Be an UPCAT passer without enrolling in a review center.

Hannah Pili

I actually messaged the Maroon Bluebook page po yesterday. Fortunately, I passed the UPCAT and was offered my first choice of campus and dream course (UP Diliman - BA English Studies). That said po, I'd like to extend my gratitude to the mentors of The Maroon Bluebook for their effective means of reviewing for the CET. Also, thank you po for selecting me as one of the scholars of the review program. It has really made all the difference.

Until now, I'm still trying to process the fact that I passed when I didn't expect anything based on how I thought I fared in the exam. Anyway, behind the overwhelming roller coaster of emotions, I'm just truly thankful for the people who supported me throughout the process.

Athena Hernandez

I was able to secure a spot in UP Tacloban po. I honestly wasn’t expecting na makakapasa ako given na, as a humanista, we aren’t as exposed to science and math compared to STEM students.

The UPCAT was pretty nerve-wracking for me po. And I didn’t have much time to review kasi maraming requirements, thankfully the Master Class saved me. Every recess time or vacant time I scanned the exclusive notes po from the class. I watched videos rin po. It’s like a portable school.

Also, I believe that God played a big part rin po kung bakit ako na-accept. So the day before the entrance, I went to mass and prayed to God na ibigay niya po sa akin ang para sa akin.

I feel like this was only made possible with His grace po.

Anonymous

I would just like to thank you along with our other Maroon mentors for helping us throughout our reviewing sessions for UPCAT 2024. Napakalaking tulong po ng naidulot ninyo para sa mga aspiring Iskos/Iskas na hindi po alam kung saan magsisimula para sa review.

Blessed to say, Iska na po ako sa UPLB! And I’m grateful na isa po kayo sa mga rason kung bakit kinaya ko.

Thank you for your words of encouragement and for constantly lending us your knowledge in preparation for our UPCAT journey! Hopefully, more aspirants would get to discover the Maroon Bluebook Masterclass para makatulong po hindi lang sa mga future Isko/Iska kundi para na rin po sa inyo as a team.

Jeddy Sabado

Hello mentor Jam! I have seen my UPCAT results and thankfully, I passed! I couldn't have done it without The Maroon Bluebook and its staff. I would like to express my gratitude to the whole team for helping me out. I will refer The Maroon Bluebook to this year’s UPCAT applicants. Thank you very much and God bless!

Nynn Juliana Gumbao

Thank you so much for reaching out. I am proud to inform you that I passed the UPCAT and got an offer to my First Choice Campus and Program, UPV BS Accountancy.

I was actually worried about the results since I thought that I did not do well on my test. Fortunately, the Maroon Bluebook positively accompanied me throughout my review and preparation for the UPCAT last year.

Cheska

I don't know if you remember me po, but I emailed you before about some questions and advice regarding UPCAT and the UPCAT Masterclass online. I didn’t waste the opportunity and maximized my resources during that time. I truly worked hard and reviewed in preparation for the UPCAT.

I am glad I was able to purchase the UPCAT Masterclass Online during that time because I only had around 7 weeks (less than a month) before UPCAT. I became flustered and stressed because I felt kulang ako sa review. I doubted if tama ba iyong rineview ko or paano ba mag-review. I felt the need for an organized and comprehensive reviewer. Then I saw the TMB Online on Facebook and realized this was what I needed.

After a few days, I purchased it and immediately started. On the first day pa lang, napaka-organized na, and I didn’t feel alone sa journey ko kasi aalalayan ka ng mga mentors. The initial steps before reviewing turned out to be very crucial. I provided myself with a notebook just for TMB, where I wrote all my aspirations. I also made a calendar, which really helped since the UPCAT was approaching.

During my review, I read and wrote down notes from every refresher module, which turned out to be a mistake kasi naubos ang oras ko. It was better pala to do more practice tests. I focused on answering tests and watching video lessons, which were very helpful dahil nandun ang mga commonly lumalabas sa exam.

On the other hand, one drawback po is that after the UPCAT in June, hindi ko na masyadong nagamit ang TMB except for mock tests and the Prof page.

Anyway, I passed all the universities I applied to: MAPUA, UP, ATENEO, DE LA SALLE, UST.
I couldn’t have done it without you guys. Napakainspiring po kayo. Thank you!

Anonymous

A bit late na po, but I did pass the UPCAT 🥹. I am very happy to make myself and my family proud as the first UPCAT passer.

I also passed UST and Ateneo, and I’m now praying to pass my dream course in DLSU. I feel very proud because I didn’t let my hopes up before the release of these results. I wasn’t even expecting that I would get my priority program, pharmacy, in UST because I found it to be the most difficult exam among the four.

I’m really thankful for my past self and her efforts. Now, I have no regrets in dedicating my time to reviewing for my CETs. And of course, thank you MBB for your review materials that also helped me in my journey. :)

Jessamine Chloe Delfin

This is Jessamine Chloe Delfin. My mother is actually Jenny Delfin. The UPCAT Masterclass really helped me review.

I am so happy and honored to have passed UPCAT. I passed in UP Diliman, BA Creative Writing. I am so thankful for everything that you do for us, your Masterclass, and for the Maroon Bluebook.

Thank you!

Anonymous

I got into UP Diliman Elementary Education! My second choice course, but still so glad to have made it.

Anonymous

I made it to my first choice campus and first choice course, UP Diliman Industrial Engineering! Nearly three days have passed since I first checked my results, pero sobrang shellshocked pa din ako!

I owe a lot to you and all the mentors sa Maroon Bluebook. Since my senior high school year leading up to the UPCAT 2023 was hectic in terms of academic requirements, mas lalo na’t madami akong sinalihan na extra-curriculars. The online video courses as well as the cheat sheet sa loob ng libro saved me so much time.

I think it’d be safe to say that I could not have passed my dream school without you guys. THANK YOU SO MUCH, MAROON BLUEBOOK!!!

Anonymous

Hello po, I passed the UPCAT po and I am to enroll po sa UP Baguio for the BA Language and Literature program.

Thank you po sa inyo and sa Maroon Bluebook for helping me get into my dream university!

Anonymous

Taking the UPCAT was quite overwhelming for me, as it was my first admissions test. Even though I was a consistent honor student and ranked number one in my class, I still remember feeling anxious and nervous while reviewing. At first, I didn’t know how or where to begin.

This is where I owe you a great deal of gratitude. With your guidance, I was fortunate to be able to take and successfully complete the UPCAT. I’m thrilled to announce that YES! I PASSED THE UPCAT.

Initially, it felt overwhelming considering the number of applicants, but I persevered and achieved my goal.

Kristine Alelie Gacayan

My daughter passed the UPCAT.

Thank you so much for your help.

She will be taking BS Pharmaceutical Science in UP Manila, her first choice of campus and course. She loves chemistry.

Cole Sanchez

I passed on my first choice campus and program. Will write about it by tomorrow to be sent to you po. Thank you!

Sidney Rasco

I’m happy to report po na I got accepted in UP Diliman and am being offered a degree in Applied Physics. Though I kind of messed up because I mistakenly switched my first and second option university (it should’ve been UPLB since they are the one that offers Accountancy, which is the course that I want), I’m still happy knowing that I passed the hardest entrance exam in the country.

Of course, I would like to thank a part of this success to your course as well. Even though I availed of the Maroon Bluebook slightly late, I still managed to squeeze some lessons that were useful when I took the exam. For that, thank you very much po!

Walkie To

Just letting you know my son passed the UPCAT.

Thank you.

Bernadette Depositario

Zhofia got accepted in UP Diliman for a Degree Program with Available Slots.

Emille Angelie Gabriel

Still can’t believe that I passed BS Public Health in UPM hehehe. Actually, even with my school background po, I was feeling anxious about the result. I didn’t have that much time to review due to school requirements that time.

I want to thank you po for helping me review the lessons po in the most accessible way. I remember watching your videos in the car or whenever I have extra time. Making the videos short rather than an hour-long lecture helped me focus more on the topic.

May I ask lang po if you have any advice or experiences you can share with me po regarding the course? Thank you so much po ulit! Will definitely recommend this to future exam takers.

Thea Musni

Thank you for checking in! I’m very glad to say that I managed to pass into UP Diliman and my first choice, AB Psychology. I’m feeling very grateful since this is a big opportunity for me.

Nicole Gambot

I was able to pass the UPCAT. However, I only received a Degree Program with Available Slots (DPWAS) in UP Visayas. I still hope and pray that I’ll get a degree program, specifically the one I want to pursue, in UPV.

Sophia Carag

I would like to thank you and all of the other mentors po for all of your support, refresher courses, and tips. I’m pleased to tell you po that I passed the UPCAT!! (YAYYYY hehehe)

Sabine Logmao

Fortunately po, I passed the UPCAT! I couldn’t believe it po at first since parang “windang na windang” po ako last time after taking the exam. Parang nasa acceptance stage na po ako agad when I got out of the lecture hall I took my test in.

I got an offer po for my second choice program, which is BS Industrial Engineering. I am waitlisted po for my first choice program, which is BS Chemical Engineering.

Anyway, thank you po, mentor Jam, and to the other mentors as well! You guys were really a big help while I was reviewing for the UPCAT. :)

Derek Reyes

Thank you po for everything. I passed po on UP Diliman on my First Choice, BS Psychology. Your tutorings really helped me so much po. I’m glad I took yung The Maroon Bluebook course.

PS: Tinapos ko po lahat ng courses hehehehe. Sobrang dami ko pong natutunan and that nag translate ito sa UPCAT. Can’t wait to step sa UP once again.

Anonymous (UPCAT Shifting Inquiry)

was told before I took the UPCAT that I shouldn’t prioritize quota courses since they are incredibly hard to get into, and if ever I do pass at a course I may not like, I could shift as long as my GWA aligns to the course’s shifting requirements.Now, I’m torn. Should I pursue The University of the Philippines, taking on a course that’s far from what I was planning to take and risk the shifting factor just to be at UP, considering its academic status and overall quality? Or should I erase it from my options, throw away the opportunity just to take the course I really love, and just choose from the two universities I’ve already passed that are offering me BS Nursing (the course I want to take)?

Besides this, I’d like to hear your opinion po on shifting courses at UP, as well as shifting campuses. Is it really possible po ba? A BA Applied Psychology course at UPC shifting to BS Nursing at UPM? If so, how?

For now, that’s all I have to say. The Maroon Bluebook definitely had an incredible impact on my UPCAT journey. In less than TWO MONTHS of review with the program, I still landed a waitlist spot at one of the most prestigious universities of the Philippines!

I may not have passed, but I’m still hopeful. I’ll be waiting for your response!

Apple Diaz

My daughter passed the UPCAT!

I believe she’s able to get good tips from the book and the masterclass, though she really didn’t have time to focus on the review before the UPCAT. She said, “Maganda ang reviewer lalo na kung mas mahaba yung time ko magreview.”

Justin Paul

Thanks for asking. Fortunately, I was able to pass the UPCAT! Thank you kasi kayo lang yung tumulong sakin sa pagreview in preparation for the UPCAT and other college entrance tests.

RB Mark Raya

I was about to send the TMB page a message that I got into UP Diliman. However, I’m not going to commit po in UPD as I’m enrolled at Bates College in Maine, United States.

Nonetheless, I believe that TMB contributed to my test-taking skills (I’m one of the earliest enrollees of the course btw, 6 pa lang po ata yung nandon). I would even remember kuya Mark’s tips on math proficiency when I reviewed for the SAT.

Thank you so much to kuya Mark and the TMB family!

Kaylie Bernice Espinosa

Thank you so much for being part of my UPCAT journey. I couldn’t have done it without you and the other mentors’ guidance. I appreciate you for sharing your knowledge with me.

Regarding the results, I was waitlisted for UP Diliman. Nonetheless, I still treat it as an achievement. Thank you for checking up on me. God Bless!