17th July 2026
I Didn't Get a Good Enough UCAT Score: What Should I Do?
Application and acceptance into medical school is no small task, it is a journey that may not always go the way you want it to. Part of the difficulty is that the application to medical school has many components, and if even one goes wrong it can interfere with your chances of acceptance. You may find yourself in the very common position of looking at your UCAT score and wondering if your cha ...
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8th July 2026
UCAT Results: Common Questions Answered
With the UCAT ANZ testing period underway, you may be asking questions such as: When and how will I get my UCAT results? How does scoring work in the UCAT? How will universities use my UCAT scores? This blog answers your questions about UCAT results. When and how will I get my UCAT results? You will receive an email from Pearson VUE within 24 hours (usually within an hour) of ...
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6th July 2026
UCAT ANZ 2026: A Student's Experience
I have just completed UCAT 2026! What a relief to have it done. There were no surprises and I felt well prepared thanks to MedEntry’s UCAT preparation. Here’s how the day went: Arrival and registration I sat UCAT in a morning session. My confirmation email from Pearson VUE said that I should arrive at least 30 minutes before my UCAT testing appointment, which I did. The ...
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2nd July 2026
How to Study for the UCAT When You’re Sick of Studying
Let's set the scene: your UCAT is fast approaching but you can't stand the thought of sitting at your desk one more minute for UCAT prep. I’ve been there. The secret to igniting your motivation to study is variety, and lots of it. As someone who is change averse and largely a homebody, I always rolled my eyes at this advice, thinking that I already knew the study techniques ...
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27th June 2026
Tips for UCAT Test Day and the Night Before
With UCAT test day fast approaching, it's important to be thoroughly prepared, not just academically, but also in terms of logistics and your mental and physical well-being. This blog provides essential tips for the day before, the night before, and the day of your UCAT test to help you stay calm, focused, and ready to excel. The day before UCAT Ensure that you have everything ...
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27th June 2026
Checklist: Are You UCAT Ready? 10 Essentials for UCAT Success
With the UCAT rapidly approaching, many students begin to frantically grind through UCAT questions, without pausing to consider their overall plan of attack for the UCAT. It is important that you take a few moments to reflect and check that you are indeed UCAT ready. This article outlines a checklist of 10 essential tasks to complete before your UCAT test day. 1. Check your ID Ac ...
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26th June 2026
What Will UCAT Test Day Be Like?
For many students, sitting UCAT can be a daunting prospect. UCAT is a very different experience to standard high school or university examinations, not to mention how important it is when determining entry into medicine. This blog describes what to expect on the day of UCAT. Before test day Before sitting UCAT, it is worth keeping in mind that attending your test is considered a ...
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23rd June 2026
What Is a Good UCAT Score?
A common question from students is “What will be a good UCAT score this year?”. Understanding UCAT scores can be confusing. This blog aims to answer common questions about UCAT ANZ scores and provide guidance on interpreting your results. What will my UCAT score report look like? Your UCAT ANZ score report will be structured as follows: Your scores in each of the ...
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16th June 2026
Dealing With Disappointing UCAT Mock Scores: 3 Tips
So you’ve been preparing for UCAT by working through the UCAT guides and attempting UCAT practice questions and exams. Then one day you receive a disappointing UCAT percentile. So what should you do? Is it time to freak out? Is it time to give up on your medical entry dream? No! Read on for three key tips. 1. Understand what a UCAT percentile means and how they are calculated ...
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11th June 2026
Optimising Your Health for UCAT: What I Learned From Getting the Flu 2 Days Before My UCAT Exam
Imagine you're a hardworking student. You have consistently studied for the UCAT for several months and you are feeling pretty well prepared for the UCAT exam itself (hopefully this is not too hard for you to imagine?). Maybe you have a week before UCAT exam day and while you are beginning to feel the nerves of the situation, you are really not too worried. Because why should you be? You h ...
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