High CARS, low sciences
Hi, I live in California and I was wondering whether I need to retake my MCAT. I got 125 chem/phys, 131 CARS, 126 Bio, and 129 Psych/Soc. 511 total. I don't want to retake it, because the entire...
View ArticleLight and Optics in BR
So I've enjoyed the Berkeley Review materials so far, for the most part. However, I just don't know what to do about their light and optics chapter. Is it just me, or is this chapter no good? I...
View ArticleIs it a bad idea to take Bio II, OchemII, Biochem I , Physics I all at once...
I'm a non-traditional applicant. I was a chemistry major then I went to to nursing school. I just graduated this May. I took some of the pre-reqs years ago. I have BioII, Ochem II, Biochem, Physics...
View ArticleDoing half a FL 1x a week during content review?
What do you think are the pros and cons of doing half a FL each week as opposed to the entire FL each week? I will start doing a FL once a week 7 weeks before my exam (my self-study schedule is 16...
View ArticleWhat are some pretty good MCAT practice books?
Hello MCAT Struggling Test Takers or Soon to be, I have ordered NS FLs and EK FLs already and I have bought the TPR Psych/Soc and Biology, Kaplan Biochem, and EK 101 Verbal. I already have the 9th...
View ArticleStudy Partner-MCAT Sept-Jan 2016
Looking for a dedicated study partner to study MCAT via Skype. PM if you would like to study together.
View ArticleMCAT Study Partner/Group in SF Bay Area May-July 2016
Hello I'm a UC Davis graduate currently looking for a small group of study partners in the Bay area. I would want to take the MCAT in June or July. I'm open to studying in libraries or Cafes and would...
View ArticleExtra time on MCAT
Sorry if this is a repeated question but I was wondering if there's any way I would be allowed extra time on the MCAT? I'm a freshman in college and last week I was diagnosed with ADHD. In high school...
View Article519 - My study schedule AMA
Hi All, I've sent what I did to study to a couple people already including some of my friends. Rather than sending it as a private message one by one, I figured I'd just make it so anyone can look at...
View ArticleWill EK 101 Verbal and/or TPRH verbal 2012 work for new MCAT?
Looking for good CARS practice to prep for retake. Didn't like Next Step CARS practice. After reading tons of reviews, sounds like EK 101 and TPRH are great, but haven't been able to find a clear...
View ArticleSeeking constructive advice for MCAT retake strategy
Hi SDN members - I hope all is well. I’m looking for constructive advice for strategy to retake the MCAT. I recently took the exam in early September and just got my score back: 490. Some background on...
View ArticleFinal Semester Pre-MCAT Course Choices
I know there are a lot of posts already about this subject, but in this case my circumstances are specific. I plan to take the MCAT after the upcoming spring semester (i.e. in May/June 2017). At that...
View ArticleHas anyone tried mindfulness/meditations to improve scores?
Hey guys, There seems to be pretty strong clinical evidence for the impact of mindfulness on stress/emotional well-being. Has anyone tried mindfulness/meditation as a strategy to cope with...
View ArticleAnyone use the AAMC outline as part of their retake strategy?
Recent MCAT score indicates lack of content. Not sure how to fill those gaps in the most efficient way possible as part of my retake strategy. Used EK for the first time around, going to use TPR this...
View ArticleTattooing MCAT info on my arm/body.
Could they legitimatly say anything if I walked into an MCAT with physics or gchem formulas or ochem rxn's tatooed on my arm or leg? Just curious.
View ArticleMCAT Mental Toughness and other tips from a 522 scorer
I'm currently reflecting on the processes that lead to my success on the MCAT so I thought I’d make a post about it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. First off some background...
View ArticleHas anyone tried the SDN schedule generator?
I am currently studying for the MCAT, but without a schedule. While I am progressing in my studies, I find that the lack of a structured schedule that is customized to my material is somewhat of a...
View ArticleWhy is Chemistry the most tedious?
I am taking Chemistry, Anatomy, and Psychology right now and I've taken science courses in the past and undoubtedly CHEMISTRY is the most tedious class I've ever encountered in my life. In my opinion...
View ArticleAdvice for moving through content review faster
Looking for some advice as far as content review speed goes. I feel like I'm not moving through it at the speed that I should be. I'm taking the test January 28th, 2017. In a week I have only gotten...
View ArticleTBR Passages Vs. TPR SW
Posted this on reddit, so I'm posting this here as well to get a bunch of opinions. Hey guys. I'm taking the exam on January 28th. I'm currently doing TBR passages (the old PDF version that's floating...
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