Question 1

When to begin preparation

Accepted Answer

When to begin UCAT preparation is a difficult question and one that is very individual. Getting started early means reducing the stress/workload. The UCAT can change from year to year but the changes are not very significant.

You may choose to purchase a package that begins from the moment of purchase until the UCAT exam. On the flipside, of course, cost is an issue. We offer students access to online materials until the next UCAT date. (For example, if you purchased a package now, you would get access until the UCAT test date at the end of September). After that, to continue to access materials, you would need to re-enrol. MedEntry provides students who have done MedEntry in the previous year a Last Year's Student Discount.

There are three packages: Essential, Premium and Comprehensive. All three packages have the training platform and access to the MedEntry app (iOS and Android). The training platform has an interactive curriculum with video guides, skills trainers, 20,000 UCAT questions, 40+ subtest mocks, 20+ exams and an interactive study planner.

The main difference between the Essential and Premium package is the UCAT workshop included in the Premium. The workshop is personally run by Dr Ray and is the most popular of all MedEntry's services. The Premium Package is important to do at some stage as the workshop offers an excellent run-down of techniques, is motivational and provides mini mocks, analysis and discussion.

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Question 2

Free trial

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The free trial gives you access to check out some of the features that make our online platform the most effective automated learning tool for UCAT preparation, Access includes our question bank, curriculum, skills trainers, App and a free practice exam with feedback.

There is no time limit to the free trial.

To register for the free trial please click on Try Free in the top right corner of the following page: Free Trial

Question 3

What discounts are available?

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MedEntry offers several discounts. Group discount: Simply apply as a group (Minimum of two students), and each group members will receive a discount! Select the Premium package, then select the Premium - Group. Last Year Student discount: This is automatically applied when students buy the next UCAT preparation package within 12 months. This discount does not apply to a Premium - Group package or any of the Headstart packages.
Teacher nominated bursary: This scholarship is available to students who are nominated by their current or past teacher, careers counsellor, principal, lecturer or professor. Discount of up to 60% on a one year Premium Individual package. Health professional nominated bursary: This scholarship is available to students who are recommended by a health professional (Doctor, Pharmacist, Dentist, Physiotherapist, Nurse, Dietitian, Optometrist, etc). Please note that the person recommending cannot be your relative. Discount of up to 60% on a one year Premium Individual package. Widening Access: This scholarship is available to students who are from disadvantaged or under-serviced groups. Discount of 50% on all one year Essential or Premium Individual packages.

For more information see: MedEntry discounts

Question 4

How long is access to the packages for?

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Our UK packages run according to the UCAT cycle, which means they start early October and run to late September of the following year.
If you are not in your final year you may choose to purchase a Headstart package which will run from the time of purchase until your exam - https://www.medentry.co.uk/ucat-headstart.

Question 5

How do I book a workshop?

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To book yourself into one of the UCAT Workshops you will need to ensure that you have bought one of the following:

UCAT Workshops*
The Premium - Individual Package
The Premium - Group Package**
The Comprehensive Package

*You might need to buy the Essential Package along with it.
**You can only book the UCAT Workshop after your group is complete.

Once you have ensured you meet one of the above conditions you can book yourself into one of the available UCAT Workshops. You can do this by the following steps:

Log into the Online Learning Platform
In the left navigation bar, click on the ‘Live Events’
That will open the drop-down options which will allow you to click ‘Dr. Ray’s Workshop’
After clicking ‘Dr. Ray’s Workshop’ you will have the option to book your UCAT Workshop by clicking ‘Book’ to view available bookings
Select the date of the workshop you would like and then confirm

Question 6

Why isn’t my discount code working?

Accepted Answer

The points below are some of the more common reasons for your discount code to not be working, as well as suggestions to remedy it.

You might have entered the code incorrectly. In which case please try to enter the code again.
You may have waited too long so that the code has now expired. In which case please check where you got the code to check if/when the code expires.
You are using the code for an item that it was not created for. In which case please check where you got the code to check what the code is for.
You are using the code on the wrong website. In which case please check the website to ensure that you are on the correct one.

If you are still having trouble or none of the above concerns you please contact the office.

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