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  • Ace your UCAT with Medify! - medi.fi/Oluwasola-UCAT2022
    In today's video, I'm going to be giving you a full, comprehensive guide on how to ace your UCAT. I will go over timings, top tips they don't tell you and specific advice for each section. Be sure to like, comment and subscribe for more content like this!
    DISCLAIMER: These are my personal tips which helped me to score better on my UCAT. What works for me may not work for you, but these are helpful tips you can apply when practising.
    ⏰ Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    1:51 UCAT Advice
    7:12 Abstract Reasoning
    10:21 Quantitative Reasoning
    12:26 Verbal Reasoning
    14:11 Decision Making
    15:21 Situational Judgement
    17:31 Outro
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 108

  • @doctortosin
    @doctortosin Рік тому +42

    Great tips! Wish I knew this when I was doing mine 😅

  • @rubiksworld2170
    @rubiksworld2170 Рік тому +140

    Keyboard shortcuts UCAT:
    Alt + N - next question
    Alt + P - previous question
    Alt + F - flags question
    Alt + C - brings the calculator onto screen

  • @anixsza
    @anixsza 11 місяців тому +8

    Tysm for this vid these tips were really helpful 💕 hopefully it works out and I get a good ucat score 🤞

  • @rubiksworld2170
    @rubiksworld2170 Рік тому +10

    I’m going to get medify because of you 😊

  • @lybabuttar940
    @lybabuttar940 Рік тому +2

    This was so helpful. Thanks x

  • @shafinbepary2000
    @shafinbepary2000 Рік тому +4

    yo i didn't know made ucat/medicine related vids this channel IS IT

  • @stevenfraser9419
    @stevenfraser9419 2 місяці тому +5

    Thank you so much for this video, as it will help me immensely.

  • @stephie1932
    @stephie1932 2 місяці тому +1

    Girl, that makeup🔥🔥🔥
    Thanks for the tip

  • @evatelfer8249
    @evatelfer8249 5 місяців тому +2

    so helpful!

  • @chineyennamani6253
    @chineyennamani6253 Рік тому +3

    Thankyou!!!

  • @rebeccacampbell6116
    @rebeccacampbell6116 Рік тому +3

    Any tips please! Also I loveee this video ❤️

  • @madeleine5411
    @madeleine5411 Рік тому +29

    Such a helpful video! Making me a lot less nervous 💞

  • @chika.e
    @chika.e Рік тому +87

    Having mine tomorrow wish me luck😭

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +8

      Best of luck, you've got this!! 💕

    • @rohank5
      @rohank5 Рік тому +1

      How did it go? Any tips for ucat day? mines in 8 days :')

    • @SimranSingh-wu8br
      @SimranSingh-wu8br Рік тому +1

      how was it??

    • @chika.e
      @chika.e Рік тому +11

      Can’t lie, unfortunately my UCAT went pretty bad😭 so I reevaluated my university choices and decided to take the BMAT as well in October to broaden my chances of admission

    • @eswynplantagenet4483
      @eswynplantagenet4483 Рік тому +5

      @@chika.e mine wasn’t great either, dw we’ll get through it together 😭

  • @alirn1303
    @alirn1303 10 місяців тому +19

    I struggle with the timing, but I feel this is mostly cuz of Medify offering so many larger passages based Qs

    • @mariamtraore7203
      @mariamtraore7203 10 місяців тому +3

      I am having the same issue

    • @alirn1303
      @alirn1303 10 місяців тому

      @@mariamtraore7203 dw just keep doing lots of timed qs and practice

    • @sabrinan1361
      @sabrinan1361 10 місяців тому +6

      Medify is difficult but longer passages is going to prepare u

  • @nia1o1
    @nia1o1 Рік тому +6

    love your tips, P.S you are super pretty 😻

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much!! Glad you found the video helpful 💕

  • @nachyyin4k
    @nachyyin4k 11 місяців тому +5

    Hi! Pls can you upload the doc with the AR rules :)

  • @aisha.0606
    @aisha.0606 Рік тому +8

    you’re so beautiful! thank you for this video it’s so helpful. i’m hoping to study medicine from 2024

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +3

      Aww thank you so much :) Glad you found this video helpful! You can do it!! I believe in you x

  • @Niecey_00
    @Niecey_00 11 місяців тому +2

    Love this video breakdown! Can you pls explain the first maths equation?

  • @sys8656
    @sys8656 Місяць тому +43

    Here are the rules mentioned at 10:14 :
    1. 3 shapes instead of 2 shapes in each box
    2. Each set has different number of total sides
    3. At least one circle in each shape other shapes have straight edges
    4. Arrows all pointing anywhere but right
    5. Arrows all pointing anywhere but left
    6. Rotational symmetry has order of 2/4
    7. All black/grey objects fit together in white circle
    8. All have same number of white, black or grey areas
    9. Multiply hour hand by minute hand
    10. All shapes have same object to make up eyes and mouth
    11. Small objects linked by straight line without encountering another object
    12. Large object is white and number of black circles is equal to number of sides plus one
    13. Prime number of intersections the line passes through
    14. Each contains at least one happy and sad face
    15. Set A being odd number of points and set B even number of points
    16. One black shape in each and either triangle or quadrilateral
    17. Number of sides of shapes equals number of double-headed arrows
    18. Diamond moves diagonally and cross moves anticlockwise
    19. Each box has at least two shapes - largest being circle or square
    20. Circles on bottom half unless hexagon present
    21. When arrows on top of each other or vice versa more circles or more squares
    22. Two circles equals patterned shape and one arrow equals black shape
    23. White shape has 3/5 more sides than the black shape
    24. Total number of enclosed regions is three/2 (sticks)
    25. Two curved shapes = triangle present (one overlap = black triangle, 2 = striped triangle 3= white triangle)
    26. Two straight shapes and triangle present
    27. Dashed circles in corners (big shapes sides is 4+number of circles)
    28. Dashed circles on sides (big shapes sides is 2+ number of circles)
    29. 8 sides but count number of sides on black as double and biggest shape is in lowest position
    30. Hand points to odd number, minutes points to even number
    31. Shaded and unshaded groups are separate/overlap
    32. Four corners occupied by four distinct shapes and three circles with various patterns
    33. Shape with prime number of sides has dotted edges and non-prime is full edges
    34. Arrow points up when circle triangle and quadrilateral present
    35. 15 symmetrical letters formed into three words/four words
    36. Imaginary lines drawn between triangles encloses all circles vice versa
    37. Ellipse points to square/circle
    38. Multiples of 5 dots/6 dots
    39. Shape intersects square at corner vs. on sides
    40. More dots inside outlines shape than outside
    41. All triangles are above the squares
    42. Self crosses line once and if curved line then circle present
    43. Total number of sides is even
    44. Odd number of overlaps and even number of lines
    45. Two black and two grey
    46. Number of sides of shape is number of arrows and all arrows parallel
    47. The number of intersecting lines is twice the circles

  • @UgandaCODM
    @UgandaCODM Рік тому

    ❤️

  • @Snm476
    @Snm476 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you! What did you get for your ucat?

  • @assad9686
    @assad9686 Рік тому +11

    Can you give the link for the AR list please?

  • @user-do1cv8jz8i
    @user-do1cv8jz8i 11 місяців тому +6

    Where is the list for the AR patterns?

  • @christa5636
    @christa5636 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for this 🙏🏾 if I understand you correctly if I skip a question I can still go back, right?

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +2

      Yes you can! Just flag it to make sure you don’t forget

  • @fahim6898
    @fahim6898 11 місяців тому +2

    Do you still have those AR tips?

  • @abia321
    @abia321 Місяць тому

    How many full Medify mocks did you complete and how far into your revision did you use timed practise for each question?

  • @tomjohnson165
    @tomjohnson165 10 місяців тому

    How does changing your guess number decrease your chances???

  • @abia321
    @abia321 Місяць тому

    If you are practising using a laptop, would you recommend investing in a bluetooth keyboard?

  • @alexharvie5602
    @alexharvie5602 Місяць тому +1

    I have to disagree with your point about the UCAT being a test that you can’t revise in depth or at length for. Each of the sections test skills which are learned, not innate. Personally, I really suck at both maths and reading so I really need to work on those skills if I want to do well in VR & QR because as with any skill, the more I practice, the more adept I will become. The UCAT is also an extremely time pressured exam which means that you have to be very proficient at the skills to be able to use them at speed. In short, any skill that you desire needs to be practiced and that practice will bring the required speed. It may be the case for those that are already adept at the required skills to only need a short period of practice simply to get used to the format of the test and need very little in the way of skill building, but for me and many others, we need to work hard to to gain the skills and speed needed to do well on the test.

  • @rebeccacampbell6116
    @rebeccacampbell6116 Рік тому +14

    I keep doing QR and I’m failing with it. The timing and even the questions, I just find it so hard

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +13

      I think you should make sure that you are understanding the questions first before doing timing. First, do as many questions untimed as you can until you start to pick up on the patterns. Once you're more comfortable, go back to timing. You won't always get every question right but you are more likely to with more untimed practice.

  • @user-vq4qy2hq5i
    @user-vq4qy2hq5i 2 місяці тому +1

    Where are the common rules mentioned in the video listed?

  • @user-vq4qy2hq5i
    @user-vq4qy2hq5i 2 місяці тому

    Does NUM Loc work on a laptop when practising?

  • @bismahahmed8164
    @bismahahmed8164 Рік тому +10

    i don't understand how to do the VR, ive tried scanning for keywords but i always waste time scanning and never really understand whats going on and get the questions wrong cuz i end up guessing. on the other hand if i read the whole passage i either take too long to understand or i skim too fast that nothing really gets in my head. its just so hard to read fast and retain the info whilst also trying to dodge the tricks like the question asking whats NOT true and this is really fustrating me idk wht to do :/

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +6

      At the end of the day, don't beat yourself up. Verbal reasoning seems easy in theory but most people score the least on it. Try your best, do as much time practice as possible to get your score up. Focus on the other sections as well so that your average score is fine. Read the question BEFORE you read the extract and just before you're about to select your final answer. Don't scan if it doesn't work for you, it's a waste of time. Read the question, find the keyword, scan FOR the keyword and read around it. Best of luck, you've got this!

    • @NA-wm8yr
      @NA-wm8yr 24 дні тому

      @@SmileWithSolaI’ve seen a lot of people say to read the extract first instead of the question. What are your thoughts on this ?

  • @gabriellerwe
    @gabriellerwe 16 днів тому

    is the medic portal good?

  • @susanx6782
    @susanx6782 Рік тому +13

    omds do you think i will do well, i was revising for 8 weeks but i was doing very bad recently so i moved it to september so i have more time for intense revision and build up my skills from scratch. do you think i will do well? what will you advice me to do it the time given?

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +4

      Honestly, I can't say anything for sure. But as I said in this video, practice is key. If you spend this last month exposing yourself to as many questions as possible, learning what you did wrong and then putting this into practice, you will improve. Best of luck!

    • @xylema.
      @xylema. 2 місяці тому

      How did you do?

  • @francisa4505
    @francisa4505 11 місяців тому

    the venn diagram calculations dont make sense to me - can u explain

  • @bigmangran_5778
    @bigmangran_5778 Рік тому +20

    Was the actual exam more similar to the medify mocks or the official ucat ? Especially for the layout of QR questions?

  • @amynapuni8858
    @amynapuni8858 Рік тому

    which site has answers for questions with timed conditions

  • @sufyanzahid755
    @sufyanzahid755 5 місяців тому

    Same for international students??

  • @abia321
    @abia321 12 днів тому

    How did you scale your scores for each section? On Medify my scaled scores are lower for the same mark compared to the table used by other students on Medic Mind? Which one would you go off of, as I don't want to give myself false confidence/ or stress myself out unnecessarily?

  • @edwardturner946
    @edwardturner946 11 місяців тому +1

    Any tips on how to get through vr, im doing really well on the others but vr is bringing my average down

  • @moa7651
    @moa7651 Рік тому +1

    can u give link of list of AR section rules!

  • @norturkii969
    @norturkii969 Рік тому +3

    wiiiiiiiiiiiiish me luck pleaseeeeee tomorrow is my test

    • @serenity.777
      @serenity.777 Рік тому

      how did u dooo?!

    • @Akira12364
      @Akira12364 11 місяців тому

      HOW DID YOU DO?

    • @Akira12364
      @Akira12364 11 місяців тому

      Mine is on September 1st and I feel so unprepared

    • @serenity.777
      @serenity.777 11 місяців тому

      @@Akira12364 stopp mines a day b4 urs and im so scared

  • @toluwa01
    @toluwa01 Рік тому +9

    do you have any tips for timing in qr? i’ve been consistently getting 50% and i don’t know why 😭

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +10

      Learn how to use the memory function + short cuts, it really helps. Also, for basic fractions / percentages, know the conversions off by heart. For typing in the calculator, use your number pad instead of actually clicking it (wastes time). Do as many practice questions as you can, it's boring I know, but unfortunately practice is the only way to improve your timing. Think about your future self when you do it! :-)

    • @toluwa01
      @toluwa01 Рік тому +3

      @@SmileWithSolathank you!

  • @user-vq4qy2hq5i
    @user-vq4qy2hq5i 2 місяці тому +1

    For 8 weeks of preparation, how much time would you be spending per day? Also, in the actual exam, will each section just end after the 21 minutes are up for example?

    • @user-vq4qy2hq5i
      @user-vq4qy2hq5i 2 місяці тому +1

      Also, is the 6-12 months recommended by Medify actually true, or is 4-8 weeks enough, as the UCAT website recommends 25 hours?

    • @paigeallanah3279
      @paigeallanah3279 26 днів тому

      @@user-vq4qy2hq5i i would do probably 2hours a day for 8 weeks so you dont get burnt out. 4-8weeks is defo enough - id say any longer is actually worse as you burn out and get overwhelmed :))

  • @kavins7103
    @kavins7103 10 місяців тому +2

    I have mine tomorrow but didnt have enough time to revise, ik im gonna flop quantitative reasoning, im so bad at maths lmao

    • @rxxshd3061
      @rxxshd3061 9 місяців тому +1

      whatd you get?

    • @Aviationkendy123
      @Aviationkendy123 8 місяців тому

      Please tell us, how did it go ??

    • @kavins7103
      @kavins7103 8 місяців тому

      @@Aviationkendy123 um i did bad 😅

    • @Aviationkendy123
      @Aviationkendy123 8 місяців тому

      @@kavins7103 so do you wanna try again?

  • @angleofmanchester601
    @angleofmanchester601 3 місяці тому

    Can i buy a book of ucat test 2025

  • @juanchinwekene4653
    @juanchinwekene4653 3 місяці тому +1

    I don’t have a laptop so how do I prepare for this 😢my exam is in two months

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  3 місяці тому +2

      Use your phone for now and go to the local library!

  • @Vienna2006
    @Vienna2006 10 місяців тому +2

    Mine is tomorrow (I'm flunking mocks )
    Wish me luck😔😔😔

    • @alirn1303
      @alirn1303 10 місяців тому

      You will do good, just know that u do what u could and the results aren't the end of world. Hope it goes well 🤞

    • @Vienna2006
      @Vienna2006 10 місяців тому +1

      @@alirn1303 thanks, ❤️ill tell you how it goes

    • @Vienna2006
      @Vienna2006 10 місяців тому

      It didn't go too well☹️

    • @alirn1303
      @alirn1303 10 місяців тому

      @@Vienna2006 what happened?

    • @Vienna2006
      @Vienna2006 10 місяців тому

      @@alirn1303 got 2590😕

  • @a79899
    @a79899 Рік тому +3

    do you get a mark for partially correct answers in decision making?

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +1

      Nope I don't think so! I think partial marks only apply to SJT

    • @Ali-tr7cq
      @Ali-tr7cq Рік тому +12

      yes you do

    • @Akira12364
      @Akira12364 11 місяців тому +3

      Yes you do

    • @Vienna2006
      @Vienna2006 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes.... For some questions( the yes/no questions)

  • @bismahahmed8164
    @bismahahmed8164 Рік тому +2

    where can i find the list for the AR? :)

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +1

      Ah I forgot to link it but it's the one in the video!

  • @angleofmanchester601
    @angleofmanchester601 3 місяці тому +1

    Can i give ucat test online

    • @petraslife8905
      @petraslife8905 6 днів тому

      You have to go in to a text center near you if you’re in the Uk. I’m not too sure about abroad students

  • @chuwmumamark2848
    @chuwmumamark2848 2 місяці тому +1

    my head hurt. been studying but I'm getting nowhere

    • @xylema.
      @xylema. 2 місяці тому

      Why are you studying now?

  • @user-le8bz1sx6k
    @user-le8bz1sx6k 10 місяців тому +4

    Omg I’m having mine in less than 3 days. Wish me luck🙏🏻🥲