Unit Conversions or Dimensional Analysis doesn’t have to be so confusing! The cheat sheet below is a short list of important units, prefix values and conversions to memorize for the MCAT. (You should also memorize these for your chemistry and physics classes) Start with this Tutorial Video: Unit Conversions Series Part 1 (coming this week) on how […]
You need the MCAT for medical school. And yes, it’s 7.5 hours long. Yes, it covers eight disciplines. Yes, it takes a lot of preparation. The best way to conquer something difficult is to be as prepared as possible. When it comes to the MCAT, preparation doesn’t just mean content and practice. It also requires understanding what […]
Every premed path is different. Every acceptance story is unique. And this one, in particular, goes to show that sometimes we have to eat our words. There are many forums and ‘knock you down’ websites that lead students to believe the only way into medical school is having a 3.7+ GPA and score a 520+ […]
At this point, you should understand what the MCAT is all about (Step 1) and have a daily/weekly study scheduled mapped out (Step 4). Stumbled onto the Ultimate MCAT Prep Guide? Click to Start at the very Beginning. Now that you have your schedule and even know which subjects to cover, HOW do you cover that […]
At this point in the Guide, you should understand the MCAT (Step 1), have begun personalizing your Guide Companion Workbook with your dream school and target score (Step 2), and assembled all of your MCAT resources (Step 3). Stumbled onto the Ultimate MCAT Prep Guide? Click to Start at the Beginning. Are you ready to […]
In Step 1 you learned all about the MCAT, in Step 2 you created a timeline and set your targets. Stumbled onto the Ultimate MCAT Prep Guide? Click to Start at the Beginning. Now what? Let’s quickly discuss resources so that you are ready to move on to Step 4 and plan your daily/weekly study […]
As an MCAT Tutor, it’s natural to assume I’ve taken the exam for myself, maybe multiple times. “So you tutor for the MCAT? When did you take the new exam and how did you score?” Fair enough questions, right? Since the new MCAT was first rolled out in April 2015, this has been asked by […]
In Step 1 of this guide you learned what the MCAT was all about from timeline to expectations. Let’s continue. Stumbled onto the Ultimate MCAT Prep Guide? Click to Start at the Beginning. One of my favorite quotes is: Your dream is to become a doctor, but what’s your plan? You know you need to […]
Stumbled onto the Ultimate MCAT Prep Guide? Click to Start at the Beginning. MCAT stands for Medical College Admissions Test. The MCAT is like the SAT for medical school. In addition to all of your college courses, research, volunteering, clinical experience, and other extra-curricular activities, you will need a strong MCAT score as part of […]
Preparing for the MCAT is a slow and steady process. But with so much to learn and remember, How do you ensure that you don’t forget the old material as you move on learning more and more new content? The purpose of Phase 1 is building a solid content foundation. This is accompanied by the […]
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