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Goal Setting for the New Year!
Tis the Season for New Year's Resolutions! It is important to set realistic MCAT study goals so that they are attainable and to prevent burn out. Remember that studying is a marathon and not a sprint. Remember to set boundaries with yourself and your loved ones. Remind your loved ones of your goals and set expectations of…
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Orgo Question
Could someone explain this to me? Does the decarboxylation occur to any ketone in heat or is this just because it is an amino acid? Also is there a particular mechanism I could reference to understand how and why this process occurs?
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Question about Central Dogma
I am referring to a question in the Bio/Biochem 2 Lesson Book on the passage question asking what change occurs in DNA when a point mutation changes a cytosine to a thymine? I selected answer choice D that the phosphate backbone is deformed due to a base pair mismatch, because I reasoned that if a point mutation were to…
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Question
For this question I am wondering why a lack in transcription would not also decrease the translation. If there was a loss of transcription then a lot less mRNA would be created and therefore less translation could occur.
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Ask A Kaplan MCAT Instructor with Me: Roy Lee
Question: What has been your favorite pre-med class so far? (Was there a particular experience or course that sparked your passion for medicine and made you feel like, “This is the path for me”?) Answer: My favorite pre-med course was basic physiology, which laid the groundwork for many essential concepts I use every day…
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🎁Happy Holidays🎄
Happy Holidays, future doctors! 🩺🎄 We know this time of year can be especially challenging as you balance MCAT prep with holiday festivities. Take a deep breath, enjoy some well-deserved time with loved ones, and remember how far you've come! You've got this - and we're here to help! :) Happy Holidays, from the Kaplan…
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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.