As a premed student preparing for your upcoming MCAT, it’s normal to feel worried and unprepared. After all, your MCAT scores may very well be the difference between a medical school admissions committee reviewing your application or tossing it into the reject pile. Perhaps you set up a long-term study plan and scheduled your testing […]
The New MCAT Demystified
When the AAMC released a brand new MCAT style in 2015, there was a great deal of panic among pre-med students. (2025 Test/score release dates below) The exam contains more sections as well as more questions per section, and covers quite a bit more information compared to the old exam (video). But it’s not as bad as it sounds. […]
SI Unit Conversion Cheat Sheet
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 on how you can quickly […]
Step 3: MCAT Resources: How Many, Which Ones, and When?
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 […]
Medical School Application Timeline
The Medical School Application Timeline can be a long an tedious process, lasting ~1.5years from MCAT to primary and secondary applications, interviews and finally your white coat ceremony. Learn exactly what it’ll take so you can best prepare yourself
The Best Time to Take Your 1st MCAT Practice Test
I often hear premed students say, “I’m not ready to take a full length MCAT yet because I haven’t finished reviewing all the content.” This is a very common argument. This argument seems to make sense at first glance. After all, if the MCAT is 7.5 hours long, covering 8 different topics ranging from physics […]
MCAT Resources
With so much information out there, how do you even know where to start? Here is a list of resources (and why) I recommend using in preparation for your upcoming exam. Start with the the ‘How to use your MCAT resources‘ chapter in my new guide. Wondering how I’m any different than the other information sources? […]
Applying to Medical School BEFORE Taking Your MCAT
The sooner you apply to medical school, The better your chances of getting accepted. This is how the rolling admissions process works for medical school acceptance. But does this work if you don’t have your MCAT scores yet? Can you apply to medical school before taking the MCAT? While the short answer is yes, It’s […]
Active Writing for Long Term MCAT Memorization
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 […]
Studying with ADHD – The Focus Trifecta
Studying with ADHD can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Picture this: You have a good study plan. You want to get X, Y, Z done today. You’re ready to be productive. But it’s difficult when you’re distracted, tired, and just downright unmotivated. Does this feel like you? How do you stay focused […]
