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    Burton is an MCAT blogger. He was an undergraduate at Harvard, where he majored in History before switching gears to pursue a career in medicine. He did a post-baccalaureate and is currently a fourth-year medical student at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is applying for a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Outside of things medical, he's a huge sports fan and loves football, basketball, and baseball.

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When to Take the MCAT: Timeline and Tips

By , on April 4, 2022 in About the MCAT

When should you take the MCAT? The short answer is: when you’re ready. The right answer to when someone should take the MCAT depends on mostly unique personal circumstances. This post will go over some things to consider when deciding when you should take the MCAT. When Should You Take the MCAT? 1. When You’re […]

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MCAT Verbal Reasoning (CARS): The Importance of Reading Comprehension

By on November 27, 2016 , UPDATED ON March 5, 2021, in Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)

MCAT Verbal Reasoning, now known as the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (MCAT CARS) section, may be one of the hardest MCAT topics to have a complete grasp on. While it may be possible to feel like you have an understanding of the Ideal Gas Law or memorized all the amino acids, understanding reading passages […]

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