Originally published in 2025. Updated on 29 October 2026 to remove unsupported scoring, timing and product claims. Always follow the official instructions for your application cycle.
Prepare for two applications without treating them as one
If you are considering both Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines, keep a separate checklist for each application. A shared study routine can help you stay organized, but requirements, schedules and instructions must come from each university.
This page retains its original 2025 URL. Earlier claims about exact durations, scoring penalties and which test is harder have been removed because they were not supported by current official evidence.
Compare the information that affects your plan
| What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Your applicant category and application cycle | Requirements can differ between first-year, transfer and other applicants |
| Official deadlines and document requirements | Study preparation does not replace completing an application |
| Your assigned test schedule and location | Plan travel and school commitments around confirmed information |
| Current test coverage and instructions | Do not assume an old reviewer describes the current assessment |
| Permitted materials and question-handling rules | Follow the actual instructions rather than a generic guessing rule |
Use the UP admissions bulletin for UP and the Ateneo admissions portal for Ateneo. Check the university’s notices before acting on a date or requirement. This article does not publish a current admissions calendar.
Share the routine, keep the evidence separate
Start with your school foundations and the current coverage each university provides. For every practice set, record the source, topics, conditions and mistakes. Avoid comparing two raw percentages as if the sets had identical difficulty.
A useful weekly routine might include two sessions on a recurring weakness, one session on another review area and one checkpoint. Adjust the number and length of sessions to your school workload. This is an editorial planning example, not a validated formula for admission.
Give each gap a specific next action
For a math error, write down the step you misunderstood and solve a different example. For a reading error, explain which sentence supports the answer. When a practice task involves reasoning, explain the relationship or assumption rather than memorizing an option.
Use a mistake log to avoid repeating the same review without learning from it. Try active recall after you have studied an explanation, then check and correct what you remember.
Let confirmed schedules decide the order
Do not choose an exam order based on a claim that one is universally easier. Use the actual available schedules and your application responsibilities. As a test approaches, leave time to prepare the required materials and confirm the instructions for that particular exam.
PasadoPH provides independent practice and explanations. Its practice sets do not establish the exact content or timing of either university’s test. You can start free and use your practice history to organize the next session.
Sources & further reading
Sources checked for this guide on October 29, 2026. Admissions requirements can change; confirm your application cycle with the university.
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