MCAT essay discussion

[crackerj]

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Does anyone want to discuss about every single MCAT essay topics? (227 prompts = 300 prompts in the full list - 73 prompts in the past MCAT admistrations) . Since we have around 100 days for the April MCAT, if we discuss only 2~3 topics a day, we will be able to complete all the prompts before the exam day.

I think it would be really helpful if we share ideas and some specific examples (from the media, etc) which can be applied in writing essays. Since there is only 60 minutes to write 2 essays, I think this would be a good way to prepare for the MCAT writing.

The first 2 topics are:

1. "Political freedoms are best appreciated in those countries where they do not exist"

2. "Politicians should concentrate on making policy rather than attempt to affect people's beliefs"

Cheers =)

 

[Amit1]

😕

Correct me if im wrong - I thought the damn thing didn't matter.

 

[crackerj]

I have got the list of MCAT essay prompts (300) and 2 prompts from the list will be on the MCAT (that's what AAMC said (except prompts which have been on the past MCATs - around 73 prompts)). I'm not sure where I've got this list, since I've got it ages ago. But I think the list is pretty authentic since all the prompts which have been on the past MCAT are in my list (I checked). I think I've got the list from AAMC website but somehow I can't find it anymore.

Anyways, I think - especially for those who do not have time to read newspapers etc, like myself - that going through all the essay prompts will be helpful in preparing for the writing section, because this would save the time during the writing exam.

I know the writing section is the least important section in MCAT, but if anyone is interested, I want to exchange ideas or specific examples about each essay prompt.

The next 2 prompts are:

1. Government regulation of business is necessary in a democracy

2. The primary requirement for a successful politician is common sense

 

[Tarnia]

Any way that you could get the prompts to the rest of us? ***pretty please face***

 

[Raindrop423]

Not sure if this is the one you mean, but here is a list of prompts from the AAMC website:

http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/about/wsitems.htm

 

[ssquared]

I think that practicing writing a few essays and just keeping in mind some general examples of things-historical events from the 20th century work nicely-you don't need to bother to answer all of those essay questions. As long as you have the format down, and you provide supporting evidence (which, by the way, can be totally invented) you'll be fine. Your effort would probably due you better to study for the rest of the exam and pick up a newspaper every now and then.

 

[tp709]

seriously, don't waste your time studying for the writing sample (aside from writing a few practice essays if you are not too confident). 1) its the easiest thing ever 2) it doesn't count for much. As long as you can brainstorm and BS a coherent argument on the spot (which any college student should be able to do), you'll be fine. The only thing I recommend is using the Kaplan method for structuring the essay.

 

[adillon]

These seem to be from the past MCAT administrations. Where are the 300 prompts?

Not sure if this is the one you mean, but here is a list of prompts from the AAMC website:

http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/about/wsitems.htm

 

[okay]

when I first started taking practice exams, I found the writing section to be really boring and irritating. But I realized that it was a good idea to practice the writing section every time you take a practice test not only because it helps you improve, but also because it will better prepare you for the BS section afterwards on the real test.