• 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

• How long is access to the packages for?

  Our AU and NZ packages run according to the UCAT cycle, which means they start early August and run to mid August of the following year. If you are not in your final year you may wish to purchase a Headstart package which will run from the time of purchase until your exam - https://www.medentry.edu.au/ucat-headstart. Our HPAT packages run according to the HPAT cycle, which means they start the beginning of March and run to February of the following year. If you are not in your final year youSome readers

• When will my Notebook and Pen bundle arrive?

  Please contact MedEntry to confirm if your Notebook and Pen pack has been sent. Please allow up to 14 working days for your parcel to be delivered by Australia Post. If you haven’t received your package after that time please contact MedEntry.Few readers

• Can I upgrade my package?

  You can upgrade yearly packages at any time before the package expiry date. To upgrade a package, simply login into your account where you can upgrade and pay the difference. To upgrade a Headstart package, you will need to contact the office. You will just need to pay the difference between the two packages at the time of the upgrade.Few readers

• 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

• What is Mai?

  Students with a Premium or Comprehensive package can use the MedEntry AI tutor (otherwise known as Mai!) Mai can: Answer questions about the UCAT, medical entrance, and related topics. Provide performance analysis based on your practice and mock exams. Give tips and strategies to improve your UCAT performance. Guide you through using the MedEntry Online Learning Platform. Refer you to relevant resources, articles, and practice materials.Few readers

• AI feature

  The AI feature is a setting you can toggle on and off in the QBank practice area of the online platform. If it is turned on, it analyses your performance so far, and selects questions which are around your level of competence or a bit harder. This means that you get to train at your personalised level with the question bank. As you improve, the system will adjust accordingly and provide you with harder questions.Few readers

• What do I do when I’ve finished everything on the Online Platform?

  Very few students finish everything on the online platform. Those who do are generally the students who start preparing early, in year 10, or those who rush through the resources and do not take time to review, reflect on and discuss questions.  If you have enough time, you should ideally be spending at least 20 hours on each practice exam. After completing the exam, you should thoroughly review each question and discuss difficult questions with a group of friends. If you feel you have finishedFew readers

• How should I prepare for UCAT?

  For information on how to prepare for UCAT, please work through Module 1: How to prepare for UCAT. This will help you plan your preparation, and avoid common UCAT preparation pitfalls.Few 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

• Can I print the resources on the Online Platform?

  Online Platform materials cannot be printed. The UCAT is a computer-based test and therefore it is not recommended to practice for UCAT on paper. Furthermore, resources on the online platform are presented in interactive form, which allows you to gain immediate, personalised feedback on your performance, including percentile rankings and performance data. Presenting materials in an online format also allows MedEntry to provide services such as video guides and video solutions that would not be pFew readers