How do I prepare for HPAT?

Successful preparation for HPAT can be summarised in five key steps:

1. Understand the importance of HPAT.
2. Familiarise yourself with HPAT-style questions.
3. Learn strategies for tackling each type of question.
4. Attempt full length practice exams under timed conditions.
5. Identify your weaknesses and work on them.

How much should I study for HPAT?

HPAT Scores The Leaving Certificate requires hours of study to be undertaken for you to achieve 550+ which will be realistically needed for you to be in contention for those precious medicine university course places in August.

When should you start preparing for HPAT?

Every year, 5th year students approach us to get a head start on their HPAT Exam preparation. As they cannot sit the HPAT® exam until their leaving cert year the most popular option for them is to sign up for our HPAT Ultimate Programme and defer phase 3 to the following year.

Is the HPAT hard?

HPAT is probably the hardest test you will ever have to sit. Many students, especially those who do not prepare, are shocked by the difficulty of HPAT.

What is a good HPAT percentile?

The HPAT score you need to get into medicine depends on your leaving certificate points and how you perform in relation to other HPAT candidates. In general, most students need at least 80-85th percentile to get into medicine.

How much does the HPAT cost?

A Registration for HPAT-Ireland is available online only. The registration fee for the HPAT–Ireland test in 2022 is €152.80 (all taxes and charges included) per candidate. An additional fee of €6.00 applies for all UL applicants who are also required to complete the Written English component.

Is the HPAT an IQ test?

The HPAT is an aptitude test, essentially a test that tests your IQ and emotional intelligence (EQ). Thereby as you study for the HPAT and improve your ability and learn new techniques, you are essentially INCREASING your IQ and EQ.

Do you need to study for the HPAT?

The short answer is no. Studying for the HPAT is possible and no matter how late you start, you will still be able to improve, just like with any other subject. The long answer is: it depends on how much time you put in and how effectively you do it. At this stage, it’s important to study SMART.

What is a good HPAT score 2021?

You should be looking to achieve 160 + out of a maximum score of 300. Remember that it is not just your HPAT score that is important, the universities will be taking both your HPAT-Ireland score and (moderated) Leaving Certificate into consideration.

What is the highest HPAT score ever?

300
The maximum HPAT score possible is 300 and the maximum adjusted Leaving Certificate points is 565, therefore, for CAO applicants to Medicine, the maximum achievable score is 865. Note that this is theoretical, as it is extremely difficult to score over 200 points in HPAT-Ireland.

Is it too late to study for HPAT?

The short answer is no. Studying for the HPAT is possible and no matter how late you start, you will still be able to improve, just like with any other subject. At this stage, it’s important to study SMART. …