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Admissions Tests
An overview of the most common admissions tests used by universities and employers, what each one tests, and how to start preparing.
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Admissions Tests
An overview of the most common admissions tests used by universities and employers, what each one tests, and how to start preparing.
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Numerical Reasoning Test Guide
How numerical reasoning tests work, what they assess, and how to prepare for them in graduate and apprenticeship applications.
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Situational Judgement Test Guide
What situational judgement tests assess, how to approach them, and how to prepare for them in employer and university applications.
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How to Prepare for an Assessment Centre
What assessment centres involve, how to perform well in each activity, and how to prepare for a full assessment day.
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Guides for tests & assessment centres
LNAT Preparation Guide
A practical guide to understanding the LNAT format, preparing for Section A, planning your essay practice, and managing test-day timing.
Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Guide
How law firms use the Watson Glaser test, what each of the five question types involves, and how to prepare effectively.
UCAT Preparation Guide
How to prepare for each of the five UCAT subtests, manage your time, build your score, and use official resources effectively.
TMUA Preparation Guide
How to prepare for the TMUA, what each paper tests, and how to use official practice materials effectively.
ESAT Preparation Guide
A guide to the Engineering and Science Admissions Test format, specification, preparation approach, and how to use official materials.
MAT Preparation Guide
How to prepare for the Mathematics Admissions Test used by Oxford, Imperial, and others for maths-based courses.
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