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:…

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…
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…
The Path to Acid/Base Mastery
Acid/base chemistry is the "hidden backbone" of the MCAT, and where many pre-meds hit a wall. While it formally lives in the General Chemistry category, its reputation as a high-yield topic stems from how it bridges the gap between simple math and complex human physiology. Whether you are calculating the pH of a solution…
How to Show Authenticity in Your Medical School Application (Part 1)
Applying to med school is about more than just a high GPA. While academic requirements get you through the door, admissions committees prioritize authenticity. They want to see applicants who possess deep self-awareness and a clear vision for their future in medicine. The key to a standout application is self-reflection.…
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What kind of clinical experience is needed for a successful medical school application?
Hi, my name is Maria Lofftus, and I am a Kaplan Medical School Admissions Consultant. What kind of clinical experience is needed for a successful medical school application is a question that many applicants have. While significant shadowing hours are a fantastic foundation, it is important to understand how medical school…
The MCAT Prep Playbook: Share Your Advice📝📣
If you could give advice to someone just starting MCAT prep, what would be your top tip? Maybe it’s a specific strategy you used, a mindset shift that lowered your anxiety, or a scheduling hack that prevented burnout. Share your wisdom below to help a fellow future doctor start their prep right! 😊✨
If you could Thanos-snap one MCAT section out of existence, which one is disappearing? 🫰✨
Everyone has a… least favorite section of the MCAT. If you were the head of the AAMC for a day, and you had to delete one MCAT section forever. Which one goes first? 🗑️ Let us know in the comments! Related Articles: What’s Tested on the MCAT? (2026) Breaking down the MCAT: Psych Soc Breaking down the MCAT: Bio Biochem…
MD vs. PhD: 5 Practical Tips for Pre-Med Clarity
The transition from researcher to clinician is rarely a straight line. Many students find themselves at a crossroads: PhD or MD? While research offers the thrill of scientific discovery, medicine provides the human narrative behind the data. Bridging Research and Clinical Care My path began in the lab, driven by the…
Second Semester Check In!
What’s the biggest challenge of juggling MCAT prep with a new semester?
Keeping the Momentum: Your 4 Step Blueprint
The "New Year, New Me" energy is great, but the real challenge isn't starting—it's sustaining. After a grueling first semester of Organic Chemistry, Biology, or Physics, it’s easy to feel the "mid-year slump" creeping in. But the secret to a competitive GPA isn't working harder in January; it’s working smarter by building…