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The abstract reasoning section is often the most difficult for students. What is an effective way of approaching these questions?

in astep one: look for the simplest box (fewest shapes)step two: look for similarities with other boxs e.g. all boxs contain a squarestep three: look out for distractors i.e. 5/6 boxs have a pentagonste...

Answered by Cameron E. • UCAT tutor

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How do I write an essay on an unseen question in only 40 minutes?

The essay question is a daunting element of the LNAT. However, do not panic! An essay for the LNAT is not like essays you may have had time to prepare and write in school. Perfection and intense detail is...

Answered by Charlotte W. • LNAT tutor

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How do I find the patterns in the abstract reasoning questions?

In general there are 5 things to look for to find the pattern in the shapes.Normally, the pattern will be formed by in one or more of these areas. These 5 things can be made a bit easier to remember using...

Answered by Lois W. • UCAT tutor

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How do you differentiate ln(f(x))? Tricks like these occur commonly in STEP questions (including one I was looking at earlier today).

Assumed knowledge: The chain rule, implicit differentiation and being able to differentiate exp(x).Chain rule: d/dx = d/dy * dy/dxImplicit differentiation: f(y) = g(x) => f'(y)*dy/dx =...

Answered by Joseph R. • MAT tutor

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How does the LNAT admissions test work and how should I prepare for it?

The LNAT is the national university admissions test which assesses the aptitude of prospective Law students. Not all universities require Law applicants to take this test, but the best Law schools do, so ...

Answered by Lucy S. • LNAT tutor

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