My MCAT Prep Journey - Kaplan Alumni and Kaplan MCAT Teacher, Mayank M✨
Hello everyone!
My name is Mayank Nihalani, and I’m 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 that helped me confidently handle difficult material as I progressed. During my prep, I struggled greatly with the CARs section. Every time I would drop in score or misinterpret a passage, I felt discouraged and defeated. However, as I dug deeper into the process, I was able to adopt a valuable perspective: mistakes aren’t setbacks—they’re learning opportunities. The more you make during prep, the fewer you’ll make on test day. This shift, along with consistent support, contributed to a significant score improvement (19 points!).
I didn’t just raise my score on this journey—I also gained the tools, mindset, mentorship, and qualifying MCAT score to grow into a teacher who gets to help students tackle the very same problems I once faced. This journey transformed me into an educator dedicated to making a difference!