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+ […]
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 […]
Is is possible to study for the MCAT and still have time for family? Let me introduce you to Kiriat, a former MCAT Study Hall Member. Despite a rocky start, Kiriat is happy to shares her experiences adjusting to a new culture, raising a family, and pursuing her dream in medicine in the U.S. Balance […]
Wondering what it takes to balance studying for the MCAT while working full time? I’ve asked a student of mine to share his experience doing just that! Let me introduce you to Tyler, a High School teacher. What’s so unique about Tyler? Well everything, including his PERFECT score on the Psych/Soc section of the MCAT […]
Today I want to introduce you to one of my Study Hall members who took the MCAT on Friday August 5th. While every story is unique to the student in question, I know you’ll find many gold nuggets in reading about her struggles and triumphs. My Winding Road to Medicine I had wanted to be […]
I’m excited to introduce Jerold, a long time Leah4sci subscriber on his way to medical school having just earned a 517 on his MCAT! The advice shared below is how he specifically approached and ace this exam. Don’t take it as a model for your schedule. Instead, learn from his approach and use it to craft […]
My goal as an MCAT tutor is to understand the MCAT as much as possible. For this reason, I interview students after every test date to understand how they felt, what helped them prepare, the nature of the exam, and so much more. Overall feedback on this exam is very similar to what I published […]
2016, this is the second year of the new 7.5 hour MCAT. It’s clear that the AAMC is still trying to figure out the nature and direction of the exam based on the feedback of students who tested throughout 2015. While we know much more about the style and format of the new exam, it […]
The MCAT is a grueling 7.5 hour exam and should not be approached lightly. However, hearing that you need to devote ~500 hours over 6-8 months can sound overwhelming if you’re just getting started. Many struggle, and many many students postpone and retake. But… this is typically due to inadequate preparation or unpredictable circumstances. If […]
The new MCAT is graded on a scale of 472-528. When you research scoring and test prep you likely hear successes and failures of students shooting for top scores. But there are some programs that require a minimum score of 500 or so to get in. I worked with a student preparing for such a […]
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