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USMLE vs MCAT

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A student taking a standardized exam such as USMLE and MCAT.

There are a lot of exams that stand between med students and the title “Doctor.” These tests may seem daunting, but with the right preparation and MCAT study schedule, you can conquer these obstacles to get the USMLE or MCAT score you want. The key to preparing for exams like...

Elite Medical Prep’s 1 Month MCAT Study Plan

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Preparing for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) can be a daunting task, but with a well-structured MCAT study schedule and the determination to stick to it, you can maximize your chances of stellar performance on this crucial component of your medical school application. Be sure to enter your email...

2023 Complete Guide to Interpreting Your MCAT Practice Test Scores

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Student at his desk looking at his laptop and interpreting MCAT Practice Test Scores

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Applying to medical school can seem like navigating a maze, and can undoubtedly intimidate a lot of students. To help ease some anxieties, here is our complete 2021/2022 guide to completing your AMCAS medical school primary application.

What Are The Best Practice Questions To Review For MCAT 2023

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A pre-med student studying for the MCAT in a library in front of textbooks and a laptop.

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The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is an important exam for all premedical students. The purpose of this standardized test is to assess a student's knowledge and ability to apply concepts from various fields of science. These fields include biology, chemistry, and physics. A proven way to be successful in...

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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A premed student looking for MCAT study books in a library.

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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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A premed student working in a lab to fill her research requirements.

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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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A premed student studying for the MCAT in a cafe in front of a laptop.

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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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A student surrounded by study books and thinking if he can cancel and postpone MCAT.

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...

Should You Retake the MCAT? 6 Key Factors to Consider

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A group of pre-med students retaking the MCAT in a prometric testing center.

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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. A common follow-up question after a difficult test day is whether you can retake the MCAT. Yes, retakes of the Medical College Admission Test are explicitly...

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