candidates. Familiarising yourself with them will help you boost your UCAT performance. Ready? Here they are: 1. Learn how to speed-read Not enough students are working on improving their speed readi ...
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12th March 2023
Want to be a Doctor? Here's 5 things you should know
Want to be a doctor one day? There are a few things you should know before embarking on your journey. This blog outlines them. 1. There are A LOT of students in the same position as you It really is remarkable how many people want to study medicine. This is both good and bad news for you. The bad part is how small most medical cohorts are, which makes medical entry extremely co ...
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7th March 2023
Managing UCAT With Other Commitments
As many of you would have noticed, UCAT preparation takes time. And I mean a LOT of time! It’s often overwhelming trying to get those practice exams you’d promised yourself to get done as well as study for that first chemistry quiz if you’re in Year 12 or dealing with a cranky boss at work. In many cases, students often lose time, confidence and their interest in UCAT sinc ...
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6th March 2023
Why are there Differences in the way Universities use UCAT for Medical Entry?
Universities vary significantly in how they use UCAT for entry into medicine. This blog explores the differences and the reasons behind them. Which universities use UCAT for entry? Most universities use UCAT for entry into undergraduate medicine and dentistry. Some universities offer medical entry programs for school leavers without the need for UCAT. These include James Coo ...
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4th March 2023
Should I Attend a MedEntry UCAT Workshop?
MedEntry workshops have become famous over the years for their engaging, effective and enjoyable nature. You may be wondering whether you should attend a MedEntry UCAT workshop. The answer is a resounding yes! Here are three reasons why: MedEntry UCAT Workshops are Comprehensive MedEntry UCAT workshops cover everything you need to know for UCAT success, including: Deta ...
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3rd March 2023
How to Register for UCAT ANZ 2023
Registrations and bookings to sit UCAT ANZ 2023 are now open! UCAT ANZ 2023 testing takes place between 3 July and 11 August 2023. However, we strongly advise registering and booking your UCAT test early to ensure you secure a location, date and time that is suitable for you. If you leave it until later to register and book your UCAT test, it is possible you will need to sit UCAT on a date, ...
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