Babylon Tutor’s UCAT Series: A Comprehensive Guide
It’s UCAT season again!
Every year, thousands of aspiring medical and dental students get ready to take the UCAT test. This time, let Babylon Tutors be your guide to mastering the UCAT. This series aims to enhance your understanding and skills, sharing secrets to acing the UCAT and much more. Stay tuned for more chapters, with one released every week!
Before the Exam
- Aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep the night before the exam.
- Have a balanced meal to keep your energy levels stable throughout the exam.
- Plan your route and aim to arrive at the test centre at least 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time.
- Makesure you have your identification and any other required documents ready.
- Drink enough water before the exam, but not so much that you need frequent bathroom breaks during the test.
- Before clicking “Start” on the exam, take a deep breath to calm your nerves.
During the Exam
- Take a moment to read the instructions at the beginning of each section to avoid any misunderstandings.
- Be aware of the time limit for each section. If you find yourself stuck on a question, it’s often better to move on and come back to it if you have time.
- The UCAT includes an on-screen calculator. Get comfortable with its functions while preparing. Use it for more complex calculations to save time. This was covered in the Quantitative Reasoning section article.
- Practise mental math to improve speed and accuracy, particularly for the Quantitative Reasoning section. This can save valuable time during the exam.
- Use the flagging option to mark questions you’re unsure about so you can easily return to them later.
- Use the number pad on the computer keyboard to enter numbers quickly during the Quantitative Reasoning section.
- If you start feeling overwhelmed, take a few deep breaths to calm down. Remember, it’s just a test!
After the Exam
- Treat yourself to something enjoyable after the exam to relax and de-stress.
- Depending on your performance, plan your next steps. The next article will focus on tips for what to do after receiving your results.
How can Babylon Tutors support you?
Look out for regular posts featuring handy tips and tricks on our social media accounts. Our aim is to share insights that will boost your confidence and performance on your test day.
Also, keep an eye out for regular updates as we’ll be introducing new content and resources to enhance your UCAT preparation experience!
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Keep in mind, Chapter 10 is coming soon…