Table 3 Preparedness categories and how they were derived
Preparedness Category | Derivation Method |
|---|---|
School-based preparation course | Reported having specific preparation sessions at school or college |
Official UCAT Tests | Reported using the official UCAT Timed Practice Tests |
Other official UCAT resources | Reported using any of the: UCAT official app, official guide or question tutorials in the Candidate Preparation Toolkit |
Free commercial materials | Reported using any free commercial preparation materials |
Paid commercial materials | Reported using any paid commercial preparation materials |
Attempt number > 1 | Having a UCAT attempt number of 2 or more |
Time spent preparing | Coded according to their response to question 5 on a scale from ‘Did not prepare’ to ‘40 + hours’ of preparation |