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Thu, 06/10/2011 - 15:16
What is the UCAT?
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is a computer-based admissions test, used by a consortium of UK and partner universities to help select applicants for their medical...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 15:13
What is TST?
TST is short for Thinking Skills Test, which replaced the UCL Thinking Skills Assessment in 2022. This test is delivered and marked directly by UCL.
What is it used for?
The TST is...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 15:11
What is TSA?
TSA is short for Thinking Skills Assessment.
It currently consists of a 90 minute, multiple choice thinking skills assessment, and a 30-minute writing task.
Section 1 consists of 50...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 15:09
What is the TSA?
TSA is short for Thinking Skills Assessment.
What is it used for?
Entry to courses at a number of Cambridge colleges.
Which institutions use this test?
University of Cambridge (...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 15:07
What is STEP?
STEP is short for Sixth Term Examination Papers.
What is it used for?
Entry to mathematics
Which institutions use this test?
University of Cambridge (C05) course G100. Some...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:49
What is PAT?
PAT is short for Physics Aptitude Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to physics, physics and philosophy, any engineering science course, and engineering, economics and management....
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:47
What is LNAT?
LNAT is short for Law National Aptitude Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to law and some combinations of law and other subjects at:
Which institutions use this test?
University...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:43
What is MLAT?
MLAT is short for Modern Languages Admissions Test. It is a computer-based test which consists of 10 sections.
What is it used for?
Entry to certain undergraduate courses in modern...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:40
What is the MML?
MML is short for Modern and Medieval Languages Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to the undergraduate modern and medieval languages course
Which institutions use this test?...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:34
What is MAT?
MAT is short for Mathematics Aptitude Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to mathematics or computer science, or a joint honours degree involving mathematics
Which institutions use this...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:32
What is HAT?
HAT is short for History Admissions Test.
What is it used for?
All degree courses involving history
Which institutions use this test?
University of Oxford
Who do I enter the test...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:27
What is HPAT?
HPAT is short for Health Professions Admissions Test.
What is it used for?
Entry to certain medical courses at the University of Ulster.
Which institutions use this test?...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:21
What is GAMSAT?
GAMSAT is short for Graduate Medical Schools Admissions Test.
What’s it used for?
Graduate entry to medicine and dentistry
Which institutions use it?
Cardiff University (C15)...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:09
*Please note that in 2024, candidates applying for English Literature at Oxford University will not sit the Oxford ELAT. More information is available at their Faculty of English.
What is ELAT?...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 14:06
What is CATS?
CATS is short for Classics Admissions Tests.
What is it used for?
Entry to any course including Classics.
Which institutions use this test?
University of Oxford
How do I take the...
Thu, 06/10/2011 - 12:03
As of 2024, you’ll no longer need to sit the BMAT examination to apply for entry to a UK Medical School, as it has been cancelled from 2024 onwards.
Cambridge Assessments Admissions Testing...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:36
There are many things you can do to prepare for your university interview, such as look through your personal statement, go over the course content, do some mock interviews and read around on the...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:32
This is also difficult to say, but generally the better regarded your university, the more likely you will be to get an interview.
The same rule applies if you’re taking a particularly competitive...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:27
No - they only find out later on when you have decided which offers to accept or if you have no live choices. For example you are unsuccessful at all choices, or you decline the offers you have.
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:25
If you live within the UK, you should allow 14 days for the letter to arrive.
If you live outside the UK, allow 21 days. If you still haven’t received your letter after these time periods, contact...