UCAT Medical admissions 🏥

Learn the secrets Med Students use to Ace the UCAT exam

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The KIS UCAT program has been built from the ground up to give you the best possible preparation for medical admissions testing. But we do more than just give you questions...

A pathway to getting into Med School

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Strategy

Learn from lessons that don't just focus on questions, but on high-level exam strategies

Training

Put your strategies to the test and Immerse yourself in trial mocks that feel just like the real thing

Practice

5000+ UCAT questions included in a simulated environment that replicates the actual UCAT exam

If you're doing thousands of UCAT questions and not seeing any improvement, I honestly don't know what you expected...

Let me ask you, have you read this book?

It's a book called "Principles" by a successful businessman named Ray Dalio, who runs the biggest hedge fund in the world (Hedge Funds do complex stuff with money... it's not really relevant here)

In this book, he states a very simple formula that really underpins how to succeed in career, business, life and in your case (more importantly!), the UCAT.

The formula is this:

Pain + Reflection = Progress

If you're sitting the UCAT, odds are you're very much so used to the "Pain" part of this equation.

You've probably experienced it again, and again..

and again...

and again.

Every question, subsection test and exam you do seems to be unbelievably difficult. And sometimes you do well, but sometimes you really screw it up. And you just keep trying again, and again and again.

But have you ever stopped for just a minute and thought to yourself: 

"Wait a minute... why am I doing well, or why am I screwing up?"

The part you're probably missing here is the Reflection part of Ray Dalio's equation.

And while I respect your persistence for dealing with so much Pain so many times, you really aren't going to see any improvement without some Reflection.

And that's where KIS Academics comes in.

We don't focus on giving you thousands of questions like everyone else you know because... let's face it. You'll do a LOT of questions, but probably not more than a few thousand.

We aren't going to get into a question-measuring contest because we don't care how many questions you do. We care about seeing Progress.

Pain + Reflection = Progress

That's why our lessons and resources focus on strategy and techniques - instantly actionable and 100% tangible changes you can make and rehearse straight away to start performing better in the UCAT.

And when the time comes, you can book in a UCAT skills consultation with one of our Med Student experts to tell them exactly what your struggle sections are, and they can diagnose (just like a doctor) what your strengths and weaknesses are. Here are even more tips on acing the UCAT.

So stop wasting your time in Pain, and start making some Progress.

I'll see you on the inside.

Shanaka Jayakody

Your Tutor

Hi there! My name is Shanaka and I know what it feels like to fail in achieving my dreams and having my hopes crushed. I am here to ensure that you never have to experience that.

Having initially failed to get into medical school due to failing the UMAT (now UCAT), I devoted myself over the next year to deconstructing the purpose behind aptitude tests, the science and the question writing structure of them. This allowed me to score in the top percentile the following year, and receive offers for all medical schools all around the country.

Since then, I have spent the last 10 years helping, coaching and mentoring over 1,000 students to develop the same strategies so that they can avoid the heartbreak I went through in achieving their goals.

My style of teaching is designed to identify your unique learning style, empower you with it, and show you the strategies you can use to achieve your highest potential using proven approaches that have developed and improved over 10 years of continuous improvement and used with success by over 1,000 students.


You can definitely think of me as a friend on your own journey, I’m here to not only help with your UCAT journey but hopefully be a friendly and supportive face during what is undoubtedly a challenging time for most.

1000+ students tutored into medical school

10 yrs teaching experience

500+ students tutored to 99+ ATAR’s

Leader of Character & Culture Development at Sharetree

Former medical student

Established UCAT Tutor

Here's what you'll get in this Course:

Here's everything that's included in the KIS Academics UCAT High Performance Program.

Replicable formulas

Section Algorithms

Understand exactly what algorithms and approaches you need to implement to answer the hardest questions in each UCAT section - even the left of field "nobody will ever get this" type of questions

Actionable hacks

Tips and Tricks for Exam Technique

There's more than theory to the UCAT. You need to have a plan and you need to know exactly what to do on game day. Learn tips and tricks most students don't know exist. Here's some extra UCAT tips on our study blog for you to check out!

Practice makes perfect

5000+ Questions

Use the KIS Academics In2Med Platform to effortlessly practice any type of question and apply the strategies you've learnt. Focus on improving each time and using reflection to make progress

Replica environment

Just like the real thing...

What better way to train than in an identical simulation environment, where you can access a calculator and scratch pad just like you'll be able to in the real UCAT exam.

CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK

The KIS Mindset Module

VALUED AT
$150

Through our research, we've worked out the number 1 difference between those who succeed and those who struggle: Mindset.
To become a top scoring student, you need to think like a top scoring student. We'll teach you how.

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Listen to what my past students have said...

This is one of the few UCAT programs that actually WORKS

"Hi Shanaka, thank you for everything you've done for me throughout this year. Your informative yet engaging videos and constant words of motivation really helped me develop a positive mindset and continue to strive to do my best. All the hard work really paid off as I achieved an atar of 99.65 and received unbonded offers for medicine from JCU, University of Tasmania and Flinders University, and a bonded offer from UNSW! I'm super happy and honestly a bit surprised as well. After lots of thought and discussions with my parents, I've decided to pursue medicine at Flinders University. Thanks so much for everything once again! Your guidance and passion to help others will always remain an inspiration for us all."

Jayatee - Past Student

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Due to the exclusivity of the UCAT High Performance Program, we can't let every single student in the country subscribe! If you miss out now, you might not get another chance to access thousands of dollars worth of resources! Don't miss out on the opportunity to access all of these resources for a great price

AFFORDABLE PRICING

Things that cost more than the High Performance Program

$8/week is really not that much to pay for a Tutor.

UCAT High Performance Program

$8.00 PER WEEK

One large coffee from Starbucks

$8.00

1/6th of a private tutoring lesson

$50.00 A LESSON

One movie ticket per fortnight

$20.00

One Quarter Pounder Meal from Maccas

$11.00

KIS Online High Performance Programs

Frequently Asked Questions 🙋

What is an online course?

KIS Academics has built a variety of online courses that allows students to learn via in depth and engaging video lessons and activities.
These programs can be accessed through the KIS Course Portal on any device with internet access - anytime, anywhere.
Each course is slightly different depending on the subject, but all contain videos, worksheets, quizzes and more.

How much do the online courses cost?

The prices of our online courses can vary a little bit. Some, like our Mindset Module and Exam Preparation Program are completely free!
Most of our courses however are approximately $8 per week.
You can pay as a monthly subscription or a one-off yearly payment.

You can also access ALL courses with one subscription to KIS Plus which is $20 per week, or free when you begin lessons with a KIS Academics Private Tutor.

I still have questions. How can I contact you?

You can get in touch with us anytime, and we tend to be quite responsive.

You can email us at [email protected], get some assistance in our help centre or give us a ring on +61 485 868 009.

Our team is super friendly and always willing to help 😺

Who even is KIS Academics?

Great question, and I'm flattered you ask!

Here's some info about us

How does the "Bring a friend and save" deal work?

It's simple:

1. You firstly need to request a tutor

2. Then, find a friend (or friends) who would like to join lessons with you! Have a chat to them and make sure you're all on the same page about getting tutored together

3. Then fill out this form to add one or two friends to your tutoring lessons. You'll each get a reduced lesson price (Up to 33% off!).

We'll change your pricing and make sure to update it when we've added your friends so you all get the discounted rate.
You'll do lessons together in a small group and you can organise lessons by chatting to the tutor in a group chat! If you need to reschedule a lesson, you can discuss things in that group chat and find alternative lesson times that work for everyone.

You'll all also get access to KIS Plus resources to use outside of class times.

Small group lessons are also a great way to stay motivated and enjoy the lessons with your friends - success is better together!

How much will my lesson cost?

Payments for tutoring are very simple.

Gold tutoring normally costs $70/hour for private lessons.
If you bring one friend, you and your friend will each pay $60/hour instead.
If you bring two friends, you and your two friends will all pay $50/hour instead.

Platinum tutoring normally costs $90/hour for private lessons.
If you bring one friend, you and your friend will each pay $75/hour instead.
If you bring two friends, you and your two friends will all pay $60/hour instead.

Executive tutoring normally costs $150/hour for private lessons.
If you bring one friend, you and your friend will each pay $120/hour instead.
If you bring two friends, you and your two friends will all pay $100/hour instead.

You'll get billed after every lesson.

We can save your card to make payments super easy. Or we can send you an invoice which you can pay with your credit or debit card, or using Google or Apple Pay. You can also pay via direct debit.

‍Please note that we don't accept any other types of payment method. You can find out more here

Who should I bring to my lesson?

Great question!

We recommend bringing a friend who is also studying the same subject of course!

Aside from that, you're welcome to bring anyone. For younger students, this might be a playdate or a family friend. For high shoolers, this could be your best mate or even partner.
Ultimately, make sure you invite someone you get along well with and who both have similar goals and want to learn!

Your tutor will involve both of you in the learning process and make lessons as interactive as possible.

Can a friend still join in if I've already started lessons?

Yes!

If you've done a few lessons with your tutor already, that's fine! You can add a friend to your group at any time

Just fill out this form to give us their details and we can add them into your lessons so you can do your next class with your friend!

Are the tutors any good?

You bet - you can check out our reviews here!

KIS only hires the top tutors in each state.

We recruit the best tutors and top scorers of every year level, vet them with a thorough interview and application process, and then we take them through an intensive training program so that they become the best, most compassionate tutors who really know how to teach.

On top of that, we don't just hire the best, we treat our tutors well with top rates, personal development opportunities, plentiful resources for their subjects, and 24/7 administrative support.

How do I communicate with my class?

Outside of lesson time, your tutor will communicate via a method that works for you!

This could be an SMS texting group chat, email, WhatsApp or any other messaging service. This is where you can all chat and organise lessons.

If you're a group of parents with younger children, your tutor can also communicate via these channels with you!

During class time, your tutor will can do in-person lessons or online lessons (via Zoom, Skype or another video-chat service). You can discuss with the tutor and your friends what works best for everyone! We recommend online tutoring to save on travel time.

Will we get access to the online resources?

Yep! All KIS Academics Tutoring students will get access to KIS Plus. KIS Plus gives you access to 25+ Online courses for the Australian Curriculum worth over $12,000 dollars.

You'll get access to KIS Plus after your first lesson payment is completed.

As a tutoring student, you'll get access completely for free! You can learn more about KIS Plus here

What if I need to cancel a lesson?

That's okay! We know life gets busy.

All you need to do is get in touch with your tutor directly and let them know.

However, please keep in mind that we have a cancellation policy - if you cancel a lesson less than 1 hour before the time you arranged with your tutor, you'll get charged 100% of the lesson fee.

So please, if you need to cancel a lesson, do it well in advance!

You can find more details about this in our Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy

Are there any policies I should know?

Yep! You can find all the details in our Terms of Service.

The 3 main policies you should know for private tutoring are:
1. Regular lessons generate results. If you skip more than 3 consecutive weeks of lessons with us, you'll lose your tutoring position with KIS Academics

2. Lesson timing is flexible, but if you fail to show up or cancel less than 1 hour before a lesson, you'll be charged a last-minute-cancellation fee

3. Payments are all done online, and you'll only ever be charged after a lesson. Please make sure to complete any lesson payments within 3 days.
High quality tutors at competitive prices.

We have hundreds of amazing, qualified online tutors offering top quality services, starting at just $47 per hour. Whether the student is in high school or primary school, we cater for all. So, why are our tutors so amazing compared to other companies? It's simple, we pay them better. We take a low commission so you can get top scoring private tutors at the best rates. Discover our team of dedicated tutors who specialize in various subjects, from Chemistry and Maths to English and UCAT, as well as offering support for high school, HSC, and VCE, and many more. View all tutoring locations.

What is Private Tutoring?

Private tutoring is the best option for anyone looking for individual, personalised help with their academic performance, especially for subjects like English, Math and Chemistry.

Private tutors can provide you with structured lessons to teach curriculum content, while also being flexible enough to answer questions as they come up, help look over assignments and assist in exam revision.

A high quality private tutor from KIS is not only a knowledgeable teacher who can answer all your questions, but an understanding friend who once had to face the same struggles that you are facing now.

Are your tutors any good?

You bet - you should check out our reviews!

KIS only hires the top tutors in each state.

We specifically hand pick and recruit the best tutors and top scorers of every year level, vet them with a thorough interview and application process, and then we take them through an intensive training program so that they become the best, most compassionate tutors who really know how to teach.

On top of that, we don't just hire the best, we treat our tutors well with top rates, personal development opportunities, plentiful resources for their subjects, and 24/7 administrative support.

Are your tutors qualified teachers or graduate students?

KIS Academics aims to hire young tutors who are relatable, friendly but also super smart tutors who are great at explaining things.
We firmly believe that tutoring should be delivered by someone with a different perspective to teachers at school. This ensures that tutoring doesn't just become another few hours of school, but a completely personalised time where students are taught in a very different, and better way.
You can read more about this in our blog post: Should I get a graduate tutor, or a teacher?

Why are some tutors more expensive?

KIS Academics has an extensive process for hiring tutors. When deciding whether a tutor should be Gold ($70/hour), Platinum ($90/hour) or Executive ($150/hour), our team evaluate factors such as academic performance, years of tutoring experience, feedback and reviews from students, university experience and degrees, other qualifications and overall performance within KIS Academics.

The biggest consideration when upgrading tutors to Platinum or Executive is years of teaching experience and positive feedback and results from past students.

As tutors develop their skillsets further and gain more experience and feedback, they progress through the three levels- ensuring high quality services to match the price they charge.

Here's more info on our pricing

How do payments work?

Payments with KIS Academics are super easy.
Your 30 minute study skills consultation with your tutor is free

After your first lesson, we'll send an invoice to your email. You can pay it with your credit or debit card, or using Google or Apple Pay, just like when you buy something online! You can also pay via direct debit. Please note that we don't accept any other types of payment method.

Please make sure to pay this invoice within 3 days of your it being emailed to you.

All future invoices are billed after and only after lessons. We can save your card details to make payments easier, but if you don't want us to, just let us know at [email protected]. We'll never charge you before a lesson, and you'll always receive a receipt via email.
Here's some more information on how our payments work: How should I pay my tutor?

How long are lessons?

Lessons can be as long as you'd like them to be!

Because we provide private tutoring, all our services are personalised to you. So... if you'd like to do a 2 hour lesson in one week, just let your tutor know. If you'd like to do a 30 minute lesson in another week because you're really busy, just let your tutor know. If you want to make all of your sessions 1.5 hours instead of 1 hour... you guessed it! Just let your tutor know.

We're flexible and lessons can be the perfect length of time for the student.

How can I contact my tutor?

To request a tutor, just press the "Contact Me" button on your tutor's page and send them a message.

Your tutor will get in touch with you directly by giving you a phone call or sending you a text message.

We recommend you save their mobile number as a contact in your phone, so you can get in touch with them easily in the future!

What happens during the study skills consultation?

Study skills consultations are a free, 30-minute meeting with your KIS Academics tutor.
While we are 100% certain that you'll love our tutors, students and tutors also need to have what we call a personality-match. Students need to like their tutor and be comfortable enough to share difficult problems, frustrating questions, and see them for a few extra hours every week.

So, during this consultation session, tutors will focus on getting to know their student, finding out what their strengths and weaknesses are and then building a plan on how to get the most out of tutoring. You can read more about it here: Free One-to-One Study Skills Sessions

How do I organise lessons?

You can organise lessons directly with your tutor - no need to download any apps or go to any websites, text message and email will do the trick!

Your tutor will be in contact with you via text or email to organise all lessons, meaning you can reschedule and reorganise lessons whenever you need to just by contacting them!

What happens during lessons?

Our lessons are completely personalised to the student.
Every lesson is unique, and the sole focus of the tutor is to help a student find their weak spots, then help them overcome these.
Because our lessons are completely personalised, what happens during lessons is entirely up to you!
If you have specific content or questions to go over with your tutor, you can do that with them.
If you don't, your tutor will have a vast array of curriculum resources and content to go through with you.

We usually recommend our tutors to spend the first part of the lesson working through any questions the student has, then to go through curriculum content together, and finally summarise and make plans for the next lesson at the end.

I want a different tutor, can I ask for someone else?

Yes of course!
KIS Academics prides itself on matching students with the best tutor for them . We are successful at doing this 92% of the time.
We rarely have people ask for a different tutor.
If you do need someone else, for whatever reason, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling us on +61 485 868 009.

What if I need to cancel a lesson?

That's okay! We know life gets busy, so we can be flexible around your schedule too.

All you need to do is get in touch with your tutor directly and reschedule the lesson for another time.

However, please keep in mind that we have a cancellation policy - if you cancel a lesson less than 1 hour before the time you arranged with your tutor, you'll get charged 100% of the lesson fee. This is to ensure our tutors' time is respected.

So please, if you need to cancel or move a lesson, do it well in advance!

You can find more details about this in our Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy

Can I get access to the online resources?

Yep! All KIS Academics Private Tutoring students will get access to KIS Plus. KIS Plus gives you access to 25+ Online courses for the Australian Curriculum worth over $12,000 dollars.

As a private tutoring student, you'll get access completely for free! Learn more about KIS Plus resources

Are there any terms and conditions?

Yep! You can find all the details in our Terms of Service.

The 3 main policies you should know for private tutoring are:

1. Regular lessons generate results. If you skip more than 3 consecutive weeks of lessons with us, you'll lose your tutoring position with KIS Academics
2. Lesson timing is flexible, but if you fail to show up or cancel less than 1 hour before a lesson, you'll be charged a last-minute-cancellation fee
3. Payments are all done online via TutorPay, and you'll only ever be charged after a lesson. Please make sure to complete any lesson payments within 3 days.
Free 30 minute Study Skills Assessment

Paying for an initial lesson with a tutor you've never met is absolutely crazy! And surprisingly, that's what most tutoring places will ask you to do. We think you deserve to meet your tutor and make sure they're the right fit for you - free of charge. Request a tutor and they will reach out to you to organise this free trial session!

Online courses to rival any classroom

Skeptical about online courses? Trust us, you won't be for long. With tutors specifically trained to deliver content online and use the latest and greatest teaching tools, we'll make you wish you had done things with KIS from the start. You can watch, rewatch, revise and review content as often as you need to. Starting at only $8 per week.

We're proud of our reviews.

It's hard to express just how much we care that you have a great experience with us. We invite you to look us up on Facebook, TrustPilot, Instagram and Google. There's plenty of amazing stories from our previous customers.
Click below to see all our reviews on posted on our Wall of Love ❤️

Rating of 4.9 stars

When should I enrol?

As soon as you can!
If you want to make the most of your subscription, it's better to start as early as possible since there are so many resources available. Cramming in all the golden nuggets of knowledge these tutors deliver is impossible at the last minute, so you'll want to systematically work your way through them as you go through content at school.

How do payments work?

You can choose to pay in one of two ways:
A monthly subscription that is $32 per month. The subscription auto-renews at the end of the billing period.
A yearly subscription (365 days) that is a one-off $250 payment.

KIS Plus gives you access to ALL online courses, and is $80 per month, or $600 per year. It can also be accessed for free when you begin lessons with a KIS Academics Private Tutor.

What do I get access to during the free trial?

You'll get access to everything during the 7 day free trial!

If I don't like the course, can I cancel?

Of course!
If you decide you don't want to access the course anymore, you can cancel at any time.
You'll be able to access the resources until the end of your billing period (ie. if you're paying for a monthly subscription and cancel halfway through the month, you'll still have access until the end of the month)
KIS Academics
It's the people around you that help you achieve your potential

That's why we set out to hire only the best tutors in Australia.

Online courses to rival any classroom

Skeptical about online courses? Trust us, you won't be for long. With tutors specifically trained to deliver content online and use the latest and greatest teaching tools, we'll make you wish you had done things with KIS from the start. You can watch, rewatch, revise and review content as often as you need to and ask questions on demand from a top scoring tutor.

We're proud of our reviews.

It's hard to express just how much we care that you have a great experience with us. We invite you to look us up on Facebook, TrustPilot, Instagram and Google. There's plenty of amazing stories from our previous customers.

High quality courses at competitive prices.

With tons of free resources available and most paid programs starting at just $8 per week, KIS online courses aren't supposed to break the bank. Our tutors pour their heart, soul, and all the knowledge they have in their genius brains to make easily accessible, low cost resources a reality for anybody.

Don't waste any time!

Due to the exclusivity of this High Performance Program, we can't let every single student in the country subscribe! So we're going to be releasing this course in limited runs. If you miss out now, you might not get another chance to access thousands of dollars worth of resources! Don't miss out on the opportunity to access all of this UCAT gold for free