Schedules
UPCAT & Senior High School Entrance Tests
In-Person
Online
UPCAT
Final Coaching
ACET & DCAT
Add-on
Hybrid
High School Entrance Tests
In-Person
Online
PSHS
Final Coaching
UPRHS
Final Coaching
Hybrid
FAQ ON THE 2023 BRAIN TRAIN UPCAT REVIEW VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS
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Q1: Is Brain Train offering online review classes this year?
A: Yes, and it is called “Brain Train Virtual Classrooms” (BTVC). It is already in its fourth year and we opted to give it that name since most--almost all—of the classes will be live (not pre-recorded) to give more chances for interaction.
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Q2: What are the schedules?
A: The latest schedules are posted at www.brain-train.net/schedules. There will be two to 3½ class hours per day, and two to five days per week for 21-32 days, depending on the chosen batch. The total duration of every batch is at least 64 hours.
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Q3: Who can avail of BTVC?
A: All students preparing for the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) and other college and senior high school entrance and scholarship tests.
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Q4: How much do I pay for BTVC?
A: BTVC fee is ₱10450 (which includes materials and processing), plus ₱300 for handling and shipping. Early enrollees get 20-50% discounts (depending on how early). Those who studied in public junior (not senior) high schools can usually avail of additional discounts, depending on the BTVC batch being enrolled in. BUT PLEASE THINK TWICE, EVEN THRICE, BEFORE PAYING AS ALL FEES ARE 100% NON- REFUNDABLE.
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Q5: What equipment and other things do I need?
A: Any of the following computers:
1. Mac or Windows 10 (or higher) laptop
2. Mac or Windows 10 (or higher) desktop
3. tablet (not smartphone)
All of the following:
1. a personal Gmail account in your computer
2. strong WiFi
3. headset/earphones
4. notebook and pen
5. for Public School JHS students/graduates: photocopy of Moving-up Certificate/Grade 10 Form 137 and ID card (to avail of the public junior high school discount)
6. for Private School JHS students/graduates: ID card -
Q6: Until when can I enroll for BTVC?
A: Enrollments will be accepted as long as slots are still available and not less than a week before the first review day.
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Q7: How do I enroll online for BTVC?
A:
1. Go to: http://brain-train.com.ph
2. Under Menu, choose “Schedules”.
3. Choose the program “Brain Train Virtual Classrooms (BTVC)”.
4. Choose the BTVC batch you prefer, then click its “Enroll” button.
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Q8: May I enroll for BTVC personally in your office?
A: Yes, but we prefer to entertain the parents instead of the students, as it is the parent whose signature is more important. Only the Los Baños (Sta. Fe Subdivision) and Sta. Rosa (Greenfield City) offices will accept enrollments, from Mondays to Saturdays, 8:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm.
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Q9: What do I do after reserving?
A:
1. Wait for your confirmation email (up to seven working days) from Brain Train.
2. Either wait for your review materials at the address you wrote on your Student Information Sheet or pick them up from any of our two offices.
3. Wait for your Google Classroom/Google Hangouts section code via text message about a week before your first BTVC Day. Students who already have section codes should only ask questions via Google Hangouts as Brain Train will no longer reply via Facebook Messenger.
4. Have your Introduction and Pretest (IP) online on the scheduled time and date (to be announced via Google Classrooms).
5. Read the Brain Train Mathematics Handbook, Brain Train Science Handbook, Brain Train Grammar Handbook, and all other parts of your Brain Train UPCAT Review manual which are not tests or exercises.
6. Answer the practice tests and exercises (except for the three Reading Comprehension tests) that are to be given on BTVC Day 1 a few hours in advance (not more than 24 hours). Do this again for Day 2, and so on. Answers are to be submitted to Google Classrooms. This will be strictly monitored by Brain Train as students tend to have a more difficult time keeping up with class discussions if they do not answer the tests in advance. Only Reading Comprehensions tests will be answered during actual BTVC hours since these require strict time pressure. Students who do not answer prior to the scheduled classes will not be admitted into the virtual classrooms. -
Q10: What about the UPCAT Simulations?
A: The UPCAT Simulations (the final exam) will be administered about a week after the last day of BTVC. Individual assessment reports will be given a about week later.
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Q11: May I attend the regular Brain Train UPCAT Review (physical classes) after attending
BTVC?
A: Yes, but you have to re-enroll (at a discount). Our only request is that you try to hide the fact (from the rest class) that it is already your second time.
FAQ ON THE 2022 BRAIN TRAIN HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE REVIEW VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS
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Q1: Is Brain Train offering online high school entrance review classes this year?
A: Yes, and it is called “Brain Train Virtual Classrooms” (BTVC). It is already in its fourth year and we opted to give it that name since most--almost all—of the classes will be live (not pre-recorded) to give more chances for interaction.
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Q2: Who can avail of BTVC?
A: All students preparing for their high school entrance and scholarship tests.
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Q3: What are the schedules?
A: The latest schedules are posted at www.brain-train.net/schedules. Two kinds of Review Classes will be offered:
1: BTVC for Science High School Entrance (e.g. PSHS) - also for non-Science high schools; 80+ review hours
2: BTVC for Non-Science High School Entrance (e.g. UPIS and UPRHS) – 64+ review hours
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Q4: How much do I pay for BTVC?
A: BTVC fee for Science High School Entrance is ₱12,350 (which includes materials and processing), plus ₱300 for handling and shipping.
BTVC fee Non-Science High School Entrance is ₱9,850 (which includes materials and processing), plus ₱300 for handling and shipping.
Please think twice, even thrice, before paying as all fees are 100% non-refundable -
Q5: Are there discounts being offered?
A:Yes. The earlier the batch chosen, the greater is the discount. Public school discounts may also be given so long as the total discount does not exceed 35%
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Q6: What equipment and other things do I need?
A: Any of the following computers:
1. Mac or Windows 10 (or higher) laptop
2. Mac or Windows 10 (or higher) desktop
3. tablet (not smartphone)
All of the following:
1. a personal Gmail account in your computer
2. strong WiFi
3. headset/earphones
4. notebook and pen
5. for Public School students: school ID card (to avail of the public-school discount)
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Q7: Until when can I enroll for BTVC?
A: Deadline for enrollment is while slots are available
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Q8: How do I enroll online for BTVC?
A:
1. Go to: https://brain-train.net
2. Under Menu, choose “Schedules”.
3. Choose the program “HSE Brain Train Virtual Classrooms (HSE-BTVC)”.
4. Choose the BTVC batch you prefer, then click its “Enroll” button.
5. Just follow the rest of the steps. -
Q9: May I enroll for BTVC personally in your office?
A: Yes, but only the Los Baños (Sta. Fe Subdivision) office will accept enrollments, from Mondays to Saturdays, 8:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-5:00 pm. Our Sta. Rosa (Greenfield City) office also accepts enrollments but please call us first before coming.
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Q10: What do I do after reserving?
A:
1. Wait for your confirmation email (up to seven working days) from Brain Train.
2. Either wait for your review materials at the address you wrote on your Student Information Sheet or pick them up from any of our two offices.
3. Wait for your Google Classroom/Google Hangouts section code via text message about a week before your first BTVC Day. Students who already have section codes should only ask questions via Google Hangouts as Brain Train will no longer reply via Facebook Messenger.
4. Have your Introduction and Pretest (IP) online on the scheduled time and date (to be announced via Google Classrooms).
5. Read the Brain Train Mathematics Handbook, Brain Train Science Handbook, Brain Train Grammar Handbook, and all other parts of your Brain Train Review manual which are not tests or exercises.
6. Answer the practice tests and exercises (except for the three Reading Comprehension tests) that are to be given on BTVC Day 1 a few hours in advance (not more than 24 hours). Do this again for Day 2, and so on. Answers are to be submitted to Google Classrooms. This will be strictly monitored by Brain Train as students tend to have a more difficult time keeping up with class discussions if they do not answer the tests in advance. Only Reading Comprehensions tests will be answered during actual BTVC hours since these require strict time pressure. Students who do not answer prior to the scheduled classes will not be admitted into the virtual classrooms. -
Q11: What about the Final Simulations?
BTVC?
A: The Final Simulations (the final exam) will be administered about a week after the last day of BTVC. Individual assessment reports will be given about a week later
BTVC-HS1
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Introduction & Pretest Date:
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