*MEGATHREAD* - The Big Medicine UKCAT 2013 Entry Thread

I booked mine today (for early August).

I have a question about the onscreen calculator. Do you have to click each number with the mouse manually when doing calculations or can you use the number pad to do them - if that makes sense. I would be much happier with the later

Also, is oneexamination worth it?

You can use the keypad and I'd advise using it whilst you're doing any practice tests as it will help you get used to it. It's much quicker than clicking.

Never used OnExamination sorry

Thank God, believe it or not that was my biggest worry about the UKCAT (so far).

I booked mine today (for early August).

I have a question about the onscreen calculator. Do you have to click each number with the mouse manually when doing calculations or can you use the number pad to do them - if that makes sense. I would be much happier with the later

Also, is oneexamination worth it?

You can use the keypad and I'd advise using it whilst you're doing any practice tests as it will help you get used to it. It's much quicker than clicking.

Never used OnExamination sorry

What do you mean? That they dock your score for sitting it later? In which case, no.

Sit it when it suits you best. That's the only thing that should influence you if cost isn't an issue.

I know in the UKCAT, to calculate your score they compare it with people who have previously done it.

Do you compare all 2012 sitters with previous year sitters? Or do you use previous year applicants to work out scores for those that sit it in July and then use those that sit it in July to compare with those that sit it in August-October?

The comparison will be with previous years. It has to be since you will receive your score directly after you sit it. The average score for the year does vary, hence why universities often alter their cutoff/points system.

There is no advantage in sitting the test earlier or later.

Thanks, KCL is one of the few universities that will consider me with my 2.2 and Masters, so I need to make sure I get 700+.

Any tips?

Relax as much as you can. The test is a race against time, so the cooler your head the better you'll do.

Practicing lots with the downloadable example test from Pearson Vue's website is a must to get you completely comfortable with the test structure.

I found using the keyboard shortcuts to go between questions, flagging them and using the screen calculator invaluable.

I'm going to use:

- PV Practice Tests Online
- 600 Questions UKCAT Book
- Kaplan Booklet

What are the shortcuts? Is it the left and right arrow to go back and forth between the questions?

The letter is underlined in each word - Next = N etc.

I can't remember the shortcut key - it's either ALT+LETTER or CTRL+LETTER.

And the numpad can be used for the calculator.

EDIT - also, that list of practice material was what I used and was plenty to get a good score

Ah OK, I don't mind using the mouse because I can use the cursor to help me follow the text.
What score did you get?

Just to balance it out...I did the UKCAT and didn't get such a good score (612.5) which obviously isn't very competitive enough for the 4 year graduate course but despite this I have an offer at Birmingham on the 4 year graduate course (Birmingham don't take the UKCAT into account). I guess my message is apply tactically and getting a low UKCAT isn't the end of the world!!

hi, could you help me please by giving me some advice about this, i want to apply for 4 year medicine, and i studied law back in my country, do you think they take into account or the recognize my degree, please help