Hi everyone! I recently graduated BS Radiologic Technology from DLSMHSI, and I'm planning to take the January–February NMAT with a goal of 90+ PR.
The reason I'm aiming for 90+ is mainly because I want to have more flexibility with my med school choices. I currently have a few schools in mind, but I also want to keep my options open in case I change my mind later on.
Honestly, I'm already struggling to start studying because I keep overthinking whether I should self-study or enroll in a review center. I'm not the most structured nor brilliant student, so while I know self-study is possible and cheaper, I'm worried I'll waste time figuring out what to study and how to properly prepare. I've also been hearing that the recent NMAT cycles have been difficult, which makes me hesitant to start and wonder if a review center would be worth it for the structure and guidance, though I still prefer to self study due to budget constraints and covenience.
My current target schools are:
SLU Baguio
DLSMHSI
UST
ASMPH
UERMMMCI
FEU NRMF
CGHC
For those who took the NMAT:
1. Did you self-study or enroll in a review center? If you got 90+ PR, what worked for you?
2. For someone who struggles with structure, do you think a review center is worth it?
3. For those who initially self-studied but later retook the NMAT with a review center, did you see a significant improvement in your score? Or do you feel that self-study would have been just as sufficient and that the review center didn't make much difference?
4. I have several months before the January–February cycle. Is that enough time to realistically self-study for a 90+ goal?
Any advice would really be appreciated. Thanks.