Hello everyone!
I hope you’re all doing well. Today, I want to talk about something that’s really important, not just for
the UCAT, but for life in general: adapting to change. We all know that the world around us is
changing faster than ever. What took years to achieve, now takes hours. What seemed impossible
before is now possible with technology and new tools. So, how do we keep up?
Let’s start with the UCAT—something that a lot of you are preparing for. You’ve probably heard
about the changes coming in 2025, and I want to make sure you’re ready.
What’s Changing in the UCAT?
The first change is that the Abstract Reasoning section is gone. It’s no longer part of the exam. While
this might sound like good news, it actually means that the remaining sections—Verbal Reasoning,
Quantitative Reasoning, and Decision Making—become even more important.
The second change is that the Decision Making section is now longer. Instead of 29 questions, there
will be 35 questions, and you’ll have an extra 6 minutes to finish.
So, what does this mean for you and your preparation?
How to Adapt to These UCAT Changes
1. No Abstract Reasoning Section
• What’s changing? The Abstract Reasoning section, which typically tested your ability to
recognize patterns and relationships in shapes, is being removed from the UCAT.
• Why is this important? Without this section, you will have fewer areas to focus on. This
means more time to concentrate on the other areas like Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative
Reasoning, and Decision Making.
2. Decision Making Section Gets Longer
• What’s changing? The Decision making section, which tests your ability to make judgments
based on information provided, will now have 35 questions, up from the previous 29.
Additionally, there will be an extra 6 minutes added to the time for this section.• Why is this important? The extra questions and time means you’ll need to be prepared for
more complex problem-solving and decision-making, with more time to work through them.
3. What Does This Mean for Your Prep?
• More Focus on Key Skills:
o With Abstract Reasoning gone, you can shift your focus to improving key skills in the
other sections.
o Speed Reading is important for Verbal Reasoning, so practicing how to read quickly
and efficiently will be crucial.
o Maths and Quantitative Reasoning will require you to be sharp and fast, so practicing
mental math and arithmetic without a calculator is a good idea.
o Logic skills will be essential for Decision Making, so practicing logical reasoning and
problem-solving will give you an edge.
Why You Can’t Have Weaknesses
With fewer sections, each one becomes more important. If you’re weak in one area, it will affect
your score much more than before. So, it’s not just about fixing your weaknesses—it’s about turning
them into strengths.
For example, if you struggle with maths, don’t just practice the easy questions. Break down the
tough ones, figure out what makes them hard for you, and work on that until you’ve mastered it.
Practice, Practice & Practice…
When you’re practicing, you might feel like you’re not improving as fast as you did at the start. This is
normal! As you get better, the improvements slow down. But those last few hours of practice—the
ones where you think you’re “good enough”—could be what makes all the difference on exam day.
Keep going, even when you feel like you’ve mastered the material! Remember practice make man
perfect !! so even if you have mastered the subjects be grounded and focus till the end!!!
Preparing for Changes in Medicine
Now, let’s talk about how all of this connects to your future as a medical student and a doctor.
Medicine is always changing. New technologies, treatments, and diseases are constantly emerging.
So, how do you prepare for all that change?
Here are three strategies that can help you:
1. Bring curiosity to learning: In medical school and beyond, you will constantly face new
information. The more you practice learning—whether it’s schoolwork, reading new topics,
or trying something new—the easier it will be to adapt to future changes.For example, if you’re always challenging yourself to learn new things, whether it’s a new skill or
topic, it will get easier over time.
2. Everything is basic: You can’t understand advanced topics in medicine if you don’t
understand the basics. If you don’t know how the body works, how can you understand how
a drug affects it?
For example, if you struggle with anatomy, go back and review the basics, even if it feels boring.
These basic concepts will help you understand new ideas more quickly.
3. Gather knowledge: Sometimes, things change so fast that we can’t keep up by ourselves.
And that’s okay! The key is to learn from others. There are always experts who know more
than you, and you can learn from them.
For example, when you need a quick answer, you don’t need to know everything—you just need to
know where to find the information and who to ask.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re preparing for the UCAT or your future in medicine, change is constant. The key to
handling it is to stay adaptable. Master the basics, keep learning, and always be open to learning
from others. These small changes you make in how you study and think will add up to big results,
both on exam day and throughout your career.
So, remember: Stay prepared, keep learning, and keep growing. That’s how you’ll be ready for
whatever changes come your way. We at https://trinityglobaledu.com/ consists of highly
experienced trainers who are passionate about delivering quality UCAT coaching in India and fully
committed to helping you succeed .Check out our latest blog https://trinityglobaledu.com/ucat/ to
learn more about navigating the UCAT change.
Good luck, and I believe you can do it!