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How to Balance MCAT Prep While ALSO Studying Finals đź’Ş
Hi, future Doctors! :) We know that April can be a tricky month for those of you prepping for the MCAT while also studying for upcoming finals. If that’s you, here are some tips to help you through the final stretch. If this is NOT you but is someone you know, make sure to share the post link! :) Let's break down some key…
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Happy Valentine's Day! 💜✨
Happy Valentine's Day, MCAT Warriors! ❤️ Whether your Valentine is a stack of flashcards, a well-worn textbook, or the sweet relief of a practice test finally over, we hope you're feeling the love (for your future medical career, of course!). We know prepping for the MCAT can feel like a marathon (or maybe a sprint...or a…
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Ace the MCAT with Active Recall: Learn Smarter, Not Harder
We all know the MCAT is no walk in the park. It's a beast of an exam that demands not just knowledge, but also retention. That's where active recall comes in! What is Active Recall? Active recall is a study technique where you actively force yourself to retrieve information from memory. Instead of passively rereading notes…
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Avoiding Study Burnout
Happy Friday everyone! As we head into this weekend, I wanted to share some tips to help with avoiding study burnout. Especially at this time of year, juggling LSAT studying and finals can be so difficult. Even if you're not studying for the LSAT right now, finals can be hard enough. Here are some things you can do to help…
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Quiz of the week: have you been studying for the LSAT too much?
Have you been studying for the LSAT a lot? Have your friends been avoiding you lately? Those two phenomena may be linked! How can you tell if your LSAT studies are affecting your relationships? Take the following quiz (Cosmo has nothing on popular LSAT mag The 180!) and find out. Q1: When your significant other tells you…
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Maintaining đź§ focus for the MCAT
Hi friends! Wow, how did the end of January come so fast? Time seems to fly, but do you know when it doesn't? When you're staring down an entire practice test, or reviewing a topic you've been dreading, or going through your last set of practice questions. You suddenly find excuses to clean your fridge or call a friend.…
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10 Helpful Study Strategies for 2024!
We understand that preparing for an exam can be stressful, but being ready involves effective study strategies, time management, and self-care. Here are some tips to help you feel more prepared: Create a Study Plan: Break down study material into manageable sections, allocate time slots for each topic, and prioritize based…
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Officially Passed CFP Exam - What I learned to finally make it
Here is an old post I shared in another forum for those studying for the exam. Persistence after mistakes and failures Practice questions for repetition (They ain't lying go over the (thousands of) practice bank questions twice Focus away from distractions in life Hiatus Support from family, employer(s), social media, and…