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First in-person UPCAT since 2020 to be administered on June 3, 4
Philippines
National
First in-person UPCAT since 2020 to be administered on June 3, 4
First in-person UPCAT since 2020 to be administered on June 3, 4
Published Jun 02, 2023 13:30 pm
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Updated Jun 02, 2023 13:30 pm
Since the pandemic arrived in 2020, the University of the Philippines (UP) adapted to the situation and worked with a bit of modification for the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) as it continued the tradition with precaution due to the threat of Covid 19 virus.
(Image courtesy of the University of the Philippines)
But for this year, the old setup (face-to-face) is about to kick off, as UP administers the UPCAT for the first time since 2020 on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. There are two sets a day for the examination: 6 a.m. for the morning session and 11 a.m. for the afternoon session. The following are some reminders for the students as they take the first step of their college path at UP: read the instruction provided by the UP Office of Admission; know your testing hall in advance; prepare the things you should bring for the exam; condition yourself to be calm and focus; be early; no phones, cameras, nor calculating devices may be used; understand and follow instruction; and do not cheat. Also, the Office of Administration reminded all examiners to bring: a test permit, current school ID or government-issued ID, Sharpened good-quality pencils, erasers, snacks and water, facemask and sanitizers, and a jacket, but it is optional. Aside from the tips above, examinees were also advised to: read the instructions provided by the UP Office of Admissions; get their Test Permits from the UP Office of Admissions or the Office of the Registrars of the UP constituent universities; be on time and go to their designated Test Center on the date specified in your test permit; do not bring backpacks and large bags; and observe minimum public health standards at all times. Lastly, only UPCAT examinees are allowed to enter the campus during the exam. For those applicants with incorrect ID photos uploaded in the portal (form 1), they are mandated to bring two (2) 2×2 ID pictures with name tags (signature over printed name) on the day of their exam. Incorrect IDs are those photos that are blurred, pixelated, have poor contrast, with an obstructed face or dark background, and do not resemble their current appearance. *(Sonny Daanoy)*
(Image courtesy of the University of the Philippines)
But for this year, the old setup (face-to-face) is about to kick off, as UP administers the UPCAT for the first time since 2020 on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. There are two sets a day for the examination: 6 a.m. for the morning session and 11 a.m. for the afternoon session. The following are some reminders for the students as they take the first step of their college path at UP: read the instruction provided by the UP Office of Admission; know your testing hall in advance; prepare the things you should bring for the exam; condition yourself to be calm and focus; be early; no phones, cameras, nor calculating devices may be used; understand and follow instruction; and do not cheat. Also, the Office of Administration reminded all examiners to bring: a test permit, current school ID or government-issued ID, Sharpened good-quality pencils, erasers, snacks and water, facemask and sanitizers, and a jacket, but it is optional. Aside from the tips above, examinees were also advised to: read the instructions provided by the UP Office of Admissions; get their Test Permits from the UP Office of Admissions or the Office of the Registrars of the UP constituent universities; be on time and go to their designated Test Center on the date specified in your test permit; do not bring backpacks and large bags; and observe minimum public health standards at all times. Lastly, only UPCAT examinees are allowed to enter the campus during the exam. For those applicants with incorrect ID photos uploaded in the portal (form 1), they are mandated to bring two (2) 2×2 ID pictures with name tags (signature over printed name) on the day of their exam. Incorrect IDs are those photos that are blurred, pixelated, have poor contrast, with an obstructed face or dark background, and do not resemble their current appearance. *(Sonny Daanoy)*