MCAT

[scooter]

I have been debating on whether to take Mammalian Physiology or my second semester of Physics next semester (I cannot take both because they are offered at the same time). I took a practice MCAT the other day and it seemed that there was a lot of Physics to which I had not yet been exposed. However, there was also a significant amount of physiology questions. Does anyone have any suggestions (i.e. whether I should take physics or physiology for help on the MCAT)?

Thanks in advance!

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[Jim Henderson]

While it depends on your strengths and weaknesses, generally taking the second semester of physics will be much higher yield than a semester of physiology. Why? Because some general biology overlaps with physiology, and the biological sciences section has biochem and organic and general biology, diluting the physics a little. However, the physics part of the MCAT is just that... physics! Plus, I think I'm more prone to forget physics formulas than biological processes!

Just my thoughts!

Jim Henderson, MD editor of Medicalstudent.net http://www.medicalstudent.net

 

[larryj]

What are you missing for physics? the only things I think that are important for MCAT from physics II are lenses and electicity.... depends how your school breaks it down though...

Try AAMC's sample exams too.