5 Tried and True Techniques to Prepare for the MCAT

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A pre-medical student studying for the MCAT in a library.

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Are you stressing about the MCAT? It’s a beast of a test that covers a veritable mountain of material. You know you need to get started studying…but what is the path to your best score possible? What are the best ways to prepare for the MCAT? If you’re done reading...

How Can I Improve My Reasoning Skills for the MCAT?

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Pre-Clinical student in the library, studying to improve his reasoning skills for the MCAT.

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Although the MCAT is notorious for its difficult science content, including chemistry and physics content, it also includes one deceptively challenging section — the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section (CARS). CARS does not just test your ability to analyze text and reason about passages or concepts within that text, as...

Which Medical Research Opportunities Should I Partake In

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As a premedical student, countless commitments such as coursework, volunteering, shadowing, teaching, and, leadership activities might take up your time. In such a demanding context, adding research on to your busy schedule can seem like a daunting task. However, there are ways in which you can maximize the value you...

MCAT Scoring Process: Commonly Asked Questions

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Whether you’re getting antsy waiting for your MCAT score report to arrive or whether you’re just heading into the MCAT wondering how it all works, you probably have some questions about what goes into the process that provides you with your all-important MCAT score. Without further ado, here are our...

Can I Cancel My MCAT and Postpone It?

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If you are deciding whether or not you should cancel and postpone your MCAT, you are not alone! Many students experience the stress and frustration of being in this position, and in fact it is not uncommon at all. There are a great variety of unpredictable things that can impede...

2023 Guide to Choosing an MCAT Test Date

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As a premedical student, you’re probably a master scheduler, squeezing in time for clinical volunteering and sleep between four-hour organic chemistry labs and studying for midterms. All along, you’ve been checking things off your premed checklist: shadowing, required coursework, and research. Now the MCAT is coming up on your list...

The 2023 Best MCAT Practice Tests

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A stellar MCAT score can be achieved through an infinite combination of study methods and resources. But most successful MCAT study schedules do have one thing in common. Whether you structure your studying to include printed books, online videos, or pre-made flashcard decks, one element of preparation is necessary for...

6 Reasons to Retake the MCAT

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Despite months of studying, the day of the MCAT may not go as planned and leave pre-medical students considering whether a retake is necessary. Though the AAMC allows taking the MCAT up to three times per year, it is best practice to minimize the number of times this exam is...

How Important is Your MCAT Score for Medical School Admissions

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A pre-medical student studying for the MCAT on her bed, sitting in front of a laptop.

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The MCAT is one of the most difficult standardized tests you will take, and it is a key component of medical school applications. However, its importance for medical school admissions, and specifically its value to admissions committees, remains shrouded in mystery. Placing too little or too much emphasis on the...

8 Overlooked Aspects of MCAT Prep

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Most key aspects of MCAT prep receive due attention, but there are several important factors that are often overlooked. These include study and preparation tips as well as strategies for maximizing test day performance. It is often difficult to make sense of all the available information from so many different...

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