Whilst many medical schools were left a bit in the lurch with the sudden change in circumstances, some awesome people were already setting up free live online lectures to help.

Below I share several excellent providers of free live online lectures for medical students. If there are any I’ve missed please share them in a comment underneath this blog post!

All the below are aimed at UK medical students but if you’re outside the UK, no problem, you are still able to attend. Just be aware that these lectures teach UK guidelines.

Last updated: April 2021
First published: 15th June 2020

1. Bite Medicine

Some of Bite Medicine’s lectures are purely academic whilst others are focused on more practical matters, such as excelling at medical school (e.g. how to get published, how to come top of your class).

Lectures run most days of the week.

They sometimes collaborate with SMILE.

Teaching platform: Zoom

Recordings: Yes, uploaded to their website & YouTube

Slides provided: Yes

Mailing list: Yes, for BiteMedicine in general (scroll to the bottom of their website to find the sign up box)

Facebook group: BiteMedicine for Students

Facebook page: BiteMedicine

YouTube: BiteMedicine

Twitter: @BiteMedicine

Instagram: @bitemedicine

Website/webpage: Bitemedicine.com/watch

2. Pulsenotes

Pulsenotes’ lectures are super nice to look at. If you like pretty slides PLUS excellent teaching Pulsenotes lectures will be right up your street.

They team up with SMILE weekly.

Teaching platform: Zoom & Facebook live

Recordings: Yes, uploaded to their website (requires membership to view)

Slides provided: Notes are provided on their website

Mailing list: Yes, join here

Facebook group: Pulsenotes Community

Facebook page: Pulsenotes

YouTube: Pulsenotes (recordings from 3 years ago)

Twitter: @pulse_notes

Instagram:  @pulsenotes

Website/webpage: app.pulsenotes.com/live

3. The Unofficial Guide to Medicine

You may know that UGTM publish books for medical students, but maybe you don’t know that they are currently running free webinars.

What I really like about UGTM webinars is that they are super engaging thanks to the frequent use of Menti.com to get people to contribute ideas (e.g. differentials, possible investigations) as well as to set single best answer (SBA) questions.=

Teaching platform: Zoom + Menti.com

Recordings: Coming soon

Slides provided: Yes, in the Facebook group

Mailing list: Yes, join here

Facebook group: UGTM Key Clinical Cases Community

Facebook page: The Unofficial Guide to Medicine

Twitter: @UGTMedicine

Instagram: @ugtmedicine

Website/webpage: unofficialguidetomedicine.com

4. Quesmed

My favourite thing about Quesmed lectures is the huge number of single best answer (SBA) questions they get through in a single talk. Once you have a good grasp of a topic the best thing to do next is lots of practice questions so Quesmed lectures are an excellent option once you’re at this stage.

Quesmed sometimes team up with Study Hub (see below).

Teaching platform: Zoom

Recordings: Yes, uploaded to YouTube

Slides provided: No

Mailing list: No

Facebook group: Quesmed Tutorials

Facebook page: Quesmed

YouTube: Quesmed Tutorials

Instagram: @quesmed

Website/webpage: www.quesmed.com

5. Study Hub

Out of St George’s Medical School. It was started by a 3^rd year medical student wanting to organise some revision lectures for her year over the lockdown. In a short space of time it has rapidly expanded to cover multiple years and is open to students from other medical schools. Teaching is provided mostly by St George’s students and doctors.

Study Hub sometimes team up with Quesmed, Norwich MedEd and others!

Teaching platform: Zoom

Recordings: Yes, on their Notion site

Slides provided: Yes

Mailing list: Yes, join here

Facebook group: Study Hub

Website/webpage: study-hub.org

6. Norwich MedED

Out of Norwich Medical School’s Medical Education Society. Lectures are open to all medical students. Students as far away as Malaysia and Hong Kong have been signing up!

Teaching platform: Zoom

Recordings: Yes, sent to attendees who fill in feedback forms

Slides provided: Yes, sent to attendees who fill in feedback forms

Mailing list: No

Facebook: NorwichMedED

Twitter: @NorwichMedED

Website/webpage: www.norwichmeded.com

7. Learn Medicine

A more recent addition to this list, Learn Medicine offer free teaching also.

Teaching platform: Zoom

Recordings: Yes, see their website

Slides provided: Yes, see the individual event pages for each lecture on their website

Mailing list: Yes, join here

Facebook: LearnMedicine

Instagram: @learnmedicine_

Twitter: @learnmed1

Website/webpage: learnmedicine.org

Currently inactive

These lecture series are mothballed for now, but perhaps they will come back to life in future…

SMILE

Definitely the most popular provider of online lectures in 2020. They frequently had 1,000+ students tuning into each lecture!

Lectures ran every day of the week. Sometimes up to 3 lectures a day.

Lectures were not recorded and slides were not provided for copyright reasons but don’t let this put you off. The quality of the lectures was fantastic so it was worth tuning in for the live teaching.

Something unique about SMILE was its very active chat which I personally really enjoyed because you could ask and answer each other questions. There was also a bit of general chat and banter – although organisers tend to encouraged keeping this to a minimum.

Teaching platform: Zoom

Recordings: No

Slides provided: No

Mailing list: Yes, join by emailing them (click here)

Facebook group: SMILE: Sustaining Medical education In a Lockdown Environment

Twitter: @Lockdown_MedEd

Instagram: @smile_lectures

Website/webpage: No

Funky Anatomy

They ran a few free lectures in early 2021 including some live free ones via Instagram.

Teaching platforms: Zoom, Instagram

Recordings: Yes, some available via YouTube, others only accessible by members via their website

Slides provided: No

Mailing list: Yes

Instagram: FunkyAnatomy

Facebook group: No

Facebook page: TheFunkyProfessor

YouTube: TheFunkyProfessor

Becoming a Doctor

Lectures ran most days of the week. BAD (what an acronym!) also broadcasted live via YouTube and Facebook.

Teaching platforms: Zoom, YouTube, Facebook live

Recordings: Yes, uploaded to the Learning Hub on their website (requires account) & YouTube

Slides provided: No

Mailing list: Yes, join here

Facebook group: Becoming a Doctor – Current Medical Students

Facebook page: BecomingaDr

YouTube: Health Careers Live

Twitter: @BecomingaDr

Instagram: @becomingadr

Website/webpage: becomingadr.org/tutorials

COVID Medical Education

Out of King’s College London. They were one of the first to start providing free live online lectures when lockdown began. They ran weekday evening lectures that usually started around 5.30/6pm.

Teaching platform: Zoom

Recordings: Yes on request

Slides provided: Yes, on their website

Mailing list: Yes, join here (use a .ac.uk email address)

Facebook page: COVID Medical Education

Twitter: @EdCovid

Website/webpage: www.covidmedicaleducation.com

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But the ever growing popularity of social media has given rise to some fantastic educational accounts on platforms such as Instagram.

Over the past 12 months I’ve been seeking out the best educational content on IG. In this blog post I share who I think are the best 8 Instagram accounts if you want to learn anatomy.

1. REV MED

Possibly the most active and engaging anatomy IG account I’ve come across.

They seem to have 10-question quizzes in their stories daily. Plus they regularly post motivational content and 2D diagrams with written explanations. They’ve recently started doing animated posts which are essentially visual mnemonics.

Instagram account: @rev.med
Website: click here

2. Institute Of Human Anatomy

Completely different approach to @Rev.Med yet still super helpful.

Their bread and butter content is short video explanations by a smiley, cheerful demonstrator using cadavers. They occasionally post quizzes in their stories.

Instagram account: @instituteofhumananatomy
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/InstituteofHumanAnatomy

3. Funky Anatomy

AKA The Funky Professor. Their mission is to make learning anatomy fun.

They also have a popular YouTube account with nearly 50,000 subscribers.

They have a nice variety of posts: videos, study tips/motivation, quizzes and 3D diagrams with written explanations.

Instagram account: @funkyanatomy
Website: www.thefunkyprofessor.com
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCWOnuUxMHgRAg-QoZmX8d9Q

4. Surgical Anatomy

Who doesn’t love super aesthetic anatomy drawings? Even better when they’re accurate and educational.

Their approach is simple but effective. With each pretty and detailed 2D diagram they offer a written explanation.

Instagram account: @surgicalanatomy

5. QMed Learning

Another fantastic account due to their regular quizzes (see their stories) and clear 2D diagrams with written explanations.

Instagram: @qmedlearning
Website: qmedlearning.co.uk

6. Allied Anatomy

Again, plenty of quizzes in their stories and diagrams with clear explanations. They use both 2D and 3D diagrams.

They’ve also recently started making content on YouTube.

Instagram: @alliedanatomy
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNLm_sQqBnUtVuGzoHyo7MQ

7. Ortho Initiative (Dr Nabil Ebraheim)

I first came across Dr Nabil Ebraheim’s content via YouTube where he has over 500,000 subscribers. He provides clear video explanations of MSK anatomy especially. 

If you’re keen on sports medicine and orthopaedics like me, you’ll probably love all of his content.

Instagram: @orthoinitiative
YouTube: youtube.com/user/nabilebraheim

8. Anatomy Zone

New to Instagram, but very established on YouTube with over 750,000 subscribers. AnatomyZone have finally made it to IG!

Their content is growing and the account manager, Peter, tells me they’re experimenting with different things at the moment. Definitely one to watch. 

Currently they’re posting quizzes and written explanations with both 2D and 3D diagrams.

Instagram: @anatomyzone
Website: www.anatomyzone.com
YouTube: youtube.com/anatomyzone

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I received invites to interview at St George’s, University of London, Swansea University Medical School and University of Nottingham Medical School.

Check out my blog post 7 Steps to a Successful Personal Statement for Graduate Entry Medicine for further guidance and my Ultimate Medicine Personal Statement Checklist (free download).

One last thing: DO NOT COPY ANY PART OF MY OR ANYONE ELSE’S PERSONAL STATEMENT. Nowadays, clever software will identify any similarities and you will be caught out. Also, it’s just not ethical and the best way to make your personal statement stand out is to make it unique to you anyway!

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From a young age I have had a passion and aptitude for medical science. I acquired a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and I am now completing a Master’s in biomedical engineering. Subsequent to volunteering in multiple healthcare environments and shadowing multiple doctors I am now certain that medicine as a career is the correct choice for me.

I highly value the privilege of being able to support someone in their time of need. Over the past several years I have arranged four medical work experience programmes: shadowing radiologists, a general practitioner and two medical teams for elite rugby players. When I had the opportunity to sit in on the consultations of a general practitioner I observed that despite the time pressure he was under he was patient and genuinely warm towards all his patients. This touched me and impressed upon me the more empathetic aspects of being a doctor. Having a career to which empathy is central greatly appeals to me. Since June 2015 I have volunteered at a support helpline and I have further grasped that having even several minutes to talk to a non-judgemental and impartial listener can make a huge difference to someone’s well-being. I recently volunteered weekly at a hospital facilitating fun activities for patients on wards. Through building relationships with patients I have seen first-hand how lonely and restless patients can become and how chatting with someone familiar can improve their day.  To be able to build positive relationships with others daily also draws me to the medical profession.

I am compelled to pursue a vocation in which lifelong learning of medical science and use of scientific methods are key. For example, in the third year of my Bachelor’s degree I wrote a dissertation that explored the possible mechanisms that influence musculoskeletal performance as a result of a genetic polymorphism. Despite the amount of data I analysed it was not possible to deduce the exact biomechanisms at work as a result of this single genetic element. It showed me how much there is still to learn about the human body. I am now studying biomedical engineering for a Master’s in order to learn more about the body as well as the engineering of cutting-edge medical technology.

Through reading books in my spare time I have developed a keen interest in medical ethics. For instance, I found The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot a very thought-provoking book in its treatment of the ethics of medical research and the duties doctors have towards their patients. The upsetting experience of Henrietta Lacks’ family as they tried to understand what happened to her cells following her death echoed to me the importance of clear and honest communication with patients. The latter is an art I am excited to develop further as a physician.

As a doctor I realise that it will be essential to be an excellent leader and team player.  Whilst studying my bachelor’s degree I was elected captain of the women’s rugby club and was awarded Captain of the Year and Sports Personality of the Year by my students’ union for outstanding organisation and leadership. I learnt that teamwork is paramount for maximal success, for example working collaboratively within the rugby club’s committee to achieve a national team of the year award. I found undertaking my degree, being captain of a sports team and volunteering in other roles all in my second year challenging at times however I have gained huge confidence in my ability to cope under stress and to balance my academic and extracurricular duties.

While the life of a doctor will be a challenging one, I feel I have what it takes to be a successful doctor. I have an enthusiasm for science as well as other peoples’ well-being. My work experience with doctors has shown me the realities of such a career. I am a hard worker with an open and enquiring mind and medicine is the most stimulating career I could hope for as well as being one for which I feel ideally suited.

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That’s why I’ve written this blog post. I’ll be recommending to you my favourite accessories for the latest generation of iPads.

You might be wondering why I’ve written this post. Well, I’m a “bit” of an Apple fangirl. Maybe I shouldn’t admit to this, but once upon a time I had 3 different iPads, a MacBook AND an iPhone. I’m also generally a massive tech-head and have been since birth.

If you don’t yet have an iPad and would like to buy one, I recommend investing in either an

• iPad Mini 5th generation (7.9-inch)  (Small, lightweight and awesome. Unlike the previous Mini generations, it works with an Apple Pencil so you can draw and write on the screen like it’s a notepad!)

Or, if you would like a bigger screen without the price tag of the iPad Pros, try the

• iPad Air 3^rd generation (10.5-inch) (Essentially the same as the old 2017 iPad Pro 10.5-inch but slightly lighter, bigger than the iPad Mini and unlike the previous Air generations, it works with an Apple Pencil so you can draw and write on the screen like it’s a notepad!)

If you fancy one of the most powerful iPads available and unlocking your iPad with facial instead of fingerprint recognition, you should get one of the iPad Pros! The latest iPad Pros work with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil only.

• iPad Pro 3rd generation 11-inch (Smaller of the Pros. So, better for taking on clinical placements.)
• iPad Pro 3rd generation 12.9-inch (Bigger of the Pros. Screen is closest to A4 paper size. So, better for hours of studying at a desk or in the library.)

Note: Apple Pencils do not come included with iPads. You have to buy them separately.

1. Case with or without a Bluetooth Keyboard

The first thing you need is a case. The case will protect your iPad from internal damage when you (inevitably) drop it, thereby extending its working life. It will also protect it from aesthetic damage which will help you sell it for more money when you want to upgrade or no longer need it.

I recommend saving your back by eliminating the need to carry both a laptop and an iPad. Do this by also buying a Bluetooth keyboard for your iPad. Even better, buy a case-and-keyboard 2-in-1 combo.

Considering the needs of the typical student, there are few things laptops, even MacBooks, have over the newest iPads. So, don’t be afraid to switch over entirely to an iPad and sell your old laptop!

In my personal experience, Logitech and Apple keyboards are the best. Both manufacturers make comfortable, reliable, slick-looking, good quality keyboards that don’t make loud tap tap tap sounds when you type. However, Logitech keyboards are always cheaper than official Apple ones. So, I’ll mostly be recommending Logitech.

Below, I’ve recommended both solo cases and keyboard-case combos.

iPad Mini 5 (7.9-inch)

Ktotop case with in-built Apple Pencil holder (What I really like about this case is that it has a little storage slot for an Apple Pencil so that you’re less likely to lose it.)

Wineecy keyboard and case with in-built Apple Pencil holder

iPad Air 3 (10.5-inch)

Ktotop case with in-built Apple Pencil holder (What I really like about this case is that it has a little storage slot for an Apple Pencil so that you’re less likely to lose it.)

Logitech keyboard and case with in-built Apple Pencil holder (Bonus: backlit keys just like a MacBook.)

iPad Pro 11-inch

Ktotop case with in-built Apple Pencil holder (What I really like about this case is that it has a little storage slot for an Apple Pencil so that you’re less likely to lose it.)

Logitech keyboard and case with in-built Apple Pencil holder (Bonus: backlit keys just like a MacBook.)

iPad Pro 12.9-inch

Ktotop case with in-built Apple Pencil holder (What I really like about this case is that it has a little storage slot for an Apple Pencil so that you’re less likely to lose it.)

Logitech keyboard and case with in-built Apple Pencil holder (Bonus: backlit keys just like a MacBook.)

2. Screen protector

Back when I was an Apple novice, I avoided screen protectors because I liked the feel of touching the screen directly. However, I ended up regretting it. A few years ago my iPhone at the time fell out of my pocket while I was sports coaching. I accidentally stood on it with the studs of my football boots creating faint scratches on my screen. Result? I got far less money for the phone when I later sold it than if I had kept the screen immaculate.

Invest £5-10 now so you can sell your iPad for the maximum price possible when you want to upgrade or you no longer need it.

I’ve had great experiences with JTech screen protectors.

iPad Mini 5

JTech screen protector

iPad Air 3

JTech screen protector

iPad Pro 11-inch

JTech screen protector

iPad Pro 12.9-inch

JTech screen protector

3. Apple Pencil

Make sure you don’t buy the wrong Apple Pencil for your iPad model!

If you have the latest generation of iPad Pros, i.e. the iPad Pro 3^rd generation 11-inch or the iPad Pro 3^rd generation 12.9-inch you will need the 2^nd generation Apple Pencil.

If you have the latest iPad Mini 5, iPad Air 3^rd generation, 1^st or 2^nd generation of iPad Pros (9.7-inch, 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch) or iPad 6^th generation you will need the 1^st generation Apple Pencil.

Protect your Apple Pencil from damage and ensure you don’t lose it by either buying an iPad case with a slot to stow your Pencil or buy a separate case.

A separate case will be especially helpful if you own a 1^st generation Apple Pencil because in order to charge it there is a little connector around the length of a fingernail that can be easily lost. You should have also got a replacement nib and cap with your Apple Pencil. A specifically designed case will have slots to store all these little bits and pieces so that you don’t lose them.

Try the slick-looking Belkin Case Plus Stand for Apple Pencil 1^st generation.

4. Power bank

An annoying issue with all electronic devices is battery life. The latest iPads should last at least a whole day at medical school if you start the day fully charged. However, running out of battery mid-way through a lecture or bedside teaching session is always a possibility.

The solution to this is to always have a charged power bank with you. You can charge up a power bank just like any other electronic device. Then, when your iPad (or iPhone) is out of juice, simply plug it into the power bank and it will charge while you’re on the move.

Try Anker’s PowerCore 13000. It is suitable for charging iPads, is compact and comes with a little bag to help protect it.

5. Extra-long charging cable

Lecture theatres often have plugs but if your school is like mine, all plugs are on the walls or in the aisles. This can lead to having to stretch wires across aisles and potentially trip up classmates!

Get around this by buying an extra-long charging cable.

Try Syncwire’s 2m charging cable. The braided nylon design helps to prevent wires eventually poking out due to wear and tear – an issue the often arises in plastic charging cables.

When purchasing a charging cable make sure you’ve picked the right connector. Different generations of iPads have different types of connectors. Don’t get caught out!

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It’s morning, I’ve got coffee in a takeaway up in my hands. I’m waiting in the queue for GAMSAT in London. The queue snaking out of the test centre is long and I’m so tired from being stressed about this exam that I almost don’t care how it goes.

In my bag I’ve packed my admissions ticket, ID, water, Pro Plus (caffeine) tablets and some pens and pencils in a clear plastic bag. As I move through the test centre doors, I turn my phone off because there’s no way I’m going to let a stray marketing text from Vodafone get me booted out of the test.

The test is taking place in a huge hall. You could probably hold one of those big exhibitions in it. I put my bag at the back of the hall and exchange glances with some of the other test takers. We’re all making pretend scared faces and squirming at each other. (Or are we pretend scared? Nope. Nope, definitely not).

I sit down to sit the test. Here goes nothing!

GAMSAT exam day is LONG and GRUELLING. I hope the tips below will help you not only have a better day but even boost your mark.

1. Double check your exam details

If you want to succeed at GAMSAT the first step is to make sure you’re at the right place at the right time! Else, you definitely won’t get any marks! ACER should have sent your exam details to your email. You can also find them in your account on the ACER website.

Note – the test location has changed in the past so if you’ve sat GAMSAT before don’t assume that where you took the test last time is where it’ll be this time!

2. Double check your journey plan to the test centre

You want to get to the test centre with plenty of time to spare, so plan to get there early. Use Google Maps or Citymapper to plan your trip to the test centre. But check again when you wake up on the morning of the exam just in case, for example, a bus route / train / metro / underground line is now experiencing delays.

As a seasoned Londoner I can tell you that journey plans and estimated times really can change when you re-check them again in the morning. Don’t get caught out! Re-check to be safe.

If public transport fails you, consider booking an Uber because it’ll be cheaper than a regular taxi. In London, you can also try ViaVan and Kapten which are very like Uber.

3. Make plans for after the test

If you have some friends or GAMSAT study buddies who are also sitting the test make plans to meet them afterwards at a nearby café, restaurant or bar. When I sat GAMSAT, post-test drinks and a big old moan about the worst questions with study buddies helped me to unwind.

Alternatively, make plans with loved ones who have nothing to do with GAMSAT. Maybe you won’t want to think about the exam any more than necessary.

Maybe you’d rather spend some time alone after the exam. That’s fine too! Perhaps watch your favourite movie when you get home to help you forget all about it.

4. Sleep Zzzzzzzz

You may be planning to stay up late the night before trying to cram facts. But this will be of very little benefit.

GAMSAT Sections 1 and 3 require a lot of reasoning. And you cannot cram reasoning. The best way to boost your reasoning ability on exam day is to give your brain a good rest. This is why it’s crucial, and I repeat, it’s CRUCIAL to get a good night’s rest.

To ensure you don’t have to wake up ridiculously early it may be worth booking accommodation near the test centre. I’ve had good experiences booking via Air BnB.

5. Breathe

Just like I did, you will probably feel nervous. Or to be more specific, you’ll kind of want to hide under a rock and not come out again until GAMSAT is over. My advice is to BREATHE deeply to calm your nerves.

Breathe in through your mouth for a count of 3 seconds. Then, breathe out for a count of 4 seconds through your nose. Close your eyes and focus on the feeling of the air moving through your nose and throat.

An extra trick is to breathe “with your belly”. Meaning that as you breathe in you should let your tummy relax and expand like a balloon. This is called belly breathing. Typically, we will hold our tummies flat even as we breathe in deeply. Instead, let your tummy go to maximise the calming effect.

6. Don’t take…

You may be tempted to bring your notes and a textbook or two. But, realistically, are you going to have time to read them? If you do get round to reading them, are you really going to absorb anything you don’t already know or understand?

In my experience, the answer to both of these questions is no. Save your back the weight of all that paper and instead focus on being relaxed and focused.

7. Do take…

• Admission ticket
• Photo ID
• Face mask +/- hand sanitiser (COVID-19)
• Pens and pencils
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Water
• Lunch
• Caffeine tablets
• Phone and purse
• Jumper

That’s it!

8. Avoid negative people

Avoid contact with people who are a negative influence, unsupportive of what you’re doing or just make you feel anxious in any way. You need all the positivity you can get on exam day. Don’t let even one negative person get you down.

The other side of this coin is to be in contact with positive people and be a positive person yourself. Despite the fact that, yes, you’re in competition with everyone else sitting the exam, why not smile, chat and make friends with other exam takers on the day? You’re all in the same boat. You’re all stressed. Put each other at ease!

9. At lunch either socialise or spend time on your own

After sections 1 and 2 you will have a lunchbreak and you will be allowed to leave the centre. You have a few options:

• Find friends and study buddies and spend lunchtime with them.
• Hang out with someone or some people that you get chatting to on test day.
• Spend time on your own to recharge.

I personally chose option 3 because I didn’t want to pick up other people’s stress – I had enough stress of my own to deal with! Instead, I met up with people after the exam. But that’s just me. You may find it more relaxing to spend time with others at lunchtime.

10. In-exam tips

I will be publishing a full blog post on exam techniques for GAMSAT soon. In the meantime, here are a couple of my top tips:

Guess

If you spot that you’re running out of time, guess! Guess every question that’s remaining! GAMSAT utilises positive marking so at least put down something for every question. For sections 1 and 3 you’re using pencil to answer the questions. So, in the last remaining minutes you can always change one of your guess answers if you realise that it’s wrong.

Push

Your brain will get fatigued. Mine turned to sludge halfway through section 3. If this happens, you’ll have to really slog it through the rest of the exam. Don’t give up! Utilise all the mental toughness that you have.

Taking on some caffeine in the lunch break can help with this too.

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