When it comes to the MCAT, we know that you want to know what you're getting yourself into. That's why Kaplan is pleased to offer a variety of free events to help you learn more about the MCAT and medical school admissions. Whether you attend one of our On Site seminars at a location near you, or one of our Anywhere workshops available live and online, you can be sure that you're getting the best information to help you get into medical school. Below are a few of the events that we're pleased to offer; to register for an event or find a complete list of upcoming workshops, click here (http://www.kaplanmcat.com).

The Dos and Don'ts of Medical School Admissions
Review the medical school admissions process, application tips, and the structure and scoring of the MCAT exam. Learn how to create a compelling application, including tips on personal statements and letters of recommendation.

MCAT Practice Test
Test your skills with this free practice MCAT and see how you would score on test day. Participants will receive a detailed analysis of their performance on the exam, including individual strengths and weaknesses on every question type.

MCAT Preview Class
Preview a Kaplan MCAT Class for free. Attend this free class and learn valuable strategies and methods to raise your MCAT score. An expert MCAT teacher will provide information on the structure and scoring of the exam, strategies you can use on tough question types, and an overview of Kaplan’s MCAT course and materials.

Medical School Personal Statement Workshop
Discuss the important role your application essays play in your medical school admissions package. Develop essay topics based on your vision, goals and accomplishments; focus your theme and get expert tips on writing and editing.

Medical School Insider
Learn about medical school first-hand from admissions officers and doctors. A panel of experts will cover insider tips on the application process and discuss medical career opportunities. Events may include a medical school fair with representation from area and national medical schools.

I work nights so it's hard for me to show up to these things. The one night i was home to show up to an event, i tried to log in 30minutes early and it said they had reached full capacity or something and i kept on trying till the start time past.

All the events i've seen are scheduled to 7pm or 8. do you even have events at like 3pm or some time in the early evenings?

@mzblue - What time zone are you in? We schedule most of the events for the evening, since that tends to be when students are available; however, we also have some outlying events during the day or late at night to accomodate students in all time zones. Is there a specific event you're looking to attend?

Eastern time. late afternoons work. i'm sure there're students who're free in the afternoons on the weekends.

Is it true that you can get coupons for an MCAT prep cours after attending certain free Kaplan events? If so, which ones? :)

I see that there is a free event for a MCAT practice exam. Are these full-length MCAT exams? If not, how long would the actual practice exam be, in terms of time and number of questions compared to the real MCAT exam?

Is it true that you can get coupons for an MCAT prep cours after attending certain free Kaplan events? If so, which ones? :)

Yes, it is, mbm54: and I'm 99.9% sure the answer to your question is...all of them! :D

WOO HOO!

I see that there is a free event for a MCAT practice exam. Are these full-length MCAT exams? If not, how long would the actual practice exam be, in terms of time and number of questions compared to the real MCAT exam?

There are FREE practice test events, for sure! (I lead some of them and LOVE it :))

While this practice exam isn't full-length, it's pretty darn close AND it presents you with a computer-based testing format that includes passages and questions in the exact style of the actual MCAT. The practice test/actual test breaks down like this:
Physical Sciences - 60 (not 70) minutes - 45 (not 52) questions
Verbal Reasoning - 50 (not 60) minutes - 45 (not 40) questions
---no writing sample---
Biological Sciences - 60 (not 70) minutes - 45 (not 52) questions
(each section presents 6 passages, not 7 as on the actual MCAT)

Combined with an awesome intro to the exam and a post-exam review of some key questions, the entire practice test experience lasts about 3 hours. You'll receive a complete score after completing your exam as well as some detailed feedback on the topics you did/didn't do well on! :D

Be sure to stick around in the online classroom after the practice test for a link to ALL the exam answers & explanations, a download-able MCAT pop quiz, a list of upcoming MCAT classes, and maybe...just maybe...even more discounts ;)

Yes, it is, mbm54: and I'm 99.9% sure the answer to your question is...all of them! :D

WOO HOO!

Nice! Does this count for the anywhere events as well?

@mbm54 - It does! We want students to explore all of their options and make the smart decision when it comes to their prep, so it's just our way of encouraging all of you to attend these events and get the info that you need!

If you're looking for more free events and a chance to practice your MCAT skills (and even win something to help with your studies ;)), make sure you attend tonight's MCAT Pop Quiz event on Twitter at 6p ET! It's easy to participate:
Go to Twitter.com and login (or sign up if you don't currently tweet)
Start following KaplanMCATPrep
When the quiz starts at 6pm, watch for questions to pop up in your feed and respond with the correct answer and the hashtag "#kapquiz"
The first person to respond to each question with the correct answer will win a special prize!
We'll also be keeping score, and every correct answer will enter you into a raffle for an extra bonus prize! :D
Keep following KaplanMCATPrep for additional quiz questions, admissions tips, and medical news

Are these free mcat practices always the same test or do they actually change? They seem to happen quite often and I'm wondering if I should wait before I take one.

Are these free mcat practices always the same test or do they actually change? They seem to happen quite often and I'm wondering if I should wait before I take one.

Our FREE practice test events do use the same exam! :) Great question.