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What is your long-term goal in the medical field, and how does the MCAT fit into your overall plan?
We all know that an MCAT score is required to apply to most medical schools, but the scores required can vary a lot by school and program. Have you done your research for MD/DO schools? Remember AAMC and AACOM have great resources (such as the MSAR) to learn all about the GPAs and MCAT scores needed to confidently apply!
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Brain Break Friday!🧠
What is your favorite study spot or environment to maximize productivity?
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My Pre-Med Summer
Hey all! It's Sydney from The University of Alabama! I'm a SBA at UA about to enter my senior year as a chemistry major on the pre-med track, which basically means I'm at the busiest summer I've ever had. I'm in the middle of the process of applying to medical school, and I hope to have my primary application submitted to…
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Start With Heart: Personal Statements ❤️📄
A crucial part of your medical school application is your personal statement. We took a look at the Community to find some awesome advice our instructors have shared. Start with heart! Showcase your passion on why you want to go to medical school from our own Claudia Mikail. Here’s all of Claudia’s advice: “You want your…
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Happy Monday!
Just a little encourage-mint on this Monday✨ morning :)
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Salt Bridge Purpose in Galvanic Cells
Hi! After searching and googling, I couldn't find a good answer for why the salt bridge is important in the Galvanic Cells. From what I have found, all answers mention salt bridge prevent the unbalanced charge difference caused by electrons (e) moving from the anode to the cathode where they interact with the ion that has…
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Let's talk about the pathway to medical school!
Want to hear from a formal med student on her path to med school? Check this video out and let us know your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
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Comprehensive Prep: What’s the difference between Teacher-Led and On-Demand? 🤔
Let's paint a picture: You're gearing up for your MCAT prep. It's not about 'if' or even 'when' you'll take the MCAT—you may already know that part. The challenge now is 'how.' How do you start studying? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. According to the AAMC, 65% of test-takers in 2023 had difficulty determining…
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Top 5 FAQ - Question 2: How to determine if I need tutoring?
Hey Kaplan Pre-Med Community! My name is Angeleigh, and I am an enrollment counselor at Kaplan. My team helps thousands of students each year with getting started on- or changing the course of- their MCAT prep journeys. One of the most common questions we get asked is "Is private tutoring right for me?". So, how do you…
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Top 5 FAQ - Question 1: How/When should I build a study plan?
So, study planning, eh? We all know it’s important, but it also feels like such a chore, and anyway can’t we just follow the document someone linked on Reddit? (Spoilers: No) What makes it especially tough for me (aside from confronting the reality that I already have way less time for studying than I maybe wanted) is that…
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Free MCAT Event Tomorrow! (4/9) @ 7pm EST
Greetings Pre-Med Fam! I'll be hosting a free MCAT event tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7pm EST. In it we'll work though a passage and several MCAT questions as well as talk about schedule building and test day planning. Please join if you're available and want to talk shop! The event can be found on our events page at it says…
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Tomorrow is Score Release Day!
How is everyone feeling? Let us know in the comments :)
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Things to do while you wait for AAMC to release your scores🫠🫠🫠
Waiting is hard. Luckily, we've compiled a list of things you can do while you wait for your scores. Keep it going in the comments below😂… 🏃➡️Marathon the longest movie series you can find.🍿 By the time you're done, you might have forgotten about the scores entirely.🤷🏽♀️ 🍳Try out a new recipe for every cuisine you can…
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🚨New Giveaway Alert!‼️🚨 📸Pre-Med Spring Profile Picture Giveaway🎁
✨Spring Giveaway✨🎁 We're giving away One (1) three-month access pass to Qbank prep for the MCAT exam ($199 value)!🎉 To enter all you have to do is add a profile picture to your account during the promotion period of Friday, April 5, 2024, at 12:00 am CT through Friday, April 26, 2024, at 12:00 am CT. Here's how to do that:…
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🚨❓Ask Us Anything with Maria Lofftus, Admissions Consultant: Clinical vs Research Experience
Hi, my name is Maria Lofftus and I am a Kaplan Medical School Admissions Consultant. I am often asked by applicants which is more important to a medical school admissions committee, research, or clinical experience. They also want to know what makes a good clinical experience. Of all the components of your medical school…
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Ask Us Anything! With Claudia Mikail, MD, MPH, & Kaplan Medical School Admissions Consultant
Hi, my name is Claudia Mikail, MD, MPH, and I'm a Kaplan Medical School Admissions Consultant. A common question we get is "Do I need to take all med school required courses (like physics and sociology) before I take the MCAT?" The MCAT is a lot like life. There’s an ideal way to prepare for it and a real way to prepare…
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❓️Ask Us Anything❓️- When are you "done" with content review? 📖
As an instructor, I hear a lot from students about their MCAT study plans, past and present, and there's always a question that comes up. "If I set aside 4-6 months for MCAT studying, how much of that should be dedicated to content review?" And it's a valid question! Since the MCAT covers SO much ground, the number one…
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Happy Meme Monday!😊
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❓What’s a Good MCAT Score? - Answered by ME, Logan, a Kaplan instructor 👨🏫😊
The MCAT is an important exam that is required for acceptance to most medical schools in the US and Canada. As you embark on your MCAT journey, you might find yourself asking: What’s a good MCAT score? Unfortunately, there isn’t one simple answer to point to saying, “this is it – the GOOD score!” Really, the question of…
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Ask Us Anything! - When should I take the MCAT?
So, when is the best time to take the MCAT? Ultimately, it’s when you’re ready. The question now becomes, “When is the best time to be ready?” Well, that could be any time for anyone; you’ll have to look into your own calendar and think about your own goals to make that determination. A bit daunting, yes? In this post,…
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Did you get your scores back on Friday?
If you got your scores back on Friday or have recently taken the MCAT, what advice would you give to your former self about the exam or what tip would you share with a friend about your experience? Let us know in the comments!
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Happy #MemeMonday😂
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🚨MCAT Score Release For January 18th Test Takers🚨
Today, the AAMC released the scores of the 1/18 test takers. Did you take the test last month? If so, let us know how your experience was, and feel free to share any advice you have for those testing next in the comments below.