mcat

  1. chemdoctor

    Do I need a committee letter?

    Hi everyone. Just what the title says. My college has a committee but I graduated a year ago (May 2020) and will be applying this upcoming cycle. Wondering if I still need one because my school's office has been a mess due to COVID. I honestly think my individual LORs are significantly...
  2. T

    Retaking the MCAT?

    Hi everyone! My MCAT score is 510 (128/123/129/130). My CARS is really low and I'm wondering if it is worth retaking given the screenings schools do. I definitely want to apply this cycle and I'm not sure if it is worth studying instead of focusing on apps. I'd ideally like to stay in...
  3. erowe22

    [non-traditional] should I retake my exam in April

    Long story short, I was accepted to physical therapy school out of undergrad but soon found out that what I desired was outside the reach of PT and decided to pursue being an MD/DO. My undergrad gpa is little above 3.2 Science gpa is around 3.45 All of my thousands of hours working and...
  4. ninam2000

    School List HELP! (4.0/514) / WAMC

    Hi! I am having trouble making a school list for this upcoming cycle. I know my stats are too low for T20s, but I may want to apply to a few. Do people have any suggestions on what I can do to improve my app. Should I retake MCAT? Should I apply next year? GPA: 4.0 (from IVY LEAGUE) MCAT: 514...
  5. S

    URM School List Suggestions + Gap Year Advice, if at all?

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  6. N

    Any recommendations or tips on studying during a semester?

    Hey all! I have never posted here before, so feel free to tell me if I am breaking the rules or anything. I plan on taking the MCAT in late May (as of right now, I plan on applying next year as I am a Junior, I hope that's not too late). Anyway, I took the diagnostic Kaplan MCAT exam over...
  7. J

    I'm sure it's not just me!

    I've been studying like mad for the MCAT as one does and at the end of every day I feel as though I haven't learned a thing. Has anybody ever felt the same way? Surely I have to be learning stuff but it's hard to tell how effective my studying is.
  8. sasukeuchiha33

    T20 next year or state school (T50) this year?

    Hi everyone- so I’m in a peculiar situation. I took the MCAT twice in 2020 and got a 503 both times. I applied to 20 schools, and so far only got one interview from my state school (Indiana University) My GPA is pretty high at 3.9+ too. I just got my MCAT from January 15 back and am very...
  9. DB12

    Thoughts on the MCAT's design?

    Do you have critiques for the test?
  10. F

    Non trad applicant - MCAT resources

    Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is having a great day! I am creating a study plan for my MCATs and wanted to know your thoughts. I am looking to take the MCATs in 6 months. I am coming from a non-traditional background (Undergrad and Masters in Econ, business) and I last studied science courses in...
  11. J

    Advice on an MCAT preparation method

    Hey everybody! Two weeks ago I started my MCAT prep and I have been trying to figure out a rhythm to get content review down in a timely fashion and move on to practice questions and exams. My current MCAT review day consists of flashcard review, read a chapter while creating my own flashcards...
  12. petomed

    Nontrad MD-PhD with weak stats but strong direction

    MD-PhD's are the high rung concerning competitiveness. Can anyone speak to knowing someone who gained acceptance with a < 512 MCAT and/or < 3.7 GPA? How did the rest of their application resolve these crucial deficits? Is there any value added by having not just passion for research, but a...
  13. D

    When to take physics? And scribing...

    Hey ya'll. I am currently rearranging my schedule for my sophomore spring semester and am kinda stuck on whether or not to take physics 2. I just took physics 1 this semester and thankfully did very well. At this point I am kind of wavering between med school or possibly genetic counseling, so...
  14. insaiyan-premed

    Advice for far future

    Okay, so I'm in a Rutgers SMP and did well my first semester. Undergrad, not SMP, My cGPA is a 3.24 AMCAS sGPA is a 3.2 and AACOMAS sPGA is a 3.17, I'm a super ORM (Asian), NJ resident. 200 Hours shadowing; 100 in the ER and 100 in Neurology Clinic Scribing since January, on hold due to COVID...
  15. M

    For Sale $150 - MCAT books & Flashcards: NextStep & Kaplan PLUS extras!

    9 book series of 2018-2019 NextStep, JUST before their new 2020 lesson plan update. Copies have minimal notes/writing in them - mostly just some underlining. Kaplan books range from 2015-2018 version and 1,000 flashcards include access to the app. Also included is the PREMED PLAYBOOK 3 series by...
  16. H

    Passport Middle Name

    So, I'm taking the MCAT on Jan. 21st and on US passports the middle name is right after the first name. Ie, Given Name: First Middle, LN: Last There is no middle name section. Do I need to put "First Middle" as my given name? I've gotten variable answers from everywhere. Even AAMC isn't uniform.
  17. A

    Chances with MCAT score?

    Hey guys! Hope you're all doing well :) I'm a Canadian applicant and I'd really appreciate some perspectives on my chances at Western and Queens specifically! MCAT: 514 (127/127/128/132) 2YGPA: 3.87 Thanks in advance!!
  18. V

    Wake Forest Premed Online Workshop

    Hi everyone! Just sharing a resource I came across. Wake Forest is doing a premed workshop from 1/4-1/15 talking about how to study for the MCAT, planning gap years, etc. The deadline to register is 12/18, and it costs $1595 ($995 if you go to WFU). The link for registration: NEW! Winter...
  19. dylanjetttyler

    Help with Pre-med Timeline for Student Starting in Spring

    I'm an EMT starting undergrad as a bio major this spring. I've looked over a couple timelines for pre-med as well as my college's degree map. My question being, will I need to take summer classes in order to be ready for the MCAT, because of my spring semester start? Looking at the degree map...
  20. N

    Sell Next Step MCAT Book Bundle (2018 Edition). Set of 6 books Condition is Like New.

    This MCAT Bundle (6 books) has all the following books: Bio Chemistry, Verbal, Quantitative, and Research Methods, Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Psychology & Sociology, Science QBook, Course Book, Physics, Biology, Verbal Practice All books are like new and are not written in. Price - $125
  21. M

    MCAT Books for Sale- TBR, EK and Kaplan

    Selling MCAT books that I no longer need! Some of them have minimal writing, but in great condition! Berkeley Review Books Gen chem 1&2 Physics 1&2 Bio 1&2 Ochem 1&2 Verbal Reasoning Kaplan MCAT Physics and Math Review 2017 ed Behavioral Sciences 2017 ed Biology 2017 ed Ochem 2017 ed...
  22. B

    Test Day Interface Question

    Hi fellow MCAT testers. I have a question about the MCAT test interface on the desktop monitors. Online I am finding images of a split screen interface, with the passage on the left and questions on the right. Is the interface on test day a split screen interface (image 1), or is the passage...
  23. A

    2021-2021 Kaplan Complete 7-book Subject Review

    Completely unmarked, good as new (Like New condition). Includes the following books: General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physics and Math Biology Biochemistry Behavioral Sciences (Psychology and Sociology) CARS They have no highlights or markings or damage of any kind. Totally clean...
  24. A

    MCAT Berkeley Review Full Set - Like New - Purchased in 2020 from TBR Directly

    Like the title says, I am looking to sell a complete set of The Berkeley Review MCAT study books that I bought just this past February of 2020. I bought a brand new set of books delivered by Berkeley. Including shipping charges and taxes, I paid $413 for the entire set. I am willing to sell...
  25. F

    Admissions Emails Following Good MCAT Score

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  26. taharahislam

    The Berkely Review MCAT Course

    Has anyone taken the MCAT course at TBR? What was it like? Do you recommend it for someone who needs structure in their studying?
  27. O

    Non-Trad Complicated Schedule Advice

    Hey there! For those of you who have blazed this path before, I need some tips/advice. I’m a Non-Trad with a MSBS (class of ‘19). I have a full time job in a private practice (work 7am-6pm most days) and have three kids under 5yo. I’m assuming the death march to the MCAT will be a long one...
  28. MCAT.Tutors

    Advertisement Independent 1-on-1 MCAT Tutoring for Any Section(s) (Still Accepting Students! 5/4/21)

    We’re three students in the 7-year BS/MD program with The College of New Jersey/New Jersey Medical School. We are offering MCAT tutoring services (97th-100th percentile) through Zoom for any section(s) at ($40/hour) with a FREE consultation. Through personalized study schedules, in-depth review...
  29. Y

    do you think the MCAT will matter less very soon?

    wassup err1. hope everyones doing well. so i was wondering, now that step 1 is pass fail, does that take some importance off of the MCAT? Bc i heard MCAT is supposed to be the main predictor for Step scores but now what? Im sure theres more to this, so im wondering what yall think of my opinion...
  30. insaiyan-premed

    Chances in NY, PA, NJ DO schools?

    Hi, I'm currently a first-semester student at Rutgers SMP. From Undergrad not SMP, My cGPA is a 3.24 AMCAS sGPA is a 3.2 and AACOMAS sPGA is a 3.17, I'm a super ORM, NJ resident. So my target is primarily DO schools. 200 Hours shadowing; 100 in the ER and 100 in Neurology Clinic Scribing since...
  31. postponemastudentloan

    Unit conversions

    Hi, I‘m currently using the Kaplan books for mcat review and the math portion states that “conversion factors will be provided as necessary.” I just wanted to clarify does that mean conversion factors for basic things we’ve learned in classes such as Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin, miles to feet, eV...
  32. sasukeuchiha33

    Retaking MCAT before this cycle ends?

    Hi all. So I'm applying to MD and DO schools this cycle. I took the MCAT twice and got a 505 both times (507 superscored; I have a 3.96 cGPA and 3.93 sGPA) and as such am not too hopeful about my chances, especially with the drastic increase in apps this cycle. My question is this: I really want...
  33. F

    Summer 2021 Programs

    Does anyone know any summer programs that are research based but also offer MCAT classes or prep time? I want to do summer research but am also planning to do a large portion of my MCAT studying during the summer.
  34. wannagotoFlorida!!

    What exactly do ADCOMS see when they get your MCAT score?

    Just wondering, will they be able to see things like how many questions you missed, the total time you spent on the whole test/per section, and stuff like that? I know they will see your total score, confidence band, and section totals.
  35. T

    MCAT Advice- 494 first FL with 3+ months left

    Hi All, I started studying for the MCAT around mid-May, with a plan to self study and take the MCAT in January. I am taking full credits this semester, including Biochemistry and Physics. I focused on content review this summer, starting with a 492 NS diagnostic. Early September I took my first...
  36. Doctoscope

    Thoughts On Old MCAT Practice Questions (EK 1001) for Gen Chem & Bio?

    I recently got unused old EK 1001 books (between 2010 and 2012 I think) for MCAT Gen Chem and Biology. I won't be taking the MCAT for another year, but I finished gen chem and gen bio sequences, and want to keep the content sharp before I start actual MCAT prep, which is after I take all my...
  37. D

    How do I score a 500 on the MCAT? Testing in 11 days

    Hello, I am in desperate need of help. I would love detailed guidance on how I can increase my mcat score to a 500. I took a practice test about 2 months ago and scored a 482. Fast forward to now, after studying for 150 hours of content review and skill review I'm now at a 481. I don't know if...
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    I realized I accidentally posted this in the wrong forum. My apologies.
  39. postponemastudentloan

    Really low MCAT score??

    So I just started studying for the MCAT on Monday and decided I wanted to take an AAMC FL practice test before studying just to see where I was at. I knew I wasn't going to score high because 1. I had an extremely difficult time with both my physics classes & need to basically start from scratch...
  40. M

    Can I Get Into Med-School? (Very Unique Situation)

    So my situation is very different than most. I have spent countless hours researching and speaking to doctors/medical professionals and have not been able to get a consistent stream of information. I'd like to hear what you guys have to say. In no way am I trying to deliver a sob story or a tale...
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