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.
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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 […]
MCAT Examinee Agreement
As part of the registration process on test day, you will be required to sign the MCAT examinee agreement. What does that entail? Find out in this post!
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 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 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, […]
MCAT Registration Dates
Registering for the MCAT is the first step towards crushing the exam and getting in to medical school. Follow these quick tips and you’ll be registered and ready to begin your MCAT prep in no time.
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, […]
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 […]
Should I Do a Post-Bacc Before Med School?
An increasing number of applicants are doing a post-bacc before medical school. For students in college, there might be a concern about whether or not doing a post-bacc would be beneficial. This post will hopefully help answer some questions about post-baccs, especially if you are asking yourself, “Should I do a post-bacc before med school?” […]