should i postpone?
So I spent the last semester studying at a relaxed pace, mostly doing content review and taking a Kaplan class. And then as soon as my finals ended last Tuesday, I've been studying in earnest for the...
View ArticleVoid vs No-show?
I don't feel comfortable having my exam scored because my test prep has been disrupted over the past few days but I'd still like to take the exam to get a taste of what the MCAT is really like. I was...
View ArticleThe Official May 22, 2015 MCAT Thread
I think many of you will agree that today is a great day to officially prepare for the May 22nd MCAT!!! I was against the April 2015 MCAT because a typical 3 month schedule doesn't seem to work for...
View ArticleDo I still have hope for June 2?
Just took another practice test today and I received a 504 (NS 5) Here is some history: Test #1 TPR 496 Test #2 AAMC Sample C/P 53% BB 63% CARS 83% Psych 79% Test #3 NS 1 C/P 54% BB 59% CARS 73.5 Psych...
View ArticleStudying for MCAT in 4-5 weeks?
Any good schedules out there for the new MCAT that would suffice for 4-5 weeks?
View ArticleZoom on MCAT computers
Has anyone tried zooming out when taking the real mcat? Can I just hit control (-) and zoom out?
View ArticleBerkeley Review physics excessive?
Hello, I'm currently studying for the mcat in august, mainly using BR, with fl aamc/EK tests to come later. I know that for the current exam physics has been de-emphasized, although there is still a...
View ArticleMCAT breaks and timing
When you're actually at the testing center taking the MCAT, how do the breaks work? Do they try to synchronize everyone at the end of each 90 minute session to take the same 10 min break or can you...
View ArticleHow Predictive is the scaled AAMC FL Score? (514)
I am registered to take the June 2nd MCAT and this morning I took the scaled AAMC FL. I woke up early, packed lunch and took it at the library so it feels sort of like the real thing. My Score was a...
View ArticleEmployment by MCAT Tutoring Companies
Does anyone have experience applying for jobs as an MCAT instructor with companies like Kaplan or NextStep? What does it take to get hired?
View ArticleSchool List Advice
Hey! Previously posted this in the wrong category. My apologies. Just wanted some advice for a list of schools that I should be thinking about (both MD and DO). I will provide my score break downs with...
View ArticleHelp interpret AAMC Sample scores?
Hey guys. So I received my percentage scores from the unscored sample yesterday: 76% C/P, 74% CARS, 68% B/B (ouch), 85% P/S. I'm having a hard time trying to convert these over to the new score scale....
View ArticlePsychology/Sociology Resources?
Well, since the new MCAT has been out for over a year now, does anyone have any recommendations for solid materials for this section? I've read the KA lectures are fantastic, but that's about it. Every...
View Articledid anyone score below their aamc scored?
hi guys i'm taking the test this friday and debating whether to void based on my aamc scored that i took yesterday=501(126/123/127/125) I've been working on my verbal and psych/soc as much as possible...
View ArticleEntering dual enrollment in AMCAS
So I have a decent idea of how to input this, but just want to double check with some other posters here before my application is delayed: I took a dual enrollment class while in high school. So do I...
View ArticleThe score I need-MCAT 2016
Hello future people of medicine, I thought there would be wiser and more experienced people in this pre-med journey cycle than me, so need some suggestion. I graduated undergrad and plan to apply for...
View ArticleTPR Verbal
Just a quick question, I am planning on buying TPR verbal book for extra practice passages. I was wondering if this book has any any practice passages or is it just like EK verbal where it only talks...
View ArticleStudying for CARS section Freshman
What's the best way to study for the CARS section? I am a bit worried since I scored a 600 on SAT verbal. Would doing SAT critical reading passages be a good way to study for the CARS section just to...
View ArticleVoiding vs. Not Showing Up
Hi, I have a few questions and hope someone can help! I'm not scoring as well as I'd hoped and am planning on pushing my MCAT that's scheduled for this Friday 5/20. If I sit for it and void (kind of...
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