For 2x9: UPCAT Tips from UPIS Alumni
“Breathe. As much as possible, try to enjoy the UPCAT. Forget the pressure during this time because it won’t help you.
At this point, there’s no use studying/cramming for the UPCAT. Have faith in your stock knowledge or what you know as of now. It’s all you need tbh!
Do something fun or therapeutic before the UPCAT! It helps that you’re happy and relaxed before the test. Watching a feel-good movie or video will go a long way.
More werpa, batch 2018!”
Disa Reyes, UPIS 2014
4th year BS Business Administration, UP Diliman
“Hi Batch 2018! I know you're all scared but they say the UPCAT is the easiest college entrance exam. The thing that makes it hard is the competition. Just a few tips- skip the questions you find hard and go back after everything. Don't spend too much time on one question ‘cause you might not get the chance to even answer the others.
Relax before the exam. Don't stress yourself too much. All you need to know has been taught to you in school for the past few years.
Also, don’t forget to treat yourself after the exam! You guys deserve it! Good luck guys!!! Rooting for all of you!!!”
Chey Abueg, UPIS 2013
4th year B Public Administration, UP Diliman
“Visit your exam centers days before exam. Stay healthy kung ayaw niyo mag-exam na may sakit. Follow instructions!
'Wag kakabahan, tiwala lang sa sarili. Isipin niyong papasa kayo. At magbaon ng maraming confidence. Good luck!"
Bea Zamora, UPIS 2015
3rd year BS Geodetic Engineering, UP Diliman
“Take your time. 'Wag madaliin ang exam, sapat ang binigay na oras. Pero wag din masyado maging kampante. At saka normal lang na kabahan sa simula. Mawawala rin 'yan once na masagutan mo yung unang mga tanong sa exam.”
Macky Barrientos, UPIS 2015
3rd year BS Geology, UP Diliman
Oblation Scholar
“Tsaka ka na mapagod at kabahan uli kapag natapos mo na ang exam, o kaya sa last push’ para grumadweyt na lang, o kaya sa existential crisis period na lang na daranasin mo habang wala pa 'yung resulta kasi tapos na ang UPCAT at wala ka nang magagawa pa at tatanungin mo nalang sarili mo kung ano pa bang purpose at goal mo in life after UPCAT. Joke lang HAHA. Slight HAHA. Sulitin ang mga natitirang sandali ng HS life!"
Michael Basilio, UPIS 2015
3rd year BS Electronics & Communications Engineering, UP Diliman
“Tandaan niyo kapag araw na ng UPCAT kayo ay mag-relax, magdala ng tubig at konting snacks,
magbanyo bago magsimula ang exam at lalung-lalo na magtiwala sa sarili!”
Jaime Mejia, UPIS 2014
4th year BS Civil Engineering, UP Diliman
“I remember how nerve wracking the UPCAT can be, but I just want you to remember to be calm and collected. Make yourself as comfortable as possible this weekend.
Read the instructions and questions carefully, as tempting as it is to use shotgun, keep in mind it’s better to make educated guesses.
Trust that you’ve prepared for this day and believe that you can do it, don’t let stress or pressure get to you. Good luck!!”
Red Rivera, UPIS 2014
4th year BA Speech Communication, UP Diliman
"Kapag di ka sure ano tamang sagot sa multiple choice, try mo muna tanggalin yung alam mong wrong answer talaga hanggang mag-end up ka sa isa lang (if di ka talaga sure, shade mo na lang c lol).
Wag ka na magdala ng maraming food kasi di mo rin makakain, swear!
Wag kang kabahan, dapat chill ka lang pag nagtake ng exam.
Good luck, 2x9!!
Kai Cardoz, Batch 2014
4th year B Public Administration, UP Diliman
“Matulog nang maaga para may energy!!!
Magising rin nang maaga kasi bawal ma-late! Expect heavy traffic. Mas okay nang maghintay kaysa nagmamadali kayo makahabol lang sa oras.
Kumain before the exam pero wag masyadong magpakabusog. After the exam na lang kumain nang marami to celebrate!
Kayang-kaya niyo yan! We’re all rooting for you guys!”
Anna Punzalan, UPIS 2015
3rd year BA Broadcast Communication, UP Diliman
“MAG-ARAL. Syempre, una sa lahat, siguraduhing nakapag-aral nang bonggang-bongga bago ang takdang araw ng UPCAT. (Hindi ito seatwork na pwede i-cram at hindi ka si Macky Barrientos na kayang-kaya pumasa na stock knowledge lang ang dala. Charot. Hi Macky! :p)
MAGHANDA. Ihanda lahat ng kailangan gabi umaga pa lang. Lapis, pambura, test permit, jacket, baon, brain cells at kahit ootd, ‘yan ihanda mo ‘yan!
WATCH. Magsuot ka ng relo para ikaw na mismo magtrack sa sarili mong oras habang sumasagot ka. Alam mo na, para walang gulatan na 5 mins left na lang pala.
CHECK. Laging i-check kung nasusundan mo pa yung numbering sa pagsagot. I-check kung nalagay mo rin lahat ng info na kailangan sa test paper. Check, check, check. Walang masama magdouble check ng sagot.
PRAY. Manalangin o magdasal ka syempre. Bago at pagkatapos ng exam, in between din kung gusto mo.
Siguro, tandaan niyo na lang na UPCAT lang yan, malayo sa bituka. HAHAHAHA. Sabi nga nila, 'yan daw ang pinakamadaling exam na ite-take niyo sa buong UP life niyo, kasi ‘pag nakapasok na kayo sa UP, ‘dun magkakaalaman. Kaya chill lang mga bes. Galingan ninyo at tiwala lang!
Good luck, Batch 2018!"
Quiela Salazar, UPIS 2015
3rd year BS Psychology, UP Diliman
“Hold on to your UPIS education while taking the UPCAT. Focus lang. Don't stress too much about the result right away (there are many ways to enter UP!) but at the same time, be careful when you answer the test items. Taking UPCAT is one thing, finishing your undergraduate degree in this university is another. Marami pa tayong haharapin but always remember to find the joy in the things that we do.
Aim for 100% UPIS Batch 2018! God Bless!”
Shari Oliquino, UPIS 2013
1st year MA Community Development, UP Diliman
UP Student Regent
"1) Nakakatawa mang pakinggan pero huwag kayong masyadong mag-review. Hindi naman kailangang pati scientific name ng langaw alam niyo jusq. Saks na review lang! Ma-buburnout kasi kayo kapag sobra. Pag nangyari yon, ang ending niyo ay pagod at drained huhu (ayaw natin yon).
2) Sleep early!!! Tama na muna ‘yang FB, twitter, tumblr, insta, snap, tinder o kung ano pa man yan. Makakapaghintay ‘yang mga yan, ang UPCAT hindi. Tsaka, gusto nating maganda/pogi tayo kapag mag-tetake ng exam diba? Marami din kasing pogi’t magaganda kayong makakasabay na mag-exam. Kailangan itsura pa lang, palaban na. UPIS represent ganon chz.
3) Pagkain! Magdala kayo ng saktong dami ng snacks. Pero yung light lang (Nung time ko kasi, yung katabi ko may dalang sliced pakwan nkklk huhu) para maiwasan ang paglabas at paggamit ng cr.
4) Dapat alam niyo kung saang college at room kayo kukuha ng exam. Mamaya natapos niyo na’t lahat yung exam pero hindi pala kayo doon sa college/room na iyon assigned. Iyaq.
5) RELAX. As in. Tsaka i-enjoy niyo yung exam.
Alam kong importante sa inyo ang araw ng UPCAT. Alam ko ring ninenerbyos kayo. Pero hindi naman magugunaw ang mundo kapag hindi kayo pumasa. Maraming options na kung saan pwede pa rin kayong makapasok sa UP pag nangyari yon (Pero ‘di ko naman sinasabing maging kampante na kayo and everything. Laban pa rin). May mga certificate courses sa UPD! Meron sa Theater Arts, Music (dance), Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Ingles at Filipino, at syempre sa Fine Arts (na kinuha ko yay). Kailangan niyo lang mag-take ng talent test para makapasok. Tsaka hindi naman batayan ng katalinuhan kung nakapasa ka o hindi sa UPCAT so kebs na!!
Naniniwala ako sa kakayahan at talino niyo at ng iba pang UPIS students! Mayabang mang pakinggan pero i-claim na natin— MAGAGALING TAYO PAK!
Kung hindi mag-wwork ang Plan A, may 25 letters pa ang alphabet bes kaya don’t give up ‘kay?
Break a leg babies! Fierce and love."
Lance Reblando, UPIS 2014
4th year BA Fine Arts - Studio Arts, UP Diliman
Graphics by Marco Sulla
