{"id":465,"date":"2016-08-05T14:35:56","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T21:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/mcat\/?p=465"},"modified":"2021-04-30T02:50:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T09:50:21","slug":"the-best-mcat-study-breaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/mcat\/the-best-mcat-study-breaks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best MCAT Study Breaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When you\u2019re studying hard for the MCAT you may notice that the test manages to sneak its way into every other\u00a0aspect of your life. At the same time, \u00a0we realize (conceptually, at least) that taking a break is just as important to MCAT success as those long 8-hour study days. Finding time to do other things literally gives your brain an opportunity to recover and solidify the concepts and skills you just spent all day working on. Even short 10 minute long breaks give your brain the opportunity to recoup and refocus. In essence, taking MCAT study breaks can help boost your MCAT score!<\/p>\n

\nKat’s MCAT Study Break Tip<\/strong>
\n\"\"“MCAT students underestimate the power of 60-minute study sessions. While it\u2019s true that you also need longer chunks of time to drill down on content and to take practice tests, your 60-minute sessions will be a lifesaver. By allowing yourself to study in bursts, you\u2019ll log more overall study time each week, and you\u2019ll be less likely to procrastinate.\u201d
\n–Magoosh MCAT Expert, Kat Thomson<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n

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Take It From Me<\/h2>\n

As an MCAT test-taking veteran, I\u2019ve utilized marathon-style study methods wherein I\u2019d sit at a desk in a room (usually with no windows) for upwards of 8 hours studying. It\u2019s no fun and in the end, it did nothing to help me achieve my goal\u00a0MCAT score<\/a>. Not only did I burn out, I also spent a lot of that time avoiding the task at hand. When I finally realized that this method of studying was ineffective, I made a point to add in 5-10 minute breaks every hour. I also scheduled time off to do things that were not MCAT-related at all. I felt so much better about studying and my MCAT score reflected that. Even still, I know what it\u2019s like to be \u201cin the zone\u201d and how hard it is to peel yourself away from the books when you have your eyes on the prize. So here are my best MCAT study breaks that help keep you fresh and focused.<\/p>\n

Best MCAT Study Breaks<\/h2>\n

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