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MCAT Breaking down the MCAT: CARS
The CARS section of the MCAT might seem out of place compared to the rest of the exam, but it's actually trying to test a similar thing as the rest of the exam! It just does so in a totally different context. Contrary to what many testers think, CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills) is not a reading comprehensionā¦
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Breaking down the MCAT: Bio Biochem
The Bio-Biochem section, like most of the MCAT, doesn't test students in the same way as most university coursework. As such, to succeed on the MCAT you will likely need to approach it differently from previous exams. The MCAT is not only testing if you know the facts about biology, chemistry, biochemistry in biologicalā¦
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Ask an expert: How do I know if med school is for me?
How do I know if med school is for me?Deciding whether to go to medical school can be a tough choice. There are so many different ways to contribute to the medical field and patient care ā from research and nursing to serving as a technologist, EMT, CNA, CRNA, or APP (medicine loves its abbreviations)! So how do you knowā¦
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Balancing Prep and College: The Essential Practice for Future Physicians
Preparing for the MCAT while managing college life is no small feat, but as future physicians, itās crucial to remember that balance is necessary. We canāt put our lives on hold each time we do something hard. Think of this as a great opportunity to practice a skill you will 100% need in the future. With that being said,ā¦
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šAsk An Expert: How to analyze you scores and determine if you need to retest!
So you've gotten your MCAT scores back, and they're not as high as you wanted. And you need to decide: retest or not? To help inform that decision, analyze 2 sets of factors: 1) the quantitative: how the scores compare to your most recent practice scores; and 2) the qualitative: conditions during and before your officialā¦
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The Final Push: Encouragement For The Last MCAT Testing Cycle of The Year
Hey everyone, Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to everyone grinding for their MCAT in this last month of the testing cycle! š§ šŖ If youāre feeling the burnout right now, you are definitely not alone. Itās tough when youāre hitting up against a deadline, particularly this one. Having to juggle other commitments, includingā¦
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What do I select as my end date?
I currently plan to take the MCAT in April of 2026, but when I input this into my study schedule, it is giving me 5 hours a day instead of 5 hours a week, and my study schedule ends in December. I am confused if the system is messed up or how to make it cooperate with what I entered.
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How do you balance MCAT prep with classes, work, and everything else? [Share your tips]
We know itās a lot, and thereās no one-size-fits-all answer. Whether youāre juggling a job, research, a full course load, or just trying to stay sane, weād love to hear whatās actually helping you stay on track right now. š” Whatās working for you? š
A strict schedule? š§ Study playlists? š¤ Accountability buddies? šBuilt-inā¦
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Testing this month? Advice from an MCAT Instructor
If youāre testing soon, you probably have lots of questions, like āWhatās the best thing to focus on?ā or āHow do I know if Iām ready?ā, or even āWhy did I ever want to put myself through this?!ā. Donāt worry, weāre here to help! Itās normal to feel a bit nervous about your test, but having a plan for this last month canā¦
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My MCAT Prep Journey - Kaplan Alumni and Kaplan MCAT Teacher, Mayank MāØ
Hello everyone! My name is Mayank Nihalani, and Iām a Virtual MCAT Tutor with Kaplan. I joined the Kaplan team after completing the 515+ course, where I had the opportunity to work closely with my coach, (and Kaplan Community All-Star) @Ae-Ri! My test prep journey involved in-depth content review and study strategies thatā¦
