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New Online Learning Platform Feature – UCAT 'Slow Load Mode'

14th February 2025

New Online Learning Platform Feature – UCAT 'Slow Load Mode'

We’re excited to announce a highly requested feature on our UCAT Online Learning Platform – Slow Load Mode. This new setting is designed to better replicate the experience of taking the live UCAT exam. Although the experience of students differs depending on the exact testing location, some of our students sitting the UCAT have reported that their live UCAT platform experienced ...

 

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5 Things to Know Before Beginning Your UCAT Preparation

12th February 2025

5 Things to Know Before Beginning Your UCAT Preparation

So you want to get into medicine and you have realised that the UCAT is pretty important. And by pretty important I mean absolutely crucial. You need to do extremely well in UCAT to get into Medicine. The key to that success is to know what you are up against and to prepare well and in a more intelligent way than everyone else. So keep reading, and consider implementing these tips into your UC ...

 

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Planning Time for UCAT Preparation

10th February 2025

Planning Time for UCAT Preparation

A very common question asked by aspiring medical students is “How do you balance your university work and UCAT practice?” It is crucial that students devote sufficient time in preparing for the UCAT, without neglecting their university studies.   Dedicated time or spare time? The key to finding this balance is planning your time. Many students attempt to fit in UCAT ...

 

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5 Characteristics to Look for in a UCAT Study Buddy

8th February 2025

5 Characteristics to Look for in a UCAT Study Buddy

Sitting the UCAT can often feel like an isolating experience, since many of your peers may be focused on other goals such as their school or university performance, making it difficult to stay motivated while studying for the UCAT. This is one of the many reasons why it can be helpful to find a UCAT study buddy, with whom you can create a community of practice where you share experie ...

 

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What Resources Should I Use to Prepare for UCAT?

7th February 2025

What Resources Should I Use to Prepare for UCAT?

There has been a proliferation of educational resources for all disciplines, and UCAT is no different. In the last few years there has been a huge increase in the UCAT resources available, both paid and free. In fact, there is so much out there that you could spend at least two whole years full time studying for UCAT using all the resources. No one has the time or motivation to do this. ...

 

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So, You Want to Be a Doctor? How to Get Into Medicine in New Zealand

31st January 2025

So, You Want to Be a Doctor? How to Get Into Medicine in New Zealand

Congratulations on your decision to pursue medicine as a career! Medicine is an interesting, valued and rewarding profession. The process of getting into medicine can be confusing, so here’s an introduction.   Criteria for getting into medicine In New Zealand, you cannot enter medicine or dentistry as a school-leaver. You must first complete at least the first year of an ...

 

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Making Time For UCAT: Eat That Frog!

29th January 2025

Making Time For UCAT: Eat That Frog!

  "Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day."   - Mark Twain     Brian Tracy’s 5 minute YouTube video discusses a time management strategy that has changed many people’s lives (including mine!). It discusses time ...

 

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10 Tips For Surviving Your First Year Of Medicine

17th January 2025

10 Tips For Surviving Your First Year Of Medicine

Medicine is tough, really tough, but you’ve made it this far so you’re tougher. First year is a whirlwind and at times can seem overwhelming, but having made it through to the other side of those first few full-on months, I can hand-on-heart say that everyone is telling the truth when they say college will be the best time of your life. You’ll have ups and downs, I can guaran ...

 

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Why You Should Be Studying for the UCAT Right Now

9th January 2025

Why You Should Be Studying for the UCAT Right Now

Are you all aboard the express train to Procrastination Station? Are you experiencing a motivation crisis? Are you just about ready to give up? There may be many reasons why you’re feeling this way and they may be impacting on your will to study and prepare for UCAT. You may be feeling tired, overwhelmed, stressed. You may have many other social, academic and extra-curricular com ...

 

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Important Updates to MedEntry's UCAT Platform for 2025

24th December 2024

Important Updates to MedEntry's UCAT Platform for 2025

At MedEntry, we're committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date UCAT preparation resources for our students. Following the recently announced changes to the UCAT for 2025, we've made significant updates to our platform to ensure our students continue to receive the most relevant and effective preparation resources.   Key UCAT 2025 Platform Updates We're e ...

 

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