How to pass the UPCAT, as told by Twitter Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - As high school students from all over the Philippines troop to various testing centers for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) on August 3, Twitter Philippines is brimming with advice to hopefuls, with #TipsforUPCAT taking the top spot of Philippine trends as of Wednesday morning.

The UPCAT is considered as one of the most competitive college entrance exams in the country. Out of over 74,000 examinees in 2012, only about a few thousand passed.

Let's take a look at Twitter Philippines and see if Isko and Iska wannabes can get some of the help they need to pass this important exam.

This one talks about eating:

#TipsForUPCAT Bring baon! Remember our UPCAT @mayapeles? We were sharing food in the middle of the exam and our proctor didn't even care!

— Michelle Molas (@michellemolas) July 16, 2013

But this one disagrees:

#TipsForUPCAT Don't even bother with the food. You won't have time to eat any of it.

— Franie Viceral (@imfranielicious) July 16, 2013

These people give out some serious advice:

#tipsforUPCAT Get lots of sleep, don't cram and don't panic :)

— Kit Marcelo (@iamnopsycho) August 3, 2012

Yehey!! RT @diannywanny: #tipsforUPCAT Don't overload your brain with info. It's pointless. Time management & basic knowledge is the key. ;)

— Maria Angela (@aggyalbotra) August 2, 2011

Don't leave a blank circle on your answer sheet. If mag sh-shotgun, choose 1 letter. #tipsforupcat

— Kat (@katsicat) August 2, 2011

#TipsForUPCAT for reading comprehension, read the questions first before reading the selection so you would know what you're looking for!

— Karmina Santos (@karminasaints) July 16, 2013

While these ones...

#TipsforUPCAT You're just wasting your time studying. Many passers used their stock knowledge.

— Zavier (@ZavierJacob) July 17, 2013

#TipsForUPCAT dalahin ang picture ni crush. It will be a BIG help!

— Rhemey _____ (@Rhemey_Reigne) July 16, 2013

#TipsforUPCAT avoid unnecessary marks such as erasures, smudges, or your blood and tears

— Nina Martinez (@dumberbatch) July 16, 2013

These tweep goes beyond the usual tip:

#TipsForUPCAT Dress nicely. So at least if you fail, you fail... IN STYLE.

— Isabella Argosino (@argowho) August 3, 2012

These ones are quite sobering:

#tipsforupcat If after the test you think you did pretty well, then rest assured, you have failed.

— Miggy Villanueva (@miggyvillainous) August 2, 2011

#TipsForUPCAT Magdala ng camera. Take a selfie with the oblation statue because that might be your last memory of UP

— Elden Rocamora (@Eyldeynn) July 16, 2013

#TipsForUPCAT Wag ka na mag review, di ka papasa promise.

— Senyora Santibañez (@Senyora) July 16, 2013

So if all else fails...

Good luck to all those taking the UPCAT! Walk out of the room like a boss (whether or not you feel like you passed). #tipsforUPCAT

— Patty Coronel (@_pattycor) August 4, 2011