Its Not MCATs

[TheBossDoctor]

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I'm really starting to wonder why people call it "the MCATs". They say they're "studying for their MCATs", but that isn't really correct. Am I the only one who kind of feels about that? Its the Medical College Admissions Test, so it should only be MCAT without the "s" at the end. Saying that you're studying for the MCATs is like saying that you're studying for the SATs or biology finals.


Maybe I'm starting to think that some people are saying that they're "studying for their MCATs" because they already know that they'll have to take it more than once due to their first score being low

 

[Stumpyman]

Ugh I hate the s at the end as well.

 

[Gigantron]

My pre-med advisor likes to call it "MedCATs"

 

[GetThePointe77]

People also definitely say studying for their SATs...

 

[FrkyBgStok]

don't see the problem. they are saying, "i am studying for the MCAT, but I am not very confident and plan on taking it twice." Ergo, studying for the MCATs.

 

[Barcu]

It's wrong but does it really matter?

 

[CodeBlu]

My pre-med advisor likes to call it "MedCATs"

Such a pet peeve. UGH.

 

[AymAyzing]

Is a whole thread necessary for this?

 

[centrigeugle]

Is a whole thread necessary for this?

No. It's elitist and stupid. I had no idea this even bothered people until I read this thread.

 

[KLycos]

Is a whole thread necessary for this?

YES, finally THANK YOU!

 

[ppfizenm]

My pre-med advisor likes to call it "MedCATs"

mine calls it the Mat Cats. She is less than stellar.

 

[HumbleMD]

It's not "Its," it's "It's" if we're being grammar police. Seriously, only a dbag would be haughty enough to correct people (I still smile and nod when my mother mentions the MedCATs - which to me sounds like a troop of superhero cats with tiny stethoscopes).

 

[Gigantron]

It's not "Its," it's "It's" if we're being grammar police. Seriously, only a dbag would be haughty enough to correct people (I still smile and knod when my mother mentions the MedCATs - which to me sounds like a troop of superhero cats with tiny stethoscopes).

EDIT: Forgot to mention that my "advisor" is actually a retired physician. O_O

 

[mmmcdowe]

MCATs has become much more common in the last couple years it seems.

 

[kpcrew]

It's not "Its," it's "It's" if we're being grammar police. Seriously, only a dbag would be haughty enough to correct people (I still smile and knod when my mother mentions the MedCATs - which to me sounds like a troop of superhero cats with tiny stethoscopes).

It's nod not knod.

just kidding lol

 

[ppfizenm]

It's not "Its," it's "It's" if we're being grammar police. Seriously, only a dbag would be haughty enough to correct people (I still smile and knod when my mother mentions the MedCATs - which to me sounds like a troop of superhero cats with tiny stethoscopes).

Do they wear the white jackets as well?

 

[HumbleMD]

MedCAT:

EDIT: Forgot to mention that my "advisor" is actually a retired physician. O_O

 

[TheMightySmiter]

My pre-med advisor likes to call it "MedCATs"

Oh my god I would probably have an aneurysm every time I heard this.

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

MedCAT. Sounds like a vet's office.

 

[Buttermellow]

Is a whole thread necessary for this?

Yes. If you don't know that it is "MCAT" and not "MCATs" then you will be a terrible doctor.

But seriously, this is a big pet peeve of mine, too.

 

[418865]

Has SDN admins/moderators considered making a "Lounge" for each section where people can post these kind of threads?

 

[Caesar]

Has SDN admins/moderators considered making a "Lounge" for each section where people can post these kind of threads?

... not sure if serious.

We have a forum called the lounge.... It's at the bottom of the main page.

This thread is going to the MCATs forum.

 

[miui]

My pre-med advisor likes to call it "MedCATs"

Now that is just silly.

 

[ManBroDude]

(on the funny pre-med quotes thread yesterday)

Anytime someone asks me how I did on "the MCATs". I instantly roid rage.

I'm really starting to wonder why people call it "the MCATs". They say they're "studying for their MCATs", but that isn't really correct.

If you wanna quote me, go ahead and hit that "quote" button. But a whole new thread? Really?

 

[nola2016]

its like the people who get frustrated over "subways" but its actually subway

 

[muhali3]

it's as annoying as people who use their, they're, and there interchangeably.

 

[kehlsh]

this thread is more annoying

 

[MShopes]

Your point OP? I mean who cares how people call it? Gosh, you really have a lot of time in your hand to make unnecessary thread like that.

 

[NinjaMed]

not as bad as calling it the "em-see-ay-tees"

or the Medical College Aptitude Test (Nova)

 

[medceg]

MCATS MCATS MCATS MCATS!

Around here (Ohio+Michigan) we have a store called "Meijer". Everyone and anyone in this area will say:

"I need some groceries, guess I'll go to Meijers after work."

I'm so used to it that I don't even correct them. In fact, I caught myself saying it lately.

MEIJERS MEIJERS MEIJERS MEIJERS!

 

[muhali3]

I think in the above, they are saying Meijer's in the possessive form. Like we are going to Meijer's store. But when people say MCATs, they are implying plurality, which doesn't make sense, because when you are studying for the MCAT, you are only studying for one test, not multiple tests.

I'm analyzing this too much.

 

[LifeTake2]

MCATs has become much more common in the last couple years it seems.

So are you arguing that because more people are typing without thinking, that this is now OK?

 

[BitteEinBit1817]

I've been speaking with an anesthesiologist that calls the test the "Med-cats."

I'll be sure to tell him he is wrong because some pre-meds on an online forum said so!

Thanks everyone!

 

[kehlsh]

I've been speaking with an anesthesiologist that calls the test the "Med-cats."

I'll be sure to tell him he is wrong because some pre-meds on an online forum said so!

Thanks everyone!

Thanks for supporting this thread 👍

 

[watchntv]

I'm surprised you guys all take the defensive without practicing the adage, the best defense is a good offense

I get asked about my studies and if I like the person I'll be kind, if I dont like them, I'll respond while asking them.. how goes the diet?
or some other remark about their person. such as so, when are you shopping for new clothes.

etc