31st July 2024
6 Common UCAT Verbal Reasoning Pitfalls
Without a doubt, most UCAT test takers find Verbal Reasoning to be the most challenging subtest. The combination of the stringent timing (~30s per question), the information dense passages and of course, testing nerves (being the first UCAT section!), can often result in lower scores in this subtest. It is important to note that participants tend to score lower Mean in UCAT Verbal Reasoning &n ...
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26th July 2024
Top Tips for UCAT Decision Making
In the UCAT Decision Making subtest students will be presented with a variety of question types. The questions presented are characteristic, but often unusual. It is therefore important that you practice answering Decision Making UCAT questions, and develop familiarity with each type. This blog describes five key tips to help you answer Decision Making UCAT questions quickly and accurately. ...
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24th July 2024
How to Use Holidays to Improve in UCAT
Many students use the holidays to finally relax after several months of hard work. For those sitting the UCAT in the coming months, the road ahead can look especially challenging and instil feelings of anxiety. However, after taking a long-deserved rest, the holidays can be used efficiently and effectively to get ahead in the UCAT and obtain the results you need to get into your dream course o ...
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24th July 2024
Persisting Through Underwhelming Marks
Many of you may have started your preparation on MedEntry and found that you may not be achieving the scores you hoped for, and let me tell you, you’re not the only one! Many people lose confidence during their UCAT preparation and can’t see themselves achieving the scores they hope to attain. I know this for a fact because I was one of those people not too long ago. When I firs ...
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19th July 2024
How Important Is UCAT?
You might have heard of the UCAT, you might not, but chances are you will have to sit it to apply to medicine. So how important is the UCAT? The UCAT exam is an aptitude test used by many UK medical and dentistry schools as part of their application process. It is an extremely important part of the application process and is not just a tick box exercise. The way it is used varies between un ...
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18th July 2024
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: De ...
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17th July 2024
5 UCAT Tips From a Student Who Scored >3500!
Tim was a MedEntry student who achieved a whopping 3520 in the UCAT in 2021, which was the highest score achieved in that test cycle. In this blog, Tim shares his top 5 UCAT tips. 1. Periodically Check Your UCAT Timing While doing the UCAT, it’s very easy to get lost in the questions, focusing on reading and answering each one correctly. However, this carries ...
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12th July 2024
UCAT Intensive Classes Starting Soon!
Did you miss the MedEntry 12-week UCAT Weekly Classes? Do you need additional guidance for the upcoming UCAT? Don’t despair! MedEntry is running a set of four UCAT Intensive Classes to help get you ready for UCAT test day. Who teaches the UCAT Intensive Classes? UCAT Intensive Classes will be run by an experienced tutor who has achieved 99th percentile in the UCAT and g ...
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11th July 2024
5 Ways to Use the MedEntry App to Boost Your UCAT Scores
During a time-pressured and crucial year, it’s important to arm yourself with the right tools to ensure that your UCAT preparation is efficient and effective. One such tool that can significantly enhance your UCAT preparation is the MedEntry UCAT App. In this blog, we'll explore 5 ways you can use the MedEntry app to elevate your UCAT preparation and significantly boost your score ...
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3rd July 2024
Optimising your performance in UCAT: 5 Lessons from Sports Psychology
Preparing for the UCAT is like preparing for a marathon: it requires training, persistence and strategies to optimise your performance on UCAT test day. Just as an athlete prepares for a major sporting event, so you must prepare yourself to sit UCAT, which is one of the most important exams that you will face in your career. We can learn much from athletes about optimising performance in UC ...
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