About the UCAT
UCAT-OUR TOP 10 TIPS
1.Choose UCAT test date
We recommend that you allow approximately 4-6 weeks preparation time for the UCAT. This means that if you start preparing your for your UCAT in July, then it is best to sit it in mid-August. The best time to take the test is when you are off in the summer and you do not have any pressure of schoolwork. This gives you the best chance to score highly in the test and improve your UCAT Deciles.
2.Practice, practice, practice.
The UCAT is unlike any other examination that you have done before. It is an aptitude test and, yes, you can prepare for any aptitude tests. Studies have shown that the more hours you put into preparing for any aptitude test, the better will be your result. At the start, your score will improve slowly and when you have the knowledge and techniques honed, you will find that your score will have a great increase. It is best to first of all learn all about the UCAT, and then start by practising with untimed questions from our Question Bundle. Next select the sections and types of questions where you are not scoring well, and really prioritise these questions. You will find with practice that you will quickly improve your score here. Don’t forget however that each section is important and do not let your focus be on one area for too much of your preparation. The last 2 weeks of your preparation should be very intense with exposure to mock exams close to your test date. Do not leave the 6 mock tests in our Question bundle to the last day, as this is a very common mistake. We suggest that you leave a maximum of two tests to the day before the UCAT exam.
3.UCAT time management
You will find timed questions in our question bundle and it is very important to do these questions under timed limits. You can start with one or two questions and develop it into greater number of questions so that you can know the speed that you need to answer the questions. Remember that time management is different for each section.
4.UCAT exam technique
This is an area that is often neglected by students and good exam technique which we teach on our live webinar will definitely improve your score. There are three areas of exam technique which are essential in your preparation
5.UCAT question types – know them
Learn the strategy that is used in each question type and this will vastly help you with answering the question. It is by analysing and breaking down the question that helps you quickly work out what is really being asked.
6.UCAT approach
This test may be totally new to you and it is easy to become stressed about it. We are not going to say here – don’t stress, but we are going to demystify the UCAT for you so that you can approach it in a measured and calm way when you follow our 3-step plan. Try not to focus too much on the score …… as it can lead to frustration. Remember that the mean score for 2019 and 2020 were 621 and 638 respectively https://www.ucat.ac.uk/results/
7.UCAT score
Because there are 225 questions to do in 120 minutes, it is important to move on and not spend too long on one or more questions. You should now know your timings/question for each section. It is not necessary to achieve 100% correct in the test and you may be compelled by time to guess some questions.
8. Mimic the UCAT test
Sit one of our mock tests from our Question Bundle in as similar a situation that you will experience on the test day, try a library. Use the same resources that you will have on the test day. This will leave you less anxious and more comfortable going into the actual exam.
9. Know the Test format
This test will be new to you and it is important that you know the format https://www.ucat.ac.uk/
It is by knowing the structure, format, types of questions and scoring system that will enable you to start your preparation and develop a study plan https://www.ucat.ac.uk/results/how-universities-use-the-ucat/
10.Review your answers
It is vital to check your answers and see what ones that you are correct and incorrect in. It should be easy to from our detailed answers on our UCAT Question Bundle, where you are going wrong. Rectify your errors and try to concentrate on these question types so that you do not make errors going forward.
UCAT-OUR TOP 10 TIPS
1.Choose UCAT test date
We recommend that you allow approximately 4-6 weeks preparation time for the UCAT. This means that if you start preparing your for your UCAT in July, then it is best to sit it in mid-August. The best time to take the test is when you are off in the summer and you do not have any pressure of schoolwork. This gives you the best chance to score highly in the test and improve your UCAT Deciles.
2.Practice, practice, practice.
The UCAT is unlike any other examination that you have done before. It is an aptitude test and, yes, you can prepare for any aptitude tests. Studies have shown that the more hours you put into preparing for any aptitude test, the better will be your result. At the start, your score will improve slowly and when you have the knowledge and techniques honed, you will find that your score will have a great increase. It is best to first of all learn all about the UCAT, and then start by practising with untimed questions from our Question Bundle. Next select the sections and types of questions where you are not scoring well, and really prioritise these questions. You will find with practice that you will quickly improve your score here. Don’t forget however that each section is important and do not let your focus be on one area for too much of your preparation. The last 2 weeks of your preparation should be very intense with exposure to mock exams close to your test date. Do not leave the 6 mock tests in our Question bundle to the last day, as this is a very common mistake. We suggest that you leave a maximum of two tests to the day before the UCAT exam.
3.UCAT time management
You will find timed questions in our question bundle and it is very important to do these questions under timed limits. You can start with one or two questions and develop it into greater number of questions so that you can know the speed that you need to answer the questions. Remember that time management is different for each section.
4.UCAT exam technique
This is an area that is often neglected by students and good exam technique which we teach on our live webinar will definitely improve your score. There are three areas of exam technique which are essential in your preparation
- Resilience
- Simulation where you can mimic test conditions
- Timing
5.UCAT question types – know them
Learn the strategy that is used in each question type and this will vastly help you with answering the question. It is by analysing and breaking down the question that helps you quickly work out what is really being asked.
6.UCAT approach
This test may be totally new to you and it is easy to become stressed about it. We are not going to say here – don’t stress, but we are going to demystify the UCAT for you so that you can approach it in a measured and calm way when you follow our 3-step plan. Try not to focus too much on the score …… as it can lead to frustration. Remember that the mean score for 2019 and 2020 were 621 and 638 respectively https://www.ucat.ac.uk/results/
7.UCAT score
Because there are 225 questions to do in 120 minutes, it is important to move on and not spend too long on one or more questions. You should now know your timings/question for each section. It is not necessary to achieve 100% correct in the test and you may be compelled by time to guess some questions.
8. Mimic the UCAT test
Sit one of our mock tests from our Question Bundle in as similar a situation that you will experience on the test day, try a library. Use the same resources that you will have on the test day. This will leave you less anxious and more comfortable going into the actual exam.
9. Know the Test format
This test will be new to you and it is important that you know the format https://www.ucat.ac.uk/
It is by knowing the structure, format, types of questions and scoring system that will enable you to start your preparation and develop a study plan https://www.ucat.ac.uk/results/how-universities-use-the-ucat/
10.Review your answers
It is vital to check your answers and see what ones that you are correct and incorrect in. It should be easy to from our detailed answers on our UCAT Question Bundle, where you are going wrong. Rectify your errors and try to concentrate on these question types so that you do not make errors going forward.
