I am disappointed in my percentiles. What should I do?
If you are disappointed in your percentiles, it is important not to give up or become disillusioned.It is common for percentiles to fluctuate and differ between exams. There are a myriad of factors that impact upon your performance in a particular exam: the quality of your cognition, concentration levels, timing technique – even luck with guessing! Answering just a few questions incorrectly or correctly can make a big difference to your score.Think of a poor UCAT percentile as an opportunity to improve. Reflect on the experience. What went wrong? What can you do next time to improve your performance?If you want to succeed in UCAT, it is important to cultivate a resilient and persistent mindset. Instead of languishing about a poor UCAT percentile, focus on what you can do about it – work on your weakest UCAT subtests and question types, thoroughly review guides and solutions, and if possible, join a UCAT study group.UCAT is a skill, and just like any skill, it can be developed and mastered. |
Updated on: 11/06/2025
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