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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 Online Application / Registration
If you’ve ever lined up at the University of the Philippines (or any other learning institution, for that matter) during registration period, you know how horribly long the queues can get. The good news is that the institution has made things a wee bit easier (during the initial phase, anyway) with its online application system. Take a gander at the details... »
UPCAT Results Are Out!
Hey aspiring Iskos and Iskas (note: that's male and female Iskolar ng Bayan) - the UPCAT results are out, as the headline says. You can find the UPCAT results at the following places: UPCAT Results Main page (or copy and paste this link onto your URL bar: http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/) UPCAT Results Mirror 1 site (or copy and paste this link onto your... »
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... »
UPCAT on August 1 and 2
The UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) will be held tomorrow (Saturday) and the following day (Sunday) or from August 1 and 2, 2009. God bless to all UPCAT takers. Those who would like to be included in the UPCAT mass should go to Academic-Clinic.com's Twitter account then tweet @acadclinic plus the hash tag (#) plus UPCATmass then the name/names of... »
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... »





