MCAT changes

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MCAT - Updated MCAT is coming. In 2003, the MCAT will change slightly. A few organic chemistry questions will be replaced by questions on DNA
and genetics, the Verbal Reasoning (VR) section will have five fewer questions, it will be possible to achieve a 14 or 15 on the VR, and a
total score will be reported (e.g., 45T). The changes are subtle, but may provide a better opportunity for many students interested in medicine. <a href="http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm" target="_blank">http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm</a>

 

[none]

I know my Bio would have gone up with a few less ochem questions! It seemed like 70% of my test was straight ochem. Very annoying.

 

[nezlab99]

Genetics is my primary interest and didn't show up once on my MCAT. The new MCat sounds much better.

 

[bentz]

the new mcat will be easier. I hope they keep the 85 min. for the verbal and the bio section will a little bit easier with few orgo questions.

 

[Yogi Bear]

I don't get how they can decrease the # of questions for verbal and come out w/ a 14 and 15. I thought they would add another passage or something to make the score spread wider, rather than take away questions. strange.....

 

[Scooby Doo]

Hmm..my MCAT last August was drenched with Genetics questions...I loved it...but wonder why I didn't get a higher score...and Ochem! Jeez, I love ochem...I don't know why people hate it so much..Guess i'm weird like that!