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Finals Got You Feeling Like a Lab Rat? 🐀 Don't Worry, You've Got This!
It's that time of the semester again, pre-meds! 📚 The library is your new home, coffee is your best friend, and sleep? Well, let's just say it's on a temporary hiatus. 😅 But hey, look at you! You've made it through countless hours of lectures, labs, and MCAT prep. You've drawn all the amino acids, memorized organic…
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Ask A Teacher! "Why is MCAT Crucial for Med School?
My name is Roy, I’m from New York, NY, a veteran MCAT instructor at Kaplan for about 8 years. I'm currently wrapping up my third year at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. I also run a website called BigDataDork.com where I consult for researchers to automate data collection processes.…
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❓️Ask Me Anything💬 - Monday Dec 9th 5:30pm ET
Hi everyone! It's been great talking to so many of you over the past year! The upcoming holiday seasons means it's crunch time for many, so if you want to chat about how to utilize the AAMC question resources (including my personal thoughts on that new AAMC section bank volume 2 and the implications for the current MCAT!),…
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🚨Kaplan Community's First Ever MCAT Live Event! 🔥 [Ask Me Anything With Teacher Ae-Ri Kim]
Level Up Your MCAT Prep with Kaplan Community's First Ever Live Event! 🔥 Get your notebooks (or note-taking apps) ready and join us for an exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with one of your top MCAT experts, Ae-Ri Kim, on December 9th at 5:30 PM ET. This is your chance to: Gain invaluable insights from a seasoned…
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🍁Happy Thanksgiving!🦃 - What are you thankful for?
This Thanksgiving, let's spread some positivity! Share a GIF, picture, or meme that represents what you're most thankful for this year and/or on your pre-med journey.
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Schedule True Downtime
With the holidays coming up, I wanted to talk about getting to enjoy them guilt-free. It can be tricky to truly take a break from your MCAT studying but the holidays are a time of enjoyment. So while you're spending time with family and friends this upcoming holiday season, remember to focus on the quality time rather than…
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🎃Halloween Fun!✨
It’s that awesome time of year for pumpkins, costumes, and all things fall or spooky! Whether you're getting dressed up, carving some pumpkins, or diving into way too much candy (no judgment!), we want to see how you’re having fun this fall/Halloween! Show off your festive spirit by posting pics of your costumes, fall…
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2025 Registration Opening for January-June Exam Dates
Hi there, friends :) Just a reminder that the 2025 MCAT Exam registration opens today at 11 AM ET! Click here to learn more.
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Benchmark scores for your MCAT studies
Why is it important to have a benchmark score when building your study plan? A lot of students shy away from doing a practice test early in their studies. But here's a few important reasons why you should NOT procrastinate! Instead of feeling like you've got an infinite amount of content to review, your practice test can…
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Prove You’re a Professional with the AAMC PREview Exam (3 part post) 2/3
Part 2/3: Example Scenario and Response Let’s take a look at an example to really understand what the PREview tests. There are approximately 30 scenarios on the exam, each consisting of short descriptions of moral or professional dilemmas that a medical student might face. Here’s one example of a potential scenario: You…
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Brain Break Friday!🧠
What is your favorite study spot or environment to maximize productivity?
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MCAT Question of the Day ID #1834 - Gender Role Experiment
Did you get the question of the day right? Chat in the comments and let us know!
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Prove You’re a Professional with the AAMC PREview Exam 😊 (3 part post)
PART ONE of THREE: When you’re applying to medical school, you want to seize every advantage you can to maximize your chances of admission. A strong MCAT score and a solid GPA can get you most of the way there, but to stand out as the type of well-rounded student that makes a great doctor, you need to demonstrate a little…
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MCAT Encouragement!!
Hi everyone! My name is Josh, and I am a rising senior at the University of Texas at Austin. Early this summer I had taken my first MCAT, and came out of it with a mix of fear and relief as do most people. As awaiting the full month for the results, which feels like forever, I kept busy working as an MA at an orthopedics…
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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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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!