The UCAT might sound terrifying to you. It’s the exam you have to spend your whole summer working on. It has an insanely difficult time restraining in each section. And it’s an important part of your medicine application process.
But what if I told you that I’ve got something that will make it feel so much easier? And it’s a completely FREE resource.
As an applying student, the UCAT was something I found very difficult. I didn’t know what was required of me and how to actually start revising properly. I ended up wasting so much time figuring out techniques. So I have created an ultimate UCAT Strategy Document. In this resource, I have collated key information, techniques and advice about the UCAT, so you feel lost and confused during the process.
And keep a lookout for the UCAT Crash Course launching this summer! It’s designed to help you get started with UCAT preparation, introducing key revision methods and techniques so you don’t waste time figuring it all out alone. I know how confusing it can feel at the start, so this course is here to help you begin with clarity and confidence. More details to be released shortly!
The biggest threat to your application
Can I tell you something? One of the biggest threats to your application isn’t how your UCAT goes, or your mock grades, or the amount of experience you can get. It’s burnout.
It’s easy to put too much pressure on yourself. You might try to study longer hours and only focus on your work because you care so much. But this is unsustainable. You end up skipping days and eventually crash. But burnout isn’t laziness. It’s working with the wrong system.
As part of the medicine application process, you do need to be able to regularly put in the work. But the only way you can do that is by having a system that works for you.
Here’s what sustainable studying actually looks like.
You don’t need 10 hours to study
Working more isn’t going to be the solution. You can do fewer hours and get the same results. Make sure you have no distractions when you are working, so keep your phone out of arm’s reach and wear headphones if you’re in a loud environment. Focus on active revision techniques during this time. This will help you get the same results in half the time.
A free block
Have at least one block in the week which is dedicated to yourself as a break. Actively plan in this rest so you don’t feel guilty. In this time, do something you enjoy like a hobby or physical activity. This will help you recharge.
Just 5 minutes
Sometimes you will have bad days, and that’s okay. Instead of feeling guilty, just do 5 minutes. Then, after those 5 minutes, you can stop. Because 5 minutes is better than nothing. You don’t need to be perfect. You just have to be consistent.
I am giving you free access to my UCAT notes, which are filled with tips, strategies and confidence-boosting tips, to help support you on your UCAT journey.
Additionally, you can check out my website for resources such as the A* AQA A-level psychology notes and my notes templated designed in an active recall format.
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