6th December 2024
Distributed Practice and the UCAT: What You Need To Know Part 1
Over the last few years various catch-phrases have circulated in the education sector: “study smarter not harder”, "do less work for more reward" and others. They can seem too good to be true. Nevertheless, there is one system that eclipses all others in the research conducted, the widespread implementation and the unanimous praise it has received from scie ...
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30th November 2024
What is UCAT 2025?
UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. It is one of three main criteria used by most universities in Australia and New Zealand to select students into high demand health related careers such as medicine and dentistry (the other two criteria being performance in school/university and interviews). Unlike traditional school and university exams which assess knowledge, UCAT 2025&nbs ...
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18th September 2024
UCAT ANZ Score Advice: What Should You Do Now?
This blog will help you interpret your UCAT score and provide advice on what you should do now. Note: the information in this blog is based on 2024 UCAT statistics. Guidance may change slightly when 2025 final statistics and percentile calculator are released. Scores above 2250 Interpretation Students scoring above 2250, in general, have a good chanc ...
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16th September 2024
Final UCAT ANZ 2024 Test Statistics and Percentile Calculator Released!
The UCAT ANZ 2024 percentile calculator and final statistics have been released, which will help students to interpret their UCAT 2024 scores. The UCAT consortium has developed a UCAT score to percentile calculator that will help you to convert your 2024 UCAT scaled scores into an estimated percentile ranking. You can find it here: https://www.ucat.edu.au/results/test-st ...
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12th September 2024
Medicine at USyd or Other Universities?
A dilemma facing high achievers wanting to pursue medicine is whether to choose UNSW/JMP/WSU(which offer school leaver entry into medicine) or University of Sydney (which offers a graduate route). Many parents often ask “Why did some universities abandon the school leaver entry route to medicine? Which route is better?” The answer is the same for similar questions, such as wh ...
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29th July 2024
I Didn’t Get a Good Enough UCAT Score – What Should I Do?
The UCAT testing period is a big month for many students. It can feel really disappointing if, like me, you logged in to see your UCAT score report and were met with a non-competitive score. I understand that it can feel like the world is ending, and all hopes have been flushed down the toilet, but I am here to tell you otherwise! Note: For information on what is a 'good' UCAT score ...
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24th July 2024
How to Study for the UCAT When You’re Sick of Studying
Let’s set the scene – UCAT is fast approaching but you can’t stand the thought of sitting at your desk one more minute for UCAT prep. I’ve been there. The secret to igniting your motivation to study is variety – and lots of it. As someone who is change averse and largely a homebody – I always rolled my eyes at this advice, thinking that I already knew ...
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10th July 2024
UCATPHOBIA Don’t Get Scared, Stay Motivated!
Does the thought of UCAT day make you cringe and consider hiding in your room? That's how I felt in the weeks that led up to UCAT. Being a student in my final year of high school I had rarely been in a position where I was sitting an exam which was so important for determining my future career pathway. Sure I had been through many school exams and academic competitions, but I felt ...
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5th July 2024
Dealing With Disappointing UCAT Percentiles: 3 Tips
So you’ve been preparing for UCAT by working through the UCAT guides and attempting UCAT practice questions and exams. Then one day you receive a disappointing UCAT percentile. So what should you do? Is it time to freak out? Is it time to give up on your medical entry dream? No! Read on for three key tips. 1. Understand what a UCAT percentile means and how they are calculate ...
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26th June 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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