Devastated by MCAT 2015 score, advice?
Hello all, I really need some advice. I just got back my score today, scored a 499. I'm truly, completely devastated. I cried for an hour straight. I studied so hard and looks like I got absolutely...
View ArticleAdvice on long term studying (7-8 months)?
Hey all, I have a somewhat peculiar situation. I'm a senior, and intend to apply for med school next summer. I originally planned to leave the entire Spring semester free just to study for the MCAT,...
View ArticleMCAT chemistry question
Hey Guys, I have a question regarding endothermic reaction and exothermic reaction. A reaction between NaOH and HCl in coffee cup calorimeter takes place and the temperature of the solution increases....
View ArticleHow long do I get to keep my MCAT question packs/FL's after buying them?
I plan on taking the test next Spring but I wanted to buy all the official AAMC prep stuff now just so I have it. Can I hold on to these for months on end without having to worry about it expiring?
View ArticleAAMC FL#2???
I heard that a new AAMC FL was going to be released somewhere on this forum, but can someone clarify this. I am taking the Jan. 23 exam, so it would be awesome if another FL was released before the new...
View ArticleReview Material Advice
Hi everyone I was hoping others could tell me what the best review material is for taking the 2015 exam. I am quite weak on certain basics and needed to do a comprehensive review for the January exam....
View ArticleMCAT Study Buddies in the Los Angeles Area + Online
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some study buddies in the Los Angeles area. I am studying for the MCAT 20-30 hours a week and am looking to do well. I have researched the best study materials ready for...
View ArticleNextStep CARS practice book
Has anyone bought NextSteps CARS practice book and found it to be pretty similar in comparison to the practice material for the current verbal section(TPRH verbal, EK 101, etc.)? I know it's too early...
View ArticleNextStep MCAT CARS vs Real CARS
Hey everyone, I recently bought the NextStep: 108 Passages for the CARS. I'm scoring a consistent 125 in each one and was wondering how it compares to the actual exam. The percentiles for the scores...
View Article**The Official July 2015 MCAT Thread**
Hello Forum, This is the official thread I've created for all the July test takers. I know its kinda early to start preparing for the July MCAT, but I know some who may have already begun the marathon...
View Article1st MCAT 2015 season is over, new prep material anytime soon?
Kaplan came out with 2nd edition 7-book set in July. Looks like AAMC will put out a scored exam Nov 1st, and they seem to have removed the previous material? Anybody know if others are planning new...
View ArticleMCAT Practice Materials Questions
Hey everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster here. I realize there are many threads already on this topic, but I would like some clarification regarding prep materials for the MCAT. I'll likely...
View ArticleMCAT study partners in DC area, near Bethesda, MD
Anyone interested in forming a study group or partnership in this area?
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 ArticleNew York TPR midtown feedback
Anyone took TPR MCAT ultimate in midtown? I didn't find any review for that particular location of TPR. Thanks.
View ArticleShould I retake the 2015 MCAT?
So I recently got my MCAT 2015 scores back and I'm having a hard time determining if they are good enough to get in to medical schools. Overall I think they look pretty good my score was 514 (91st...
View ArticleHow closely does AAMC actually adhere to its Outline?
Under AAMC Biology section 1B "Control of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes" it says we should know "positive control in bacteria." When I was studying microbio, I remember we had also talked about...
View ArticleOfficial MCAT 2015 Retake Thread
Now that April scores are out and some of us have decided to retake, I thought a thread for us might be in order! We're in a unique situation since we've already studied our butts off and have seen the...
View ArticlePrepping for a January retake
After spending my summer taking one summer class and studying for the MCAT, I took the August exam. Unexpectedly, my test center was extremely unorganized and had a lot of computer problems. I did not...
View ArticleHow long to study for re-take (due to Verbal)?
Hey guys, So I got my scores back today, and all my sections were strong (128-129 range), except CARS (124). I'm a little disappointed, because I feel I could've gotten that CARS score without practice...
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