mcat 2016

Hello, I'm not sure how people do this, but I am in need of a study partner for my MCAT that I'm taking towards the end of August. I live in Rochester, NY so if you want to meet in person, that's an option, but I also don't mind having an online study partner. This is the first time I'm taking...

Hey SDN family, Taking my mcat in about 4 days! Any tips from former test takers about the best way to spend this time? Feeling relatively confident. My test scores in order have been: Diagnostic - 499 Kaplan FL 6- 496 Kaplan FL 1- 499 Kaplan FL 2 through 6 - 504 AAMC Scored - 513...

Hey Guys, I'm the new kid lol. I am traditional "self-preper". Currently, I am transitioning from the studying to the practice phase and wanted to know what practice books and question banks are most useful prior to taking FLs? Practice Books EK 1001 (OLD MCAT) Question Bank Gold Standard...

AAMC: The Official Guide to the MCAT Berkeley Review: (2013) Works great for the new test, they don't change much at all with the newest ones (so far) Organic Chemistry I/II Physics I/II General Chemistry I/II The Princeton Review: Biology Hyperlearning Science Workbook Hyperlearning Verbal...

Is it correct to say hydrogen bonding is polar covalent when intramolecular and ionic/attractive force when intermolecular? I always thought they were just forces not really a bond until I came across a question from Next Step Full Length 1 MCAT Thanks! :)

Hello future people of medicine, I thought there would be wiser and more experienced people in this pre-med journey cycle than me, so need some suggestion. I graduated undergrad and plan to apply for 2017 cycle. I took the May 14, 2016 MCAT. I didn't feel terrible or tortured by the exam as I...

I'm currently classified as a Junior by credit (just finished second year), and believe I have gotten a late start on all things med school. I got so carried away during the last semester with work and such that I lost track of where I was school-wise. During the last week of this past Spring...

I was wondering if I should retake the three classes in which I recieved Cs in at a local cc college in my community. Also I have a 3.25-3.5 I dont know exactly because I have retaken some classes and transfered schools. I also have cc college credit from my high school where some classes where...

Rosalind Franklin Loyola University Chicago Northwestern (reach) Rush (definitely low on ECs for this) Southern Illinois University University of Chicago (reach) University of Illinois University of Wisconsin (maybe reach?) University of Iowa Indiana University Michigan State Oakland...

Hey guys! What are your personal experiences with: taking an early July MCAT and applying vs choosing to take a later MCAT (ex. August) and apply the following cycle? I am a nontraditional applicant (completed my pre-reqs in undergrad in 2009-2013; sci GPA 3.7/non sci 3.8) and I want to...

Hi! I have some data for you: ACADEMIC Pre-med in undergrad, Psych degree (2009-2013) <- calling schools and checking whether pre-reqs expire 3.7 sci GPA, 3.8 non-sci GPA I am taking the MCAT in August (took the old version in 2014 and received 29~ 8 PS, 10 BS, 11 V) If I get a competitive...

Hey all, I have a little over 3 weeks until my MCAT. I took a Kaplan course for the last few months and have been self studying. However, I'm worried about my practice test scores. I got 499 on a Kaplan Diagnostic 497 on Kaplan Full Length 2 499 on Kaplan Full Length 1 (Took #1 after #2) I'm...

I was wondering if August 25th was the date for the MCAT that most schools would be considering for the next cycle. I've searched around and have been seeing a trend but am not hundred percent sure. I took time to decide whether I wanted to write the MCAT or the OAT which ended up delaying my...

Going to start studying the week of May 16 in PHX. Hmu or dm me if you're in the area and pysched to tackle this exam. More details upon request.

Hey Guys, I just finished the last year of my undergrad (BSc) and I'm hoping to write the MCAT for the first time this summer. I'm planning on writing my exam on August 25th, 2016. This gives me about ~3.5 months to prep for the MCAT. I need some help creating my schedule as I'm not quite sure...

Hi everyone. I am new to this forum and am looking for supportive and honest advice. I am a college senior majoring in psychology and will receive my BA in December. At this present time my major GPA is 3.5 and my cumulative GPA is 3.4. In the spring of last year, I withdrew from chemistry 102...

My mcat score: Overall score: 512 (88th percentile) Physical Sciences 131 (99th percentile) CARS 124 (49th percentile) Biological 130 (97th percentile) Pscyh/soc 127 (78th percentile) (I have a 3.96 GPA overall, about 12 experiences (For amcas) total including research, volunteering...

Hello everyone, today i need your constructive feedback about my application, its my first post on SDN. So here is my story: College: North Carolina State University ( Major: Biochemistry ) Age: 23 sGPA : 3.4-3.55 cGPA: 3.3-3.45 MCAT : Diagnostic 500 TPR PT #1 504 TPR PT #2 508 TPR PT # 3 505...

Hi guys, I'm in a little bit of a pickle and could use some advice. I've decided that I need to push back my test date to 6/18. There are no seats available anywhere near me. I know scores from one of the april test dates come out tomorrow. I'm having conflicting thoughts about securing a spot...

Is it a good idea to take the MCAT even though I haven't taken physics, biochem, and soc yet? Which prep books are the best to buy that teaches these 3 subjects very well to get a good enough score on the MCAT since I haven't even take those 3 classes yet?

I planned a semester of studying for the MCAT. However, I ended up having very minimal time to actually study and ended up just sitting for the exam for th experience since I had already payed. I did very poorly, 494 with a CARS score (121), Bio (125), chem/phys (124), and psych (124). I have...

Hello all, I was wondering about something regarding the MCATs. I know they were recently changed and I was wondering if the classes I have taken will be enough. I will not ask about any other programs, simply about the classes that I can take at school. Would my prereqs; the year of biology...

Hey, I am planning to take my MCAT around early September 2016, and I am looking for a dedicated group of individuals who are willing to meet up in Manhattan or the Long Island City area to study. We could created a schedule with specific goals/ chapters we want to complete and meet up every...

Hey everyone, Michigan resident here. I was originally scheduled for May 20 MCAT but want to push back to June 2. The only open sites are about a 4 hour drive away in Toronto. Anyone have any insight into which of these might be the best? Thanks. PTC/Progressive Training College - McCowan 2...

Have MCAT 8-5-2016 Want a study partner/ group PM me or post :) Studying with someone realy helps

Hey SDN family, For the last 3 months, I've been enrolled in a Kaplan course and have been doing light review. I am currently at the one month mark with my MCAT scheduled for May 20. Here is my plan for the home stretch. Week 1: Do 2 full lengths and do a final review of the...

We are excited to participate again in SDN's annual Test Prep Week. We will be offering 3 months access to our Gold Standard MCAT Question Bank worth $399: 7 full-length MCAT practice tests with helpful explanations MCAT CARS Booster program Additional 5 MCAT CARS tests Practice questions...

Hello! I need to buy like 10 MCAT full length practice tests but there are so many options and I don't know which are the best. I can't afford to take a Kaplan or Princeton Review course so I just need to buy them from some other source. I would like them to have explanations if possible. Could...

How long does it take TMDSAS to process your application once your MCAT score is in? I plan on taking my MCAT May 14 for the first time, but now is reconsidering to push it back to June 2nd. But I'm afraid my application will be in the late pile. (At the same time, I don't want to rush my MCAT...

Hey everyone, I am currently scheduled to take my MCAT on May 20. I have been enrolled in a Kaplan course for the last 2 months or so but with school and research and work, I've done only the minimum of prep and review on top of my course. Thankfully, classes will be over on April 28 and that...

Hello, I am currently looking for people interested in forming a study group in the Durham Region area of Ontario (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa region). I am planning on taking the MCAT this summer (aiming for June or July). Let me know if you're interested.

Hi everyone. I'm very new to this website but I am desperate for some advice! I am graduating with my undergraduate degree in biological sciences this semester. I want to apply to medical schools this summer to attend the 2017 class, but I have not yet taken the MCAT. I am trying to decide...

I graduated UG w/ a 3.0 GPA & will be taking the MCAT 06/02/16. I have 2 years experience working in a world reknown alzheimer's diagnostic and research center as a program coordinator that includes caregiver/patient education and being responsible for 2 state funded grants that provide respite...

Open to negotiations on all books. Message me! :panda: Last updated: 03/28/16 Kaplan 528 (2nd ed) $25 OBO - very good condition, writing in <10% of book Kaplan (2012ed), brand new, $15 + S&H (~$7 media mail) - Biology - Ochem - Gchem - Physics

I am taking the MCAT in about a month, and I was wondering if anyone could talk a little bit about how they did on the AAMC prep material (Question packs/section back/practice test) compared to the real thing. If anyone could post their percentages on the question packs and section banks along...

Hello my compassionate SDN peers, I am here to seek suggestions and tips on timing sections during the test. Do you time each passage or go by number of questions done in a given amount of time. Basically, I am rushing through all my sections, especially Physical Sciences/Chem. I strongly...

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a study partner/group in the Columbus, OH area. Preferably near Ohio State University/Medical Center. I was supposed to take the exam this month but I did not feel prepared so I rescheduled until May. Anyone studying and looking to take the exam the same time, please...

Hello there, I just recieved my scores for the January MCAT, and I would like to see whether my application is at all competitive or acceptance worth for either Nova Southeastern University DO School, or LECOM DO school, both in Florida. Honors Biomedical Science Major My Overall GPA is: 3.83...

Hello everyone, I am preparing to take the MCAT at the beginning of 2017. I have one more semester to take a couple extra classes. To anyone that has taken the NEW MCAT, or anyone who has good info, what are the best courses besides the required courses. I am deciding between a physiology course...

Hello Eveeyone, KA now includes CARS material. As mentioned on the AAMC, the collection includes the following: Four overview videos that provide an explanation of what the section is and what it tests, as well as deep dives into the skills you’ll demonstrate and how they present themselves...