The Official 3/27/2010 MCAT Club...

[Pet of the Week]

I thought I'd get this started since there isn't one yet. Anyone else taking the March MCAT? I choose it because it is early enough to get scores and decide whether to retake in the summer. It's also the week after spring break, so that gives me a week with no distractions to prepare right before the exam.

[Unforgettable]

I originally planned to take it in January but other commitments held me down. O well, still not too late

[MDeBak]

I'm planning on doing it this date!

I'll be checking in ever so often to make sure we're all keeping up

Good luck everyone!

However, we all know luck is when preparation meets opportunity

[ratherberocking]

I'll be joining you all! I was going to take it in January but its too soon after graduating undergrad.

To study, I will be using SN2ed's schedule and suggested books. How bout you?

[lovedocta07]

It will be my first time taking the MCAT in march...is this a bad idea if ill be applying june 2010? or should i just start studying now for the january MCAT?

Ive already finished the pre-recs and taken a prep course before.

i was going to have super light load winter quarter...and focus on the MCAT starting december...

Will there be enough time to retake maybe on the May 1st test... so i can get my app in as early as possible?

[TheBoondocks]

Originally Posted by lovedocta07

It will be my first time taking the MCAT in march...is this a bad idea if ill be applying june 2010? or should i just start studying now for the january MCAT?

Ive already finished the pre-recs and taken a prep course before.

i was going to have super light load winter quarter...and focus on the MCAT starting december...

Will there be enough time to retake maybe on the May 1st test... so i can get my app in as early as possible?

dude, why wouldn't march be early enough? You will get your score on April 27 or 28 which is over a Month before you can submit your application in early June. May 1st or 2nd is the last day to get your mcat before you can submit around June 6th. However, schools don't receive your applications until around June 22nd. So, even a late May MCAT won't hurt you. It's much more important to be complete. So get your LoRs, essays, PS and all that stuff ready as well.

[Unforgettable]

Has anybody started studying yet?

[Pet of the Week]

I'm still in the planning phase. I'm starting physics this week. It's my weakness, so I'm thinking I will get to go over it twice before the test if I go ahead and start with it now.

[wakerider123]

I'm hoping to take the March 27 test. Going to start studying in a couple of weeks. Using Kaplan online and EK for extra verbal, o-chem, and physics work. Any other suggestions?

[ratherberocking]

I'm going to religiously follow SN2ed's study guide, as well as all his suggestions for books to use: TBR for Physics, Chem, Org; TPR/EK for Bio; EK/TPR for verbal

[RuSkaya]

I'm planning on taking it on March 27th.. been studying little by little for a few weeks already... just content review for now

[BrettKS]

I too am hoping to be ready for the March 27th test. Has a date (other than sometime in Nov) been released for registration?

[Spiker]

Originally Posted by ratherberocking

I'm going to religiously follow SN2ed's study guide, as well as all his suggestions for books to use: TBR for Physics, Chem, Org; TPR/EK for Bio; EK/TPR for verbal

lol, got to think for yourself a little bit there, following anything religiously isnt going to get you to the top. Anyways my gf is taking it this date. TBR bio sucks, it is so weird/hard, while MCAT questions are so easy, same for physics. Out of the 8 AAMC i took (7 Practice 1 Real) i never got below 14 on either, so I dont think I am imagining it.

[BWSTW]

Originally Posted by ratherberocking

I'll be joining you all! I was going to take it in January but its too soon after graduating undergrad.

To study, I will be using SN2ed's schedule and suggested books. How bout you?

I am hoping to take the MCAT on this date. I too will be using SN2ed's schedule, and even though I am using someone else's schedule, I know that it is a good schedule and the materials used are all highly recommended.

[BrettKS]

Anybody know what time of the day registration opens? Is it midnight?

[BWSTW]

Here's the website http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/re...orerelease.htm

It says Nov 2 is the date to register for any Jan - May MCAT.

[BrettKS]

Originally Posted by BWSTW

Here's the website http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/re...orerelease.htm

It says Nov 2 is the date to register for any Jan - May MCAT.

Yes, but does it open at midnight? Nov 2 @ 12:00AM?

[BWSTW]

Im guessing so.

[lovedocta07]

just registered for 3/27......when you guys gonna actually start studying?

[BrettKS]

Winter break through spring semester for me.

[BWSTW]

I'll probably start studying in Jan if not a litte earlier. I have some x-mas gifts I have to finish making, so we will see if I can sneak in a little studying.

[zetabetazeta]

Count me in! I just registered five min ago =]

[acethis]

I just registered for the april MCAT and this seemed like the closest thread. I'm going to crack open my books soon...
what prep material are you guys using?

[zetabetazeta]

Originally Posted by lovedocta07

just registered for 3/27......when you guys gonna actually start studying?

Already started. Approximately 1-2 hr/day, maybe more at the weekends.

By the way, your ECs are perfect! Envy you =(

[Samantha4]

Just signed up. I've been studying 2-3 hours a day so far. Using EK. Now going to speed up, expecially after Christmas!

[tellsarah]

Yup just registered! I'm glad the exam is at 1. Just took my first diagnostic test as well.

[Unforgettable]

I can't believe I just registered for the March test... already tensed.

[BennieBlanco]

Advice to March test takers:

No need to do problems before 3-4 months before. If you want to do anything this early then I would suggest that you can read sections of MCAT prep but only for understanding, don't try to memorize anything. Just feel comfortable for example reading about all the physiology.

What you want to make sure is that you aren't reading a foreign language 3 months out. If you had excellent pre-req performance and professors you won't need to do this. If you took bio 4 years ago and are non trad you should do this.

Best prep books:

TPR / EK bio

TBR - chem/ochem/physics

I've bought everything (EK/Kaplan/TPR/TBR), above is the best.

You want to start practice exams 1.5 months before the exam, so plan accordingly (maybe 2 months out since during semester).

Good Luck!

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[jd1031]

Count me in for march 27...just registered for the big date.

I'm planning on using my TPR books (this is the 2nd time i'm taking the MCAT, ALMOST hit 30 but oh well), some EK practice questions, and listen to the pleasant voices of Jordan & John on Audio Osmosis. Studying alot more than my first time around...

What's everyone elses' game plan?

[tellsarah]

Originally Posted by jd1031

Count me in for march 27...just registered for the big date.

I'm planning on using my TPR books (this is the 2nd time i'm taking the MCAT, ALMOST hit 30 but oh well), some EK practice questions, and listen to the pleasant voices of Jordan & John on Audio Osmosis. Studying alot more than my first time around...

What's everyone elses' game plan?

Nontrad here taking the exam for the first time.
Game plan: reading casually EK Bio and Chem to refresh content
reading, organizing advice and stratigies on how to take the exam.
Plan on starting a structured schedule in December.
Plan is to take an AAMC practice exam every weekend and review the exam throughout the week until I run out of exams to take.
Plan is to become familar with the exam so I will know and expect how the questions will be asked and presented.
Really need to get better on focusing for long periods of time...

[zetabetazeta]

Originally Posted by jd1031

Count me in for march 27...just registered for the big date.

I'm planning on using my TPR books (this is the 2nd time i'm taking the MCAT, ALMOST hit 30 but oh well), some EK practice questions, and listen to the pleasant voices of Jordan & John on Audio Osmosis. Studying alot more than my first time around...

What's everyone elses' game plan?

Same here. I got a 29Q when I took it the first time . I'm retaking a Kaplan course and studying a little bit everyday. Hopefully I will score at least 30+ next year

[Great doctor]

People just signed up for the march 27. I took the MCAT on june 18 and the breakdown was p 10, b 10, v 5. Any help to increase my verbal to 9 will be appreciated. I think this time i should score a little more on both physical and biological. But i really need to raise my verbal.

[BennieBlanco]

Originally Posted by Great doctor

People just signed up for the march 27. I took the MCAT on june 18 and the breakdown was p 10, b 10, v 5. Any help to increase my verbal to 9 will be appreciated. I think this time i should score a little more on both physical and biological. But i really need to raise my verbal.

EK 101
TPR Verbal book (hyperlearning)
AAMC FLs

Other than that use good reading material
- Wall Street Journal
- Economist
- Atlantic
- New Yorker
etc. Maybe Nature for heavier science stuff.

[taylormade2006]

I am also planning on taking it this date. Hopefully spots will still be open when I register.

[futuredoctor328]

I am going to study as if I am takin the test in march its a day before my birthday. I would see though March 27, it is though If not then April or May