Due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback on previous ‘MCAT prep and test day’ stories, here is yet another MCAT interview, this time from one of my study hall members who had taken quite a few (too many IMO) full lengths before joining the program. Please remember, this is ONE STUDENT’S perspective and what worked for […]
MD Bound Despite 2.7 Undergrad GPA
When your dream is to become a doctor, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and scared. It’s easy to feel the anxious sense of ‘I must apply to 100 schools, get accepted to 50, and hopefully reach my dreams!’ Now I agree, you want to apply to multiple schools. But in the end, one acceptance is […]
Medical School Scholarship with Late 505 MCAT
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+ […]
From Panic and Low GPA to Perfect Psych Soc Score
Do you ever worry that your low GPA will keep you out of medical school? Your mind races, “What if there are terms I’ve never heard of?” “In my practice passages, I sometimes find terms I couldn’t have even imagined.. what if that comes up on the official test??” If you answered yes, you’re not […]
Dimensional Analysis AKA Unit Conversions Part 1
When it comes to dimensional analysis or unit conversions, you don’t have time to waste. This applies to your chemistry/physics class and especially on the MCAT. This video walks you through the foundation for my Given x Ratio trick to help you convert any and all units that may show up on the MCAT. No […]
Dimensional Analysis Unit Conversions Part 2
Dimensional Analysis & Unit Conversions: Video 2. This video walks you through multiple dimensional analysis examples using easy MCAT Math to help you build confidence in the simple ‘given x ratio’ conversions trick. (Watch on YouTube: Unit Conversions Pt 2. Click cc on bottom right for video transcription.) Links & Resources Mentioned In This Video: […]
Princeton Review and AAMC for the June 2017 MCAT
When it comes to the MCAT, every student is different making every journey different. By popular demand, here is another MCAT prep + testing experience interview. Please only use this interview as insight into this particular student’s experience as you work to craft your own MCAT prep journey. Which books did you use to prepare for […]
Fischer Projections Cheat Sheet Study Guide
Fischer projections can be overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. My new guide will help you recognize and draw fishcer projections, finding R and S when there is one or more chiral center, convert between Fischer and sawhorse or Newman, and finally draw pyranose and furanose rings for sugar molecules. New more? Catch my […]
Preparing for the MCAT with a full time job and 7 year old son
As an MCAT tutor, my students come to learn from me. But more often than not, I learn from and get inspired by my students. Today I did a strategy session with a fascinating non-traditional premed student. She graduated college 2 years ago but kept postponing her MCAT due to a full time job and […]
From Cuba to Med School with a Perfect Biochem Score
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 […]
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