mcat

  1. SantYagami

    Help with 4 month MCAT study plan

    Hey guys, I am a current Junior that is planning on taking the MCAT August 27th. My semester ends June 11th and I want to begin studying within the next couple of days as I am approaching the 4 month remaining time mark. The goal is to study as much as possible while balancing somewhat...
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    Voiding vs no show

    So, I have read many conflicting things regarding this, online. I am scheduled to take the MCAT in 6 days, but my recent FL score (combined with anxiety) tell me to void/no show. I'm mostly concerned that med schools will look at this attempt unfavorably (since they can access AAMC portal and...
  4. ApplyPoint

    You are more than your MCAT score

    While the MCAT is typically the first concern of a prospective medical student and an important component of the medical school admissions process, there are other factors—competencies in interpersonal communication and professional behavior—that can be a much better predictor of an applicant’s...
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    Clinical Employment Dilemma

    Hi everybody! I'm currently working as an ER Tech and have been for the last 7 months (since September 2021). So far, I've accumulated around 500 hours. I'm aiming to take the MCAT this September for a May 2023 AMCAS submission God willing. However, my manager won't let me take the summer off...
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    Am I too behind to realistically apply for the upcoming AMCAS application cycle?

    Hello, I was hoping to get some opinions or advice (maybe words of encouragement?) regarding my situation. I am currently a Junior pursuing Pre-Med, but I have yet to take the MCAT and have had trouble finding a physician to shadow (especially with the restrictions due to the pandemic the past...
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    Taking the MCAT in JUNE For 2022-2023 cycle

    Hi everyone! I'm a little confused and need some advice. I'm graduating in May and I'm planning on applying for medical schools to enroll in Fall 2023 if I get admitted. Initially, I was planning on taking the MCAT on April 30th but I don't feel ready and I'm overwhelmed with my coursework. I'm...
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    My MCAT Notes

    Hi all, I figured I would just throw my notes out into the void. I made my own notes for my MCAT studying back in early 2021 for the Khan Academy videos. I did not complete a couple of the units (mainly chem/phys) but Psych and MOST of Bio was completed. Idk if anyone wants them or wants to...
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    Retake Advice - Should I Retake?

    What are your previous MCAT Scores?: 07/2020 - 509 (126/128/125/130) What is your GPA (w/ Science GPA) (If relevant: trend, uGPA/grad GPA/postbacc GPA) uGPA: 3.23 postbacc GPA: 3.93 sGPA: 3.43 (undergrad: 3.11; postbacc: 3.94) State/Country of residence (optional): TX Ethnicity...
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    MCAT 4/8/22, Looking for CARS Strategies

    Hello, I have been consistently scoring in the 125-127 range in CARS, and I am trying to score 130+. Does anyone have any CARS strategies to help me reach my goal?
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    Down to Last MCAT attempt

    Long story short. I'm down to my last MCAT lifetime attempt and I'm kind of at a loss because I tried everything. Last MCAT attempt studied 9 months 3.5ish months content review 5.5 months of practice problems and tests which consisted of all uworld bank, all aamc work, more than 15x practice...
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    Retake Advice

    What are your previous MCAT Score(s) (with section wise breakdown): 9/10/2021: 511 (127/126/128/130). 1/21/2022: 514 (129/126/130/129). What is your GPA (w/ Science GPA) (If relevant: trend, uGPA/grad GPA/postbacc GPA) GPA: 3.87, Sci. GPA: 3.78 State/Country of residence (optional): FL...
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    Unbalanced MCAT score + T20 school apps

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    MCAT Appointment Swap/Drop in Northeast (NY, MA, CT, VT, NH)

    I know this might be a long shot, but if anyone is considering/planning on dropping their late April/early May test date in NY or anywhere in the northeast...would you be willing to help another human out? And coordinate a drop time so that I could pick up the test availability? If you want to...
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    2.5 months to 503?

    Bio major looking for any advice/insight on getting a 503+ in 2.5 months (test April 30th). I have the Kaplan/Princeton books available to me as well as some practice tests. Thank you!
  18. kenzmed

    SOS!! mcat advice

    Hi friends, I'm in desperate need of advice. I am currently a senior applying to the 2022 cycle and my MCAT is scheduled for April 9th. I started going through my princeton review books everyday but im moving painfully slow. One chapter takes me foreverrrrrrrrr and I just don't see myself...
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    How does the free AAMC MCAT practice test compare to the real thing?

    I took the test out of curiosity yesterday. I’m nowhere near ready, I’m a older career change student basically just starting out with my science prereqs (in bio 1 right now) so on a lot of it I had no idea what I was looking at, but I wanted to get an idea what it was like so it was basically a...
  20. md_collective

    MCAT FREE Individualized MCAT Tutoring from NorthStar MD

    Our team and programs at NorthStar MD have been expanding, and we are thrilled to offer more spots for totally FREE MCAT tutoring. Our mission is to help first-generation or low-income pre-med students succeed and bridge equity gaps in medicine. You will be paired with a tutor who will work...
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    MCAT Books for sale!! Exam krackers, Princeton Review, AAMC guides

    1. Princeton Review Complete MCAT 2015 (good condition) = $15 (plus shipping) 2. Princeton Review MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review 2015 (good condition) = $15 (plus shipping) 3. Princeton Review MCAT Biochemistry Review (very good condition)= $15 (plus shipping) 4. Princeton Review MCAT CARS...
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    Kaplan MCAT books for sale!

    Selling Kaplan MCAT books (behavioral sciences, gen chem, o chem, physics/math, CARS). Note: Missing Bio & Biochem books. Minimal markings, Excellent condition. Original set purchased in 2016 for $144. I am willing to sell the 5 books with its box for $25 (plus shipping). Or best offer.
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    MCAT Berkeley Review books - Like New - Purchased in 2016 from TBR Directly

    I am looking to sell The Berkeley Review MCAT science books (Bio, Gen Chem, O Chem, & Physics) that I bought in 2016. I bought the 8 books directly from TBR. Including shipping charges and taxes, I paid ~$300 for all the science books. I am willing to sell them together for $200 (plus...
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    Should I retake 511 (126, 128, 128, 129)?

    Background: Asian/White ORM, GPA should be 3.78 when I graduate (3.75 right now), D1 athlete, don’t wanna post too much ab other parts of the app. Studying background: did it last summer while working full time, also stopped for 2 weeks because of tonsil surgery. Was getting 514 on my last two...
  25. Maggie L

    When should I take the MCAT?

    I am currently looking at taking the MCAT in May of 2022, but is that too late for the application cycle? My other option is to take it in April 2022 but I would need to miss classes and drive 4 hours to get there. Any advice? Is it worth it to take it in April vs. May? Will taking it in May be...
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    MCAT/GPA honesty & schools I should apply to June 2022 cycle

    Hi! I am just getting a little nervous about the upcoming cycle and could appreciate some feedback. I am a black female, graduating from uni this year, applying in June, and doing a competitive 1 year research postbacc during my gap year. MCAT: 507 GPA 3.86. Hoping to apply to 15 MD schools...
  27. snoopiewoo

    Clinical Experience vs MCAT

    So...hi guys. After lurking on this page for quite some time I finally find myself needing to post for some advice on MCAT vs. clinical experience. For some background, I just graduated this past May 2021 with a cGPA of 3.78 and started working as a clinical assistant at a dermatology practice...
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    Is this schedule too weird for Fall 2022?

    Howdy y'all! I'm a freshman, and I'm planning out my degree right now to get all my prerequisites for the MCAT in time for me to take it my junior year. The only problem I have is that I really want to join a student organization on campus that requires a lot of dedication, which is really only...
  29. elloL

    TBR gen chem part II Titration curves review #25

    "Venous blood pH is approximately 7.2. Given that pka1 for H2CO3 is 6.4 and pka2 for H3PO4 is 7.1...which of the following relationships is not true about the concentrations of various species in venous blood?" The answer is that H2PO4-is not in greater concentration than HPO42- in venous...
  30. NYNJKING

    Premed to Predent

    So I'm finishing up my masters at Rutgers Biomed, however, I came in as premed. GPA has been a 4.0 but due to undergrad and copious credits I took, it only brings it up to above a 3.4. I'm Asian so if I continue w/ medicine I'm most likely going to osteopathic school. I'm not okay with becoming...
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    How to choose SMP program

    Hi Everyone! Couldnt find much information about this so I need some help!! Currently have a 2.8 cgpa with a not so good trend. I was able to get a 518 MCAT and have pretty good EC’s. Was looking into DIY post bacc but to be honest, can’t afford it. Was hoping for an SMP somewhere but do you...
  32. kenzmed

    MCAT dates.. help

    I'm so conflicted on when to take my MCAT. I'm currently a senior and im taking a gap year. Ideally, I would take the mcat in january to leave time to retake in case it doesn't go well but my pre-med advisor highly suggested that I push it to april so I did.. but I feel so nervous about it...
  33. Dumplingz

    GPA 3.988, sGPA 4.0, MCAT 518, Aiming for T10-T20, Gap year advice needed

    Hi all, Looking for some guidance on what to do moving forward. I’m in my final year of undergrad and recently got my MCAT score back (518). I have an LM 75.9 and WARS 85, conservatively. The 2017 WARS doc gave me an S level rating and recommended I make 45% of my applications to Category 1...
  34. abualas

    Going part-time in college next semester in order to study for MCAT?

    Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to medical school this upcoming cycle. I've been doing my due-diligence and have a good GPA, will apply with good ECs, been working on getting my LORs, etc. This really leaves me with one last major hurdle besides actually applying to medical school and...
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    Where can I find the best CARS Passage?

    Hi everyone! I'm starting my content review for the MCAT which I'm planning to take on January 21st. I'm thinking about doing 1-2 passages 6 days a week. What do you guys recommend I do? What resources do you all recommend? Thank you so much
  36. Integrated MCAT Course

    MCAT How to Read an MCAT Science Passage

    How to Read an MCAT Science Passage When the new MCAT was introduced in 2015, our company became a teaching workshop and development incubator. Our previous course, WikiPremed, had specialized in interdisciplinary methods for the old exam, so we were uniquely poised to help our students with...
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    Telling ADCOM plan to retake the MCAT?

    I took the MCAT in May 2021 and was disappointed to receive my score of 498. However, after talking to a friend in med school (she got a 500) I decided to still apply to a few schools (DO and MD) this cycle because the rest of my application is strong. I know that if I do not get in this cycle...
  38. sasukeuchiha33

    Does "MCAT blind" really mean MCAT blind?

    Would love adcom insight on this @Goro @gyngyn @LizzyM @gonnif @Faha and others- Do schools that claim they have an MCAT blind interview selection process really mean that? this is only anecdotal, but I'm a reapplicant and am applying with a substantially higher score this year than last year...
  39. varinia_007

    Will a good MCAT score help my post-bacc applications?

    Hi everyone, I'm a current senior finishing my undergrad in neuroscience with a 2.9 GPA. Outside of my academics, I volunteer in local hospitals as a patient ambassador/greeter (over 250 hours so far), I write for the newspaper (mainly science and art-related articles), and I like to take online...
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