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[mistyl]

Hello all!! A little about me I am currently a registered nurse with a BSN studying for the MCAT! I figured it was time for a change. The MCAT is super overwhelming and stressful but it is a huge step towards my future career path. I just wanted to drop in and introduce myself and say HI. However, any tips for tackling the MCAT and scoring big would be beneficial and much appreciated.

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[gramnegative]

Current RN here who is about to matriculate this fall. I did well on the MCAT (>90th percentile). Are you planning on working full-time while studying? I set aside 4 months to study, which changed to 5 months d/t COVID pushing my original date, and I worked full-time until the last couple weeks before the test. Working 3x12s gave me time to study, which is all I pretty much did when I wasn't working. I would also plan on having your test date happen at the right time so that you will be ready to fill out your primary application, which is a huge time sink as well.

I would only take the test after taking all pre-reqs, including biochemistry. I used the Berkeley Review for content review, as well as numerous internet resources. I finished the content review after about a month in a half and spent the rest of the time on practice questions through UWorld and Altius before transitioning to the official AAMC material closer to the test date. I kept a spreadsheet of questions I got wrong and reviewed the material to make sure I understood why I got it wrong in the first place. Take the practice tests in real conditions to get a picture of where you are at.

Message me if you have any other questions. My experience as an RN was a huge plus on my application and during interviews.

 

[mistyl]

Current RN here who is about to matriculate this fall. I did well on the MCAT (>90th percentile). Are you planning on working full-time while studying? I set aside 4 months to study, which changed to 5 months d/t COVID pushing my original date, and I worked full-time until the last couple weeks before the test. Working 3x12s gave me time to study, which is all I pretty much did when I wasn't working. I would also plan on having your test date happen at the right time so that you will be ready to fill out your primary application, which is a huge time sink as well.

I would only take the test after taking all pre-reqs, including biochemistry. I used the Berkeley Review for content review, as well as numerous internet resources. I finished the content review after about a month in a half and spent the rest of the time on practice questions through UWorld and Altius before transitioning to the official AAMC material closer to the test date. I kept a spreadsheet of questions I got wrong and reviewed the material to make sure I understood why I got it wrong in the first place. Take the practice tests in real conditions to get a picture of where you are at.

Message me if you have any other questions. My experience as an RN was a huge plus on my application and during interviews.

Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback. I am currently working 3 12s which has been super helpful. My test date is scheduled at the end of June. I am currently using Kaplan, Khan Academy, and some free online resources. There is so much information piled in front of me that I get that overwhelmed feeling as soon as I sit down to study.

 

[gyngyn]

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