When it comes to MCAT prep, there are many resources available. Too many resources, in fact. There’s the recommended AAMC materials and many third party ones as well. Today, I want to discuss the AAMC resources specifically, including what they are, why you should use them, when to use them, and when to ABSOLUTELY AVOID […]
Complete Guide to Naming Ionic Compounds + Practice Questions
When it comes to naming ionic compounds, It’s not as straightforward as with IUPAC Nomenclature. You have to consider: Is it a metal, nonmetal, or a transition/post-transition metal with a varying charge? Are there multiple atoms in this ion, like polyatomic ions? Is the compound balanced and neutral? That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this […]
Should I Postpone My MCAT Date?
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 […]
6 Month MCAT Study Plan + PDF
“If you had 6 months to prepare for the MCAT, what would you do in that time?” For many students, the plan looks something like this Pick a test date ‘far enough’ in the future Get some resources without knowing much about them Study, study, study but without a strategic plan or measurable progress There’s […]
A 3 Month MCAT Study Plan
“If you were retaking the MCAT and had just 3 months to prepare, what would you do?” This is a question I often hear from students who postpone their MCAT, or students who are dissatisfied with their scores and looking to retest. I was very hesitant to publish this plan given that I believe you […]
Why Aiming for a Lower MCAT Score Will Increase Your Med School Chances
Medical School acceptance is very competitive, can aiming for a LOWER MCAT score INCREASE your chances of acceptance? I will argue YES, let me explain why.
MCAT General Chemistry Crash Course Bootcamp
When it comes to General Chemistry on the MCAT, Do you feel like it SHOULD be a basic enough topic? After all, Gen Chem is the foundation for Orgo and Biochem. Yet, do you find yourself struggling with the concepts and tripping over the math? I used to hate chemistry. I dreaded this subject, All […]
Electrochemistry Galvanic / Voltaic and Electrolytic Cells
Electrochemistry, as the name implies, is a topic that deals with the relationship between electrical potential and chemical reactions. Why is that relationship important, you ask? We can use electrical current to drive a nonspontaneous chemical reaction, or we can use a spontaneous reaction to drive an electric current (and store it!). And since electrochemistry […]
What To Expect in Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry is one of the most difficult sciences you’ll take in undergrad. Many students fail and have to take it again. You’ve heard the rumors. Perhaps you don’t believe them, or perhaps you’re terrified. But what can you actually do about them? The first step to conquering an unknown beast is understanding it. By […]
Propyl Butyl and Pentyl Branched Substituents
When you hear n-butyl, secbutyl, isobutyl and tert butyl. Do these terms scare you? Learning Organic Chemistry is like learning a new language where certain prefixes and suffixes will mean different things. Different ways of arranging bits and pieces will bring you to different variations of compounds. But just like a new language, the more you see it, […]
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