How I studied for a 526
This forum was super helpful so I figured I should pay it back and share how I got the score I did. I got really lucky but I do think that this review schedule was pretty instrumental and so I’m...
View ArticleChicago Ace study partner (group) for MCAT2016
Hey FutereMDs.... I am posting this in 2015 September for those who live in the Chicago area with interest in a study partner/group. I plan to take the mcat between May and July of 2016; I'm...
View ArticleWhat is a good date to take the MCAT?
Hello guys, I am currently scheduled to write the April 23rd MCAT. I was wondering if I would be "early" in the application process for the upcoming cycle if I was to take another month and take it on...
View ArticleOne section at a time?
Below is how I planned to study, which is a decent bit different than the typical study schedules the float around here. As such, I wanted your input to see if I'm doing something that is incredibly...
View ArticleA Systematic Approach to Conquer the new MCAT: A 101-Day MCAT Schedule
A Systematic Approach to Conquer the new MCAT: A 101-Day MCAT Schedule Hi guys! I’m taking the dreaded new MCAT on June 19th and made this schedule to help me keep on track. ALL the other schedules I...
View ArticleMPrep and Kaplan MCAT Qbanks: What scores to aim for, and Kaplan diagnostic
I know there were some older threads on this topic, but some of them seem rather old and I am not sure if the Qbanks have changed recently. I have just started seriously studying for the MCAT about two...
View ArticleHow should I study for CARS? I have less then 4 weeks until my exam.
I have been doing 3 passages a day, should I increase that to 9 passages? Also what can I do to maximize my score for the Psych/Sociology section? I read through TPR book but I am still struggling with...
View Article6 month MCAT study plan January 2016
Hello Guys! Well first I would like to say to everyone reading this thread, that I can't believe we made it! I can't believe we made it this far to take the MCAT exam. Not only have we survived the...
View ArticleExamkrackers 2015 vs. Kaplan 2015
Hi everyone, I am going to be studying for the MCAT to take it in 2015, or 2016 (I am currently a sophomore at NYU undergrad). I've been debating on either getting the Examkrackers or the Kaplan study...
View ArticleReview books/resources for each subject
Hi all, I thought it would be good to create a thread to compile the best resources/review books for each subject covered on the MCAT. It would be great to categorize resources for 1) people who have...
View ArticleBerkeley Review Psych/Soc Book?
Hi everyone...I looked through the forums and did not find much opinion on this, specifically. Most people just said that BR was the best, and old versions would suffice. I'll be getting TPR...
View ArticleExamkrackers Full Length (MCAT 2015)?
So EK released full length practice exams. For those of you guys who have tried them, what did you think? I've tackled the very beginning of the PS section. I'm finding it to be very challenging for...
View ArticleJust took the Kaplan 2015 mcat diagnositics...
hi everyone I just took the diagnostic test and would like to start a discussion. my cumulative score= 489 122 (physical)/123Verbal/124 Bio/120 psych I have not yet started studying, and pretty much...
View ArticleMaking Anki flash cards is taking me too long. Is this normal and worth it?
Please help. Do you take longer making flashcards? Am I going to reap the benefit later?
View ArticleSection Bank
Have any of you taken the section bank? If so, how did you feel about it (difficulty, comparability to the actual test, etc.)?
View ArticleTPR workbook
Does anyone know how different the new science TPR workbook is in comparison to the old one? I have the older workbook - should I buy the new one? Are the science passages (bio/chem/physics/orgo)...
View ArticleThoughts about using Khan Academy?
Hello everyone, I noticed that Khan academy has a section for MCAT test prep. How does everyone feel about using it? Is it good enough to use alone to study or should it be used secondhand to a review...
View ArticleExamKrackers
I found some ExamKrackers 101 books on Amazon for less than $10. It seems like a good deal, but are there any CD's or access codes that should come with the books?
View ArticleEK 10th Edition 2016
Do you guys know if EK is planning to release the new 10th edition books set in 2016?
View ArticleTPR Hyperlearning CARS Raw Score to Scaled Score Conversion
I was wondering if anyone had a conversion chart for this section? I took a TPR Hyperlearning CARS quiz to qualify for a tutoring position and would like to know how it's scored (i.e. raw score to...
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