28th May 2026
Medicine – The Big Picture
So you're going into, or in your final year of schooling, and you're set on being a doctor. There are lots of ways you can keep hold of medicine as the big picture throughout this long and sometimes arduous year. By putting some of these points into action now, you will increase your chances of getting straight into med, boost your motivation over the year, and be an awesome doctor i ...
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27th May 2026
Making Friends with UCAT Practice
In UCAT practice, consistency beats brilliance. It is important that we not wait until we have lots of motivation before we start practising. Good UCAT skills come about in the context of practising in a more routine and ordinary manner, rather than sporadic bursts of insight. The goal should be gaining meaningful and valuable UCAT skills every time you practise. Expecting anything more may ...
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26th May 2026
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 In his book Eat That Frog!, productivity expert Brian Tracy presents a time management strategy that has changed many people's lives (including mine!). He frames it ...
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25th May 2026
How I Scored 99th Percentile in the UCAT
I am now a medical student at university, but I remember being in exactly your position, desperate for tips that would help me perform well in the UCAT. So, here you are, the five most important practices that helped me score 99th percentile in the UCAT. Found my ‘Zone of Excellence’ Finding my ‘zone of excellence’ was life changing for me. I found that ...
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22nd May 2026
UCAT UK 2026 Access Arrangements
Did you know that if you have educational needs, disabilities or medical conditions you may be entitled to access arrangements (special conditions) when sitting the UCAT UK? You must: Apply and be approved for access arrangements before your UCAT test can be booked Accompany applications with suitable official documentation Submit your application before the 10 Septe ...
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20th May 2026
How to Register for UCAT UK 2026
UCAT UK 2026 registrations are now open! UCAT UK 2026 testing takes place between 13 July and 16 September 2026, and bookings open on 23 June 2026. However, you can register your UCAT UK account now, which will allow you to immediately book a suitable location, date and time as soon as bookings open. How Do I Register for UCAT UK 2026? You must complete a three-step process usin ...
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18th May 2026
Managing UCAT With Other Commitments
As many of you will 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 are in your final year of school, or dealing with a cranky boss at work. In many cases, students often lose time, confidence, and their interest ...
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15th May 2026
Top Tips for Each Type of Question in UCAT Verbal Reasoning
There are two main types of questions in UCAT Verbal Reasoning: reading comprehension and True/False/Can't Tell. UCAT reading comprehension questions involve "making inferences and drawing conclusions from information", whilst True/False/Can't Tell questions involve "determining whether the statement follows logically". True/False/Can't Tell UCAT questio ...
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13th May 2026
5 Tips for Acing UCAT (From Someone Who Succeeded on Their Second Attempt)
I remember walking out of the UCAT exam centre, the first time I had sat the UCAT, in a state of disbelief. Not because the UCAT exam was incredibly difficult or out of my depth, but rather the opposite: I had actually found the exam reasonable and doable, yet I was devastated with my UCAT score. In the months leading up to the UCAT, I had been in the throes of school assessments and leader ...
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12th May 2026
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 A-levels in the medical school selection process, it is crucial that students devote sufficient time in preparing for the UCAT, without neglecting their secondary school studies. Dedicated time or s ...
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