Is June 18 MCAT vs. July 9 MCAT a huge difference?
I'm currently scheduled to take the MCAT on June 18, but am considering postponing it to July 9 since it would allow me to do way more practice passages and practice MCAT tests, and iron out the...
View ArticleAnyone else doubt that med schools are going to weigh each section equally?
I just find it hard to believe that a med school would weight a 132/127/127/126 the same as a 126/127/127/132. Both are 512's, but personally I think it would be a lot more impressive if someone got a...
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Hi, I want to start off saying I got a 497 on the new MCAT twice 40%, unfortunately. I know this kind of screws up my chances but I really do not want to give up. I was thinking about going in for one...
View ArticleExplanation of globalization Khan Academy question...
The thing I hate the most about the Khan Academy questions is there is no explanation...and even if you thought you knew the answer/know the background, sometimes it is still difficult to figure out...
View ArticleAnyone do a LOT worse on the real test compared to their practice tests?
So I averaged 511 on NS 1-6 ( no test below 510), got a 520 on the scored, and a 91% on the sample. But I feel like I bombed that test on Friday. I really think I did poorly. How often do people do...
View Article*Official August 2016 MCAT Thread*
Hi everyone, This thread is for everyone that is writing the MCAT on August 4th, 5th, 19th, 20th or on the 25th. Slow and steady wins the race.
View Article*Official September 2016 MCAT Thread*
Hi everyone, This thread is for everyone that is writing the MCAT on Spetmeber 1st, 9th, or on the 10th. Are you ready?
View ArticleIs there an ideal number of hours to study per day?
How can some study for so long and others can't? Is there anyway to extend study times without losing efficiency?
View ArticleNew MCAT of matriculants?
Does anybody know of where to find an up to date list of the average new MCAT of matriculants? All I see on MSAR are the new MCAT scores of applicants, but not necessarily matriculants.
View Article*Official July 2016 MCAT Thread*
Hi everyone, This thread is for everyone that is writing the MCAT on July 8th, 9th, or on the 22nd. Almost there...let's finish strong.
View Article*Official MCAT 2017 Thread*
This thread is for anyone that is looking to write the MCAT in 2017. Have a question, post it here.
View ArticleKaplan-Enzyme Question
Hey everyone, This was a question during my Kaplan course. It's obvious why A and B are not the correct answer. But, how is D incorrect and C the correct answer? I'm stumped because I fully thought I...
View Article4 Days till MCAT! Tips on what to do till then?
Hey SDN family, Taking my mcat in about 4 days! Any tips from former test takers about the best way to spend this time? Feeling relatively confident. My test scores in order have been: Diagnostic - 499...
View ArticleAnyone else get a surprisingly low CARS score on 04/2016 MCAT?
I just got my scores back a few days ago for the 4/23 test, and most of my sections were as expected (128's on both Bio and Psych/Soc and I felt really good about them, 125 on Chem/Phys and I struggled...
View ArticleComprehensive Biology Review?
If I had to choose a single resource to be a comprehensive content review for Biology section what would you choose? ExamKrackers, Berkeley Review, Kaplan, or should I stick to the MCAT study plan that...
View ArticlePS questions on study types
Hey all, Noticed in my studying that there are regularly psych/soci questions about which type of experiment is best for a certain hypothesis (e.g. survey, experimental, etc) How did you all study for...
View ArticleKaplan 2015 as only resource?
What are your thoughts on using Kaplan 2015 7 book set as your only resource? Books get pretty expensive and if possible I'd like to stick to one resource. It seems most people studying for the MCAT...
View ArticleKaplan vs TBR vs EK for content review?
Starting my MCAT prep soon and wondering what the best books would be content review? Currently I have the following sets: EK 2015, Kaplan 2015 and TBR 2011. I've looked through the site but nothing is...
View Article* The Official August 5th - 2016 MCAT Thread *
Hey Everyone! I myself am rewriting the MCAT for a 3rd time and am starting my schedule as of tomorrow (May 11th). I benefited from talking to others that were writing the exam on the same day as me in...
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