• When is the best time to begin preparation

  When to begin UCAT preparation is a difficult question and one that is very individual. Getting started early means reducing the stress/workload, but UCAT preparation at any time is better than no preparation at all. When to start your preparation depends on several factors such as your level of motivation, the UCAT score you hope to achieve, the medical school you aim to get into, your current level of generic skills, etc. About 61% of our students start their UCAT preparation about six monthPopular

• 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 percenPopular

• 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: Free UCAT Strategy GuideSome readers

• What is the UCAT and when do students sit the exam?

  The UCAT is a two hour multiple choice test which is administered on computer at a test centre from July to the end of September . Students are required to sit the UCAT if they are intending to apply for entry to medicine / dentistry in the following year (or for a deferred entry). It can be taken for the first time in Year 12, and then every year for as many times as a candidate wants. Your UCAT score is valid for one year, so you will need to retake it if you take a gap year before starting uFew readers

• What is a good UCAT score?

  The UCAT score/percentile required to get into medicine depends on various factors, including the university/course to which you are applying, whether you are a rural / widening participation applicant, your academic scores etc. UCAT scores required vary significantly based on the universities to which you are applying. More information can be obtained here: https://www.medentry.co.uk/blog/applying-to-medical-school-strategically-using-your-ucat-score-part-1 Remember that for various reasons,Few readers

• Why are there conflicting opinions on the usefulness of UCAT preparation?

  You may find opinions expressed on forums and by some organisations that intense UCAT preparation may not help. Everyone is welcome to their opinion of course, and we agree that poor quality UCAT preparation does not help. That is why choosing high-quality, trusted preparation with a proven track record like MedEntry is important. In addition, those who believe that UCAT preparation does not work often include: The UCAT Consortium and Pearson VUE, which administer UCAT and therefore have a veFew readers