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The UCAT Playbook

Clear, practical guides for all four UCAT subtests — plus a free practice question every week. Written for Year 12 students aiming for medicine and dentistry in Australia and New Zealand.

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Quantitative Reasoning6 min read

Quantitative Reasoning: 9 Shortcuts That Save You Minutes

Percentages, ratios, units and the on-screen calculator — the fast methods top scorers use to get through all 36 questions.

⚡ Question of the weekQuantitative Reasoning

A bus travels 12 km at an average speed of 48 km/h. How long does the journey take?

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Decision Making7 min read

Decision Making Decoded: The 6 Question Types and How to Beat Each One

Syllogisms, Venn diagrams, logic puzzles, probability, arguments and data — a simple game plan for every Decision Making question you will meet.

Quantitative Reasoning6 min read

Quantitative Reasoning: 9 Shortcuts That Save You Minutes

Percentages, ratios, units and the on-screen calculator — the fast methods top scorers use to get through all 36 questions.

Strategy5 min read

Beat the Clock: A Timing & Flagging System for Every UCAT Subtest

Most students do not run out of knowledge — they run out of time. Here is a simple pacing plan and when to guess.

Planning5 min read

The 20-Minute Mock Review That Doubles Your Progress

Doing mocks is not enough. This review routine turns every mistake into points on test day.

Strategy4 min read

UCAT Test Day: The Calm-Head Checklist

What to do the night before, the morning of, and in the test centre — so nothing but the questions can surprise you.

Wellbeing5 min read

UCAT + Year 12: How to Prepare Without Burning Out

A realistic weekly routine that fits around school, sport and sleep — and still builds a strong UCAT score.

Verbal Reasoning6 min read

7 Proven Strategies for UCAT Verbal Reasoning

Master True / False / Can't Tell and boost your VR score with techniques used by top scorers.

Admissions5 min read

Abstract Reasoning Has Been Removed from the UCAT — What It Means for You

The UCAT now has four subtests, not five. What changed, how scores work, and how to adjust your preparation.

Admissions5 min read

What UCAT Score Do You Need for Medicine?

How UCAT scores are used by Australian and New Zealand medical schools, and how to set a smart personal target.

Situational Judgement6 min read

Situational Judgement: Why Most Students Get It Wrong

SJT is the most misunderstood UCAT subtest. Think like the examiners and avoid the most common traps.

Strategy4 min read

How AI Is Changing UCAT Preparation (and How to Use It Well)

Adaptive practice, instant explanations and personalised plans — plus the rules for using AI tutors wisely.

Planning7 min read

The 8-Week UCAT Study Plan That Actually Works

Week-by-week: learn the question types, build speed, then sharpen with mocks — without burning out.

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