What are some good apps to study the MCAT?

[MedMich]

I have an IPad and I see a lot of MCAT prep apps available and some for need to be paid for. What are some good apps that I can use while waiting for class to start or before going to bed on my IPad?

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[Cornfed101]

Anki

edit: on a side note, don’t study where you sleep

 

[rabmRMT.MD.]

Quizlet.

 

[MedStudent2301]

Khan Academy App, Kaplan flashcards

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Anki, Khan Academy, MCAT Question of the Day, MCAT 2015 Mastery are a few. Also, endorsing the advice above. Don't study where you sleep. Let the bedroom be reserved for activities and sleeping only. Lot's of science behind that.

Cheers,

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
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[Cornfed101]

reserved for activities and sleeping only

 

[anniekat2025]

Definitely don't study in bed! Honestly, I wouldn't even study ON your bed or in your bedroom, if you can avoid it.

I recommend Anki. I didn't get the app, I used it in my browser and I installed it on my tablet. Saved myself some $ and still was able to use it every day. Check out the premed95 deck for P/S and make your own decks for other topics. Make a card for every topic you screw up on practice tests or things you continuously get wrong.

UWorld isn't an app, per say, but it's amazing.

 

[Cornfed101]

UWorld isn't an app, per say, but it's amazing.

Although they do have an app, and it is very well made. Like MCAT style testing interface in an app.

 

[anniekat2025]

Although they do have an app, and it is very well made. Like MCAT style testing interface in an app.

Didn't know that! Sounds like it's worth the $. UWorld was the best resource I used to study.

 

[Cornfed101]

Didn't know that! Sounds like it's worth the $. UWorld was the best resource I used to study.

The UWorld app itself is free! (pretty sure)

 

[I'mJustCurious]

The UWorld app itself is free! (pretty sure)

Confirm, it is free. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Didn't know that! Sounds like it's worth the $. UWorld was the best resource I used to study.

Back in my day (ouch, I can feel my knees calcifying as I type this) Uworld didn't have MCAT materials. It's such a huge win and I encourage anyone to try them out. My med School academic advisor summed it up pretty well by saying that UWorld is closer to a comprehensive learning system than a standard question bank. They are the absolute gold standard for Step 1, 2, and 3 (besides CCS, which is not relevant for the moment) so I'm glad people are hopping on the train early.

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
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[PlsLetMeIn21]

I found printed materials to be pretty helpful. You can use them anywhere, don't need an outlet, don't need wifi, and they don't expire.

 

[Lawpy]

Back in my day (ouch, I can feel my knees calcifying as I type this) Uworld didn't have MCAT materials. It's such a huge win and I encourage anyone to try them out. My med School academic advisor summed it up pretty well by saying that UWorld is closer to a comprehensive learning system than a standard question bank. They are the absolute gold standard for Step 1, 2, and 3 (besides CCS, which is not relevant for the moment) so I'm glad people are hopping on the train early.

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
Med School Tutors

Yeah for sure. UWorld is definitely awesome and valuable for Step prep so it's great UWorld MCAT is now an option (and thus a great warmup for med school!)