Free UKCAT Tips

• Read, and re-read the question to ensure you fully understand what is being asked, not what you want to be asked
• Eliminate any incorrect answers you know are wrong
• Read the question and try to answer it before looking at the choices available to you
• Do not spend too much time on one question - remember you only have a set amount of time per section so, as a rule of thumb, you should spend x amount per question (x = time of section ÷ number of questions).
• Do not keep changing your mind – research has shown that the first answer that appeals to you is often the correct one
• If you cannot decide between two answers look carefully and decide whether for one of the options you are making an unnecessary assumption - trust your gut instinct
•  Always select an answer for a given question even if you do not know the answer - never leave any answers blank
• Pace yourself - you will need to work through the test at the right speed. Too fast and your accuracy may suffer, too slow and you may run out of time. Use this guide to practice your time keeping and approach to answering each question - you need to do what works for you, not what might work for someone else
• In the actual test, you will be given the opportunity to mark your questions for review, so do try to remember and go back and check that you have answered all the questions to the best of your ability
• To familiarise yourself with the way the online test will be conducted, visit the online testing demonstration which is available on the UKCAT website
• Remember, you will only be awarded marks for correct answers, and marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers. Therefore try to answer every single question, even ones you are unsure of
• When you take the test, listen carefully to the administrator’s instructions
• If you are unsure about anything, remember to ask the test administrator before the test begins. Once the clock begins ticking, interruptions will not be allowed
• You may be presented with a question which you simply cannot answer due to difficulty or if the wording is too vague. If you have only twenty seconds per question, and you find yourself spending five minutes determining the answer for each question then your time management skills are poor and you are wasting valuable time

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