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Staying On Track!
Hi! One of the most important aspects of studying is holding yourself accountable and staying on track! I'll be honest sometimes with full time classes in my senior year and with life.. it can be difficult to stay on track with MCAT studying. I decided to color code my days based on my kaplan books to decide what topic I'd…
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2nd Try? Don't Give Up!
Hi! My name is Peyton and I am a senior at the University of Arizona. I am also a Student Brand Ambassador for Kaplan! I started studying initially for my 1st MCAT in about August of my Junior year to be prepared to test in March of my Junior year. Unfortunately, I did not receive the score I was wanting (and was actually…
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MCAT Support
Hi everyone! I am a junior at Harvard studying bioengineering. I know that MCAT prep can be so stressful and I just wanted to remind everyone that there is a whole community of fellow pre-meds willing to support you through your journey. Whether its a coffee chat, study group, or a virtual community like this one, please…
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Could you see yourself using this trend to keep track of your scores? :)
Have you seen the newest Tik Tok trend relating to test prep?! When studying for the MCAT, it is a great idea to set goals for yourself. This trend essentially makes you set goals regarding specific scores and what you'll reward yourself with! Heres an example: 495-504: Great job! You are making progress, reward yourself…
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Looking Ahead: 2025-26 Application Cycle Prep
As the 2024-25 Application Cycle whizzes by, I am looking to apply the knowledge I've learned from this cycle to the next. I originally planned to apply this summer, but decided I wasn't completely ready yet. However, I am looking forward to applying in 2025! I now know that I need to begin working on my AMCAS application…
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MCAT Studying!
Hi everyone! It's definitely not been an easy semester, but I've started studying again for my MCAT which I will take in January! Personally, it was super discouraging to get a score back from my first MCAT which I took in August, and not achieving my goal. I've had to remind myself that retakes aren't as uncommon as I…