Memorization for MCAT

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In regards to MCAT, how does one memorize everything they need to know to be successful on MCAT i mean in regards to doing the content part of prepping of exam, the amount of information one needs to know feels like it is overwhelming.

 

[AllBleedingStops]

how does one memorize everything they need to know to be successful on MCAT i mean in regards to doing the content part of prepping of exam

You take classes in those areas for a few years prior. Then spend a few weeks to months with content review books.

More important than learning and memorizing every bit of the science is learning how to take the exam. This is why practice questions are important.

 

[Mister Significant]

I'm doing content review, and focusing on getting a deep understanding of all of the topics right now (3 months out). My plan is to follow this with practice questions. The last couple weeks before the exam I am taking work off so I can go through the MCAT review books front to back and hopefully remember the little details come test day.

 

[Ad2b]

I think memorizing EVERYTHING is 100% the wrong way to go about it because you cannot (nor can I, nor anyone else and that includes the 528'ers).

Every concept on the MCAT Exam thing from the AAMC SHOULD be something you should be able to discuss and/or handle. For instance, knowing the exact pH that a certain amino will work at best vs knowing it will fall apart in the stomach, are two different things; the first is not on the MCAT but the latter is. Knowing how to apply that knowledge to answer a question will be tested.

For instance, you get a passage about the digestive system, you should be thinking pH of the stomach, small intestine, what impacts those area, how bile salts contribute to the process and what enzymes are involved; if you know those enzymes are created with a serine, histidine, and aspartic acid (ASP), you should know that if asparagine (ASN) is involved by mutation, there's going to be an issue with the process... what is it? If you see a D234N what does that mean for the above?

 

[Trollest]

Are you a freshman, senior or junior:?

 

[Ad2b]

Are you a freshman, senior or junior:?

who? why?

 

[Mister Significant]

I think memorizing EVERYTHING is 100% the wrong way to go about it because you cannot (nor can I, nor anyone else and that includes the 528'ers).

Every concept on the MCAT Exam thing from the AAMC SHOULD be something you should be able to discuss and/or handle. For instance, knowing the exact pH that a certain amino will work at best vs knowing it will fall apart in the stomach, are two different things; the first is not on the MCAT but the latter is. Knowing how to apply that knowledge to answer a question will be tested.

For instance, you get a passage about the digestive system, you should be thinking pH of the stomach, small intestine, what impacts those area, how bile salts contribute to the process and what enzymes are involved; if you know those enzymes are created with a serine, histidine, and aspartic acid (ASP), you should know that if asparagine (ASN) is involved by mutation, there's going to be an issue with the process... what is it? If you see a D234N what does that mean for the above?

You have the right idea my man. I am on the same boat

 

[Ad2b]

You have the right idea my man.

Mom ... not man 🙂

Let's go crush this thing, shall we?!

 

[Trollest]

I was asking the OP. Because anki + course made flashcards in relevant topics is the ultimate way to study for the MCAT.

who? why?

 

[Lawpy]

In regards to MCAT, how does one memorize everything they need to know to be successful on MCAT i mean in regards to doing the content part of prepping of exam, the amount of information one needs to know feels like it is overwhelming.

I used Anki to memorize all the psych/soc stuff from Khan Academy. That can be similarly used for the other sciences, but what helped me more was doing a lot of practice passages and reviewing my answers thoroughly.

 

[northwestmedic]

don't go overboard on low weight, highly complex chapters.......... kaplan lays out the weights.

 

[Mister Significant]

Don't try to memorize things as you simply can't memorize everything. What I do is focusing on understanding the concept. If you are not familiar in a subject try doing Kaplan as it would build a good foundation on that subject. But don't push it as it will take time doing and you don't want to waste your time doing everything. Work on your weakest area and you can try TBR for mastering the subject. Don't memorize everything as it won't help nor you can do it.

Explain what TBR means in a couple sentences then provide me with the link if needed. GO.

 

[PlsLetMeIn21]

TBR is The Berkeley Review. They are a small company that does MCAT prep. I used their science books and LOVED them. They are the reason my scores in C/P and B/B were way better than I thought I could do. Their way of explaining things is a perfect fit with how you need to look at the MCAT. I had their P/S and CARS books and HATED them. I would recommend TPR and EK over TBR for psychology, sociology, and CARS.

If you want to know more do a search.