6th May 2025
Top 5 UCAT Myths
There is a lot of misinformation around when it comes to UCAT. At best, it can be misleading. At worst, it can lead to a missed opportunity to enter the course of your dreams. In this blog, I outline the top 5 UCAT myths. Myth #1: You can’t study for it People call the UCAT many different things. Is it an IQ test? A personality test? In reality, it is about applying ski ...
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28th April 2025
Prepare for UCAT: Prepare for a Marathon
Many students who have scored 99th percentile in the UCAT have said that preparing for UCAT is like preparing for a marathon. There are many similarities: they both require significant motivation, consistent practice over a period of time and a clear head under pressure. Not to mention that for many people both a marathon and the UCAT are the hardest challenges they have faced so far in t ...
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22nd April 2025
10 Biggest UCAT Myths
As one of the crucial components of medical school admission in Australia, the UCAT generates plenty of discussion—and unfortunately, quite a few misconceptions. Whether you're a high-achieving student confident in your academic prowess or someone just starting to plan their UCAT preparation journey, it's essential to separate fact from fiction. In this blog, we'll debunk ...
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20th April 2025
Why Is UCAT So Hard?
Most current medical students and doctors would agree that UCAT is probably the hardest and single most important test that they ever sat in their career. Many students, especially those who do not prepare effectively, are shocked by the difficulty of UCAT. Some who do prepare become disillusioned by the difficulty of UCAT. So why is UCAT so hard? And what can you do about it? Read o ...
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7th April 2025
3 Months Until UCAT
Three months until the UCAT testing period begins! Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed by your workload this year? Stress is a common problem that affects all of us at some point in our lives, but is stress bad for you? According to Kelly McGonigal stress isn’t the problem, it’s the mind’s negative response to stress that’s the problem. McGonigal explains that ...
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24th March 2025
Top 5 Tips for Making the Most Out of MedEntry
In April 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 fini ...
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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 UK 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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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 UK 2025
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is undergoing a transformation for the 2025 exam cycle. These changes will impact all candidates sitting UCAT UK 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 remov ...
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4th October 2024
Didn’t do well in UCAT? Here’s how to bounce back in four steps
The UCAT is one of the three criteria for most undergraduate medicine schools in the United Kingdom. The UCAT may determine whether or not you receive an interview offer at certain universities, so many students put in the extra mile to maximise their UCAT results. There are many factors that can influence performance in UCAT, and receiving a lower mark than expected may feel like all our effo ...
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