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We would greatly appreciate you completing two short quizzes in this session to help us improve!  \nComplete the quiz using this link:  \n[https://bit.ly/AAinterviews](https://bit.ly/AAinterviews)  \n(Remember to makea note of whether you’ve completed question setA or B as you will complete the other set atthe end of the session) .  \nAdmissions tests  \nAdmissions tests  \nMany Russell Group universities use admissions tests to inform the decision-making process. They can be used in different ways:  \n• To inform whether an offer should be made  \n• To decide whether to invite a student to interview  \n• Following an interview, to decide between two equally ranked applicants.  \nNot all universities use tests and, where tests are used, universities may use different ones depending on the course.  \nThe logistics  \nStudents need to check the registration deadlines, where and when they will sit the test and the deadline for their UCAS application.  \n• Tests generally take place between August and November the year before starting the course  \n• Some tests take place before the UCAS application deadline  \n• Test locations vary depending on the typeof test  \n• Some tests have a cost associated (approximately £50 to £100) but bursaries may be available.  \nCommonly used tests   \nBMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test)  \n• Medicine, Vet Med, Biomedical Science and Dentistry  \n• Register between June and early August for the August test or register in September to sit the test in October.  \nELAT (English Literature Admissions Test)  \n• English courses atthe universities of Oxford and Cambridge  \n• Candidates write one essay  \n• Takes place in October at centres across the UK.  \nLNAT (Law National Aptitude Test)  \n• For applicants to Law  \n• Online test in two parts  \n• Can register from August and sit the test during September and October.  \nMAT (Mathematics Admissions Test)  \n• Used to test mathematical ability  \n• Commonly used by the University of Oxford and Imperial College London.  \nCommonly used tests   \nSTEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper)  \n• Mathematics  \n• Consists of up to three paper-based examinations  \n• Takes place during June in a test centre.  \nThinking Skills Assessment  \n• Used to identify critical thinking and problem-solving skills  \n• Three different tests used by the universities of Cambridge and Oxford and University College London.  \nUCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test)  \n• Used for some Medicine and Dentistry courses  \n• Verbal reasoning, decision-making, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning and situational judgement  \n• Testing runs from July– October, and you can book up to 90 days in advance.  \nPractice papers  \nThe aim of this activity is for you to develop an understanding of the styles of questions used ina range of admissions tests.  \nIndividually or in pairs, read through and answer the questions. Think about how you might help your stude","cbCaibuLnUTPsnN4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibuLnUTPsnN4","pdf",2156919,24,"English","# Admissions tests\n## How tests and interviews are used\n## The logistics for students\n## Commonly used tests\n## Practice papers","[{\"question\":\"How do Russell Group universities use admissions tests in decision-making?\",\"answer\":\"Admissions tests inform whether an offer is made, whether a student is invited to interview, and—after interviews—how to decide between two applicants who are equally ranked.\"},{\"question\":\"What logistics should students check before sitting an admissions test?\",\"answer\":\"Students should confirm registration deadlines, where and when the test will be taken, and the deadline for their UCAS application. 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