One of the most critical concepts you will cover in preparation for your MCAT is the topic of velocity, often confused with ‘speed’. Velocity questions may be disguised in any of the topics covered later on, from simple accelerate to circuits, waves and optics. The video below gives you a quick overview of the difference […]
Vectors and Vector Components in MCAT Translational Motion Video 2
As you are reviewing your general physics concepts for the MCAT you will come across practice questions utilizing 1, 2, or 3 dimensions. While the MCAT only tests on single and two-dimensional problems, you will often find yourself faced with a vector situated between the x and y axis. However, some of the required calculations, […]
How She Scored a 518 on Her MCAT
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 […]
How to Memorize MCAT Equations
Memorizing equations is just one small aspect of the MCAT puzzle. Yes, the MCAT it is an exam of data interpretation, logic, and reasoning with content foundation at its core. But equations are essential parts of that core! While equations show up most frequently in Physics and General Chemistry, they also grace you with their […]
MCAT Full Length Practice Test Advice Video
MCAT Full Length Practice Tests – you KNOW you need them, but… When should you take them? How many should you take? How do you learn FROM each exam to slowly increase your scores? These are just some of the questions I hear on a regular basis. Below is a workshop video recording answering this […]
What If I…
Being a premed student is a journey filled not only with a lot of hard work and planning, but also with many doubts and fears. Do you find your thoughts running wild: What if my MCAT scores aren’t high enough? What if I miss early application deadlines? What if I get rejected? What if I’m […]
Police officer to Med School with a 517 MCAT
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 […]
Long Term MCAT Memorization Using the Audio Summary Strategy
The MCAT will test you on 8 different subjects over a period of 7.5 hours. That’s a LOT of information which requires a LOT of prep time. In addition to putting in the study hours to LEARN the information, you also have to ensure you don’t forget the material you’ve already covered. You cannot afford to […]
Student Feedback on the January 2016 MCAT
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 […]
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