How to Register & Book a UCAT Test

Step 1: Visit UCAT Website and Create an account from 13th May* (UK Students) *New candidates must create a UCAT account before they can book a test.

Step 2: Book a Test (Available from 17th June for UK Candidates)

Step 3: Prepare Prepare Prepare

Step 4: Sit for your Test – Smash it! The very Best to you!

When should I book the test ?

Apart from preparing for UCAT, this is one of the key decisions – Choosing your Test Date.

The only question you need to ask yourself

Are you at peak performance & preparation level ?

Some candidates rush to book a test at an earliest possible day. You need to check if you are exam ready in terms of your preparation & performance in UCAT Mocks. Myth Buster: A high UCAT score less likely to be achieved with 2 or 3 weeks of preparation. Outliers do exist.

At the other end of the spectrum you don’t need to book the test too late (near the end of the Test Cycle). A few negatives of booking the test too late , you might feel feel ‘over-cooked’ with extended preparation. Always remember UCAT is a game of the mind- need to be at peak performance & peak preparation level.

Also leaving the UCAT Test Date too late has other negatives- Life can be Uncertain- - what if you need to reschedule your Test Date! In this scenario alternatives Test Dates are less likely to be available near the end of the Testing cycle.

What is a Good UCAT Score

Many websites can be evasive in answering this question. Any score in excess of 2800 (using UCAT Scores till 2024) immensely & exponentially increases your probability for an interview call.

At the same time some universities (depending on the Ranking) uses different scales & prerequisites in short-listing candidates.

• Most universities set a Threshold for Total Overall UCAT Score (varies year to year).

• Some look for above-par Score in individual specific sub-sections. (e.g VR, DM , Quant or SJ)

• Many universities use a points based system using combination of UCAT score, A-Level & GCSE grades.

• A decent number of universities have started setting strict thresholds for SJT.

• • Majority of the High Ranking universities will need a convincing UCAT Score (2800 plus )

When should I start preparing for UCAT

Another very popular question.

The sooner the better. ! There are multitude of factors but the bottom line is minimum of 6-8 weeks of intensive preparation. You might hear stories of people cracking UCAT with 2 weeks of preparation. These are few & far between – Outliers!

A few reasons to support the above

• Majority of candidates have never been tested with 184Qs in 111 minutes.

• Majority are used to paper-based tests compared to digital online testing.

• Reading Speed differs between Online Digital Format versus Paper Based. • Some are out of touch with Maths !

• Time pressure is a big game changer! A ticking clock adds more to the pressure !

* * Btw our Online Courses will teach you how to handle the clock pressure

What if I am Re-Taking UCAT ?

There is a little added pressure on you and big edge over the first timers. You should have all the experience of what went wrong in the first UCAT Attempt. Dont ignore it¬use that to your advantage. Make a list of all your strengths & weaknesses. You should be aiming for nothing less than 2800 this time.

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