UKCAT for 2017 Entry to UK

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Original post by deathbeforeimmortality

I got band 1 though. But I am honestly done with the UKCAT. I did things differently, yet still didn't get the score I wass hoping for. Going to try GAMSAT for March.

what did you do differently in comparison to last year?

Reply 5961

Lostperson

WOULD U SAY THAT THE VR passages in the actual test are about this long? xx

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Reply 5962

Lostperson

Original post by Mathsmad123

Minimise using the calculator as many questions can be answered without it by simply eyeballing and try to answer some things in your head (if you can) which saves lots of time. When you do need to use the calculator, use the keyboard not the mouse by using number lock. Press ALT+ C to open up calculator, press ALT+N to go to next question, ALT+F to flag. During decision making section, write down the key formulas on the whiteboard ready such as speed=distance/time. Always read the question first as most of the data is a waste of time to read, a lot of questions are basic 1 step problems. I figured most people struggle with time on QR as they analyse the data too much.
Maybe skip a stem or two that you find difficult and identify this stem that you will skip early on but also guess and flag it. I guessed 4 and still came out with 890!
Basically the more practice, the better!

how were u scoring in the modify stems... under time practice.. i keep getting 5/6 out of 10... ? worried af!

Reply 5963

Mathsmad123

Original post by Lostperson

how were u scoring in the modify stems... under time practice.. i keep getting 5/6 out of 10... ? worried af!

I never did timed practice for QR, but in the original stem is was getting 4 or 5 out of 5. I can't remember my percentage scores in practice analysis i think it was around 90%.
The real exam is easier than medify :smile:

Reply 5964

aamin96

Original post by Mathsmad123

What did you do the night before your exam? ive got mine tomorrow and ive finished all the mocks and practice q. on medify idk what to do lol

Reply 5965

Alevelz

Original post by WhoDaresWins

At the end of the day you will most likely get an interview, I'm going to the open day on the 8th, I'll be applying before then but I'll know on that day to expect a rejection.

Heya could you let me know too about what they say at the open day? I'd really appreciate it!! Do you know how many interviews they give out? I really wish I had a WP plus flag!

Reply 5966

Lostperson

Original post by Mathsmad123

ah i see but, the 90% was not under timed practice? I'm getting 60% under timed...:/

Reply 5967

ellen111

Original post by Mathsmad123

thank you so much! stupid question but can you do add, divide, multiply using the keyboard or do you need to click on the calculator? (I have a mac book and have to click on the calc for these :/ )

Reply 5968

Mathsmad123

Original post by aamin96

What did you do the night before your exam? ive got mine tomorrow and ive finished all the mocks and practice q. on medify idk what to do lol

I did nothing all day except for a few questions at 10pm not even joking. I was playing cricket and football all day. This was because i wanted to avoid stress and be calm. I felt i could do this as i felt i was at my peak and had prepared enough.

Reply 5969

Mathsmad123

Original post by Lostperson

ah i see but, the 90% was not under timed practice? I'm getting 60% under timed...:/

90% untimed so i would spend like over a minute per question to ensure i got them correct. Then when mocks came, i just sped up and started making silly mistakes. this improved over time

Reply 5970

WhoDaresWins

Original post by Alevelz

Heya could you let me know too about what they say at the open day? I'd really appreciate it!! Do you know how many interviews they give out? I really wish I had a WP plus flag!

Sure man!

Reply 5971

.......Jeff458

Original post by michaela__

Funnily enough I never did that mock! ( I should have done lol). before my test when I was in maccies stress eating 😂 I attempted a few AR questions and found it hard so I had to stop as I was freaking out when my test was in like 40 minutes. So sorry I can't help you much but from what I gathered AR was hard in it but I'm bad at AR😂 hey don't worry you aren't bothering me I love to help! Sorry I couldn't help much in this case!

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Hahaha, nice!

Oh. I was only wondering because I did the practice questions and got 19/20 so I hope the mock at the end is as good as those practice questions.

Only doing the book because I hear it is VERY similar to the exam. Especially QR. Ah well, thanks anyways :smile:

Reply 5972

Lostperson

Original post by Mathsmad123

90% untimed so i would spend like over a minute per question to ensure i got them correct. Then when mocks came, i just sped up and started making silly mistakes. this improved over time

i see...great :smile:

thank you x

Reply 5973

michaela__

Original post by .......Jeff458

You'll do absolutely amazing then! Don't know why you are worrying when you seem so prepared ❣I'm positive you'll get the score that you deserve!

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Reply 5974

Mathsmad123

Original post by ellen111

thank you so much! stupid question but can you do add, divide, multiply using the keyboard or do you need to click on the calculator? (I have a mac book and have to click on the calc for these :/ )

No problem. No question is stupid if it is genuine :smile:

and yeah you can! press + for add, / for divide, * for multiply and - for subtract. If you have any concerns still, feel free to ask.
Btw that could be a reason why you are slowing down....beccause you use the mouse for the calculator. Use the keyboard and it will speed up SOOO much :smile:

Reply 5975

aamin96

Original post by Mathsmad123

90% untimed so i would spend like over a minute per question to ensure i got them correct. Then when mocks came, i just sped up and started making silly mistakes. this improved over time

Sounds good ive done quite a few questions today so ill chill. Did you do some reading before your exam to warm your brain up?

Reply 5976

ellen111

are the medify mini mocks harder than the actual test ?? as I've done appallingly in each of the mini mocks!!

Reply 5977

Cal1234

Hi guys, question to anyone who has done the Kaplan practice tests, are these harder than the real exam as I am struggling with these but scoring much higher on the Medify mocks???