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Hi, I just took the first full length practice test from aamc and got a 503, I got a 123 (26th percentile) in phych/soc because I haven't started studying those yet. I'm taking the test on May 16. Is it possible to get to 515+ considering I'm also studying full time? I got 126 in cars and...

Hi! So my plan for the MCAT was to use TBR + Kaplan for content review and Uworld as my main question bank. I hope to get through Uword so I want to start asap but my concern is how much content review do I need to get done before I start Uworld? Is there a certain way to limit the Uworld...

My review of Altius: Time Spent: 2 months Program: Gold w/MCAT One-on-One Tutoring Mcat Date: May 31st Start of Course : December End of Course: February (early termination * reasons explained below) Location: Southeast - new location, was part of first group of students to enrolled...

Looking to sell the entire set for $125 with shipping. All books are lightly used with NO writing. The Physics book has slight water damage in the lower right corner, but all pages are completely readable and I will send pictures if you ask. Books included: 1. Examcrackers 101 Verbal Reasoning...

Hello all - I am planning on applying to both MD and DO schools starting this May. I have a pretty good idea about which schools I want to apply to, but I am unsure on when to take the MCAT. I am currently taking my last semester of pre-requisites and I am contemplating waiting until May 9th...

Title says it all! Looking to get opinions on how in-depth the review should be. AAMC recommends around 300-350 hours of review. For example: The concept of Gluconeogenesis, to what it extent would it need to be reviewed? Does understanding what it is and what it does suffice or does every...

Looking for opinions on my situation and if they will combine well to make an application unique. Not sure where to begin so I’m gonna lay it all out. I originally attended community college for three semesters many years ago and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. My grades were horrible and so I...

Hi SDN, I've decided to push my MCAT back to March. My latest score was a 505 (127/125/128/125) on AAMC FL2 and I'm really hoping for a 515+. I've completed the SB's (BB: 59%, CP: 68%, PS: 64%) and UW (50-55% on each section). I'm planning on doing the Q-Packs, then re-doing UW and the SB's...

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I am entering my second semester of my junior year and am taking 13 credits, planning on taking the MCAT in May or June (have not scheduled it yet). I am taking biochem (which I am retaking from my first semester because I know I can get a better grade + I think it will better prepare me for...

Hello. I am a junior Bio Major planning to apply to medical school next year and taking most courses recommended for the MCAT such as bio, chem, sociology, biochem, Phys, psych...etc. I currently have a cumulative gpa of 3.57 and a science gpa of about 3.23 which I know is not very competitive...

Hello. I will be taking the MCAT in about 8 months from now so I still have plenty of time to prepare. However, I do not know how to get started or which section to begin with. How did you study for the MCAT? Any advice? Anything you felt like was effective for you and what wasn't so effective...

Hi Guys, I just wanted to see if anyone has taken an MCAT prep class along with another course that is on the mcat? I want to take an MCAT prep class for the guidance but I will also have to take Biochemistry at the same time because of the way my schedule is & I am not able to rearrange it any...

Hi all, I'd like to thank you in advance for any suggestions in my dire hour of need of finding study materials/prepping my schedule. I took two gap years to "find myself". I was one of those harsh straight-edge undergrads that you couldn't talk to me if you weren't talking about studying/lab...

Hello. I am a premed student. Overall GPA of 3.4 and science of about 2.6. Not yet taken MCAT. I do have lots of patient hours, shadowing, community service, and research. Will be applying to MD schools in the Caribbean (from the big 4) and possibly podiatry schools in the US. Does it seem like...

Built by Cornell MDs and used by thousands of medical students, Pixorize is now offering exclusive free access to our MCAT visual review for limited time only (through Dec 2019). We distill long tables of facts into simple visual stories that you can study once and remember forever. Our growing...

Hello, Has anyone completed the online Kaplan review course in a month? Like during winter break.. How did it go for you?? Did anyone see an increase from 490s to 500s, or 500s-510s, basically a 10 point increase? Is that a stretch? lol P.S. I'd prefer opinions on how it worked for you and not...

If I plan to apply to medical school in June 2021 in order to get in to med school for 2022. When should I take the MCAT? Does August or September 2020 work?

Here's what I have so far: Undergrad Major: Health Education cGPA: 3.83 sGPA: 3.71 I have not taken the MCAT yet - I plan on taking in March 2020. My story - I went through most of college being pre-PA and switched a few weeks before I graduated. In undergrad, I completed all of the...

Hello Everyone, I would love to get some insight on what I should focus on and how I should go about preparing towards my next MCAT attempt. Unfortunately I have taken it twice and scored a 488 on my first and a 491 on my second. Rather than remain in a slump I would like to change my habits...

Hello Im new to this and would like some feedback from experts like you. I’m planning to take the Mcat around March of 2021(yes still have plenty of time) and would like to begin studying now. This will be helpful for knocking out courses out, while studying. Recently bought the Kaplan 2018-2019...

I want to order the prep material early, especially TBR products as those I have to mail order, I'm just wondering if I should wait a bit for an updated schedule with the new AAMC material before I spend the money. Thanks!

Just to get this out the way- I know that I should take my time and make myself the best applicant possible, but I need help with this situation. Thank you I’m a freshman bio major on a pre med track. I was initially planning on finishing college within three years and going straight to med...

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I have a 3.4 GPA but got a 490 after taking the MCAT the first time. What score do I need in order to get accepted into DO schools? I have tons of hours of experience in Research, and working as a CNA and scribe. Planning on working as a scribe in my gap year. Thanks!

Hello! I had a few questions about the 100 day study plan and would love to get feedback/ general thoughts from those who followed it this cycle! 1: I hear TBR is too in depth. Did you think so? 2: Did you do content review from KAPLAN, and questions from TBR or both from TBR and...

Hey guys, So I started studying for the MCAT recently, but I'm really the only one of my friends going for MD right now so is anyone in the NYC area currently studying for the MCAT that would want to study together occasionally? If you would, feel free to comment on the thread or DM me! thanks

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Hey guys so im studying for the MCAT, but I just found out that we can't use a calculator and honestly I'm lost on how im supposed to answer, for example, physics-related questions with no calculator. Does anyone have any tips on how they got around that

So i got my scores about a month ago and I did not do well at all. I expected a low score because I was not in the best state of mind when I took the exam but I also realized i kinda cheated myself when I was taking the practice exams. I scored a 498 but expected between 500-505 (I knew I was...

I will be presenting and am currently in the process of making my poster. I was wondering if there was a specific template to follow? I feel like I've been trying to find one but can't. Really don't want to use my school' template xD Wondering if you guys had a link? Thank you so much!

Question: in Circuit Y with switch C closed, the current through Resistor IV is measured. Switch D is then closed. How does the current through Resistor IV change? Answer: Current will not change, despite the change in total resistance. My thoughts: the current is splitting at the junction...

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So I don't want to go into too much detail, but basically I studied full-time for 2 months this summer without any distractions. I got 500 on my first AAMC FL and then 504 on my second AAMC FL (three days before the test). Just got my score back today and I got a 498... I bombed the science...

Hi there, I am currently going into my last year of my undergraduate in biology/ psychology. I had originally wanted to go into medicine and pursue ophthalmology; however, I do not see myself in school for that long. I had been prepping for my MCAT all summer and have had a change of heart and...

Like new (no writing/highlighting) Berkeley Review set. Bought for $250, asking $175 (includes shipping within the US). Barron’s MCAT flashcard set - $10 1001 physics and chemistry questions (minimal writing in the physics book) - $25 for both. Set of Princeton review books (like new- no...

Hello, I recently purchased CARS volume 1. I've been doing Princeton Review passages (form the new book). The strategies are meh, but I'm mainly using it for practice. I just purchased CARS volume 1 and am looking to do that. I've been doing well on the Princeton passages (missing at the most 2...

How did the rest of you non-trads study content for the MCAT if you were somewhat removed from taking the pre-req classes? I have taken Chem 1/2 recently and will be taking OChem 1/2 and Biochem in the near future. But all my biology and physics classes were taken ~10 years ago. So I think the...

Just curious what all of you eat while studying? Adcoms members are welcome to reply as to what they used to eat? Personally, I go to my local Starbucks but if not, I’ll usually have a cliff bar or some type of protein bar, with water (or soda) and maybe some candy