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    The MCAT Prediction! AAMC Practice Tests

    Hello all, So.... my MCAT is officially a month away and I am curious as to what the future holds for my score. About 3 weeks ago I took the AAMC and got a 502 (126/123/126/127 CARS killed me). Disappointed, I cranked up my studying a couple notches. Well today I took the AAMC Sample test and...
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    Kaplan Scores different than AAMC Scores

    So I've been prepping for the MCAT since first week of June. I finished content review in June and just have been doing practice tests, qpacks, and section bank up until now. I'm about a month away from my test date (Aug 31st) but, honestly, I'm not sure what's up with my Kaplan FLs: Kaplan #2...
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    MCAT Practice Exam Help

    Hello everyone, I am a new member to SDN. So today I come seeking the advice of anyone who may have some helpful insight to this beast of a test. My honest goal here is to score a 507 or higher. I am currently a month out from my MCAT exam date, and I am just beginning the AAMC Practice...
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    MCAT Kaplan vs NextStep

    Hi! I am taking the MCAT this September 1st (in about 6 weeks) and I've taken 5 practice tests already, in the following order: Kaplan FL 2: 504 (C/P 127, CARS 127, B/B 127, P/S 123) Kaplan FL 1: 504 (I reset the test, and forgot to record) Kaplan FL 3: 509 (126, 127, 128, 128) AAMC Sample Test...
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    Advice requested: How to proceed with MCAT studying

    I just took my first TPR MCAT full length exam after doing 2 months of pure content review and a few practice passages occasionally. I scored a 499 (123/123/127/126). The content review was mainly just taking the TPR online classes and reading through the TPR book set. All practice passages that...
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    Secondaries 2018-2019

    My AMCAS was verified two weeks ago but still no secondaries, when do they get sent out? And do they come to my email or do I have to check the AAMC website? Thanks!
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    Going from AAMC FL3 510 to Altius FL1 497: Am I in bad shape?

    Hey guys, I did all the AAMC FL's in February near the start of my studying (I know, stupid) and then did them again three months later after completing all AAMC and Khan material and got very improved results (although i'm sure the scores are inflated since i saw the material before). Then...
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    LORs with AAMC/AMCAS IDs being sent to AACOMAS

    So, I already applied to MD schools and am in the process of applying to DO schools. I had 9 LOR's submitted to Interfolio and it turns out that 7/9 of them have my AAMC and AMCAS ID numbers in the actual letter. Considering that the AACOMAS application cycle is well on its way and that it took...
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    AAMC CARS Material

    So i was wondering since we have 5 uses for the AAMC CARS. What if i want to do 2 passages a day, is that possible?
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    Taking MCAT in a week, can people please give me feedback on my proposed Practice FL schedule?

    I just took NS1 and got a 506 (127/125/127/127) and know for a fact that this was due to timing issues (guessed on 8 questions in B/B, which were on GLYCOLYSIS!!! MY SPECIALTY :( !) I want to spend the next 7 days really hammering FLs and doing as much practice as I can. Below is my schedule and...
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    MCAT SCORE FOR MAY 5 (JUNE 5 SCORE RELEASE) TIME

    Hello everyone, I just found one thread asking about this and it was years ago. I know it usually says its before 5:00 pm that the score gets released, but, from experience, when did your guys' scores come out in the day? Also, on aamc everyone sees " no mcat scores available at this time"? I...
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    2.9 GPA/510 MCAT Advice on MD?

    Hello all, Im seeking advice on possible MD schools to apply to the 2019 AAMC application cycle with my current stats. As of right now, my application looks like: A female, Hispanic, FL resident with a 2.9 GPA (with noticeable improvement in grades over time), 510 MCAT gap year working as a...
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    The best full length tests

    Hey everyone I have not started doing full lengths but I will soon. How many Full Lengths do you think I should squeeze in before my Exam (August hopefully)? Also, I know AAMC has a couple of full length exams but where else would I be able to purchase more full lengths realistic to the MCAT...
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    MCAT Formulas we should know

    Just a quick question I know that the MCAT is more about UNDERSTANDING rather than MEMORIZING. However, do we have to memorize for formulas for Planck relation (E=hf) or angular momentum (L=nh/2pi). Yes, they are not too hard to memorize but I just want to know how much details I should know...
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    Physics Unit Conversions?

    Hey everyone, Was just wondering if y'all could help me come up with some common physics unit values that would be good to memorize for the MCAT. So far I have: 1 Watt/ = 1J/S = kg m^2 / s^3 1 N= 1 kg m / s^2 1 J = 1 N m = 1 kg m^2/ s^2 Hz = 1/ sec Speed = m/s Acc= m / s^2 1 C= 1 amp...
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    AAMC Course work order rearranges itself !

    I am entering courses exactly as they appear on my transcript but they rearrange themselves out of order.. at first i thought it was just the classes within the semester but now they even rearrange intersemesterly. Like I would enter them as 2015 fall chem 2015 fall bio 2015 fall lab 2015...
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    Selling everything. (EK, AAMC, FL EXAMS, TBR, FLASH CARDS) ETC...

    Selling everything. (EK, AAMC, FL EXAMS, TBR, FLASH CARDS) ETC... PLEASE PM ME. THANKS.
  22. alda1921

    MCAT - The best way to study?

    Hi all, With a little bit less than a month to study before taking the actual MCAT I've been doing okay, but I feel like I could do better, the only problem is that I'm not sure how to approach it. I mostly get all of the independent questions correct, and I feel like my theory is good but...
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    AAMC Section Bank vs. FL1

    I'm currently one month out from my MCAT date, have taken 4 NS practice exams, and was planning on taking 2 more practice exams. Would you recommend taking FL first, then section bank in two weeks, or section bank first and FL as my last thing before the real test? Or should I skip section bank...
  24. mandyads

    MCAT Study Group San Antonio, TX (Summer 2018)

    Hi Guys! I've recently moved to the area and am looking for colleagues who are also studying for the MCAT right now. Though I feel like I work faster during self-study, but having a partner or group to review practice tests and difficult questions can create way more efficient review process...
  25. lovehate

    AAMC immunization

    I was accepted to multiple medical school, but none of them send me anything regarding the required immunization or other health screening. Are we supposed do them ourselves, or should I wait until they send me the required forms.
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    URM NS FL average 504

    So I just took the Next Step FL 3 and got a 504 (126/123/127/128). I know my CARS on this exam was bad, but I heard that a lot of other people also did badly in CARS on this exam. I just wanted to know with my actual MCAT about a month away how accurate are NS FL scores to the actual AAMC...
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    2018 wait list movement

    Source: Admissions Lifecycle - Admissions - AAMC Wait list movement March 15 "From March 16 to the first day of class, notify AMCAS within 2 business days of all admissions acceptance, withdrawal, or deferral actions, either written or verbal, that have been communicated to an applicant. All...
  28. physiogirl2019

    AAMC Section Bank B/B Q16

    The right answer was C, which I understand after the explanation. But, I chose A because of ryanodine receptors in the SR, and calcium-mediated calcium release. Was anyone else confused about this? And does anyone have any explanation why A is 100% wrong? Thanks!
  29. Dr. Ozymandias

    Post Bacs are not pro-URM. Thoughts?

    Besides SIU's MedPrep and the UC-Consortium which are for academic enhancers and not career-changers, it seems post-bac programs are not URM-friendly, which is interesting considering the whole point of post-bac programs is to help get people into medical school. My reasoning: 1) Post-bacs are...
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    Supplemental Materials for MCAT Subjects

    Hey everyone! This is my first SDN post so apologies for any mistakes on my part and thanks for stopping by. So I'm in the nascent stages of MCAT preparation right now, just about to start major content review. I decided on using the Kaplan 7-Subject pack as my main source, but after doing a...
  31. LindaAccepted

    Medical The AAMC Fee Assistance Program: How & Who Should Apply

    Applying to med school isn’t cheap (see our breakdown of costs here), and the AAMC understands that not all applicants will be able to cover these costs. AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program was created with the conviction that application fees shouldn’t prevent serious aspiring doctors from pursuing...
  32. neutralobserver

    Retaking March 24th and used all AAMC resources already.

    So I had intended on taking the Jan 25th exam, and I still am, but voiding it due to practice FL scores not at my target (510+). :( I am planning on going for the March 24th one, but I have an issue. I have used all the AAMC resources (3 practice FL's, SB's, OG, etc.) and I used most of my TPR...
  33. AspiringDoc169

    Personal Statement Question

    Has anyone wrote a part of their personal statement about their experience tutoring students? If so, how did you express this idea as a way to answer "Why medicine?", instead of "Helping people are good traits as a doctor"? Thank you! I am just trying to look for ideas and inspiration, so...
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    MCAT Books for Sale! (TBR, EK, Kaplan, TPR, NextStep, Official Guide)

    Have recently been accepted to medical school and am selling all MCAT prep books that I used for the post 2015 MCAT! The Berkeley Review 2012 (8 Book Set): ~$150+shipping (great condition, no markings) -Includes General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Physics I & II, Biology I & II...
  35. BTC0821

    AAMC FL1

    Hi everyone, quick question. So originally I planned on taking the MCAT in August of 2017 but decided against it after I noticed I wasn't scoring where I wanted to be and will be taking the MCAT this January. I took AAMC FL1 back early July last year and was wondering if it would be worth it to...
  36. WMMCDNLD1

    Final Countdown & Score Discrepancy

    I recently changed gears from content review to exam practice. This is what I have done so far. 11/18 Kaplan-1 500(125-124-127-124) <---still doing content 12/25 AAMC-1 512(129-127-130-126) <---Stopped doing content 01/01 Kaplan-2 510(127-128-130-125) 01/05 Kaplan-3 507(127-125-128-127)...
  37. ClamChowderrr

    Selling: Kaplan, EK 101 passages, EK 1001 passages, The MCAT book

    ExamKrackers: Brand new: 101 passages pyschology& sociology + 101 passages Biology 1 Biolomolecules $60 for both Barely Used: EK 1001 questions Physic ,Chemistry, and biology $10 for all Kaplan 3rd Edition full set + AAMC guide to the MCAT + Kaplan high yield problems book $60 for all...
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    MCAT score increases after prep-programs

    Hi guys, How much did yalls score increase after taking a prep program such as princeton review or kaplan? Did you find the prep-program to be helpful or not really?
  39. BTC0821

    Thoughts on which practice exams to use (order wise)

    Hi everyone, so I'll be purchasing a 5 pack of Altius exams soon; I already have the AAMC exams, and have taken a few Kaplan and TPR practice exams. I did 4 (3 Kaplan and 1 TPR) in the summer, and one AAMC (AAMC practice exam 2), decided to postpone when that was a 502 to take it this January. I...
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    Should I retake the MCAT? 509

    I took the MCAT Sept 2, and got a score of 509. 126/127/127/129. 80th percentile overall. I know I scored right at the national average of people who were accepted into medical school. I am not super disappointed with my score, but I was not happy. I know I can do better. I took the two AAMC...
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