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UPCAT Review Center: Academic Gateway

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UPCAT Review Price:  P5,200

# of Hours: 48 Hours

# of Sessions: 12 Sessions

# of Students per Class: No Data

Passing Rate: No Data

 

Review Coverage / Syllabus:

*  Integration of questions in Filipino in every subtest

*  Comprehensive Mathematics, general Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics study pointers

*  Test-taking tips and strategies

*  Rigorous review of the Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension Subtest

*  Rigorous review of Math, including Advance High School Algebra, Geometry and Statistics problems

 

Review Materials:

*  Cracking the UPCAT Books 1 and 2 (given free to our review students)

*  Full-length Mathematics Proficiency, Science Proficiency, Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension Worksheets

 

Review Slot Reservation: Reservation through fanpage, Phone, venue registration or bank deposit

 

Review Schedule Summary:

Review Batch 1 April 4- April 30

Review Batch 2 May 2- May 28

 

Review Venues:

Katipunan Ave.

West Ave.

Taft Ave.

 

Review Add-ons:

Discounts will be given to group enrollees.  Form a group of at least five members and get a Php 500 discount on the registration fee of each group member. Students must submit the names of their group members. Group members may register on separate dates, review locations, and may choose different schedules.

Office Address and Contact Information:

Telephone No: (02) 921-8877 / (02) 467-1000 / (02) 216-1990

Cellphone Number: 0917-838-8877

Office Address:

*  Quezon City Main Office: Units 206-207 Xanland Place Condominium 323 Katipunan Ave. Loyola Heights Quezon City (across Ateneo Gate 3)

*  Manila Office: Unit C LGF Torre Lorenzo Taft Ave. Corner Vito Cruz Street Malate, Manila (near De La Salle-Taft)

*  West Ave. Quezon City Review Location: St Vincent School 99 West Ave. Quezon City (near TriNoMa Mall and SM City North EDSA)

 

Website: None

Social Media Sites: http://www.facebook.com/academicgateway

Email: academic_gateway@yahoo.com

 

Detailed Review Schedule:

 

Review Location: AG Main 323 Katipunan Ave.-

Loyola Heights,Quezon City

Units 206-207 Xanland Place Condominium

Review Schedule:

Batch 1: April 4 – April 30

Batch 2: May 2 – May 28

Registration Dates:Mondays thru Saturdays

Office Hours: 9am to 5pm

 

Review Location: AG Taft-Manila Taft Ave. Cor. Vito Cruz, Manila

Unit C Lower Ground Torre Lorenzo

Review Schedule:

Batch 1: April 4 – April 30

Batch 2: May 2 – May 28

Registration Dates:

Mondays thru Saturdays

Office Hours: 9am to 5pm

 

Review location: AG West Ave. 99 West Ave., Quezon City

St. Vincent School

Review Schedule:

Batch 1: April 4 – April 30

Batch 2: May 2 – May 28

Registration dates: Saturdays of March, April, and May

Office Hours: 8am to 5pm

Mon-Wed-Fri

8am to 5pm from April 4 to April 30

Review Reservation Details:

Information regarding the registration and review dates for different review locations are specified above. Visit AG at their offices or review location and register to your preferred schedule.

 

Sure Slots thru bank payment (recommended)  AG is also accepting reservation of slots thru bank payment in any ChinaBank branch near you. Notify AG by phone or email whenever your deposit has been made and provide them the following details:  student’s complete name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name), school, ChinaBank branch where the deposit has been made, amount and date of deposit and the preferred review location and schedule.

 

You will be given a confirmation number and your name will be entered on our class lists. Present your bank payment slip and confirmation number and accomplish the registration forms during the first day of the review classes.

 

ChinaBank Account Details:

Account Name: Academic Gateway Review Center

Current Account Number: 1140-7622-10

UPCAT Review Center: Newton Study Center

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UPCAT Review Price:  No Data

# of Hours: 88 hours (inclusive of an 8-hour Refresher)

# of Sessions: 20 sessions @ 4 hours per session

# of Students per Class: No Data

Passing Rate: No Data

 

Review Coverage / Syllabus:

-Lecture

-Exercises 20-item exercises to be answered for 10 minutes

-Simulated Exam Modules These are to be taken under time pressure. It is researched to approximate, as close as possible, the actual college entrance tests.

-Career Orientation Includes tips and advices about entrance to UP, Ateneo, La Salle, UST, etc.

-Refresher Course To be given on July 30

-Evaluation on student’s performance based on the exercises and simulated exam modules

 

Review Materials:

Review Kit with Newton Reviewers

Newton Review Books

 

Review Slot Reservation:   No Data

Review Schedule Summary: April- May

 

Review Venues:

Loyola Heights, Quezon City

West Ave, Quezon City

Urdaneta City

Dagupan City

Sucat, Paranaque

 

Add-ons:  No Data

 

Office Address and Contact Information:

 

West Avenue

(02) 232 5040

89 Sibal Building West Avenue, Quezon City

 

Sucat

(02) 385 5958

Unit G Anvins Bldg. 137 San Pancrasio St. San Antonio Valley I, Sucat, Parañaque

 

Dagupan City

(075) 522 5780

2nd Floor Llamas-Reyes Bldg. Burgos Extension, Dagupan City

 

Urdaneta City

(075) 656 2679

2nd Floor Unit 22 LIS Bldg. McArthur Highway, Urdaneta City

 

Loyola Heights

(02) 426 9571

Unit 301 MQI Bldg. Esteban Abada cor. Rosa Alvero St. Loyola Heights, Quezon City

 

Phone Number: (02) 426 9571

Mobile Number: 09179913310

 

Website: http://home.newtonstudycenter.com

Social Media Sites:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newton-Study-Center/24842273710

http://twitter.com/newtoninspires

http://newtonstudycenter.multiply.com/

 

Email: info@newtonstudycenter.com

Ym ID: newton_studycenter

 

Detailed Review Schedule:

 

 

Loyola Heights:
Unit 301 MQI Bldg. Esteban Abada cor. Rosa Alvero St. Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(02) 426 9571
Batch 1: April 25-May 17, 2011 (M-S 8 AM to 12:20 PM)
Batch 2: April 25-May 17, 2011 (M-S 1 PM to 5:20 PM)
Batch 3: May 9-31, 2011 (M-S 8 AM to 12:20 PM)
Batch 4: May 9-31, 2011 (M-S 1 PM to 5:20 PM)

 

Urdaneta:
2nd Floor Unit 22 LIS Bldg. McArthur Highway, Urdaneta City
(075) 656 2679
Batch 1 April 11 to May 7, 2011
Batch 2 April 11 to May 7, 2011
Batch 3 May 9 – 31, 2011
Batch 4 May 9 – 31, 2011

 

 

Dagupan: To be posted soon
2nd Floor Llamas-Reyes Bldg. Burgos Extension, Dagupan City
(075) 522 5780

 

West Ave.: To be posted soon
89 Sibal Building West Avenue, Quezon City
(02) 232 5040

 

 

Sucat Center

 

 To be posted soon
Unit G Anvins Bldg. 137 San Pancrasio St. San Antonio Valley I, Sucat, Parañaque
(02) 385 5958

 

Review Payment Procedures:  No Data

 

UPCAT Review Center: MSA Institute

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UPCAT Review Price:  No Data

# of Hours : 64.5 Hours

# of Sessions: 15 Sessions

# of Students per Class: No Data

Passing Rate: No Data

Review Coverage / Syllabus: No Data

Review Materials: No Data

Review Slot Reservation:   No Data

Review Schedule Summary: March – May

 

Review Venues:

Alabang

Cebu

Eastwood Mall

Fairview

Filinvest

Katipunan

Makati

Ortigas

Sta Rosa

 

Add-ons:

*  The only ISO certified review center in the Philippines

 

Office Address and Contact Information:

Website: http://www.msainstitute.com/

Social Media Sites:  http://www.facebook.com/MSAInstitute http://twitter.com/msainstitute

Email: msamakati@yahoo.com

 

Katipunan

315 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

925-7544 • 929-9145 • 929-9159

 

Quezon City

Prince David Condominium, Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights

435-6062 • 925-4602 • 434-3693

 

Makati

Esteban cor. Dela Rosa Legaspi Village

815-1307 • 813-0943 • 893-3326

 

Alabang

MSA Prime Center Building Madrigal Business Park

659-0085 • 659-1022

 

SM Fairview

LGF The New Annex SM Mall Quirino Hi-way corner Regalado

355-0335 • 355-0334 • 298-5579

 

Cainta

Franco Street Vista Verde Imelda Avenue

646-8243

 

Antipolo

24 Irwin Street Filinvest Homes East Marcos Hi-way

646-8245

 

Cebu

Rivergate Complex 49-A Maxilom Avenue

(032) 255-2191 • (032) 255-2193

 

Sta. Rosa Laguna

Leticia Tower South Forbes Golf City

(049) 544-1071

0922-8937792 • 0908-1149632

 

D. Tuazon (near Banawe)

Sta. Mesa Heights Quezon City

740-8876 • 743-7660 • 412-0048 • 711-2928

 

Rockwell Ortigas

W-02 Ground Floor Tower 1 Rockwell Business Center Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City

584-6316 • 584-6317 • 584-6481

0917-893-3506 • 0908-885-4643

 

Taft

Mezzanine Floor Victoria de Manila Towers Taft Avenue

707-6343 • 0917-8128807

 

Detailed Review Schedule:

 

Alabang
Date Day Time Remarks
March 28 – April 15 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 2 – June 4 Saturday 7:30 – 5:30 No class on April 23 and April 30
April 4 – April 20 Monday to Saturday 1:00 – 5:30 April 4, 18, and 20 (7:30 – 5:30)
April 11 – April 30 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 11 – April 30 Monday to Saturday 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 25 – May 13 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 2 – June 3 Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 2 – June 3 Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 3 – June 4 Tue, Thu, Sat 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 9 – May 31 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 No class on May 13
May 16 – June 12 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 May 31 and June 2 (7:30 – 5:30)

 

 

Cebu
Date Day Time Remarks
March 21 – April 8 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 4 – April 20 Monday to Saturday 1:00 – 5:30 April 9 (7:30 – 5:30)
April 11 – April 30 Monday to Saturday 1:00 – 5:30 April 25 – 29 (1:00 – 5:30)
April 11 – April 30 Monday to Saturday 7:30 – 12:00 April 11 – 20
April 11 – April 30 Monday to Saturday 7:30 – 5:30 April 30 (7:30 – 5:30)
April 25 – May 14 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 May 14 (7:30 – 5:30)
May 2 – June 3 Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 3 – June 4 Tue, Thu, Sat 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 16 – June 2 Monday to Saturday 7:30 – 12:00

 

 

Eastwood Mall
Date Day Time Remarks
April 12 to May 5 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 3:30
May 6 to May 27 Monday to Friday 11:00 – 3:30

 

 

Fairview
Date Day Time Remarks
March 28- April 18 Monday to Friday 10:00 – 3:30 -
April 2- June 8 Saturday 10:00 – 6:00 No class on April 23
April 4- April 20 Monday to Saturday 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session 10:00 – 8:00 pm
April 26- May 31 Tue, Thu, Sat 1:00 – 5:30 -
Aril 25- May 30 Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 – 3:30 -
May 2- May 23 Monday to Friday 10:00 – 3:30 -
May 2- June 3 Mon, Wed, Fri 3:30 – 8:00 Last Session 10:00 – 8:00 pm

 

 

Antipolo / Cainta
Date Day Time Remarks
March 28 – April 15 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 4 – May 6 Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 12:00 1st & Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 9 – June 4 Saturday 7:30 – 5:30 -
April 12 – May 10 TuesDay and ThursDay 7:30 – 5:30 -
April 25 – May 27 Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 2 – May 20 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 16 – June 3 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)

 

 

Katipunan
Date Day Time Remarks
March 21 – April 8 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
March 21 – April 8 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
March 28 – April 15 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
March 28 – April 29 Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 12:00 1st & Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 2 – May 28 Saturdays 7:30 – 5:30 -
April 4 – April 20 Monday to Saturday 1:00 – 5:30 April 20 (7:30 – 5:30)
April 4 – April 20 Monday to Saturday 7:30 – 12 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 11 – May 5 CLOSED Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 April 11 – 19 (1:00 – 5:30)
April 11 – May 5 CLOSED - 7:30 – 12:00 April 25 – May 5 (7:30 – 12:00)
April 12 – May 21 Tue, Thu, Sat 7:30 – 12:00 -
April 25 – May 13 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 May 6 (7:30 – 5:30)
April 25 – May 30 Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 12:00 -
April 26 – May 31 Tue, Thu, Sat 1:00 – 5:30 -
May 2 – June 3 Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 3 – June 4 Tue, Thu, Sat 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 9 – May 30 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 -
May 9 – May 30 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 -
May 16 – June 3 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)

 

 

Makati
Date Day Time Remarks
March 21 – April 8 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
March 21 – April 8 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 First Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 2 – May 28 Saturday 7:30 – 5:30 -
April 4 – May 6 Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30 – 12:00 1st & Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
April 5 – May 14 Tue, Thu, Sat 7:30 – 12:00 -
April 11 – May 4 CLOSED Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 -
April 25 – May 13 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 2 – June 3 Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 3 – June 4 Tue, Thu, Sat 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 16 – June 3 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)
May 16 – June 3 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00 Last Session (7:30 – 5:30)

 

 

Ortigas
Date Day Time Remarks
March 21 – April 11 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00
March 27 – April 27 Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 – 5:30
Mach 29 – June 3 Tue, Thu 1:00 – 5:30
April 13 – May 20 Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 – 5:30
April 12 – May 21 Tue, Thu, Sat 7:30 – 12:00
May 23 – June 4 Tue & Thu 7:30 – 5:30
May 23 – June 4 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 1:00 – 5:30

 

 

Sta. Rosa
Date Day Time Remarks
April 4 – May 13 Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00 – 12:30
April 25 – May 30 Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 – 5:30
May 9 – May 28 Monday to Friday 8:00 – 12:30

 

 

D. Tuazon (near Banawe)
Date Day Time Remarks
March 21 – April 8 M – F 7:30am – 12:00nn -
March 28 – April 18 M – F 1:00pm – 5:30pm -
April 12 – May 21 T Th S 7:30am – 12:00nn No class on April 21 and April 23
April 13 – May 20 MWF 7:30am – 12:00nn No class on April 22
April 19 – May 12 M – F 1:00pm – 5:30pm No class on April 21 and April 22
May 13 – June 3 M – F 1:00pm – 5:30pm -
March 26 – May 28 S 1:00pm – 5:30pm Mar. 6 and May 7 (7:30 – 5:30)
May 26 – June 3 M – F 7:30am – 12:00nn -
May 2 – June 4 MWF 7:30am – 12:00nn -

 

 

Taft
Date Day Time Remarks
March 28 – April 15 Monday to Friday 7:30 – 12:00
April 4 – 20 Monday to Saturday 1:00 – 5:30
April 11 – May 5 Monday to Friday 7:30 -12:00
April 25 – May 30 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:00 – 5:30
April 2 – May 28 Saturday 7:30 – 5:30
May 16 – Jun 3 Monday to Friday 1:00 – 5:30

 

Review Payment Procedures:  No Data

 

UPCAT Review Center: Ahead Tutorial and Review Center

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UPCAT Review Price:  No Data

# of Hours: 36 Hours

# of Sessions: 9 Sessions

# of Students per Class: 20-50 Depending on Venue

Passing Rate: No Data

 

Review Coverage / Syllabus:

Includes FREE:

*  Parents Seminar

*   Student Orientation

*   Mind Mapping & Speed reading Session (originally worth P6,500 each)

 

Review Materials: No Data

Review Slot Reservation: Website Reservation, Bank Deposit, Office Reservation

Review Schedule Summary: April – May

 

Review Venues:

*  Katipunan

*  Greenhills

*  Magallanes

*  Ateneo iso

*  Robinsons Galleria EDSA

*  Lipa

*  Alabang

 

Add-ons:

*  Optional Refresher Course at PhP500

*  Optional Diagnostic or Simulated Exam Discussion (One-on-one: P500/hr; Group, min. of 5 pax: P500/session)

*  Specialized reviews for ACET and DLSUCET, optional refresher course, optional diagnostic and simulation exam discussion

 

Office Address and Contact Information:

Office Address: AHEAD Tutorial and Review Center
2/F FBR Building, 317 Katipunan Avenue
Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines

Telephone Number: 426-0034 to 36

Mobile Number: 0917-8911187

Website: http://www.ahead.ph/

Social Media Sites: http://www.facebook.com/pages/AHEAD-Tutorial-and-Review-Center/184637477273

Email: info@aheadph.com

 

Detailed Review Schedule:

VENUE TIME SECTION SCHEDULE ORIENTATION REMARKS Address
Katipunan SECTION CLOSED 2F, FBR Building, 317 Katipunan Avenue
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
426-0034 to 36, 0917-89AHEAD
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Mondays to Saturdays

 

 

VENUE TIME SECTION SCHEDULE ORIENTATION REMARKS Address
GH-SMALL 8AM – 12PM GU1-11 March 30 – April 8, M-F only TBA No session on April 20-22  (Holy Week) 2F, Providence Building
55 Annapolis Street
Greenhills, San Juan
426-0034 to 36, 0917-89AHEAD
8:00 am – 7:00 pm Mon-Fri
8:00 – 5:00 pm Sat

 

VENUE TIME SECTION SCHEDULE ORIENTATION REMARKS Address
MAGALLANES 8 AM – 12 PM MgU1-11 April 6-15, M-F only TBA No session on April 20-22 (Holy Week) 3/F Gateway Center
Paseo de Magallanes
Magallanes Village, Makati City
853-5624, 788-5954

 

 

 

VENUE TIME SECTION SCHEDULE ORIENTATION REMARKS Address
ATENEO ISO 8AM – 12PM ISOU1-11 March 28 – April 6, M-F only TBA No session on April 20-22 (Holy Week)

 

VENUE TIME SECTION SCHEDULE ORIENTATION REMARKS Address
GCF 8AM – 12PM GCFU1-11 April 7 – 18, M-F only TBA No session on April 20-22 (Holy Week) Park Avenue
GF, Robinsons Galleria
426-0034 to 36, 0917-89AHEAD
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Mondays to Saturdays
1 – 5PM GCFU2-11 April 26 – May 5, M-F only TBA No session on April 20-22 (Holy Week)

 

VENUE TIME SECTION SCHEDULE ORIENTATION REMARKS Address
LIPA 8AM – 12PM LU1-11 April 8 – 19, M-F only TBA No session on April 20-22 (Holy Week) 2F Expansion Area
Robinsons Place Lipa, Batangas
(043)757-5560, 0917-88AHEAD

 

VENUE TIME SECTION SCHEDULE ORIENTATION REMARKS Address
ALABANG 1-5 PM AU1-11 May 27-June 7 M-F only TBA Prime Center, Prime cor Enterprise Streets
Madrigal Business Park, Alabang
659-0882, 0917-8229248
Ms. Cecille Cuna
9:30 AM to 7:30 PM Mon-Fri
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat

 

Review Payment Procedures

For cash and check payments:

Payments can be made at any AHEAD center. Checks should be made payable to AHEAD Learning Systems, Inc.

 

For bank deposits:

Payments can be done at any BPI branch nationwide.

 

Account Name: AHEAD Tutorial and Review

Account Number: 3085-3591-68

 

Fax the validated deposit slip to AHEAD Main Office. Please do not forget to indicate the complete name of the student, review section and AHEAD branch, landline, mobile phone number, school, and the BPI branch where the deposit was made. To make sure your fax was received, call AHEAD Main Office for confirmation.

Tel. No. : 426-0034 to 36

Fax No. : 434-0324

UPCAT Review Center: Brain Train

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UPCAT Review Price:  P6,150

# of Hours: 67.65 Hours

# of Sessions: 11 Sessions

# of Students per Class: No Data

Passing Rate: No Data

 

Review Coverage / Syllabus:

  • a test-taking tips session
  • a career and college orientation
  • the Things You Should Know About the UPCAT lecture
  • a Pre-Review Assessment Test
  • a detailed Pre-Review Assessment Test Report
  • a Final Simulations
  • a Final Simulations ranking
  • a detailed Final Simulations Assessment Report with recommendations

 

Review Materials: Softbound Review Kit

Review Slot Reservation: Bank deposit, On-site Reservation

 

Review Registration Promos and Discounts:

P1,000 Off For Early Registration

P500 or P300 off for Early Payment of Balance

 

Review Add-Ons:

* unlimited free access to the BRAIN TRAIN UPCAT E-Review

* exclusive access to the BRAIN TRAIN Summer Enrichment Programs on physics, trigonometry, and/or calculus

* exclusive access to the BRAIN TRAIN UPCAT Refresher Course

* 100% refund for UP Oblation Scholars and INTARMED Candidates

 

Review Schedule and Venues Summary:

Luzon Review Venues:

QUEZON CITY (Blue Ridge Katipunan)

May 6-June 4, 2011 and June 11 (Saturday)

 

LAGUNA

Los Baños

April 2 – 20, 2011

April 4-26 and April 30, 2011

April 25 – May 13, 2011 and May 14, 2011

April 27-May 14, 2011

May 23-June 4, 2011 and June 5, 11-12, 2011

San Pablo City

April 6 – May 2, 2011

San Pedro

April 5 – May 3, 2011

May 3 – May 28, 2011

Sta. Cruz

April 4 – 27, 2011

Sta. Rosa City

April 25 – May 20, 2011

May 23- June 1, 2011 and June 11-July 8, 2011

 

BATANGAS (Tanauan)

May 12-20, May 24-June 3 and June 4 & 11, 2011

 

CAVITE

Dasmariñas,

May 2 – 24, 2011

Bacoor

April 28- May 21, 2011

 

QUEZON PROVINCE (Lucena City)

April 7-May 6, 2011

 

Visayas Review Venues:

CEBU CITY

May 13-14, 16-18, 25-28, 30-31

 

Mindanao Review Venues:

DAVAO CITY

May 13-14, 16-18, 25-28, 30-31

 

GEN. SANTOS CITY

May 19-21, 23-24, May 31-June 5

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

May 19-21, 23-24, May 31-June 5


Website and Social Media Accounts:

Website: http://brain-train.com.ph/

Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BRAIN-TRAIN-Review-Center/139554984403

Twitter: http://twitter.com/brain__train

Email: info@brain-train.com.ph

Online Forum: http://brain-train.com.ph/btclub/

 

Office Address and Contact Information:

 

Main Office:

 

Contact Nos.: (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595
Email: info@brain-train.com.ph
Address: Dinorado St. cor. Elon-elon St., Sta. Fe Subd., Los Baños, Laguna

 

Detailed Review Schedule:

QUEZON CITY

Schedule: Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates: May 6-June 4, 2011 and June 11 (Saturday)

Venue: The Abba’s Orchard School, #214 Katipunan Avenue, Blue Ridge, Quezon City

Onsite Reservation: Ms. Julie or Ms. Leslie at The Abba’s Orchard School Office

Contact Numbers Abba’s: (02) 682-3788

BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

LUCENA CITY

Schedule Thursday 9:00 a.m to 4:20 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates April 7-May 6, 2011

Venue Mary Hill College, Lucena City, Quezon Province

Onsite Reservation Ms. Weng at Cashier’s Office of Mary Hill College

Contact Numbers MH: (042) 373-7530
BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765, (049) 536-7765

 

BACOOR, CAVITE

Schedule Friday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates April 28- May 21, 2011

Venue Theresian School of Cavite (TSC)

Onsite Reservation Ms. Ayrin Cayton at the Guidance Counselor’s Office of TSC

Contact Numbers TSC: (046) 434-8589 loc 215, 09189448305
BT Main Office (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates May 19-21, 23-24, May 31-June 5

Venue STI Cogon

Onsite Reservation Mr. Allan Medalla

Contact Numbers Sun: 0923-303-1232
Globe: 0917-634-7654
Landline: (032) 406-7400

 

CEBU CITY

Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates May 13-14, 16-18, 25-28, 30-31

Venue STI Lahug

Onsite Reservation Mr. Allan Medalla

Contact Numbers Sun: 0923-303-1232
Globe: 0917-634-7654
Landline: (032) 406-7400

 

DASMARIÑAS

Schedule Monday 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.,
Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates May 2 – 24, 2011

Venue Immaculate Concepcion Academy Science High School
(ICA-SHS) [at the Town Plaza, beside the Catholic Church], Dasmariñas City, Cavite

Onsite Reservation Ms. Amy at ICA-SHS Cashier’s Office

Contact Numbers ICA: (046) 416-3636
BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765; (049) 576-0595

 

DAVAO CITY

Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates May 13-14, 16-18, 25-28, 30-31

Venue AMA-CLC, Matina [just across NCCC]

Onsite Reservation Dr. Emma Sales or Mr. Edwin Sales (please call them in any of the above-mentioned numbers)

Contact Numbers Globe: 0917-700-2454
Smart: 0928-315-7529
Smart: 0908-325-2309
Landline: (064) 391-1493

 

GENERAL SANTOS CITY

Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates May 19-21, 23-24, May 31-June 5

Venue AMA-CLC, Pioneer Avenue [beside Jollibee], Gen. Santos City

Onsite Reservation Dr. Emma Sales or Mr. Edwin Sales (please call them in any of the above-mentioned numbers)

Contact Numbers Globe: 0917-700-2454
Smart: 0928-315-7529
Smart: 0908-325-2309
Landline: (064) 391-1493

 

LOS BAÑOS

Schedule Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. and 2 Saturdays (June 5 and 11) and 1 Sunday (June 12) 8:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Inclusive Dates May 23-June 4, 2011 and June 5, 11-12, 2011

Venue BRAIN TRAIN Center, Los Baños, Laguna

Contact Numbers (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

SAN PABLO CITY

Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates April 6 – May 2, 2011

Venue Canossa College, San Pablo City, Laguna

Onsite Reservation Cashier’s/Registrar’s Window, Canossa College

Contact Numbers Canossa: (049) 562-3890, (049) 562-3891
BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

SAN PEDRO

Schedule Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates April 5 – May 3, 2011

Venue Amazing Grace School, Brgy. San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna

Onsite Reservation Cashier’s Window, Amazing Grace School

Contact Numbers AGS: (02) 868-0527, (02) 808-0527, (02) 868-2088
BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

STA. CRUZ

Schedule Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates April 4 – 27, 2011

Venue Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School (NON-AIRCON)

Onsite Reservation Mrs. Caballes at the Guidance Office of PGMNHS

Contact Numbers PGMNHS: (049) 810-3941, 0905-347-8139
BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

STA. ROSA

Schedule Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates April 25 – May 20, 2011

Venue Sta. Rosa Science and Technology High School [near Municipal Hall and Plaza, Sta. Rosa Town Proper] (NON-AIRCON)

Onsite Reservation Ms. Rissa at the Principal’s Office of Sta. Rosa Science and Technology High School

Contact Numbers SR-SCITECH: (049) 838-7961, 0917-851-1619
BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

TANAUAN CITY

Schedule Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (May 12-20)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (May 24-June 3) and 2 Saturdays (June 4,11) 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inclusive Dates May 12-20, May 24-June 3 and June 4 & 11, 2011

Venue First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH), Tanauan, Batangas

Onsite Reservation Ms. Judith at the FAITH Admissions Office

Contact Numbers FAITH: (043) 778-6397
BT Main Office: (049) 536-7765, (049) 576-0595

 

UPCAT Review Center: Review Masters

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UPCAT Review - Review Masters

UPCAT Review Price:  P4,500

# of Hours : 45 Hours + 36 Hours of Online Review + UPCAT Tips Seminar

# of Sessions: 10 Sessions

# of Students per Class: 25-35

Passing Rate: ———–

Review Coverage / Syllabus: Math (Algebra 1, Algebra 2 w/ Statistics, Geometry w/ Basic Trigonometry), Science (General/Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), English/Filipino (Language Proficiency, Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing)

Review Materials: Authored by UP Professors and updated annually. More than 3,000 items are already available online.

Review Slot Reservation: Payment through Bank, Review Master Offices. Review Venues or through Bank Deposit.

 

Review Schedule Summary:

Metro Manila Venues: Mostly in the Month of May / Monday to Friday

Laguna Venues: April and/or May /  Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

[more details below]

Review Venues:

*  Metro Manila

Pasig City

Makati City

Manila

Las Piñas

Quezon City

 

*  Laguna

Los Baños

San Pablo City

Calamba City (Canlubang)

Calamba City (Crossing)

Sta. Rosa City

 

Review Add-ons:

Online Review Premium Account: P1,200

- e-Review Portal

- Virtual Classes – live online classes which will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in June and July. This will be facilitated by UP Professors.

- Access to the Premium Forums

- Compiled UPCAT Questions (downloadable and printable e-books)

Online Review Premium Account (Trial): Free

 

Website and Social Media Accounts

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Social Media Sites: http://www.facebook.com/thereviewmasters

Email: reviewmasters@upcatreview

 

Office Address and Contact Information:

*  Los Baños, Laguna

10966 TLP Compound

Kanluran Rd. Faculty Hills

UP Los Baños, Laguna

Contact Person: Jun Arioder or Teacher Sita

Tel. No.: +63(049) 536-4851

 

San Pablo City, Laguna

2nd fl LMC Bldg, P. Zulueta St.

4000 San Pablo City

Contact Person: Leopold Laset or Teacher Ning

Tel. No.: +63(049) 561-1966

 

Calamba City, Laguna

2nd. fl Clarissa Arcade

Pamana Homes

Bucal, Calamba City, Laguna

Contact Person:Bart Viloria or Teacher Lorna

Tel. No.: +63(049) 545-0512

 

Detailed Review Schedule:

*  you can call the numbers below to reserve your slot.

 

NCR
Pasig City (Sacred Heart Academy – M. Suarez St. Maybunga, Pasig City), (02)985-5257 or +63(922)873-8439
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 May 9 – 20, 2011 M to F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 May 23 – June 3, 2011 8:00am – 12:30pm
Makati City (Don Bosco Makati),  (02)985-5257 or +63(922)873-8439
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 May 2 -13, 2011 M to F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 To be announced 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Manila (Colegio de San Juan de Letran),  (02)985-5257 or +63(922)873-8439
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 May 2 -13, 2011 M to F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 To be announced To be announced
Las Piñas (STI Las Piñas),  (02)985-5257 or +63(922)873-8439
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 May 9 -20, 2011 M to F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 To be announced To be announced
Quezon City (Venue: STI Munoz) (02)985-5257 or +63(922)873-8439
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 May 4 – 17, 2011 M to F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 To be announced 8:00am – 12:30pm
Laguna
Los Baños, Laguna (The Learning Place Compound, Kanluran Road, College) +63(49)536-4851
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 April 4 – 27, 2011 M-W-F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 May 16 -27, 2011 M to F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Calamba City, Laguna (Don Bosco Canlubang) +63(049)545-0512
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 April 11 – May 4, 2011 M-W-F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 To be announced 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Calamba City, Laguna (St. Simon Montessori) +63(049)545-0512
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 April 4 – 27, 2011 M-W-F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 To be announced To be announced
San Pablo City, Laguna (STI College San Pablo) +63(49)561-1966
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 April 4 – 27, 2011 M-W-F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 May 2 – 23, 2011 8:00am – 12:30pm
Sta. Rosa City, Laguna (Holy Rosary College) +63(49)576-2099 or +63922-873-8439
SCHEDULE Duration Days Time
Section 1 April 11 – May 4, 2011 M-W-F 8:00am – 12:30pm
Section 2 TBA To be announced

 

Review Reservation Details:

How to enroll:

1. Create a free account in Website.

2. Login using your chosen username and password. You may also choose to login using Facebook.

3. Go to “Review Program > Upgrade” in the menu (or just refer to the plans above) to upgrade your existing account to Premium.

4. Select the plan of your choice.

NOTE: For the Classroom Review reservation (pay only a partial amount), please choose the “Online Review” option. The remaining balance should be paid at the start of the Classroom Review.

5. Choose mode of payment

a.) credit card via Paypal

b.) Offline Payment -   for users who choose to pay offline, you may make your payment  in the partner schools that Review Masters has or in any of the Review Masters’ offices. You may also make your payments by depositing the indicated amount to any of the following bank accounts:

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BPI account name: KB Tutorial and Consulting Corp

Account number: [8885-8027-54

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After making your offline payment, please text 0922-873-8439 or email reviewmasters@upcatreview.com and send the following information:

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2. School of Student

3. BPI Branch where you deposited

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Review Masters will send you a coupon access code to input in the coupon code field once they have verified your payment.

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UPCAT Review Guide

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Doctor Harold J. Sala once said that “you can never know everything there is in the world, though there are some things you can’t afford to be ignorant of.”  Part of the fun lies in discovering more things as you go along, especially when they involve college entrance exams.

In a previous article I wrote about the UPCAT, I included some pointers on what to expect from the entrance exam and how to prepare for it.  This article will take another look at additional nuances of UPCAT review centers and your own part in test preparation.

On Reviews Schedules

There are about as many review centers as there are thumbprints, each with their own way of preparing you for the UPCAT.  Nevertheless, one thing you should know about them is the fact that review center schedules are always in a state of flux.  That is, the frequency and duration of sessions can change depending on the time of the year.

Ask any review center’s staff member and they will tell you that peak season tends to fall around the summer months of April and May.  The fact that kids are freer means that review sessions can last for half a day or a whole day, and can take place several times a week.

In comparison, review sessions conducted during the early school months of June and July are usually relegated to a few hours on Saturdays, or maybe an hour or two after classes, depending on the center in question.  This means that if you want a more comprehensive UPCAT review, try aiming for a spot in one of the summer review programs.

Click here to view the list of UPCAT Review centers so that you can easily compare and contrast their programs: UPCAT review centers

 

For the Sake of Completion

Schedules aren’t the only things that differ between centers and seasons—coverage does as well.  All review centers advertise good review sessions, but check the packages if they offer exactly what you’re looking for.  The completeness (or lack of it) of the packages will make or break a review center for the careful canvasser.

If you’re absolutely new to the canvassing scene, though, we humbly recommend that you look for a review center that “goes the extra mile.”  Some review centers may offer extras above and beyond the normal academic review sessions:  diagnostic tests, simulated exams, career assessment, seminars on study habits, and even U.P. campus tours.

One other factor thing worth looking for is the presence or absence “exposition” seminars or courses” about UPCAT-related topics.  For example, do the review centers explain what the UPG is to students?  Do they guide the students through the U.P. application process?  The UPCAT isn’t just about academics, and any review center worth its salt will have something to say about other relevant subjects.

Other Things You Need to Know

In a nutshell, what is advertised as “the best package” may not be so if it doesn’t effectively fit your specific needs.  How do you reconcile the two?  This article will help you answer that question.

Finally, do remember your part in the preparation equation.  The review center is there to help you, but ultimately, you are responsible for making sure you are ready.  Move the process along by studying smart as well as studying hard.

For instance, snack on “brain foods” that stimulate clear thinking.  Review not only subjects but also effective study techniques (mnemonics and other memory aids, SQRR, Pareto’s Principle, etc.).  Manage your review time effectively, and whatever you do, don’t cram.  With a good helping of strategy, you’ll likely be more than prepared for the moment of truth.

Here are some UPCAT sample exams in our site:

UPCAT Sample Exam:  General Science

UPCAT Sample Exam: Basic Math

UPCAT Sample Exam:  Biology

 

Managing Pre-UPCAT Anxiety

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upcat anxietyIf you’re gunning for the UPCAT, chances are you’ll feel at least a little bit nervous as the big day approaches.  Don’t worry, as anyone who wants to do well is bound to feel the same way.

The trick is to manage your nervousness so that it stays at acceptable levels.  Jitter management leads to optimal performance; having no anxiety at all leads to complacency, and the latter leads to a lot of stupid mistakes.

 

The Basics

The first thing you need to do is to get your physical needs in order.  The body and the mind are connected, so if you are lacking in the sleep or nutrition department, you’ll feel more jittery than normal.

Do everything to lessen your chances of not making it to the UPCAT passer’s list.  Take review classes, review on your own, read more about the application process and how UP chooses its passers, learn about the other factors that will increase your chances of making it to UP.  The better your preparations are, the less jittery you will usually feel.  Also, don’t forget to surround yourself with optimistic and proactive people.  This will help you a lot in getting into the right frame of mind for the UPCAT.

Do not review on the day before (or if you can help it, the week before) the exam anymore!  Relax, let your hair down, do something that you enjoy.  Practice breathing deeply from your diaphragm.  During the UPCAT, take a few seconds every so often to breathe and clear your head.

Reprogramming Your Mind

On another article of mine, I shared this technique called “fake it till you make it.”  Regardless of how you actually feel about the UPCAT, stand in front of the mirror every day before the test, look yourself in the eye, and tell yourself that you will pass the UPCAT with flying colors.  It may feel like a lie at first, but do it regularly enough and you’ll not only believe it—you’ll make it happen, too.

Finally, pray before the exam for guidance and clear thinking.  Remember, there’s nothing wrong with being nervous.  A little amount of helpful anxiety makes you want to do your best, and that’s exactly what you need to do.

Maximizing your UPCAT Review Classes

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maximizeupcatreviewWith this year’s UPCAT not too far away, it’s not surprising to see student hopefuls cracking their books.  Everyone seems ready to shed blood, sweat and tears for the sake of passing that exam.

Unfortunately, merely reviewing hard for the UPCAT isn’t enough—smart reviewing is the key.

Tricks of the Trade

One effective way to review is to take advantage of the time when your mind is at its freshest.  For example, I tend to review best before dawn, while others may prefer late evenings.  It doesn’t really matter when you do it, so long as you stick to that time.

Keep Pareto’s Principle (the 80/20 rule) in mind.  This means that twenty percent of what you need to review will constitute eighty percent of the UPCAT content (and eventually, your grade as well).  Find that all-important twenty percent and know it by heart.

One method that can help you do that is SQRRR—Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review.  First, scan through the material you need to study and formulate questions about it.  Read your notes and locate the answers to your questions.  Recite them out loud to yourself, and then go back and review the questions and their answers again.

When attending UPCAT review classes, BE in the room.  Don’t waste your time making googoo eyes with that cute guy in the back row.  Take some notes, summarize key lessons, recite in class, invite your classmates to form a study group, make little cue cards and carry them in your pocket at all times, anything that will help you maximize your time and energy.

Take the time to review the results of your simulation exams.  Find out why some of your answers were wrong and more importantly how to arrive at the correct answer.  Sit at the front row, the better for asking questions about things you didnt understand about the lessons.  Don’t be meek or shy!  remember that your parents are paying good money for your review and to understand lessons you didnt get before is precisely the purpose of the review.

Miscellaneous Tactics

Also, do whatever it takes to get you focused and in the mood, no matter how unusual it may be.  My mother used to spray lavender aromatherapy scents in my room to help me focus.  One person I know listened to Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto while studying.

Finally, it helps to think of the UPCAT as a brainteaser that requires a strategic, puzzle-solving approach.  People tend to learn best when they’re having fun, so turn your UPCAT review into a game and ace that exam!

UPCAT Tips: Preparing for the Test

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At this point, one thing should be clear: there’s no sure-shot, magic-bullet method to pass the UPCAT. Most test passers, however, will tell you that adding a few simple steps to your test prep should help improve your chances of making the cut. It’s time to stop just preparing and start preparing smartly.

Smart Memory Work

Too many people nowadays think that memorization is the key to passing the UPCAT. While keeping a fact or two in your memory can be helpful, memorizing every factoid is way too hard to be practical. Here’s how you can optimize all that space in your head:

  • Don’t memorize, understand. When you’re going through the book or reviewer, look at the concept instead of just the facts per se. You’ll be able to answer more questions while memorizing less, especially for science-related topics.
  • Use Analogies. This is a very effective way on memorizing science concepts as well as new vocabulary.  For the layers of the earth, you can use egg as an analogy, for volcanism – your bowel movement, etc.
  • Memorize one, then derive. Math involves all sorts of long equations, but that doesn’t mean you have to be able to recite all of them from memory. In fact, you can get almost all of the formulas from just a handful of fundamental equations. Focus on that handful, and then derive as necessary on test day.
  • Practice. Many have problems with English vocabulary  words because they merely use rote memory to pair words with definitions. Try using new words in sentences or regular conversation so that their meanings come to you naturally.

In practice, you’ll do better by memorizing as few things as possible. Rote memory works only on standard questions; once you get to a tricky or more advanced item, you won’t know what to do anymore. Working with concepts, meanwhile, will keep you versatile enough to answer most anything that comes your way.

Neater Note-Taking

Once you’ve simplified how you work with your head, it’s time to clean up your act with respect to your notes. Notes are an all-important part of the test prep process because they are good last-minute resources and reviewers. Every person, though, has a different style when it comes to taking notes. But whether you work with all text or draw pictures, here are some tips that should work for you:

  • Don’t just copy. You probably work with a textbook or some other source that has information in paragraph form. Not only is it pointlessly difficult to copy all that into your notebook, but you’ll also find those notes hard to review.
  • Use imagery. Have you heard the saying about how images are worth a thousand words? They’re worth even more in your notes. Pictures and diagrams could be a little tedious to make, but they’ll make your reviews much more efficient.
  • Put everything in an outline. Bullet points and sub-points help show you how different ideas are interrelated. At the same time, you don’t have to read through all the extra words that typically go into sentence construction.

Just like with memorization, your goal with your review notes should be to minimize and to optimize. That means getting the most benefit out of the least amount of effort exerted in this area. After all, you still have your regular academics to worry about.

Scheduling Strategy

You’ll have less and less time in the weeks leading up to the UPCAT. Scheduling and time management become more important than ever during those days, as you have to get all your reviewing and regular school requirements done simultaneously.

  • Prepare a calendar. It seems like such a small thing, but having a visual reminder in front of you at all times helps you stick to the schedules you set.
  • Focus on just one area. When planning your review sessions, don’t be ambitious and clump your Math, English and Science topics in one day. You’ll have an easier time by focusing on just one or two major topics from the same subject per day.
  • Call up your friends. Studying all by your lonesome can be demoralizing. Call up some of your classmates and organize a group study session every so often. Just make sure that you have a schedule or facilitator to follow so that you don’t end up gabbing the whole session away.

Don’t think that you can go on an academic marathon and study for three weeks straight. Experts suggest that you give yourself a day off every week or so to give you a little incentive and some time for your mind to rest from all that reviewing.

Style and Studying

Each person has his or her unique way of learning. Of course, you can still learn using other styles and methods, but using the one best suited to you will optimize the speed and effectiveness of your review.

  • Visual learners learn best through seeing. Whether it’s a printed diagram of the water cycle or a video on geology, having everything visually in front of you will help give you a better grasp of the concepts. Prepare notes in a structured outline form to help play to your learning strengths or look for instructional videos on YouTube to help you with some concept.
  • Auditory learners pick up things from hearing them. Lectures and oral reviews usually help you best if you’re an auditory learner. You may want to try reading your notes aloud, or going with a review group that does oral discussions.
  • Haptic or kinesthetic learners use touch or actions to get a literal grasp on the concepts at hand. It can be a little difficult as a kinesthetic learner because you’re often on your feet and on the go. Give yourself hand gestures to signify certain facts or equations you want to remember. Little props like a Styrofoam ball model of atoms should also improve recall.  I once taught a tutee about coplanar and collinear points by using pins and a shoebox.

One thing you should never do is force yourself to conform to a style that doesn’t suit you. If you notice that you’re not making a lot of progress with one method, switch over to another right away so that you don’t waste time. You’ll likely have to make a switch or two, but you’ll be thankful you did come UPCAT day.

You have a lot of things to do for UPCAT prep: pages of notes to dig up, books to go over and countless topics to review. In the end, those who do best with UPCAT review – and ultimately the UPCAT itself – are those who can do the most work in the least time