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 Preparation in Only 3 Months: Your Complete Plan
Is the MCAT coming up a little too fast? Don’t worry, our 3-month MCAT preparation plan is a daily guide to the thirteen weeks leading up to your test!
How to Study for the MCAT: Your 6-Month Study Plan
Wondering how to study for the MCAT? Our 6-month study schedule has you covered, with day-by-day instruction and all the resources you need to succeed!
MCAT Study Schedule: 2 Months
In an ideal world, everyone could devote 20 hours per week to studying for the MCAT. 20 hours over a period of 15 weeks or more will achieve 300 hours of study time—a target time highly recommended by experts! However, the majority of medical school applicants are juggling classes, work, families, or some combination thereof. […]
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!
MCAT Amino Acids: What to Know
You have probably already heard that the new MCAT has a lot more biochemistry than the old MCAT. It’s not that there was no biochemistry on the old exam but it just wasn’t a major emphasis. On the new MCAT, biochemistry is the second most tested natural science subject after biology. You might now recall […]
How Hard is the MCAT?
It’s almost a requirement to be nervous about the MCAT. But is the MCAT hard enough to elicit such feelings? The answer may actually surprise you.
Best Free Online MCAT Study Resources
Choosing online MCAT study resources can be hit or miss. Here are 3 top picks that are truly helpful and completely free.
How To Study For The MCAT in 1 Month
Studying for the MCAT in 1 month takes focus and dedication, but it can be done! This 1 month MCAT study plan covers everything you need to know.
How to Get Into Medical School: Expert Tips for Admission
If you want to know how to get into medical school, you’re in the right place. We’ll discuss how difficult it actually is to be admitted to medical school in general, and we’ll also examine admissions requirements at specific, top-ranked schools, like Harvard, Brown, and NYU. Getting into medical school can seem impossible with less […]
MCAT Accommodations: Resources, Links, and Instructions
The MCAT offers a variety of accommodations. We’ll review how to request MCAT accommodations, what happens after you submit, and who to contact.
2020 MCAT Test Dates – Plus 5 Tips for MCAT Registration
Unlike other pre-health admissions exams like the OAT and DAT, the MCAT is not offered throughout the entire year. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) selects about 20 MCAT test dates each year and they are all between the months of January through September. You will want to plan your MCAT studies according to […]
Best MCAT Books of 2019-2020
Even though the MCAT is a CBT (computer-based test), hard-copy books can be an important component of your preparation arsenal. Here are the BEST MCAT books available.
Top 5 Tips for Medical School Applicants
This post is a contribution from our friends at Code Blue Essays. If you are planning to become a physician, you are likely very aware that it is a long and difficult journey. The first major hurdle is getting into medical school. Most students who apply to medical school are not accepted. Some applicants who […]
Admissions Tips for Getting Into Your Dream Medical School
This post is a contribution from our friends at IngeniusPrep. The road to medical school is a long one. You need to chug through difficult pre-requisite classes, cram for the MCAT, pursue various research opportunities, and that’s just the beginning. The medical school admissions process is notorious for being rigorous and demanding! And yet, thousands […]
MCAT Review Topic: DNA and ATP
Need to brush up on your molecular biology for the MCAT? Remind yourself of the basics with this DNA and ATP review, and then go a little more in depth with our free MCAT DNA and ATP lesson video!
MCAT Review Topic: Kidneys and Renal System
Studying for the MCAT? Brush up on your physiology with this free MCAT Kidneys and Renal System video lesson and review!