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Mind games: Motivation for UCAT study

11th April 2025

Mind games: Motivation for UCAT study

Before you pick up your phone to scroll through TikTok or Instagram or YouTube, read this! Motivating yourself to prepare for UCAT can be difficult. You should not expect to always feel motivated to prepare for UCAT – no one feels motivated all the time. However, there are proven methods to help boost your motivation for UCAT prep. Cultivate a positive mindset ...

 

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Applying for Medicine in the UK and New Zealand?

9th April 2025

Applying for Medicine in the UK and New Zealand?

UCAT is used by universities in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom for selection of students into medicine and dentistry. If you wish to apply to universities in both Australia/New Zealand and the UK, there is a specific procedure relating to UCAT that you must follow.   Sit UCAT ANZ  You will need to sit the UCAT ANZ in order to apply to both Australia/NZ ...

 

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MedEntry’s Comprehensive UCAT New Zealand Medical Entry Handbook Is Now Available, FREE!

27th March 2025

MedEntry’s Comprehensive UCAT New Zealand Medical Entry Handbook Is Now Available, FREE!

If you’re a student, parent or teacher and looking for a great resource to help you navigate all the steps in your path to medicine or dentistry then check out the MedEntry Handbook. MedEntry's updated, 100+ page, comprehensive UCAT Handbook is now available, absolutely free! It covers everything you need to know about medical entry, including pathways into medicine / dentistry, ...

 

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MedEntry AI (Mai) Just Got Even Better!

26th March 2025

MedEntry AI (Mai) Just Got Even Better!

We're thrilled to announce a series of major updates to Mai, our AI-powered learning assistant. Mai has been designed exclusively for MedEntry students to help elevate their UCAT preparation and improve UCAT skills like never before. Previously, Mai was a UCAT chatbot, primarily used to help students efficiently navigate MedEntry’s Online Learning Platform. This included suggestin ...

 

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How to Interpret Your UCAT Mock Exam Scores

24th March 2025

How to Interpret Your UCAT Mock Exam Scores

So you’ve completed a UCAT practice exam and have no idea how to interpret the wealth of information and statistics you’ve been presented with. This blog has some tips to help you gain a better grasp of your UCAT preparation progress.   1. Look at percentile, not percentage The UCAT is a test designed to compare students against each other, thereby gi ...

 

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Virtual Work Experience for Aspiring Doctors

12th March 2025

Virtual Work Experience for Aspiring Doctors

Securing traditional hands-on experience within a hospital setting can be challenging. Virtual work experience has emerged as a dynamic and innovative solution for aspiring doctors. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of virtual work experience and how it can help you achieve your goals.   Accessibility and Inclusivity Virtual work experience transcends geographic ...

 

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Why Are There Differences in the Way Universities Use UCAT for Medical Entry?

8th March 2025

Why Are There Differences in the Way Universities Use UCAT for Medical Entry?

Universities vary significantly in how they use UCAT for entry into medicine. This blog explores the differences and the reasons behind them.   Which universities use UCAT for entry? Most universities use UCAT for entry into undergraduate medicine and dentistry. Some universities offer medical entry programs for school leavers without the need for UCAT. These include James C ...

 

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6 Tips for Preventing Burnout During UCAT Preparation

3rd March 2025

6 Tips for Preventing Burnout During UCAT Preparation

Burnout is something almost everyone will experience in their medicine entry journey. Burnout can significantly impact one’s ability to perform, and how an individual copes with burnout can, in some cases, make or break their chance of admission into their dream course. In this blog, I will be focussing on the burnout associated with UCAT preparation, and strategies which I used to help ...

 

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Top Tips for Each Type of UCAT Decision Making Question

2nd March 2025

Top Tips for Each Type of UCAT Decision Making Question

In UCAT Decision Making, there are six different question types: Conclusions (Yes/No) - Interpreting information Conclusions (Yes/No) – Syllogisms Logic games Probability Recognising assumptions Venn Diagrams In this blog, I will be going through tips for each type of UCAT Decision Making question. In my opinion, UCAT Decision Making is the easiest section to keep ...

 

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10 Biggest UCAT Myths

22nd February 2025

10 Biggest UCAT Myths

As one of the crucial components of medical school admission in Australia, the UCAT generates plenty of discussion—and unfortunately, quite a few misconceptions. Whether you're a high-achieving student confident in your academic prowess or someone just starting to plan their UCAT preparation journey, it's essential to separate fact from fiction. In this blog, we'll debunk ...

 

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