Studying for MCAT in only 2 weeks?!!

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Thanks for checking my post,

- I have only 13 days to study for the MCAT and I have the full Examkracker series and the Kaplan but I've decided to focus on Examkrackers because of the limited time.

I have physics fresh on my mind because I have just finished the series a weeks ago because I've taken it this year, I found chemistry and biology fairly easy (A's in phys, chem, and bio courses) but I had somewhat of I hard time in organic. I know that performance in college might not mean you will do good on the MCAT, but do you think I can pull off a 30+ score with only 2 weeks of studying? (in addition to the studying Ive already done during courses to actually learn the material).

Thank you for the help and advice. I know I will get bashed for this and called a troll... but I really need some opinions.

 

[bassvp]

Thanks for checking my post,

- I have only 13 days to study for the MCAT and I have the full Examkracker series and the Kaplan but I've decided to focus on Examkrackers because of the limited time.

I have physics fresh on my mind because I have just finished the series a weeks ago because I've taken it this year, I found chemistry and biology fairly (A's in phys, chem, and bio courses) but I had somewhat of I hard time in organic. I know that performance in college might not mean you will do good on the MCAT, but do you think I can pull off a 30+ score with only 2 weeks of studying? (in addition to the studying Ive already done during courses to actually learn the material).

Thank you for the help and advise. I know I will get bashed for this and called a troll... but I really need some opinions.

Take Practice Tests

 

[GooseWing]

Go to AAMC and buy their CBTs (Computer-Based Tests).
It seems to be general consensus that the latter of the AAMC tests are the most representative of the current MCAT.
If you have time, do all the tests they offer, but if you have to pick and choose, do the newer ones.

 

[calvnandhobbs68]

Thanks for checking my post,

- I have only 13 days to study for the MCAT and I have the full Examkracker series and the Kaplan but I've decided to focus on Examkrackers because of the limited time.

I have physics fresh on my mind because I have just finished the series a weeks ago because I've taken it this year, I found chemistry and biology fairly (A's in phys, chem, and bio courses) but I had somewhat of I hard time in organic. I know that performance in college might not mean you will do good on the MCAT, but do you think I can pull off a 30+ score with only 2 weeks of studying? (in addition to the studying Ive already done during courses to actually learn the material).

Thank you for the help and advise. I know I will get bashed for this and called a troll... but I really need some opinions.

There's been a lot of threads about this...try searching.

The short of it is that it'll work for some people, it won't work for others. I'll reiterate the take practice tests part of it. Practice tests are your friend at this point to figure out what sections you're weak on. I wouldn't worry horribly much about organic...out of physics, bio, gen chem and orgo, orgo is arguably the lowest yield on the MCAT. Know basic orgo concepts but I wouldn't memorize reactions or anything.

Don't read/post on SDN. Don't read the replies to this topic. Study 12 hours a day for the next two weeks. It is entirely possible to pull off a high score but you need to get crackin.

 

[generator]

Don't read/post on SDN. Don't read the replies to this topic.

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best of luck - you can do it!

 

[ponyo]

Don't read/post on SDN. Don't read the replies to this topic. Study 12 hours a day for the next two weeks. It is entirely possible to pull off a high score but you need to get crackin.

Hope you really know your **** from prereq classes. Good luck! It's definitely doable.

Oh and because you won't have time to figure out what you don't know solely from practice exams, make sure you cover all the topics they listed on the website:

https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/preparing/

 

[ILikeDrugs]

I studied for 2 days and got a 45.

 

[LifeTake2]

Why do you only have 2 weeks? Did you not realize this was the single most important test you will take as a student?

I disagree with the above posts, I think you need to look at the rest of your application and consider delaying even a couple of weeks.

I would gamble that you are about the join the ranks of the 3.8GPA & 27 MCAT crowd because of a clear lack of planning.

Good luck either way.

 

[emilyschmemily]

Take a practice test. If the score is reasonably close to a 30 (or whatever score you want), then you probably can pull it up a few points over two weeks. If it's not close (25ish or below maybe?), then I would seriously consider delaying the test. Even if you have to cram with studying, don't forget that being well-rested, healthy and clear minded are at least as important as learning content.
Good luck!

 

[rgrell]

Thanks for checking my post,

- I have only 13 days to study for the MCAT and I have the full Examkracker series and the Kaplan but I've decided to focus on Examkrackers because of the limited time.

I have physics fresh on my mind because I have just finished the series a weeks ago because I've taken it this year, I found chemistry and biology fairly (A's in phys, chem, and bio courses) but I had somewhat of I hard time in organic. I know that performance in college might not mean you will do good on the MCAT, but do you think I can pull off a 30+ score with only 2 weeks of studying? (in addition to the studying Ive already done during courses to actually learn the material).

Thank you for the help and advise. I know I will get bashed for this and called a troll... but I really need some opinions.

Why must the exam be taken in 2 weeks? I am certain there are multiple exam dates that are left for anyone who wants to apply for the 2012 application cycle. You can always take the exam August 5th, August 18th, August 19th, August 23rd and multiple other exams up until the final accepted exam date on September 10th. Why not take the September 10th exam and give yourself a little more wiggle room?

 

[DontTreadOnMe]

it depends on your learning style. I actually only studied for about two weeks and it worked okay for me. If you can remember most stuff from your prereqs, then just review what you need to, take practice tests to understand the style of the test and youll be fine. If you can put it off, do so, but two weeks is actually quite a lot of time. if you have the focus to legitimately study for 12 hrs a day there is enough time to review what you need to. Since you might be wondering I got a 31P. Not the best but passable. Maybe lucky, but who knows.

 

[calvnandhobbs68]

Why must the exam be taken in 2 weeks? I am certain there are multiple exam dates that are left for anyone who wants to apply for the 2012 application cycle. You can always take the exam August 5th, August 18th, August 19th, August 23rd and multiple other exams up until the final accepted exam date on September 10th. Why not take the September 10th exam and give yourself a little more wiggle room?

You're really screwed if you take it Sept 10th and get a bad score. This way OP can at least take the Aug one, register for the Sep 10th one (if he wants a safety) and take it if he gets a crappy score the first time.

I'd agree with suggestion of taking a couple practice tests and seeing how you do..but remember that'll be a baseline with no studying at all. You should be able to bump up off that baseline by at least a few points after two weeks of hardcore studying. It's seriously not impossible if you've had good science courses in undergrad...I only studied a little more than two weeks for mine, maybe closer to three.

 

[KLycos]

I only studied for 2 weeks with EK and got 31Q, my roommate did the same but earlier but he got a 34O =[ I hate him

 

[babypp2]

It seems to be general consensus that the latter of the AAMC tests are the most representative of the current MCAT.

 

[vin5cent0]

A friend of mine studied for one (1) week on his spring break and pulled a 38. I'm putting in over two months of studying and will be lucky to break a 30. All depends on the person.

 

[StoicJosher]

Take practice tests and see how well/bad you are doing.. If you did well on the first one, take one everyday atleast for the last week... If you did bad, brush up on everything for a week and take another practice test.. If you are still doing bad, try rescheduling.. If you did better, do practice tests for the rest of the week - one every day.

 

[pkwraith]

2 weeks. How many hours a day? Full time--yeah, that's probably enough if you're smart. Part time--iffy.

 

[CodeBlu]

You can do it.

Do practice tests though. Skim through content.

Learn by doing practice questions. As many as possible.

 

[Darwinism]

Fuct

 

[SoyRicoSuave]

I know people who studied two weeks and pulled 34+s and I know people who studied 4 months who are struggling to average 28s on their practice tests. If your a good standardized test taker (which I would hope you are given the fact that you gave yourself only 2 weeks to study) then your fine, obviously the easiest way to test this is taking a practice test. Never hurts to delay a bit though (unless your applying this cycle). For a while I regreted not studying more for the test but I suppose it all worked out; good luck, you'll probably need it.