Are you curious to learn what real students think about the shortened MCAT? I interviewed Hannah, a student who recently took the shortened exam, to get her take and top tips. I hope that this eases your mind before your exam!
Shortened MCAT vs. Full-Length MCAT Experience Video
The shortened MCAT brings some major changes to the table. Get a real student’s story and tips for taking the shortened MCAT vs. full-length MCAT.
Should I Take the Shortened MCAT in 2020?
AAMC will be offering a shorter MCAT in 2020 due to COVID-19. Find out what’s different about the shorter MCAT and advice on how to prepare.
MCAT Scores and GPAs for Top 100 Medical Schools
A good MCAT score is one that makes you competitive for your dream school! This post wil cover the average MCAT scores and GPAs for the top 100 medical schools, and the differences between the new and old MCAT.
MCAT Practice Tests: The Best Free and Affordable MCAT Resources
Like most things with the MCAT, knowing where to find a full-length practice test can be overwhelming. Here are my go-to places to find them!
What Can I Use as an Alternative to Khan Academy’s MCAT Videos?
Khan Academy is retiring all MCAT content on July 15, 2020. Learn the best way to continue to access that content, and try our recommended alternatives to Khan Academy MCAT lesson videos.
AAMC FL 4 Explanations [MCAT Practice Test Explanations Reddit Mega Compilation!]
Hey MCAT students, stop driving yourself insane searching Reddit question-by-question for explanations to the AAMC full-length practice tests! We’ve put together a little something for you. Below, you’ll find a complete list of questions from AAMC full-length test 4 (or AAMC FL 4 as it’s referred to on Reddit) and embedded links to available explanation […]
AAMC FL 3 Explanations [MCAT Practice Test Explanations Reddit Mega Compilation!]
It’s no secret that AAMC’s explanations to the AAMC official full-length MCAT practice tests leave something to bedesired, which – UNTIL NOW – has led students to search Reddit question-by-question to find better explanations. Not an ideal use of your time, so we’ve put together a little something to help you out. Below, you’ll find […]
The USMLE Step 1 Is Going Pass/Fail: What This Means for Premeds and Medical Students
On February 12, 2020, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) announced that the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 will transition to a pass/fail exam starting January 2022. In this post we’ll walk you through: What the change from numerical score to pass/fail entails Why they are changing Step 1 of USMLE […]
AAMC FL 2 Explanations [MCAT Practice Test Explanations Reddit Mega Compilation!]
Hey MCAT students, stop driving yourself crazy searching Reddit question-by-question for explanations to the AAMC full-length practice tests! We’ve put together something special just for you. Below, you’ll find a complete list of questions from AAMC full-length test 2 (or AAMC FL2 as it’s referred to on Reddit) and embedded links to available explanation threads […]
AAMC FL 1 Explanations [MCAT Practice Test Explanations Reddit Mega Compilation!]
Hey MCAT students, tired of searching Google or Reddit question-by-question for explanations to the AAMC full-length practice tests for the MCAT? We got you! Below, you’ll find a complete list of questions from AAMC full-length test 1 (or AAMC FL1 as it’s referred to on Reddit) and embedded links to available explanation threads from Reddit. […]
What to do if your MCAT study plans have been disrupted due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
For most people, the current coronavirus pandemic has altered how we are thinking and feeling about a lot of very important things: our families, our friends, our studies, our jobs, our financial status, our well-being, and our futures. If you were planning on taking the MCAT and applying to medical school in the near future, […]