MCAT study Tips

[ACobb123]

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Hello everyone, I have a few questions to ask you. I am new to this website but I think this is the correct place to write to you. I am an undergraduate freshman pre-med student. I am trying to study for the MCAT early because I am really worried about the test. I know that the MCAT requires a lot of memory but also the integration of your knowledge to answers questions. I am confident in the memory part, however, when it comes to the integration part I am struggling. I tried to solve a few problems out of the MCAT online but struggled to because of all the information(graphs, names, etc). Could you please give me a few tips that helped you get such a high score on the MCAT? How can I study for these types of problems that encompass the majority of the exam? I would greatly appreciate your help, thank you.

 

[#2DerekJeter#2]

I don't think it's wise to start studying for the MCAT as a freshman. You'd be much better off spending your time studying for your current college courses. Most people study for the MCAT after they have all the prerequisites completed for about 12-15 weeks before the test date. After you take all the prereqs and start studying you'll have a much easier time integrating the material as that'll be your second or third time going over the material.

 

[ACobb123]

I understand, thanks for your response #2DerekJeter#2.

 

[doctorskywalker]

When I was a junior in undergrad, I took a half-length practice MCAT sponsored by my school's pre-med club. Several freshmen and sophomores showed up trying to be proactive, but they got psyched out because they hadn't taken any of the pre-reqs and therefore didn't have the background knowledge they needed for the exam to be a realistic practice. It's good that you're thinking ahead, but studying now will just cause you anxiety and discouragement. Work hard to establish a solid science foundation during your first two years of undergrad. Try to retain as much as you can in your biology/chemistry/physics courses. There will come a time to stress about the MCAT, but now is not that time. Hope this helps!

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

You sure are looking to be miserable early on....

Do well in your classes and you'll do well on the mcat.

 

[Turkishking]

To early to study for the MCAT.

 

[loveartandscience]

Depending on what classes you have, I assume you are taking at least General Chemistry and maybe Physics.. I would buy the review MCAT books for those subjects only, and start working problems. Just make sure you only focus on things you went over in class 🙂 You shouldn't have to study science on your own.