Set aside several months for MCAT prep. Register for the test well in advance. Balance content review with practice questions. The Medical College Admission Test is a challenging and key component of ...

The seven days before your MCAT test date can be an anxiety-provoking time. Many students attempt to frantically review the full scope of material they have studied in preparation for the exam, while ...

Number of test takers in 2015: Around 60,000, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Source:Petros Minasi, an MCAT instructor with Kaplan Test Prep, has been preparing ...

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a crucial and challenging exam that medical school applicants must take. It tests the knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities that are essential ...

Block scheduling and taking extra care to review practice exam mistakes are some of the tips experts recommend.

“The MCAT’s power comes from its use as an indicator of your abilities,” says the introduction to Kaplan’s 2007 MCAT prep book. “Good scores can open doors. Your power comes from preparation and ...

Ghassan S. Gammoh ’14 has taken Life Sciences 1a and 1b, Mathematics 1a and 1b, Statistics 104, Life Sciences 2, Physical Sciences 1, 2, and 3, a summer school class on organic chemistry, and a ...

More than 88,000 people took the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT for short) at least once in 2020. Almost all medical schools in the U.S. require students to submit exam scores from this ...

Choosing the optimal date for the MCAT requires weighing study plans, application deadlines, prerequisites and more. With so much to consider, it’s important to choose a test date that aligns with ...