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News: Batch 2018 prepares for UPCAT

2/14/2017 08:03:00 PM Media Center 9 Comments

UPIS Batch 2018 attended two orientation programs in preparation for taking the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) at the 4th Floor AV Room last January 31 and February 7.

Batch 2018 is the first batch of students to take the UPCAT since AY 2014-2015, the last school year before the K-12 program was fully implemented.

PAY ATTENTION. 2x9 is all ears as Ms. Dianne Catibog’s talk about the UPCAT process. Photo credit: Jem Torrecampo

The first talk given by Ms. Dianne Catibog of the UP Diliman Office of Admissions aimed to foster awareness on the whole UPCAT process - including application requirements, exam coverage, and test-taking tips. Colleges and courses offered in UP Diliman were also discussed.

Dr. Tristan Nathaniel Ramos, director of the UP Manila Office of Student Affairs, facilitated the second orientation wherein a list of the colleges and courses offered in UP Manila were enumerated. Dr. Ramos also shared bits and personal stories from his student days in UP Manila.

The talks were organized by the Department of Student Services in coordination with the admissions offices of UP Diliman and UP Manila.

UPIS Batch 2018 is expected to take the UPCAT during the first semester of AY 2017-2018.//Hanzvic Dellomas and Bryan Lina