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Urgent question, can you add, subtract, multiply, etc on calculator in real exam using side keys and num lock, like on a normal desktop computer keyboard

Yes you can don't worry

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Reply 7441

username1183574

Original post by jeehwan34

I swear universities couldn't care less about which band you get for SJT. Correct me if I'm wrong.

At Leicester it's a virtual interview station, so will affect your final interview score.

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jeehwan34

Oh well, not applying to Edinburgh, Nottingham or Leicester anyway

Reply 7443

help089

VR 460
QR 700
AR 680
DA 610
SJT band-3
612 average

is this enough for foundation medicine?
i got BBBC in AS.

Reply 7444

Clunkles

Original post by shiney101

Are the QR questions from the 600Q ukcat book representative to the real thing?

The QR is harder than the real thing. I used just that book and I did well but if you've got the means to use other resources then do it. The book isn't trash, it's just a bit outdated - some people forget that not everyone can buy all the test packages on the market.
The VR is different to how that book portrays it, it has lots of reading comprehension now, not just true/false/can't tell. But the AR, QR and DA are all serviceable enough.

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username1006802

Hi I got 727.5 average and Band 2 SJT. Except Edinburgh will this band 2 affect me negatively in any way or do most places not care about it?

Reply 7446

Supermanxxxxxx

Anyone got any tips on how to get better at da questions were you have to figure out what the best word to use would be

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Zara A

I've been using the UKCAT book 2015 by James Tomkins.
Has anyone else used this book?
Is the real exam similar to the questions in this book?

Reply 7448

username1006802

Original post by muchensmile

Band 2 is good! I got band 2 too :biggrin:

However check the unis some may look at it, most don't, I know Dundee certainly doesn't use it to select students, but they may see your sjt skills at interviews

Thanks! yes I was happy with band 2 but then i told my teacher and she was like "oh" lol so it got me panicking!

Might just have to check by emailing!
I know most of them just say that as long as you have not got band 3 or 4 they don't mind, as far as I'm aware.

Reply 7449

Cpj16

Original post by Don Pedro K.

Woohooo it's mah 18th birthday :biggrin:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Don!

Reply 7450

imsoLit

I just got 620 average on my first mock and I am so upset with it .. I feel like I should just give up. I need a score in the 700's!!!!!

I only have 12 days untill my exam! Was anyone else in this position and ended up doing well? How did you do it? WHAT NOW :s-smilie:

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notyous

Original post by bulkybros100

Can someone tell me if the Kaplan Practice Tests are representative of the real thing?

Because I've been struggling with timing for the VR, QR and occasionally AR, and it's dragging my score down :frown:

do you have to pay for the kaplan practice tests? if not could you give me a link :biggrin:

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Don Pedro K.

Original post by Cpj16

Happy Birthday Don!

Thank you so much :biggrin:

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Yammy

Original post by Mutleybm1996

Just a quick note:
I'm a school leaver (I'm 18)
GCSE: 2A*, 7A
AS: ABBB
A2: ABBBa
UKCAT: 650 average
Offer: received yesterday for 2015 entry

This just shows that you don't need amazing grades, you only need to apply to your strengths :smile:

don't get downhearted as you CAN apply to medicine, this just shows that it's possible!

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You must be so pleased getting an offer yesterday :biggrin:

Reply 7454

Supermanxxxxxx

Guys got it on the 21st would 4 hours a day and 10 hours a day on weekends be enough

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suzywithaZY

Original post by harmer1998

Haha dw, I got like 626 on my first mock :lol:

I got 800 in the real thing. All you need to do is PRACTICE. Don't despair, work hard and you'll do well :h:

Original post by Don Pedro K.

Thank you so much :biggrin:

Happy birthday dude! :biggrin:

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Don Pedro K.

Original post by thechemistress

Happy birthday dude! :biggrin:

Thanks Suzy :biggrin:

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Folami 123

Original post by johnnyh5421

677.5 average band 1 in UKCAT, was wondering if it would be safe to apply to nottingham and maybe barts? got A*A*A* prediction at A level. 5A* 4A 1B at GCSE

Applying to bars would be really good for you because of the way they pick with those predictions it will be great. Actually don't apply because I'm applying :smile:

Just kidding

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Mutleybm1996

Original post by muchensmile

You must be so pleased getting an offer yesterday :biggrin:

I am

Reply 7459

yoda123

I got 660 in my ukcat :/
7 A* 3 As
AAAA in bio,chem,maths,econ at AS level

Do i have a chance at getting into dentistry this year at barts, kcl or sheffield?? :/