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UPCAT Review Guide
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... »
UPCAT Coverage
For students who have yet to go through the “Stations of the Cross” (read: the entrance exams of the country’s top universities), the coverage might all look the same to the untrained eye. While these exams do share certain things in common, they also possess specific characteristics that distinguish them from each other. Understanding those differences will help you prepare for... »
UPCAT Tips
If you’re one of several thousand people hoping to take and pass the UPCAT, you’re probably feeling a little nervous about the whole thing. It’s all right to feel that way—a certain amount of stress makes you want to do your very best. The problem is when you experience excess amounts of anxiety. Fortunately, a few good strategies can help... »
UPCAT Tip: What is the University Predicted Grade
By now, you’re probably already aware of the fact that the University of the Philippines considers many factors when admitting students. One of these is the University Predicted Grade (UPG). But what exactly is the UPG and how much of it really gets factored into your UPCAT grade? Let’s find out. Strictly speaking, the UPG is a composite score—it is a... »
Managing Pre-UPCAT Anxiety
If 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... »
Maximizing your UPCAT Review Classes
With 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... »
How Hard is the UPCAT?
With this year’s UPCAT already looming on the horizon, one of the most common questions getting thrown around is this: just how hard is the UPCAT? It’s almost as if knowing how difficult it is makes it a “reassuring” part of the preparation process. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing question. Skirting the Real Issue Some say that the exam’s difficulty... »
UPCAT Tips: A Test Day Survival Guide
Pressure usually peaks on your UPCAT testing date itself, when you have to go up and see if all that reviewing was worth it. Many take this aspect of the test for granted, often preferring to just look at the all-exalted review process. But what you do on the day itself can have as big an effect on your performance... »
UPCAT Tips: Preparing for the Test
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... »
UPCAT Tips: What to Study
Yes, the UPCAT is supposed to measure how well you mastered your lessons in high school. That doesn't mean, however, that you should go back and read every single shred of the notes you gathered from your freshman year. Since you're probably dealing with your senior year academics at the same time as your UPCAT review, there's an advantage to... »