5 Things I Wish I Knew About the MCAT
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- The dreaded MCAT is the most important test in determining whether or not you'll have the opportunity to attend medical school and become a doctor. With this weight comes a great deal of myths and misconceptions that continue to be perpetuated today. Here's what I wish someone had told me about the MCAT.
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More time studying for the MCAT doesn't always mean you're going to get a better score on test day. The MCAT tests not only your knowledge, but also your application of information, test taking strategies, and critical reasoning. I recommend you study during the summer to position yourself for the best MCAT score. This allows you to truly focus on just the MCAT without being pulled in other directions from courses during your regular quarters or semesters.
A big part of sticking to the plan comes down to accountability. It's natural to deviate slightly from your MCAT plan, but you want to minimize that deviation. Accountability is a powerful tool to keep you on track.
When planning out your MCAT study schedule and strategy, don't take on too many resources than you can handle. Everyone should focus on AAMC official prep materials and high quality content resources, such as Memm and UWorld, but don't spread yourself too thin. Also understand there is an opportunity cost of time and money, and making your own flashcards with Anki may not be the best use of your time compared to using something like Memm.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 More Time Studying ≠ Better Score
01:33 Summertime = Best Time
04:11 Don't Deviate from the Plan
05:53 Accountability is Key
06:40 Time & Opportunity Cost
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Taking my MCAT this Friday and looking to break 515. Wish me luck
Good luck bro!
Good luck!! You got this!
You will get it no doubt! Fight!
Good luck! You got this
I will be testing Friday as well. Best of luck!
Good luck for anyone sitting the upcoming MCAT. It's one big frustrating hurdle, but once it's over, life is much better, trust me!
I'm zero at maths, physics, & chemistry, can I prepare for the mcat in 6 months?
Last year, He helped a student earn a 400 out of a possible 500 on her MCAT, He had also helped many students to score highly on their exam, I was recommended to Mr David by friends he helped same as he did for me you can contact him if you're interested in assistance
Taking my exam in 2 weeks from today! I have to say I’ve followed most of these recommendations and it has definitely shown so far, Ive self studied for 3.5 months split equally between content review and practice problems. With the right motivation and dedication to it self studying is definitely a great option and saves you a ton of money compared to a prep course too!
I have a question. I just finished my A levels and want to know when do you take your MCAT? Is it after I am done with undergraduate degree in my uni or before going to university?
@@labibaislam2767 in the US u take the mcat in ur 3rd year of undergrad. *usually* medical school is after the 4 years of undergrad but the process usually takes a year to be accepted and everything. Hope that helps with ur question :).
the mcat is not only hard, but the mcat is important…
And to do well on the exam it matters how you prep
And not just how much you prep
And that's why we here at the Princeton Review
@@austinosborn7842 I just wanna relax for 20 minutes and eat my food and not think about the MCAT. I hate that guy
@@allantruong7031 dat niqqa wild
Literally taking my MCAT today
omg pls do well good luck! you can do thiss
Good luck!
All the best :)
How exciting is that. Hello Dr.
Goodluck!! You got this!!! Show em what you got!! 🥊🍀
Took this video to heart & got a 517, that's what I needed for myself. Thank you.
Last year, He helped a student earn a 400 out of a possible 500 on her MCAT, He had also helped many students to score highly on their exam, I was recommended to Mr David by friends he helped same as he did for me you can contact him if you're interested in assistance
@@isabellateny5084 Wow, so you don't even have the total possible score correct. Why try something productive instead of being a scammy predator.
Memm definitely helps me remember things with space and spatial recall effect (learned that term from memm). Has helped me so far
Thank youuu so muchhh for these videos!! You have helped me so much!
Great Video Kevin. I always look forward to your uploads. The effort and thought always show in your uploads, keep it up.
I would love to see your study strategies for the USMLE Step 1 🙌
NOTE: Summer studying + MCAT is PERFECTLY FINE for D.O. schools, as long as you have your primaries in by the end of October.
This video is really helpful, thank you! 💗
This is a wonderful video. Thank you!!!
So excited to pass that
The test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much🥺🥺😓
Finishing up my senior year in high school. Going into Human Biology at KU for pre-med. I've watched tons of your videos Dr. Jubbal. Is your Premed Roadmap package also built for those starting their freshman year of college? And what exactly does it include? MCAT study tools? Mentorship? Application assistance? I've scoured your website, and I think I have a general idea, but I'd love to know specifically what's involved.
I'm just a highschool student... But I found my interested in medic after I watch the vid in this channel :D
You are the most reliable in this game
I’m planning on writing my mcat next summer. For those who have already written the mcat, is there a particular difference between kaplan and Princeton review and which would you recommend? What other types of resources were useful?
Thanks in advance!
Imo 3 months is not enough with this new exam. That was for the old version, now 5-6 months is recommended!
Dear person reading this, try your best but also prepare for worse. Don't think its the end of life if some plans Don't work out, there are so many opportunities waiting for you!
Best of luck from a small RUclips 💕
Can attest to memm being super helpful
very helpful 👍
The USMLE test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much🥺🥺😓
This vedio is so useful to me . I am your fan from srilanka
Hey!! I have a doubt...please do clear it...Is it possible to take dm in cardiology after completing md in pediatrics?? If so ,are there any advantages or benefits?? And what r the difficulties of doing so if any??
Liked the high intensity part
Question time: I studied and already graduated with a BDS at UWC in RSA, which would be the equivalent of pre-med and dentistry wrapped into one in North America. I already wrote an admission exam before getting into UWC. Do I have a lot to worry about in prepping for the MCAT? I need to pass it to get into a postgraduate programme overseas.
Here in India we need to pass an entrance exam called NEET to get a seat in medical college
These tips were helpful:)) Thank you
Is it that everyone who passes gets a seat, or is it that you need to pass to be considered? Do they still let you in with a lousy score if you are a certain race?
@@sarayushaik2335 It sounds a lot like it is in America. Although the whole process is in the right “spirit”, we have a lot of applicants faking their way through it when it comes to race and adversity to make up for less than stellar stats and experiences.
@@hummingnaqsha9377 It’s interesting to hear that the private med schools there are not as good as the public ones. Here in America some of the best schools are public but many of the best are also private.
@@edhcb9359 There are best Private medical colleges too.. But fees structure is really high for private
@@sam_2579 Fees are less for our public med schools too if you you live in the same state as the school. If you are out of state then the cost for that public school is similar to a private school.
Make memm for USMLE Step 1 and 2 please 😁
What if I'm nontraditional and have to be working full time while preparing for the MCAT? Is it okay to do medium intensity for 6 months and then hard-core as much as possible a couple months before taking the test?
thats going to be tough but good luck you can do it
I’m in the same situation. I’d like to know tips as well. 🙏
yes it is possible, I just took the test on June 19th (studied for 5 months during school and work) then I went hard 1 month before the test. I got a 515 and am very happy with it. Just make sure you are accountable and actually study for a little bit every day when you do medium intensity. I went to classes then came home and studied every day. It is definitely possible. Let me know if you need any tips!
@@neal12gify congrats! That's an amazing score. Thanks for the motivation and encouragement
In the same boat, it is harder for us but we can do it!!
Can you do something about private practice
im a senior in highschool and im already stressing over this but i heard the mcat is all multiple choice is that true
Are there low income or FAP discounts for Memm? Otherwise I will probably stick with Anki even though Anki is probably not as beneficial.
Yes, email support@memm.io and be prepared to submit a form of financial need verification
The Medical College Admission Test
is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much
My dream of getting into the medical school is getting ruined due to my poor performance in the MCAT exam 💔
Monorail Conductor's Aptitude Test.
How do foreign students write MCAT from their home country
Hello, I am still a high schooler; however, I want to become a NP. I have watched your video on this and was wondering if there is anything I need to do in high school to better prepare for college. What courses should I take? Good Study habits to learn? Anything else that is important and I didn’t mention? Please get back to me.
Taking it this Friday 😅
I'm what order did you tackle the different subjects ??
Is it fine if I take it in my first year college??
Lol this dropped while I was taking my mcat
Lol that’s funny ;). Hope it went well!!
As an upcoming college freshman, what are some study tips for getting a good mcat score? I’m working full time at a hospital btw, so a lot of these hardcore study methods aren’t very optimal for me
same “heartbroken
Can a student from Crimea federal University apply for usmle?
What? I thought you liked Anki? And I got it. Lol. Will have to look into Memm.
Haha it could be because hes making more money by recommending this new application!
The one thing I know is that the MCAT is hard and the MCAT is important.
At around 8:50-9:00 you say: “The average MCAT user.” Did you maybe mean: “The average memm user”?
Yes
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Dude, im here because my teacher only told me today that I'm going to have my MCAT this thursday when there's only six days left. Plus, the trial examination on sunday and tuesday. Im so dead.
Dude I took mine and it came out good, with the help of Mrs Ariel, she's really good with the backdoor process, you can contact her too
That's her wats@pp numba
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Man the USA process is too long and tiring
Almost the entire youth life is used into it
I recommend everyone to to do undergrad at their own country then go to USA via usmle 🙄
Can you inform me more about this option
@Med School Insiders what year of the summer should I take it, I'm In my freshman year of college
Summer of '23 if no gap year. '24 with a gap year.
3rd
Intimidating. I'm sorry 😞
3:00
Just trying to get through one video without that memm product placement😩😩😩
So you want be an vascular surgeon, please 🙏
Psychology 😣
Last year, He helped a student earn a 400 out of a possible 500 on her MCAT, He had also helped many students to score highly on their exam.
We have NEET in india
study for the MCAT? It never occurred to me. I just took it and did well enoug to get in.
Damn bruh what’s your secret?
@@MindOfSheesh The secret? Perhaps because NOBODY studied for the MCAT. In 1950 only sons of rich people and Doctors went to Medical School, so selection was not very competitive. The process gradually became more egalitarian up through the 1970s. As more students realized that Medical School was an achievable goal, things got more competitive.
Isn't this a reposted video?
Can you make a video for non traditional students, its taken me longed than 4 years to get my undergrad
💙👏
اهلين زهراء، أنا أبي اقدم للاختبار بس أنا صفر بالمواد الرياضية الرياضيات والفيزياء و الكمياء، بس راح أحاول أدرس وأشد حيلي، كيف ادرس للاختبار كم تقريبا المدة اللي تمكني من النجاح ؟
Took me till my senior year to realize this 🥲🥲
The USMLE test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much🥺🥺😓
Your studying methods don’t work
Again?