24th April 2026
Keeping the Balance
Keeping the balance is something we all struggle with, myself included. At the commencement of the year, I jumped into everything. Then, at the end of term one, I crashed, and in term two I tried to do nothing. Neither of these worked for me, and over the remainder of the year I learnt some important lessons about keeping the balance. Not only was I happier and more well-rounded as a resu ...
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23rd April 2026
Overcoming Disappointment After Medical School Rejection
After all the hard work you have put in, you have now received a notification that you have been rejected from medical school. Well, believe it or not, this is more common than you think, and you are not alone! Take it from me, the first time I applied to medical school I was rejected and you are probably feeling very similar feelings to what I did back then. Firstly, these feelings ...
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22nd April 2026
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 wholeheartedly 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 gua ...
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16th April 2026
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 compet ...
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1st April 2026
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? I ...
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25th March 2026
Everything You Need To Know About UCAT 2026
Do you want to study medicine or dentistry in 2027? If so, you will need to sit UCAT 2026. This blog describes everything you need to know about UCAT 2026. What is UCAT? UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. The UCAT is a 2-hour long computer-based exam that is required to gain entry into most medicine and dentistry courses across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. ...
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17th March 2026
Dispelling the Myths of Medicine
The idea of studying medicine at university can seem like a very daunting prospect. There are many myths and false beliefs about the degree which allow these fears to prosper. Having completed my first year studying medicine at University, I hope I can dispel some of your fears about studying medicine at university. Myth #1: Medicine is ULTRA competitive Granted, Medicine, l ...
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3rd March 2026
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/New Zealand and the UK, there is a specific procedure relating to UCAT that you must follow. Sit UCAT ANZ You will need to sit the UCAT ANZ 2026 in order to apply to both Australia/NZ and UK conso ...
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23rd February 2026
When Should I Start Preparing for the UCAT?
This is a very common question that students ask about UCAT. When you first start to research UCAT it can seem overwhelming and confusing. You may have many questions such as: How should I approach UCAT preparation? When should I start my UCAT prep? Do I need to prepare for the UCAT? These are all very valid questions, and this blog explores them in more detail. Is it worth prepari ...
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18th February 2026
What Is UCAT 2026?
UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. It is one of three main criteria used by most universities in the UK to select students into medicine and dentistry (the other two criteria being performance in school/university and interviews/personal statement). Unlike traditional school and university exams which assess knowledge, UCAT assesses generic skills, including verbal aptitud ...
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