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UCAT exam setup?

hii, i was wondering what the actual ucat exam setup is coz i sort wanna get used to it.
One of my friends said the setup was so different from normal he ran out of time for every section.
Is the pc much bigger? A whiteboar?

Reply 1

I think it depends on the test centre, but my pc had a massive screen and was very high up, so I had to awkwardly bend my head. There also wasn't much space on the desk. Instead of a whiteboard, they give you a laminated notebook and a marker pen. The pen is quite thin, so you shouldn't worry about running out of space. However, my pen was dodgy and didn't write well, so maybe ask for 2 pens

Reply 2

Original post by gjgndkgna
I think it depends on the test centre, but my pc had a massive screen and was very high up, so I had to awkwardly bend my head. There also wasn't much space on the desk. Instead of a whiteboard, they give you a laminated notebook and a marker pen. The pen is quite thin, so you shouldn't worry about running out of space. However, my pen was dodgy and didn't write well, so maybe ask for 2 pens

Yes ^^^ ask for more than one/two pens.

OP, have you done your driving theory test? If so, most Pearson locations in the UK are like that. And you will like as not have people doing their theory test in the same room as you and possibly coming in and out.

It’s not like an exam that you might be used to where everybody sits down and starts at the same time. When you go to sit down my advice is to check for glare on your screen and mention it before you start, and make sure your seat is adjustable and comfortable and move if you can/ need to. There is often a bit of flex on time so make sure you are comfy before you start. You don’t have to start bang on time.

It’s just a computer screen otherwise with a standard keyboard (with numberpad so practice with one if you can) and a mouse. Nothing fancy.

Good luck.
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