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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1756 - Biochemical Reaction
Check out the question of the day, then come back here and let us know what answer you got!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1771 - Muscle Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
If you haven't already, go answer the question of the day then come back and let us know how you did!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1815 - Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
Let us know what you got as the answer to today's question of the day!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1840 - Medical Terminology
Today's question of the day tests your medical terminology. How'd you do? Let us know what answer you gave and why!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1798 - Neurotransmitters
Good morning! 🌤️Did you get the question of the day right today? Share your answer in the comments and let us know your thoughts on the explanations.
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1809 - Brain Areas — October 30, 2023
🌤️Good morning! Did you answer the question of the day yet? Comment A, B, C, or D below, and let us know which answer you picked and let us know what you thought of the explanation. :)
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1842: Healthcare Disparities
Today, the question of the day asked you to identify which was not a documented healthcare disparity. Did you get it right?👀 Tell us in the comments below!⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1805: Long-Term Memory
Today's question of the day tested our knowledge of long-term memory.🧠Did you get it right? Let us know which answer you picked in the comments below⤵️!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1762: α-Anomer & β-Anomer of d-Glucose
Have you had a chance to check out today's Question of the Day yet?👀 If you have, we'd love to hear your answer! Feel free to share it with us below.⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1823: Techniques for Compliance
Good morning!☀️ Today's question of the day asks us to identify the technique being applied. Did you get it right? Tell us why you think you got it right or wrong and share what you thought about the answer explanation. 😎⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1783: Photons and Electrons
Today's question of the day is about electrons and photons.⚡️🔬 How'd you do? Tell us why you think you got it wrong or right and share what you think about the explanation below:⤵️⤵️⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1773: Asprin and Glycogen
Good morning! 🌞 Did you get today's question of the day right? 👀 Let's talk about it in the comments below and let's also discuss how the explanation helped you understand why you got it right or wrong.
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1765: Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic DNA
Happy Friday!🌻Did you answer today's MCAT question of the day?👀 If not, click the link to give it a try😊. If you did, share why you got it right or wrong and your thoughts on the explanation in the comments⤵️.
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1759: Characteristics of Antibodies
🌟For today's question of the day, we were asked to identify the characteristic that is not attributed to antibodies. Share your answer and reasoning in the comments along with your thoughts on the explanation provided. 💬
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1755: Denaturation of Proteins
Today's question of the day tested our knowledge of which of the given options was least likely to cause denaturation of proteins. Share your answer, the reasoning behind it, and your thoughts on the answer explanation in the comments below!⬇️⬇️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1776: Glucocorticoids and Weight Gain
Hey there! 😎Did you have a chance to check out today's question of the day? We'd love to hear how you did and what you thought of the explanation! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. Can't wait to hear from you!✨
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1818: Recognizing Traits
Where you able to recognize which traits the EMT would score lower on? 👀 Whether you got it right or wrong, let us know how you did on today's question of the day and why you think you arrived at the answer. You can also share your thoughts on the explanation in the comment section below.⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1782: Digestive Hormones
Happy Friday Jr! 😁 Today's question of the day asked us to identify the incorrect pairing of digestive hormones and function. How did you do? 🧐 Let's discuss below! Tell us whether you got it right or wrong and why. You can also give us your thoughts on the explanation.💬⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1831: Mating Systems
Today's question of the day talked about mating systems. Did you get it right?👀 Tell us why/why not in the comments before and let us know your thoughts on the explanation. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1839: Least Coinciding Concepts
The question of the day asked about concepts least likely to coincide.🧐 Let's discuss why you think you may have gotten the question right or wrong in the comments below, and feel free to share your thoughts on the explanation, too.😊
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1799: Reaction to a Stimulus Over Time
Today's question of the day is SPICY!🔥 Did you answer it yet? Comment below and let us know why you think you got it right or wrong and share your thoughts on the explanation.😊
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1826: Social Phenomena
Good morning!😎 Today's question of the day is on social phenomena. Did you get it right? Tell us why or why not and let's chat about the explanation in the comments below⤵️⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1836: Preferences and Attributes
Good morning! Did you answer the question of the day yet?👀 Whether you got it right or wrong, tell us why, or feel free to also ask/comment about the explanation below.😊 💥Reminder💥 You can't share unless you're logged in, so follow the Sign In links if you have an account, or choose one of the three options to Register on…
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Ask A Teacher! "Why is MCAT Crucial for Med School?
My name is Roy, I’m from New York, NY, a veteran MCAT instructor at Kaplan for about 8 years. I'm currently wrapping up my third year at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. I also run a website called BigDataDork.com where I consult for researchers to automate data collection processes.…
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🍁Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 - What are you thankful for?
This Thanksgiving, let's spread some positivity! Share a GIF, picture, or meme that represents what you're most thankful for this year and/or on your pre-med journey.
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🎃Halloween Fun!✨
It’s that awesome time of year for pumpkins, costumes, and all things fall or spooky! Whether you're getting dressed up, carving some pumpkins, or diving into way too much candy (no judgment!), we want to see how you’re having fun this fall/Halloween! Show off your festive spirit by posting pics of your costumes, fall…
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Prove You’re a Professional with the AAMC PREview Exam 😊 (3 part post)
PART ONE of THREE: When you’re applying to medical school, you want to seize every advantage you can to maximize your chances of admission. A strong MCAT score and a solid GPA can get you most of the way there, but to stand out as the type of well-rounded student that makes a great doctor, you need to demonstrate a little…
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My Summer as a Galway Girl
Hi friends! My name is Nadia from Georgia Tech! This summer, for the first time ever, I am in Europe! I am preparing myself for the next school year by taking classes in Galway, Ireland! I have been doing lots of work and taking almost a full class schedule in only 10 weeks. Even though I've been studying a lot to keep my…
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Ask a Medical Student Anything: What should I do over the summer?
Hi there! I’m Madison, a medical student in the Northeast in their fourth year of medical school. Today, I’m going to discuss how you should approach your summer! The medical school application process can be stressful – between undergraduate classes, extracurriculars, research, shadowing, and studying for the MCAT, it is…
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Start With Heart: Personal Statements ❤️📄
A crucial part of your medical school application is your personal statement. We took a look at the Community to find some awesome advice our instructors have shared. Start with heart! Showcase your passion on why you want to go to medical school from our own Claudia Mikail. Here’s all of Claudia’s advice: “You want your…
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🎓🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 🎉🎓
Interrupting our pre-med goodness with a reason to celebrate! Today we raise our virtual hats to celebrate the remarkable Class of 2024. 🌟👏 To all graduates, your hard work, determination, and resilience have brought you this far and as you step into the next chapter, we are grateful to be part of it here in the Kaplan…
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TOP 5 FAQ: #4 What are the Components of the Medical School Application? 🤔 Part 1 of 2
The medical school application is a lot like a growing embryo, undergoing several stages of development before achieving its final form. The first step is the primary application. If you’re applying to allopathic (M.D.) medical schools in the U.S., you’ll complete the AMCAS application. If applying to osteopathic (D.O.)…
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Does picking a major in pre-med feel a bit like being stuck in a box? 📦🩺🥼
You're not the only one! Break free from the box — click here to learn more about the preferred major myth. Then, share your major and story below 😊✨
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Let's talk about the pathway to medical school!
Want to hear from a formal med student on her path to med school? Check this video out and let us know your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
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Top 5 FAQ - Question 1: How/When should I build a study plan?
So, study planning, eh? We all know it’s important, but it also feels like such a chore, and anyway can’t we just follow the document someone linked on Reddit? (Spoilers: No) What makes it especially tough for me (aside from confronting the reality that I already have way less time for studying than I maybe wanted) is that…
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Free Webinar TONIGHT! Topic: How/Why to gain clinical experience abroad✈️🌍
Atlantis is a company that facilitates opportunities to travel abroad and build your healthcare application. Hear from a panel consisting of Atlantis alumni who spent time during summer break gaining clinical experience. The panelists will discuss this program and answer your questions. This webinar is relevant for any…
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Happy Meme Monday!😊
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What's your major, and does it matter to admissions?
Hi all! If you haven’t seen me around, I’m Madison, a rising fourth year medical student in the Northeast. Most of my life now is electives, research, studying for Step 2, and making sure my cats don’t cause indescribable chaos – which is a fair bit different from how things were in undergrad! Today, I’m going to talk…
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How's your MCAT prep journey going? 😅 #MemeMonday
Are you just starting out and feeling the excitement, or knee-deep in study materials and feeling the pressure? Share your stage of preparation and support each other through the rollercoaster ride to success! 🚀
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Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 5)
Welcome to Step 5 of our "mini-series!" So far we've talked about Who You Are, What You Do, Where You Are, and Why You're Interested in Medicine. Now we'll focus on When You're Applying. If you plan on submitting your application in Spring 2024 for entrance to medical school in Fall 2025, now is a good time to get started…
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Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 4)
Hi, all, hope you had a great weekend! So far we've talked about Who You Are, What You Do, and Where You Are. Step 4 will focus on Why You're Interested in Medicine. Clearly articulating why you want to devote your life to this career is paramount to a powerful application. It's not enough to simply state your desire to…
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Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 3)
So far we've talked about WHO YOU ARE and WHAT YOU DO. Now it's time to explore… WHERE YOU ARE: Where did you grow up? Did you face any challenges in that environment? What were your experiences with healthcare? What worked well? What didn't? Where did you go to college? How was it different from home? How did you adjust…
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Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 2)
Hi, all, hope you've been having a great week! Ready to continue your application prep? The first step was to think about WHO YOU ARE, what's important to you at a core level, and how this will direct your work as a physician. The second step is to analyze WHAT YOU DO. How do you spend your time? Which activities make you…
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Discover the Doctor in You: 5 Steps to Jump-Start Your Med School Application (Step 1)
Applying to med school? Struggling to understand what admissions committees are looking for? Aside from academic requirements, they appreciate applicants who genuinely know themselves and can convey their career vision effectively. In other words they value AUTHENTICITY. How do you capture that? By spending time reflecting…
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To make or not to make: New Years resolutions
A new year, especially one that starts on a Monday, can be a great opportunity to set new goals for ourselves - new year, clean slate, new goals! But I'm not always very successful at keeping my resolutions; few weeks in and I start to slip up and fall back into doing what I was doing before. When I reflect on why, it's…
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Balancing Life and MCAT Prep📚️
Finding the right balance between your daily life and MCAT prep can be tricky. How did or do you balance your MCAT preparation with other commitments? Share your tips below!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1817 - Polymorphisms and the DRD2 Gene
Let's talk about the question of the day!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1837 - United States Population
On today's question of the day, we talked about the US population. What answer did you choose? Let us know in the comments below!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1785 - Second-Order Kinetics
Today's question of the day asks you to identify the rate law for the reaction shown. How did you do? Let us know your answer below!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1804 - Sleep Disorders
Today's question of the day asked to identify the sleep disorder described in the example. Did you get it right? Let us know in the comments and share your thoughts on the explanation.
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1764 - Cholesterol
Did you get the question of the day right? Let us know in the comments and share your thoughts on the explanation.
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1769 - Membrane Transport
Today's MCAT question of the day asked about membrane transport. How'd you do? Tell us in the comments below. :)
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1808 - The Sleepy Hormone
Rise and shine!🌅 Today's question of the day asked you to identify the hormone associated with sleep. What answer did you get? Share in the comments below!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1772- NADPH
How'd you do on the??👀 Share your answer and your thoughts on the explanation in the comments below⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1807 - Decision Making
Did you answer the question of the day yet? 👀 Share your answer and thoughts on the explanation in the comments below!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1830 - Primary and Secondary Groups
How did you do on today's question of the day? Let us know what answer you chose and why in the comments below.⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1825 - Conformity
Today's question of the day asked you to identify the type of conformity demonstrated in the scenario provided. What did you choose as your answer? Let us know in the comments!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1841: Hypertension
Today's question of the day touched on the prevalence of diagnosed hypertension. What answer did you get? Let us know in the comments!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1761: Glucopyranose Formation
Wednesday's explored the formation of one glucopyranose from another. How did you do? Tell us in the comments below!⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1788: pH of aqueous solution
So, what was your pick for today's? Share your thoughts in the comments below.💬✨
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1778: prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells
Which choice did you make for today's Question of the Day? Share below!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1757:Nonprotein Molecule
What answer did you choose for today's question of the day? Write it in the comments below!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1833: Identify the Bias Type
Today's question of the day asks you to identify the bias type. What answer did you pick? Let us know in the comments why you think you got it right or wrong and share your thoughts on the explanation.😊
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1813: Stress
How many of you related to today's question of the day? 😅 Let us know why you think you got it right or wrong, and share your thoughts on the answer explanation in the comments below. ⤵️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1758: Methods Enzymes Decrease Activation Energy
Did you get the question of the day right? 👀Chat with us in the comment section below to discuss why you think you got it right or wrong and what you thought about the explanation.😎
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1756: Biochemical Reaction
Hey there! 😊 Have you answered the question of the day yet?💁♀️ If so, share your thoughts with us by commenting below. Let's chat about whether you got it right or wrong, and why. You can also ask any questions or add your own thoughts and insight to the conversation. We're all ears!
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1785: Nitrogen Dioxide and SIDS
📢Rise and shine! 🌅 If you haven't tried the question of the day yet, click the link then come back here to discuss. Let us know if you have questions or comments about the explanation, or whether you got it right or wrong and why.😊
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1794: Carboxylic Acids
The question of the day is out!😎Did you get it right? Tell us why, why not, or feel free to also ask/comment about the explanation below.⬇️⬇️⬇️
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1835: Sociological Concepts
Did you get the question right? 👀 Tell us why, why not, or ask / comment about the explanation below! You can't share unless you're logged in, so follow the Sign In links if you have an account or choose one of the three options to Register on this page if you don't (you'll redirect here after):
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What do you wish you knew?
Let's dial back the clock to your first day on campus as a freshman — what do you know now that you wish you'd known that day?
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MCAT curiosity
You may be a freshman or a senior, but you've definitely thought about it — which section of the MCAT are you most concerned about?
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When are you planning on applying to medical school?
You could be anywhere on your journey right now, but when are you planning to apply to med school? While in undergrad, a couple years after, etc.?
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2024 MCAT Registration Opening Dates Announced
Registration for MCAT test dates for the first half of 2024 (January - June) will open October 24th and 25th at noon Eastern. The testing calendar, scheduling deadlines, and score release dates can be found here. Here's a handy easy to view calendar you can download from the AAMC!
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Welcome to the Pre-Med Community BETA
Welcome to Kaplan Community's dedicated Pre-Med collaboration site! We're very excited to start bringing pre-meds together to chat about how to succeed in undergrad and get into medical school. This is meant to be a place you can trust for accurate information, useful insights, and access to knowledgeable experts Kaplan is…