Topics as % of MCAT

[trying]

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I just read in another thread that o-chem is only 30% of the BS, which made me realize it might be important to know what the PS % breakdown b/t physics and g-chem is. Also, in overall mcat terms, what topic is tested the most, 2nd most....

 

[MD Rapper]

I just read in another thread that o-chem is only 30% of the BS, which made me realize it might be important to know what the PS % breakdown b/t physics and g-chem is. Also, in overall mcat terms, what topic is tested the most, 2nd most....

The PS section is pretty much broken down 50/50 physics and g-chem.

As far as frequently tested topics, a test-prep course should help you figure that out... I wish I could name them (topics) off the top of my head but answers would vary among people and there could be some debate.

I divert... but...

Recently, the AAMC has worked hard to make the test less easy to "study for" by making things more passage based and by using application instead of strict memorization to answer questions. Try AAMC practice tests 5R, 6R and 7 for a good taste of the types of things you will see and thought-processes you will need for the real exam.

 

[Medikit]

Yeah, ochem isn't a very significant part of the mcat, but it is the part of the bs section that requires the most amount of previously known knowledge. Most of the biology info is contained within the passages. This is why my friend was able to score a 9 only having had high school biology + 2 semesters of ochem.

I would guess that there are probably 2-3 passages strictly on gchem and a few gchem stand alone questions. PS is mostly physics.

 

[PHECT]

Also, if you have a chance it would behoove you to take a course in Physiology. I found that to be really helpful for the bio sci section

But its not requisite

 

[dshnay]

Yeah I heard exactly the same thing from counslers and other students who took mcat. Physio will definatly help you out on a bs section. Take it if you can 🙂

 

[MD Rapper]

There has also been a recent heavy focus on genetics and molecular biology. If possible, you might want to try those courses in addition to physiology before the MCAT.

 

[MrTee]

I just read in another thread that o-chem is only 30% of the BS, which made me realize it might be important to know what the PS % breakdown b/t physics and g-chem is. Also, in overall mcat terms, what topic is tested the most, 2nd most....

What is the source of this information? I was under the impression that the proportions of topics will vary from form to form. I've never heard of anything official from aamc about precise breakdowns of subject matter.

 

[trying]

Like I said, I just read it on another thread. Maybe people who have already taken the MCAT, or are very familiar about with its content can answer this.

What is the source of this information? I was under the impression that the proportions of topics will vary from form to form. I've never heard of anything official from aamc about precise breakdowns of subject matter.

 

[Dr. Starostik]

What is the source of this information? I was under the impression that the proportions of topics will vary from form to form. I've never heard of anything official from aamc about precise breakdowns of subject matter.

I've never heard about any precise breakdowns of subject matter, either. I went to the MCAT website and found the MCAT manual, which only showed what topics might show up in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.

 

[YzIa]

I have no proof of this, but I remember reading (student study guide published by either aamc or kaplan in 02) that it was ~ 50/50 on the physical sciences and 60/40 bio/orgo.
After taking a few aamc practice tests and the mcat, I would estimate that it may be a little heavier on the bio, but otherwise that is fairly accurate.
This also may be due to the increase of material on gen/mol bio cutting into orgo material.