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Pre-Med Success

🎥 Med School 101 Recording
Missed Med School 101 or want to rewatch?👀 You can catch the recording of our live "Med School 101" event right here!⬅️ After you've watched it, hop over to our POST EVENT DISCUSSION to ask questions and share your thoughts. Your feedback is super valuable and helps us make these events as beneficial as possible for you!😊…
🔍Ask An Expert: How to analyze your 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 official…
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…
📣Roll Call! Let us know where you're from and when you're testing!
Let’s find your study squad! Whether you're just starting content review or you're in the home stretch, drop a comment below with: 📍 Where are you from? (State/University) 🗓️ When is your MCAT test date? (Month/Year) Pro-tip: Scroll through the replies—if you see someone with your same test date or location, say hi and…
Why Your MCAT Test Date Matters
Choosing an MCAT date isn't just about when you’ll be "ready" to take the exam—it’s a strategic move that dictates the entire rhythm of your medical school application. Because most medical schools operate on rolling admissions, your score is the "key" that unlocks the door. The date you choose impacts: Verification Speed:…
Why is Leadership Experience Important for Medical School Applications?
Why do medical schools look for leadership experience on your medical school application? Because leadership ability is vital to success as a physician. Doctors serve as leaders in a variety of capacities, including guiding patients, directing hospital or clinic healthcare teams, managing medical practices, teaching…
Missed yesterday's live? Watch the recording HERE!🎥
Thank you to all of you who joined us last night for our MCAT Deep Dive FAQ & AMA session with @Ae-Ri! If you missed it, or would like to rewatch, here is the full recording below. If you have additional questions that weren't answered, add them to the comments!
Elevating Your Narrative: Transitioning from Pre-Med Student to Contributor
When medical school admissions committees review thousands of applications, a common pattern emerges: the "perpetual student." This is the applicant who excels at taking tests, follows instructions in the lab, and checks off requirements. While these traits are necessary, the most competitive candidates distinguish…

ICEBREAKER POST! - Welcome😊✨
Welcome once again to our MCAT Community! Let's get things started by sharing a little about ourselves. 🤗 In the comments, share a boring fact about yourself and when you're planning on taking the MCAT.
New Member Welcome🎉
✨Welcome to our growing Pre-Med Success Community!✨ We are thrilled to have you as a member of the Pre-Med Success Community Forum. As you prepare for your MCAT, you'll have a built-in support network to help you along the way. Our community is made up of fellow MCAT students, MCAT experts, and various medical…
Periodic Table Video Mistake?
Is this labeling correct? From my understanding of the video, it seems like the atom on the left is the fluoride anion, and the atom on the right is the fluorine atom?
Taking notes during content videos
I was just wondering if it is worth taking notes during the content videos or if it is a waste of time?
How do I Incorporate my weekly class into my study schedule?
I have a 3hr class session on Wednesdays and it adds to the amount of time I spend weekly studying but I want it to be incorporates into my weekly study plan so it doesn't make my weekly study time 43hrs instead of 40hrs. Is there a way to do that or no?
Show & Tell Your Pre-Med Hobbies 🎸: The Unexpected Skills You'll Use in Med School
There is a reason med school interviewers ask about your life outside the library. It’s because the patience you learn while training a dog, the teamwork you build in a rec sports league, or the empathy you develop through creative writing can’t be taught in a lecture hall. These "side quests" are actually building the…
Elevating Your Narrative: Transitioning from Pre-Med Student to Contributor
When medical school admissions committees review thousands of applications, a common pattern emerges: the "perpetual student." This is the applicant who excels at taking tests, follows instructions in the lab, and checks off requirements. While these traits are necessary, the most competitive candidates distinguish…
📅 Join us for a special MCAT event! 520 on 5/20: Master the hardest questions
Join us on May 20th to discover what it actually takes to score in the 98th percentile. Led exclusively by veteran instructors who have achieved a 520 or higher, this high-yield session breaks down the exam's most notoriously difficult concepts and question types. Stop spinning your wheels and learn the proven strategies…
📅 Check out our May Events!
520 on 5/20: Master the Hardest MCAT Questions Wednesday, May 20 | 8:00 - 9:30 pm ET | Register Here Intentional Profile Development: Building an Unforgettable Applicant Brand Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00-8:00 PM ET | Register Here Kaplan Community Grounds for Growth Meetup Wednesday, April 22 | 12:00 - 12:45 pm ET | Register…
Stop Being a "Checklist" Pre-Med: How to Find Your Spike 🚀
Let's talk about the "well-rounded" applicant. Spoiler alert: your definition and the admissions committee's are likely fundamentally different. Admissions committees at top-tier med schools are tired of constantly seeing the same 4.0 GPA student who volunteered at a hospital for 100 hours because they had to. They aren't…