Ka and pH calculations for weak acids can be trick on the MCAT if you attempt a general chemistry approach. Ice tables and quadratic equations are not only a waste of time, but nearly impossible without a calculator. This video shows you my shortcut for skipping the ICE chart and skipping the quadratic equation for […]
One Student’s MCAT Day Experience
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 […]
pH and Hydrolysis for Salts of Weak Acids and Bases in MCAT Chemistry
Video 8 is the final, and potentially most intriguing video in my MCAT Acid Base series. This video shows you how to identify salts that will result in an acidic, basic, or neutral solution. You’ll learn how to think about each ion to help you determine its effect on pH. (Click to watch on YouTube. […]
Interview with student who took the old and new MCAT
Here’s a short interview from a student who took the old MCAT, didn’t like the score, and tested again in 2015. This interview reflects the student’s personal opinion and should only be taken as such. Which practice tests did you use to prepare for the new MCAT? I took the AAMC sample test, 3 Next-Step […]
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve Right and Left Shift Explained
The oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve is an important yet somewhat tricky topic when it comes to MCAT prep. Instead of memorizing the sigmoidal curve shape, and the molecules which cause a right or left shift, it’s important that you take the time to understand WHY the curve would shift one way or the other, and WHAT […]
Introduction to Hemoglobin and Oxygen Binding in Red Blood Cells
Video 1 in the MCAT hemoglobin series gives you a quick yet important introduction to Red blood cells as well as hemoglobin structure and importance. (click to watch on YouTube, or read the video transcript (coming soon) Return to the Hemoglobin Tutorial home page
April 2015 MCAT Feedback Interview With Advice For Prep
The following is another interview with a student who took the MCAT in April 2015. As with the other interviews, these answers simply represent the students’ point of view and should be taken as such as you prepare for your own exam. I really like how the student’s personality shines through in this interview, especially […]
Video Transcript : Henderson-Hasselbalch MCAT Trick for Buffer pH Without a Calculator
Below is the written transcript of my YouTube tutorial video Henderson-Hasselbalch MCAT Trick for Finding pH Without a Calculator. (click here to watch the video on YouTube) [Start Transcript] Leah here from Leah4sci.com and in this video I’ll show you how to easily calculate the pH of a buffer without a calculator when givne different acid and […]
Henderson-Hasselbalch MCAT Trick for Buffer pH Without a Calculator
When it comes to buffer calculations on the MCAT panicked thoughts of detailed Henderson-Hasselbalch calculations and tedious ice charts may come to mind. But it doesn’t have to be. Since you’re not allowed a calculator on the MCAT it’s important to UNDERSTAND the logic behind these calculations. This video shows you my quick shortcut for estimating […]
April 2015 MCAT Feedback with Kaplan Prep Course
This interview is from a student I’ve worked with closely. She took the April 2015 MCAT and shares her opinions based on personal experience. Real MCAT vs Official AAMC Sample/Practice Test + Packets Have you taken the AAMC sample test? Yes, I have. If so how do you feel it compared to the real MCAT? […]
