BMAT Practice Test: Tips to Ace Your BMAT

Success in the BMAT comes down to a combination of knowledge, problem solving, and understanding the exam format. Using a BMAT practice test that accurately reflects the true content and nature of the test will ensure that you are as confident as you can be come exam day.

It’s therefore imperative that you find the best BMAT course for you – this should be one that combines a leadership team who have years of experience, tutors from leading medical schools, and clear and proven strategies to improve your performance.

A course might be an intensive crash course (over one day), or you may prefer to choose an online course that you can access as needed.

Beyond having access to a BMAT course or practice test provider, in order to improve your score you must follow these core tips:

– Dedicated revision of weaker areas in the BMAT syllabus, and an honest appraisal of which areas you are stronger or less strong in (remember that some areas might not have been in your GCSE syllabus, for example)

– Consistent practice of essay-writing, using a variety of different prompts, and sticking to the time limit throughout. You must develop a strategy that works for you, and ensures a balanced, accurate essay can be produced efficiently.

– You must work diligently to improve your problem-solving abilities – this can best be done through practice tests and official BMAT past papers, of course.

In general, the core aim should be that you are able to recognise a question type within this category immediately, and then implement a tactic that works for you upon recognising the question type.

Whilst preparation should begin with careful assessment of the syllabus and further reading on the exam and its purpose, you should move towards a BMAT practice test relatively quickly. Blackstone Tutors will be able to advise on the best route to take for your personalised preparation.