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How I Prepared for the MCAT
About Me Alison Ross Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh Major: Molecular Biology Minors: Chemistry, Bioengineering Certificate: Conceptual Foundations of Medicine MCAT Score: 518 Time Spent Preparing The short answer, 5 months, but in reality, this doesn't tell the full story. The start to my MCAT prep…
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MCAT prep
Hi everyone, I've been studying for the mcat since the beginning of October and have barely seen any improvement, and I am taking the exam in April, is this normal?
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I'm testing in January, what should I be focusing on in December?
You’ve spent the semester preparing, and now the holidays are here... with family, travel, and disrupted routines. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many January testers face the same challenge of staying consistent during December. The good news? Most of the heavy lifting is behind you. December is the time to refine…
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Your 2025 Kaplan Pre-Med Community WRAPPED!
Thank you for making this year a great one, Pre-Med Community! Check out your 2025 Pre Med Community Wrapped and be sure to drop your Spotify Wrapped in the comments below.
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Check out this study playlist!
Finding the right music to study to can make a huge difference, especially during holiday breaks. We came across this great study playlist and wanted to share it with you. Check it out and drop your go-to study songs or playlist in the comments!
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How to prep over the MCAT over the Thanksgiving holiday
If you’ve got time off on your calendar coming up for Thanksgiving, you may want to capitalize on the break to ramp up your MCAT studying. But the break is also a time for celebration, rest, and family. And if you’re a student who just had a busy week of midterms right before the break, you also want some time to…
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MCAT Physics Formulas You Can't Forget (Downloadable Formula PDF!)
Essential Physics Equations for the MCAT: While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the physics equations that are fair game on the MCAT, this is a starting point. It can be overwhelming if you treat the list of equations as a bunch of formulas and variables to cram into your brain, so starting with a condensed list of…
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Breaking down the MCAT: Chem Phys
When someone asks me about the most important or high-yield topic to focus on for the chem/phys section, my answer often surprises them – it’s periodic trends! Although this isn’t a topic that is often directly tested – we don’t see too many questions asking about balanced equations or oxidation numbers – periodic trends…
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MCAT Breaking down the MCAT: Psych Soc
The Psych/Soc portion of the MCAT can often feel very daunting, like it’s this giant hurdle built of (often unfamiliar) terms and theories that can only be overcome through memorization. As a result, a lot of students turn to flashcards as a study tool but then become overwhelmed when their flashcard decks continue to…