• When to begin preparation

  When to begin UCAT preparation is a difficult question and one that is very individual. Many students prefer to get started early given that: a) they realise they are going to be exceptionally busy in year 12 and b) they realise how important the UCAT is (i.e. often as important, or even more important, than ATAR) Around 25% of our students are in year 11, and 10% are in year 10, and continue their preparation into year 12. Getting started early means reducing the stress/workload in yeaPopular

• What should I do for my UCAT preparation?

  Successful preparation for UCAT can be summarised in five key steps: Understand the importance of UCAT Familiarise yourself with UCAT-style questions Learn strategies for tackling each type of question Attempt full length practice exams under timed conditions Identify your weaknesses and work on them For more information check out our free UCAT Strategy Guide: UCAT Strategy GuideFew readers

• How much time should I devote to UCAT preparation?

  The amount of time you devote to UCAT preparation depends on you - in particular your current abilities, level of motivation and other commitments. Generally, MedEntry advises students to spend about 10% of study time preparing for UCAT in the few months leading up to the exam. For example, if you spend a total of thirty hours per week studying, about three hours per week should be set aside for UCAT preparation. If you only have a few weeks to prepare for UCAT, you should spend a greater percenFew readers