KUDOS Test Prep

Parents, sometimes your child doesn’t need another reminder to study. They need a better support system.

College entrance exam season can bring packed schedules, schoolwork, review sessions, and big expectations all at once. For Senior High School students, having someone who helps create structure can make the process feel more manageable. Mas madaling mag-review kapag may direction at support.

Start with simple things that make a real difference: help them set clear goals, create a realistic study plan, prepare a comfortable study space, and encourage proper breaks and rest. Celebrate the small wins too, like finishing a practice exam or finally mastering a challenging concept.

When extra guidance helps, test prep professionals and tutors can provide strategies, resources, and structure tailored to entrance exams.

Your support doesn’t have to mean hovering over every study session. Sometimes, it means giving them the right environment to grow, learn, and build confidence.

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📣 APPLYING to the Ateneo /for the ACET last-minute? The application portal for 1st yr intake, AY 2027-28, remains open until Aug 24, 2026 , 11:59 PM.

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✅ Bottomline: You MAY proceed with your application (inc payment) beyond Aug. 24, 2026 as long as you have created your application account by this date.

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𝟑𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐓, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭.

If Ateneo is on your dream school list, this is your sign to turn those 30 days into a real review plan. The ACET tests more than what you remember from school. You’ll need speed, reasoning, focus, and the ability to switch between different question types while managing your time.

Your testing date is coming up:
📍 Metro Manila: September 19 or 20, 2026
📍 Provincial Testing Centers: September 26 or 27, 2026

That gives you one month to build your pacing, sharpen your reasoning, and practice under timed conditions. Mas intentional ang review; mas sulit ang bawat study session.

Start today with a clear target: practice, check your mistakes, improve, repeat.

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𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐓 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡? 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭.

UST Manila applicants don’t select their exam schedule. UST Admissions assigns the nearest available testing date based on the schedule and availability.

For provincial applicants, each testing center has one designated exam date.

So if you already have a preferred month in mind, here’s the move: apply early. Slots can fill up quickly, especially as your preferred testing month gets closer.

Think of your application and review as one preparation system. Once you’ve submitted your application, you can focus your energy on building your USTET strategy, practicing under time pressure, and strengthening the skills you’ll need on exam day.

Mas maaga ang application, mas malinaw ang timeline ng paghahanda.

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𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞?

With the DSHAPE application ongoing, now is the perfect time to choose your target schedule and build your review plan around it.

Here are the current on-campus testing dates:

DLSU Manila: January 17, 2027
DLSU Laguna: January 31, 2027
Provincial Testing Centers: September 5, 19 & 26, 2026, and October 10, 18 & 24, 2026

Once you have your target date, count backward and give every week a purpose. Practice Mental Ability, English, Math, Science, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Thinking while gradually increasing your timed practice.

Mas clear ang review kapag may clear target date.

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𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐭?

With on-campus and online testing options, DCAT gives you different ways to plan around your schedule. You can choose from DLSU Manila, DLSU Laguna, provincial testing centers, or virtual testing dates, depending on your application and available schedule.

Once you know your target date, your review becomes much easier to organize. You can count back the weeks, set your practice goals, and train for the actual DCAT pacing. Mas clear ang preparation kapag clear ang target date.

Don’t just save this post. Check the dates, choose your preferred schedule, and start building your review routine now.

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𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐨... 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐭?

Getting into your dream school isn't only about doing well on the ACET. It also means submitting every requirement on time, from your online application and supporting documents to your personal essay and recommendation letters. Preparation starts long before exam day.

The earlier you complete your requirements, the more time you have to focus on reviewing instead of rushing through deadlines. Imagine walking into the ACET knowing both your application and your preparation are already in place. That's confidence you build step by step.

If Ateneo is part of your future plans, don't wait for the last minute. Start your application, organize your documents, and make room for consistent review.

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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

The difference isn't always who studied longer. It's often who understands the exam they're taking.

DCAT isn't just one long test. It's a combination of Mental Ability, English, Math, Science, Reading Comprehension, Statistics & Probability, and the Personality Test, all with different demands on your focus and pacing. When you know what each section expects, your review becomes more organized and every practice session has a purpose. Diskarte ang nagpapalakas ng preparation.

If DLSU is your goal, don't leave your review to chance. Train with the same mindset you'll need on exam day: answer with confidence, manage your time wisely, and build consistency one practice test at a time.

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𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧. 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭?

If yes, now is the perfect time to get your application moving while you still have time to prepare for the exam. The application runs from August 10 to October 30, 2026, with the ASHAPE scheduled for January 9 or 10, 2027, at the Loyola Campus. Make sure to double-check the official schedule as you plan your preparation.

Once your application is underway, you can start building a review routine around the exam. Focus on timed practice, strengthen your Math and English skills, and get comfortable answering under pressure. Mas clear ang preparation kapag may target date.

Your Ateneo SHS journey starts with one application and a solid review plan.

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