Entrance Exams

UPCAT Guide: Format, UPG, Dates and a 6-Month Plan

Everything you need for the UPCAT — the four subtests, how UP combines your score with your grades, the 2026 results and qualifier rates, when the next UPCAT is expected, and a month-by-month review plan.

DOST-SEI Scholarship Guide: Eligibility, Exam Format and Benefits

The DOST-SEI undergraduate scholarship exam is on 14–15 November 2026. Here's who can apply, how the three-part exam works, what the scholarship pays, and how to prepare.

PUPCET Guide: Eligibility, Timeline, Coverage, 60-Day Plan

The PUP College Entrance Test is one of the most-taken entrance tests in the country. Here's who can apply, how the last cycle ran, when to expect the next one, and a 60-day plan.

ACET Guide: Format, Dates, Admission and a 90-Day Plan

The ACET is Ateneo de Manila's college entrance test. Here's what it covers, the September–October 2026 test dates, what Ateneo looks at besides the test, and a 90-day prep plan.

USTET Guide: Dates, Sections, Fees and a 90-Day Plan

The USTET is the University of Santo Tomas entrance test. Here are its four sections, the October 2026 – January 2027 test dates, fees and waivers, and a 90-day prep plan.

DLSU DCAT Guide: Dates, Format, Admission, 90-Day Plan

The DCAT (DLSU College Admission Test, once called the DLSUCET) is De La Salle University's entrance test. Here are the AY 2027–28 dates, eligibility, what the test covers and a 90-day plan.

FEU-CAT Guide: How to Book, Fee, Coverage, 60-Day Plan

The FEU College Admissions Test (FEU-CAT) runs on a rolling basis — you book your own slot. Here's how it works, the ₱500 fee and waiver, what it covers and a 60-day prep plan.

CEU Entrance Exam Guide: Admission, Timing, 60-Day Plan

Centro Escolar University admits first-year students on a rolling basis. Here's how admission and the entrance exam work, what to prepare, and a 60-day plan.

MSU-SASE Guide: How It Works, Dates, Scholarships and Prep

The MSU-SASE is the once-a-year admission and scholarship exam for the Mindanao State University System. Here's how it works, what's known about the next one, and how to prepare.

UPCAT Math Review: Topics to Drill and a 12-Week Plan

The UPCAT Math subtest rewards fast, accurate work on applied problems. Here's the topic scope to drill, how to practise it under time pressure, and a 12-week plan that doesn't waste weekends.

UPCAT Science Review: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science

The UPCAT Science subtest covers four sciences. Here's the topic scope to review, how non-STEM strand applicants can close the gap, and a 12-week plan.

UPCAT Language and Reading Review: The Verbal Subtests

Two of the four UPCAT subtests are verbal, and both are in English and Filipino. Here's the grammar, vocabulary and reading scope to practise, and a 12-week plan.

UPCAT vs ACET vs DLSU DCAT vs USTET: Which Tests to Take

Most applicants take several college entrance tests. Here's how UPCAT, ACET, DLSU's DCAT and USTET actually differ — format, fees, dates and how each school decides.

UPCAT Cutoffs by Campus: What UP Actually Publishes

UP doesn't publish a UPCAT cutoff for any campus or programme. Here's how selection really works, what the real qualifier rates are, and how to choose your campus and programmes sensibly.

UPCAT Mock Test Strategy: How Many, When, and How to Score Them

Most UPCAT reviewers take too few full practice tests, too late. Here's a schedule that works, how to score honestly, and what to do in the week after each one.

UPCAT Review Centers vs Self-Study: How to Choose

UPCAT review centers can help — but they're not for everyone. Here's what you're really paying for, the questions to ask before enrolling, and when self-study is the better call.

Didn't Qualify for UPCAT? Your Real Options From Here

About 88% of UPCAT 2026 examinees didn't qualify. Here are the real paths forward — other strong universities, transferring to UP later, UPOU, and a planned gap year.

UPCAT in 3 Months: A Compressed Review Plan That Still Works

Most UPCAT reviewers don't have six months. Here's a 12-week plan that prioritises the foundations, builds in timed practice, and keeps you on track.

DOST-SEI Mathematics Review: Part III Topics and Plan

Mathematics is the longest part of the DOST-SEI exam at 70 minutes. Here are the topics to review, a four-week plan, and how to pace it.

DOST-SEI Science Review: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space

Part II of the DOST-SEI exam is Science: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics and space science in 65 minutes. Here's what to review and how.

DOST-SEI Creative Reasoning: Mechanical, Spatial and Verbal Review

Part I of the DOST-SEI exam opens with Creative Reasoning: mechanical, spatial and verbal reasoning. Here's what each covers and how to practise it.

DOST-SEI Language and Literature: Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading

DOST-SEI's English questions sit in Language and Literature, inside Part I. Here's what it covers — grammar, vocabulary and reading — and how to prepare.

DOST-SEI Practice Test Strategy: Schedule, Timing and Scoring

The DOST-SEI exam times each of its three parts separately and doesn't penalise guessing. Here's a practice-test schedule and how to rehearse those rules.

DOST-SEI Qualifying Rate: Under 1 in 10 Qualified in 2026

8,500 of 97,617 examinees qualified for the 2026 DOST-SEI scholarship — 8.71%. Here are the real numbers for the last two cycles and what they mean for your preparation.

DOST-SEI Prep for Working Students: A Plan for Limited Hours

Juggling work or family duties while preparing for the DOST-SEI exam? Here's a weekly plan built around short sessions and one longer weekend block.

DOST-SEI Scholarship Benefits: What It Pays and What You Owe

The DOST-SEI scholarship pays tuition up to ₱40,000 a year, ₱8,000 a month to live on, and more. Here's the breakdown, what it doesn't cover, and the service you owe afterwards.

DOST-SEI vs UPCAT: A Scholarship and an Admission Test

DOST-SEI decides whether your STEM degree is funded; UPCAT decides whether you get into UP. Here's how they compare and why many STEM students take both.

PUPCET Math Review: Topics to Practise

Mathematics is one of the areas reviewers report on the PUPCET, and it's often where non-STEM applicants can gain the most. Here's the scope and a 4-week plan.

PUPCET Science Review: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science

Reviewers report a science section on the PUPCET. Here's the Grade 7–10 science scope to review and a 4-week plan, including for non-STEM applicants.

PUPCET Language and Reading Review: English and Filipino

Reviewers report language proficiency in English and Filipino plus reading comprehension on the PUPCET. Here's what to practise and a 4-week plan.

PUPCET Practice Test Strategy: Schedule and Scoring

Timed practice builds the pacing the PUPCET needs. Here's a 12-week schedule, how to score honestly and how to rehearse your test day.

PUPCET Cutoff and Passing Rate: What's Actually Known

PUP doesn't publish PUPCET cutoffs or an official passing rate. Here's what was reported for the last cycle, and how to choose your one campus wisely.

PUPCET vs UPCAT vs USTET: Should You Take All Three?

PUPCET, UPCAT and USTET are three of the most-taken college entrance tests. They run on different calendars and test overlapping skills. Here's how they compare.

Is a PUP Degree Worth It? How to Judge the Value

PUP's biggest advantage is cost: eligible students pay no tuition under RA 10931. Here's how to weigh a PUP degree against your other options.

PUPCET in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan

A 12-week PUPCET plan covering the areas reviewers report, plus a compressed 6-week version for late starters.

PUPCET Abstract Reasoning Review: Patterns and Logic

Reviewers report an abstract reasoning section on the PUPCET. It rewards practice, not strand background. Here's how to drill the common pattern types.

ACET Math Review: Topics for the Ateneo Entrance Test

Mathematics is one of the ACET's four multiple-choice areas, and calculators aren't allowed. Here's the topic scope to practise and a 4-week plan.

ACET English Review: Grammar, Vocabulary, Usage

English is one of the ACET's multiple-choice areas. Here's the grammar and vocabulary scope to practise, and a daily reading habit that closes most gaps.

ACET Reading Practice: Passages, Inference and Main Idea

Reading is at the heart of the ACET's English area and its essay. Here's how to practise passages — main idea, inference and tone — in three weeks.

ACET Essay: The Timed Essay and the Ateneo Application Essay

The ACET includes a timed essay, and Ateneo's application asks for a personal essay. Here's how to prepare for both — structure, content and common mistakes.

ACET Practice Test Strategy: Schedule, Scoring, Pacing

Timed practice tests teach you the pacing the ACET demands. Here's a 12-week schedule, how to score yourself honestly, and how to rehearse test day.

ACET Cutoff and Admission: What Ateneo Actually Publishes

Ateneo doesn't publish ACET cutoffs, admission rates or weights. Here's what it does say about how it decides, and how to plan your programme choices sensibly.

Is an Ateneo Degree Worth It? How to Judge the Value

An Ateneo degree is well regarded — but whether it's worth it for you depends on your programme, the total cost and the aid you can get. Here's how to weigh it.

ACET in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan

Most ACET candidates start about three months out. Here's a 12-week plan covering all four ACET areas plus the essay.

ACET vs UPCAT vs DLSU DCAT vs USTET: Decision Guide

Many applicants take several college entrance tests. Here's how the ACET compares with UPCAT, DLSU's DCAT and USTET, and when to focus on it.

USTET Mental Ability Review: Patterns, Analogies, Logic

Mental Ability is one of the USTET's four sections and the one most students have practised least. Here's how to drill the common pattern types.

USTET English Review: Grammar, Vocabulary, Usage

English is one of the USTET's four sections. Here's the grammar and vocabulary scope to practise, and the daily reading habit that closes most gaps.

USTET Reading Practice: Passages, Inference, Main Idea

Reading skills sit inside the USTET's English section. Here's how to practise passages — main idea, inference and tone — in three weeks.

USTET Science Review: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science

Science is one of the USTET's four official sections. Here's the topic scope across biology, chemistry, physics and earth science, and a 4-week plan.

USTET to UST Health Sciences: Nursing, Pharmacy, Med Tech, Pre-Med

UST's health sciences programmes are popular. Here's how the USTET fits, the extra LEAPMed test, how to prepare, and how to think about pre-med choices.

USTET Practice Test Strategy: Schedule and Scoring

Timed practice builds the pacing the USTET needs. Here's a 12-week schedule, how to score honestly and how to rehearse test day.

USTET Cutoff and Admission: What UST Actually Publishes

UST doesn't publish USTET cutoffs. Here's the one set of real numbers — AY 2025–26 applicants and passers — and how to plan your programme choices.

Is a UST Degree Worth It? How to Judge the Value

UST is one of the oldest and best-known universities in the Philippines. Whether it's worth it for you depends on the programme, the full cost and your alternatives.

USTET in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan

A 12-week plan for the USTET covering all four official sections — Mental Ability, English, Mathematics and Science.

DLSU DCAT Math Review: Topics to Practise

Past DCAT takers report a mathematics section. Here's the high-school math scope to practise and a 4-week plan.

DLSU DCAT Science Review

Past DCAT takers report a science section. Here's the biology, chemistry, physics and earth science scope to review, and a 4-week plan.

DLSU DCAT Mental Ability and Abstract Reasoning Review

Past DCAT takers report a mental-ability section. Here's how to practise the common pattern types — analogies, series, spatial reasoning and syllogisms.

DLSU DCAT English and Reading Review

Past DCAT takers report English and reading comprehension items. Here's the grammar, vocabulary and reading scope to practise, and a 3-week plan.

DLSU DCAT Practice Test Strategy

Timed practice builds the pacing the DCAT needs. Here's a 12-week schedule, how to score honestly, and how to prepare for an online sitting.

DLSU DCAT Cutoff and Admission: What DLSU Publishes

DLSU doesn't publish DCAT cutoffs or admission rates. Here's what you do control — your three ranked programme choices and your preparation.

DLSU DCAT vs ACET: La Salle vs Ateneo

DLSU and Ateneo are both top private universities with different tests and different strengths. Here's how the DCAT and ACET compare, and how to choose.

Is a DLSU Degree Worth It? How to Judge the Value

A DLSU degree is well regarded, but whether it's worth it for you depends on your programme, the total cost and the aid you can get. Here's how to weigh it.

DLSU DCAT in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan

A 12-week plan for the DLSU DCAT, covering the areas past takers report — English and reading, math, science and mental ability.

FEU-CAT: What the FEU College Admissions Test Covers

A quick overview of the FEU-CAT — what FEU publishes, what past takers report it covers, how you book it and when results come out.

FEU-CAT Math Review: Topics to Practise

Past FEU-CAT takers report a mathematics section. Here's the high-school math scope to practise and a 4-week plan.

FEU-CAT Science Review

Past FEU-CAT takers report a science section. Here's the Grade 7–10 science scope to review and a 4-week plan.

FEU-CAT English Review: Grammar, Vocabulary, Usage

Past FEU-CAT takers report an English section. Here's the grammar and vocabulary scope to practise and a 3-week plan.

FEU-CAT Reading and Mental Ability Review

Reading and mental ability are two of the skills past FEU-CAT takers describe. Here's how to practise both in five weeks.

FEU-CAT Practice Test Strategy

Timed practice builds the pacing the FEU-CAT needs. Here's a schedule, how to score honestly, and how to time your booking.

FEU-CAT Cutoff and Admission: What FEU Publishes

FEU doesn't publish FEU-CAT cutoffs or admission rates. Here's what it does say, and how to plan around that.

Is an FEU Degree Worth It? How to Judge the Value

Whether an FEU degree is worth it for you depends on the programme, the full cost and your alternatives. Here's how to weigh it.

FEU-CAT in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan

Because you book your own FEU-CAT slot, you can plan backwards from it. Here's a 12-week schedule across the four areas past takers report.

CEU Entrance Exam: What It Is and What to Prepare

A quick overview of CEU's entrance exam — rolling admission, programme-specific tests, and the core areas to prepare.

CEU Entrance Exam Math Review

Math is part of every college entrance test. Here's the high-school scope to practise for CEU and a 4-week plan.

CEU Entrance Exam English Review

English is part of every college entrance test. Here's the grammar and vocabulary scope to practise for CEU, and a 3-week plan.

CEU Entrance Exam Science Review

Many CEU applicants are aiming for health programmes. Here's the science scope to review and a 4-week plan with extra biology.

CEU Entrance Exam Reading Practice

Reading underpins every entrance test. Here's how to practise passages for CEU — main idea, inference and tone — in three weeks.

CEU Entrance Exam Practice Test Strategy

Timed practice builds pacing for any entrance test. Here's a 12-week schedule for CEU and how to score yourself honestly.

Getting Into CEU Dentistry: What to Know Before You Apply

CEU's dentistry programme has its own admission test on top of general first-year requirements. Here's how to prepare and what to ask before you apply.

Is a CEU Degree Worth It? How to Judge the Value

CEU is best known for its health programmes. Whether a CEU degree is worth it for you depends on the programme, the full cost and your alternatives.

CEU Entrance Exam in 3 Months: A 12-Week Plan

A 12-week plan covering the core areas for CEU's entrance exam, with extra science time for health-programme applicants.

MSU-SASE at a Glance: What It Is, Who Takes It, What's Known

The MSU-SASE is the MSU System's once-a-year admission and scholarship exam. Here's a quick overview — and what MSU does and doesn't publish about it.

MSU-SASE Math Review: Topics and a Four-Week Plan

Math matters for every MSU-SASE taker, and most for engineering and science applicants. Here are the topics to review and a four-week plan.

MSU-SASE English Review: Grammar, Vocabulary and Usage

English runs through every college entrance test, including the MSU-SASE. Here's what to practise — grammar, vocabulary and sentence improvement — in three weeks.

MSU-SASE Science Review: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science

Science is one of the areas past MSU-SASE takers describe. Here are the biology, chemistry, physics and earth science topics to review, and a four-week plan.

Getting Into MSU-IIT Through the SASE

MSU-IIT in Iligan is the MSU campus most applicants want — 20,656 named it their first choice in the last SASE. Here's how the pathway works and how to prepare.

MSU-SASE Practice Test Strategy: Schedule and Review

MSU doesn't publish the SASE format, so timed practice matters even more. Here's a 12-week practice-test schedule and how to review each one.

MSU-SASE Reading Comprehension Review

Reading comprehension shows up in every college entrance test. Here are the question types, a passage strategy and a three-week plan for the MSU-SASE.

Funding Your MSU Education: SASE Scholarships and Other Options

MSU implements free tuition, and top SASE takers can qualify for MSU's academic scholarships. Here's how the funding options fit together.

MSU-SASE in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan

A 12-week MSU-SASE plan covering English, math, science and reasoning, with timed practice built in. Start it three months before your exam date.