It was the beginning of the Fall semester and I was sitting in Microbiology Lab with my new lab buddies when one of them started talking about the MCAT. The MCAT was the last thing on my mind at this point, so I wasn’t really paying too much attention. I figured that the MCAT was Read more about How to Get a High MCAT Score – My 99th Percentile MCAT Score[…]
What’s the most important thing to know about the MCAT? The MCAT is one of the most challenging exams there is. So, if there was one thing you should know about it that would improve your chances at getting a top score, what would that be? Based on our analysis of top MCAT scorers, the Read more about The Most Important Thing to Know About the MCAT[…]
Is there anything I should definitely memorize for the MCAT? This is a tricky question because the AAMC doesn’t explicitly state what content should memorized and what content should simply be understood. For this reason, the best resource we have in knowing what to memorize comes from students who have already done well on the Read more about What to Memorize for the MCAT[…]
What is the MCAT like? The MCAT is a 7.5 hour multiple choice exam that tests students on the content covered in basic science pre-med classes. It is required for entrance into most medical schools, and is one of the most important factors examined by medical school admissions committees along with GPA. The exam contains Read more about Overview of the MCAT[…]
Is there a list somewhere that contains everything I should memorize for the MCAT? Sadly, there is no magic notebook that contains every piece of content that you should memorize for the MCAT. The AAMC has released a general list of concepts that are covered on the MCAT, but little specifics are given as to Read more about What Topics Does the MCAT Cover?[…]
When should I start studying for the MCAT? It can be easy to feel like the MCAT is so far away and that you will just study for it when you have time. While it is smart to focus on maintaining your grades, getting shadowing hours, and preparing your medical school application, it is important Read more about When to Start Studying for the MCAT[…]
When should I sign up for my MCAT test date? New MCAT test dates tend to open up a couple times each year. The calendar for when new dates open can be found on the AAMC’s website. Now might be your chance to get the test date you want before being relegated to some testing Read more about When to Sign Up for the MCAT[…]