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How to Avoid MCAT Prep Burnout
As an MCAT instructor for a test prep company, I have taught hundreds of students. From my experience, I can say that MCAT prep burnout is real. Studying for the MCAT is very difficult and burnout can make it exponentially worse. To help with this, we’ve provided below some tips on how to avoid MCAT […]
5 Ways to Prep for the MCAT While Traveling
As pre-medical students, you’re often busy studying for classes and participating in extracurricular activities. Finding time to study for the MCAT can be very difficult but it’s not impossible. In fact, we’ve written a whole post here just to help you squeeze in some extra studying time. What extra time, you ask? The answer is […]
5 Must Know Physics Concepts
One of the main reasons why it’s so difficult to prepare for the MCAT is the wide breadth of material covered on the exam. The MCAT isn’t like a final exam that only covers the material you learn in one college class. Instead, the MCAT encompasses many classes, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biology, […]
5 Must Know Organic Chemistry Concepts
One of the main reasons why it’s so difficult to prepare for the MCAT is the wide breadth of material covered on the exam. The MCAT encompasses general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biology, biochemistry, psychology, and sociology. That’s a lot of quarters’ (or semesters’) worth of classes, and the MCAT is one big exam that […]
5 Must-Know Biology Concepts
One of the main reasons why it’s so difficult to prepare for the MCAT is the wide breadth of material covered on the exam. The MCAT isn’t like a final exam that only covers the material you learn in one college class. Instead, the MCAT encompasses many classes, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biology, […]
5 Must Know General Chemistry Concepts
One of the main reasons why it’s so difficult to prepare for the MCAT is the wide breadth of material covered on the exam. The MCAT isn’t like a final exam that only covers the material you learn in one college class. Instead, the MCAT encompasses many classes, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biology, […]
What is a Top 10% MCAT Score?
Getting into medical school is tough these days. If you want to increase your chances, you will want a great MCAT score. A top 10% MCAT score can certainly do the job. To attain this score, you will need a total of 513 or higher on the new MCAT. Top 10% MCAT Score A top […]
Has the MCAT Gotten More Competitive?
You may have heard that getting into medical school is not as easy as it used to be. It’s true. More and more students are applying to medical school each year. The number of first-year spots is increasing but at a much slower rate. As expected, it’s getting harder and harder just to get accepted […]
Is a Perfect MCAT Score Possible?
Have you ever heard of anyone who has received a perfect MCAT score? If not, it’s okay. There aren’t too many people who have one. The MCAT is a tough exam and many students struggle just to get a good score. Most students aren’t even aiming for a perfect MCAT score and for good reason. […]