**Official August 2017 MCAT Thread**
I haven't seen a thread for August yet so I thought I'd start one! How is everyone's study schedule looking?
View Article*Official MCAT September 9, 2017 Thread*
I didn't see a thread for this test date, so I figured I would make one. If this thread already exists, let me know and I'll delete it. I hope we can motivate and support each other! What have you guys...
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*The Official September 2, 2017 MCAT Thread*
Starting this thread for those taking the exam this Saturday! Best of luck!
View ArticleMCAT Formula Sheet
Hey premeds, I know summer is getting ready to start up and many of you will be focusing on studying for the MCAT now that your classes are over. MVP Series wanted to provide a free formula sheet for...
View ArticleWhen does the MCAT end?
What time of the day does the MCAT end in the afternoon? If you have taken it, please comment. I would like to book my transportation right after my MCAT and fall asleep on the bus.
View ArticleOfficial Sept 19, 2017 MCAT Thread
For those of us affected by Hurricane's Harvey and Irma, this is our one and only date per the AAMC. If you have not received a call from Prometric, please make sure your number and email addy are up...
View ArticleHow can I improve my MCAT score? I got a 502 last year.
So last year (10th of September) I took the MCAT and got a 502 (126-124-126-126). Currently, I am having no luck with DO school interviews, and I feel if I don't make it this cycle, one of the steps I...
View ArticleHow close are actual MCAT score to the AAMC Full lengths?
Are these scores expected to be similar? The aamc fls seemed easier than the third party ones. Thanks!
View ArticleHelp with plans moving forward
So my exam was this morning, Saturday, september 9th. Felt pretty terrible about C/P, but whatever, I guessed it would be curved well. On the first passage to CARS, right when I was in the middle of...
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I lost my links!!!!
I was starting to study (non traditional student) and I was using pdf files from an online public doc source that Im pretty sure I got on here ..... It was a reply to a random mcat thread so I can't...
View ArticleCARS development
Do you guys know of some specific ways I can bring up my CARS? Such as the best articles, daily CARS practice, etc. Thank You
View ArticleBest in-person MCAT class ??
I live on the East Coast, and I want to take an in-person MCAT course this fall in time for the January MCAT. I was debating between TPR and Kaplan, but will also consider others. I do need a lot of...
View ArticleNeed help prioritizing study material
Howdy everyone! I'm a junior getting ready to take the Mcat late January, and I was wondering if any experienced individuals could help me prioritize my study material. Ideally, I would LOVE to use it...
View ArticleFL Testers
If you were scheduled for this past Saturday, the 9th, or rescheduled from an earlier date to the 9th, you should receive a phone call from Prometric rescheduling you to the 19th. If you have not, call...
View ArticleStudying for MCAT Retake: Retake AAMC FLs or Use new 3rd party FLs?
Hi everyone, This is my third time studying for MCAT. Last summer, I voided. Past winter, I scored it and received 506 (was scoring 508-512 in practice). Now, I'm studying for a retake at the end of...
View ArticleWhich Private Tutoring Company is better?
I've taken the Kaplan course before and I really hated it. It didn't help me at all, by the time i wanted my money back it was just too late. I'm looking into private tutoring and I'm thinking of doing...
View ArticleWhat classes to take prior to MCAT... with one semester left?
I am currently a Junior at university with one semester after this current one to go. I have completed both general biologies, English, Psych/Soc, and one semester of physics. This semester, I am...
View ArticleMy Schedule and Approach to a 526 (lots of passages, not too much Anki)
This is from my blog (www.mcatmatt.com). This was my approximate day-by-day study schedule from last year. You can download my schedule in Excel by clicking here (and a blank schedule template is...
View ArticleMcat podcasts
Hey everyone! Does anyone have any good suggestions for either podcasts or ebooks I could use to help study for the mcat while I commute to work? It takes me about 40 min so I think it could help be a...
View ArticleAAMC Material
2 questions. First question: I'm about to start the AAMC section banks: Should I do them timed or untimed? Second question: I just finished the 2 bio qpacks and chem pack with these scores...
View ArticleMCAT Self- Study, Missing Prereqs
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice as to how to study for the MCAT, having taken only general chemistry 1, biochemistry, general biology 1+2, but NOT organic chemistry or physics. I'm planning to...
View ArticleLatest Possible MCAT Date
I am currently a junior and plan on applying in the next application cycle (Summer 2018), graduating in April 2019. When is the latest possible date I can take the MCAT without it hurting my chances of...
View Article509+ MCAT Study Habits
Use the template below: 1) Your individual scores and composite score 2) The study method used for each section 3) What materials you used for each section(Kaplan, TPR, Examkrackers, AAMC, TBR, etc) 4)...
View ArticleHope for those trying to get past an MCAT score in the teens or low 20's
Over the many years that I have been on SDN, I have seen several threads that give pointers and plans for getting an MCAT score in the 30's. If this is your plan, this thread is not for you. This...
View ArticleOfficial "Should I Retake?" Thread
For those of you who are trying to figure out whether you should re-take, this is the thread for you. Post your dilemma here if you want advice from other SDN folks. Please note that you should take...
View ArticleThe Official "Should I Retake" Thread?
i got a 37N........... 14PS, 10V, 13BS i knew my bull**** is gonna come back and bite me in the ass one day..... i just didn't know it's this bad.......... like, how heavy do the not-so-top school look...
View ArticlePhysics for life sciences
Hello I'm a biochemistry major and my school only requires lifesci majors to take one semester of physics. The class is called "physics for the life sciences". Im wondering if the topics covered will...
View ArticleStudy group new orleans june16
Anyone looking for a last "minute" week study partner in New Orleans, LA area for the June 16 MCAT? I usually go to Barnes&Nobles in Metairie everyday from pretty much roughly around noon-close if...
View Article9/19 Reschedule Date- Florida registration problems?
I am a Florida resident who was re-scheduled due to Irma for this coming Tuesday, Sept 19, at the original test site i was booked for the 9/9 test date. I just got an email from the AAMC telling me to...
View ArticleKhan Psych/Soc Practice Questions
Is it just me, or are yall having a difficult time with these practice questions after watching their videos that are supposed to correlate with them (example here: Khan Academy). It's like half the...
View ArticlePrep Course For Passage Review Only
Like the subject says, do they offer something like this? I am decent at making my own schedules, studying the material when I am supposed to, etc... My main issue is breaking these passages down and...
View ArticleWorking full-time, requesting advice for making a MCAT schedule
Hi guys! I wanted some outside opinion and advice on creating a personalized MCAT study schedule. About me Working full-time (8-5) I have broad familiarity and understanding of all of the BB and CP...
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MIAMI - 9.19.17 Rescheduled For IRMA - NOW For Maria
If you are supposed to test tomorrow in Miami, please check this link as your center might be closed. Also, centers in Puerto Rico are closed as well.
View ArticleMCAT Ask Me Anything (AMA) Threads
Below is a list of MCAT Ask Me Anything (AMA) threads sorted by start date. Sep 15, 2017: Ask me anything about how to prep for the MCAT (Gold Standard MCAT) Sep 12, 2017: Ask me anything about the...
View Articleforego content review in favor of practice?
I'm working full-time, studying for the MCAT. I put in about 20-25 hours per week of studying - mostly at night and on the weekends. I'm about 3 years removed from most of the pre-reqs, but much of the...
View Article5 Weeks To Go, Worried About Low Scores
I've been studying for the summer, although I admit not as much as I should have been. However, I have been doing in general okay on TBR passages, which most said were pretty challenging (I thought so...
View ArticleGetting to test center late
I've heard that no matter what time you start your test, you get the full time (because it could take past 8 am to get you checked in). If I show up right at 8, and there is a long line and I don't end...
View ArticleUnbalanced 510 - Lower than AAMC FLs Retake?
510 126/125/128/131 AAMC FL1- 512 (one week out) AAMC FL2 - 515 (three days out) Hey everyone, got my score back today and I'm not too surprised, I got a migraine about 20mins into the first section -...
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My MCAT 2015 Study Schedule
*Analysis of my May Exam* I'm sharing my study schedule (<-- link) that I've spent an embarrassing amount of time creating in hopes that it'll help others formulate their own. I started studying...
View ArticleLow Mcat, should I continue with application process?
Started applying to medical school before my score was released. Received a 485 (I know it's horrible) but I was scoring 504-510 on practice exams. I have horrible test anxiety. My background: I'm...
View ArticleCARS practice?
Hello, I've been doing CARS review for about a full year now. I read articles, a novel every week, learn SAT vocabulary, and have been doing 2-3 practice passages per day. I have seen a drastic...
View ArticleIs my score unbalanced?
Hi all! MCAT scores were released yesterday. Overall, I'm very pleased with my score but am slightly concerned about the subsection distribution. I scored 521 with a breakdown of 127/132/130/132. I...
View ArticleBest MCAT Prep Company?
Hi everyone! I'm not taking the MCAT until the spring of 2019. But I want to start thinking about prepping for the test to help me score high. What is everyone's opinion on the best MCAT prep company?...
View ArticleHow Can I Improve My Comprehension for CARS?
Hi everyone. I wanted to know how I can improve my comprehension skills for CARS. For some reason, I can't really understand what the passages are saying sometimes. By the time I get to the end of the...
View ArticleI'm New Here - Help Finding Practice Exams?
I'm not sure if this is illegal or not but I was wondering if it were possible for some people to send me some practice exams? If not, is there some way for me to get some extra practice without...
View ArticleMCAT test dates 2018
Hi all, Just wanted to get an idea of how I can be notified when the 2018 mcat test dates are available for signing up? Also, are the dates pretty much the same year after year? I just want to get an...
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New York City MCAT study group/ partner :)
With my test date this January 2018, I think having a MCAT study group/partner would be great. We could keep each other accountable! If anyone needs a serious study buddy, I am here for you! I prefer...
View ArticleDoes AAMC make some test dates harder?
I am reviewing reddit reactions to the 3/31 MCAT and I have noticed a lot of people saying how it was not comparable to SB and more like FL1 and 2 unlike 1/28 reactions. After doing more research I see...
View ArticleReading to improve CARS?
Anyone reading materials like the New Yorker or the Opinion section of the New York Times, or research journals, and have seen an improvement in the CARS section? Isn't it's better to just do more...
View Article*Official 2017-2018 Casper Thread*
The Casper exam for the 2017-2018 application cycle is around the corner. If you are applying to a school that requires Casper or are taking the assessment soon, please feel free to comment/discuss...
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