Medicine, dentistry, optometry are the primary programs. This does not mean that in any given year, another course might be added where UMAT will be a requirement. It does not mean that one day it might not be the case again. Also, not all universities rely on the UMAT. Some have their own tests and others simply rely on the Year 12 scores and interviews.
Almost all of the Australian and two universities in New Zealand do, however, use the UMAT when considering medicine and dentistry fields. Also, almost all universities combine the UMAT score with not only the year 12 scores, but also the results of the medical interview. For that reason we strongly encourage students to meticulously research the application requirements and selection criteria for the course of interest.
The best advice we can give to those who are contemplating or attempting the UMAT is to be prepared and clearly understand not only your options, but also the prerequisites and respective selection processes. Almost every university that uses the UMAT scores as part of the selection process uses the data in a different manner.
Some will look only at the raw scores, whilst others will be focussed on the percentile rankings. Some will calculate the total score, and some will possibly place more importance on one construct or even view the results as separate constructs. Overall rankings were added to the raw and percentile scores with one number representing the three individual section scores.
Along with this, a number of universities changed their selection processes accordingly; now observing only one number instead of the original three. To clearly understand the logistics of university selection, we strongly recommend that each student or parent contacts the selection officer for each course and university being considered and then ask them as many questions as possible.
The way that you plan and prepare is just as important as what you are preparing for. Think carefully about what the universities require and how important each component is.
Entry for most of these courses follows three distinct steps:. Once you know what the universities require you will be more able to plan out your preparation. Always remember though, in most cases a year 12 score of even Of course, there are courses that fall outside the above guide but not many. Also, the ways in which the UMAT results are used can be virtually different for various universities.
Finally, the universities can change their selection criteria at any time, and hence, students should check the university website for any information updates. The point being, if you understand what each university is after, then you will be in a far better position to prepare and apply, catering for their specific requirements.
Year 12 is a challenge on its own! You will be under immense pressure to manage your time effectively and to exceed the academic performances of your peers. So, how can this seemingly insurmountable wall of UMAT be not only tackled, but also successfully scaled?
How will you manage your standard studies, plus find time for UMAT? How will you know what the UMAT contains and how the examiners want you to answer? How will you remain calm and composed when faced with such a critical, competitive and convoluted process? Your first step in UMAT preparation should always be planning. You need to fully understand what you are facing, when you will be facing it and what tools and resources are at your disposal.
Planning is just as important as doing and is a key element to success. Planning incorporates prioritising and directing your efforts in a functional fashion that will allow you to maximise your potential. UMAT is a single test made up of three separate styles of questions merged into one three hour test paper. So, what can you do now to start preparing? We first need to understand that each of the three styles of questions of the UMAT is very different. Want more? Related Posts. Sign up for our Newsletter.
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In regards to UMAT, this means teaching others of the strategies that you would use to approach and solve the problems. All Year 12 students are well-aware of the importance of practice in achieving their goals.
Inevitably, it is the discipline involved with practice that is difficult to achieve. Depending on your personality, the day of the UMAT exam may be very stressful or no big deal. In either case, the important thing is to give yourself as much time as possible. Remember: during the exam, time is your enemy. If a question is taking more than a few minutes — move on. Be sure to have a watch with you, and know roughly how many questions you need to have answered every 15 minutes in order to be on pace to finish the test.
The UMAT is designed to be time-pressured; being as prepared as possible will help you on the day. UCAT testing begins in We can help you succeed!
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