* MEGATHREAD * - UKCAT 2016 Entry Discussion Megathread

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Reply 1180

thenextchemist

Original post by HCAssistant93

Pretty sure erasable!

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I heard it was non-erasable so you have to keep asking for more boards.

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Reply 1181

converseallstars

Having strong timing issues in all of the official UKCAT mocks for QR. Please tell me this isn't as big of an issue in the real thing.

Reply 1182

username406752

Original post by converseallstars

Having strong timing issues in all of the official UKCAT mocks for QR. Please tell me this isn't as big of an issue in the real thing.

I had the exact same problem in my mocks but the real QR was far easier to manage time wise. It was actually my best section which was really surprising. But I would still recommend practicing it as much as you can.

Reply 1183

KAWK

Original post by converseallstars

Having strong timing issues in all of the official UKCAT mocks for QR. Please tell me this isn't as big of an issue in the real thing.

I don't think it's a big issue, at least I hope it isn't because if it is then I won't do very well on it! I think they key is just to practice practice and practice. Firstly, I started off doing the questions to the best of my ability regardless of time. Once that was to a good enough standard, then I tried to do the questions under time pressure. After that, it's just knitting the 2 together. I know, given enough time i can get the answers, but under time that's obviously different and you just have to get used to it to prepare.

The best tip I can give is to not panic. If a text is long or incredibly dull with complicated words, just skip it and return later. Do the easy bits to the best of your ability and you should be fine.

Reply 1184

HCAssistant93

Original post by Bloom77

I heard it was non-erasable so you have to keep asking for more boards.

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May depend on the tEst centre. When I did it last year I was given a tissue

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Reply 1185

cookiemonster15

I was just wondering, in the decision analysis section can they use symbols instead of numbers to represent the codes.?

Reply 1186

ssn2125

any advice for QR? I'm really slow at it and It takes me way longer than I should be spending on each question I do 😑

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Reply 1187

Yammy

Original post by ssn2125

any advice for QR? I'm really slow at it and It takes me way longer than I should be spending on each question I do 😑

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Using 600q book? If so then don't worry 600q questions for QR are more complicated.

Reply 1188

newt1

Is 615 average a good score and i got band 2 for situational judgement, will unis still accept this?

Reply 1189

ssn2125

Original post by muchensmile

Using 600q book? If so then don't worry 600q questions for QR are more complicated.

Yeah I'm using the 600q book haha, any other books I should get that are more realistic? Thanks

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Reply 1190

Louiseelg0rt

Original post by marie farie

I heard that no score will be calculated for decision analysis and the average will be based on the other sections. Is this true?
Decision analysis is one of the few I am consistently good at.

send us the source, i dont think its true but it would be great to know where you heard this from :tongue:

Reply 1191

Louiseelg0rt

Original post by shooting_stars

Hey guys, you know the whiteboard we get in the exam, is it erasable or non-erasable?

my friend did it and hers wasnt so i think it depends :afraid:

Reply 1192

GrandMasti

Original post by newt1

Is 615 average a good score and i got band 2 for situational judgement, will unis still accept this?

That is an average score, and some unis may accept you (I don't know which ones I'm afraid). How was the test? Was it like mocks/kaplan book/other sources?

Reply 1193

Amber8

Hi guys,

The score for decision analysis will be definitely calculated, only confidence ratings will not contribute to the score.
'Results for Confidence Ratings will not contribute to the Decision Analysis score and will not be communicated to the Universities to which you apply'.

Reply 1194

Don Pedro K.

Original post by Amber8

So do you think that means we can just put whatever for the confidence ratings to prevent wasting time >.>?

Reply 1195

Amber8

Original post by Don Pedro K.

So do you think that means we can just put whatever for the confidence ratings to prevent wasting time >.>?

I am pretty sure we can! I read in one of the preparation books that some students do that just to save time and that is what I am going to do myself :smile:

Reply 1196

Louiseelg0rt

Original post by Don Pedro K.

So do you think that means we can just put whatever for the confidence ratings to prevent wasting time >.>?

good thinking i think we are one step ahead :colonhash:

Reply 1197

Don Pedro K.

Original post by Amber8

I am pretty sure we can! I read in one of the preparation books that some students do that just to save time and that is what I am going to do myself :smile:

Yeah same might just out 4 for everything haha xD That way, I don't seem TOO overconfident but not doubtful either hahaha! When is your exam?