Hey everyone :) Just 2 things to say at the onset - firstly when it comes to a score of 528, there is undoubtably some component of luck to it. The margin of error is so small with a test like this that even some of the students that I've spoken with have said that this is definitely the case. The important thing though is not to exaggerate the attributable benefits of luck. I.e The difference between 528 and 500 is not "just luck." Therefore, I really do think it is important for perfect test takers to share their experiences for the benefit of everyone Item #2 (in case you didn't make it to the end of the video) - I'd really like to interview a 526+ scorer on this channel :) If this is you and you're comfortable to answer a few questions on camera, please let me know.
I personally think that it might be more useful to see how individuals improved from a low score to a high one such as a jump from 505-515, rather than an initial score of 520. Some of these insanely high scorers might have a fundamentally different way of processing information that they aren’t aware of and their logic may already be oriented towards how the AAMC wants you to think. Their advice may come across as quite general because everyone with some preparation knowledge understands to do practice questions and fill in content gaps. Seeing how an individual increased their score might be more helpful as they may be able to explain and be aware of more changes that occurred in a detailed manner. For example, for the cars section an originally super high scorer may just be a skilled reader from before, but someone who improved their car score between each MCAT would be able to explain what strategies to try out in order to make that improvement yourself. Love your videos. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents regarding this topic and help more incoming medical students.
Hi Balihar :) I really appreciate the insight and can agree with a lot of what you said. I don't know if you've seen some of my other MCAT videos but what you've described sounds a lot like my own story. I wrote the test twice - originally scored a 506 (125/127/126/127) and then changed my entire study schedule and pulled off a 517 (129/131/129/128). I've made quite a few videos about how I did this already and have spoken with many students who have used my study plan effectively but I thought that it would be a good idea to hear from the reallyyyy crazy scorers out there. Just to see how their plans differed from my own. All the best!
@@nxtgenmd Thanks for responding! I just checked out your cars strategy video and its exactly what I think people need to see. Im glad you also have these amazing detailed videos out there, but I can also see the interest in seeing the studying approach of these 520+ scorers. I am entering my first year of medical school, but I only discovered your videos recently so I will definitely have to check out the rest of your catalogue. Good luck on your family medicine residency and I hope to see more videos about it!
Thanks Bud :) It actually does feel really great when students message me about their success. More-so because I remember how hard, competitive and lonely the premed process can be sometimes and I think that the RUclips scene has really been able to help bring the community together 💪
I am studying right now. I will likely postpone to the winter (and not apply this cycle :( ). I am currently working full time and studying on weekends and after work, so if I am so fortunate to score extremely well, I would love the opportunity to share how I did it. But first, let's see how it all goes LOL. much easier said than done.
LOL I promise that I'll welcome you on the channel when the time comes 💪 best of luck with the studying Arjun - the working + studying schedule is very difficult
Hi Rama :) unfortunately I do not have a step by step (day to day) study schedule from these students. I can say that in addition to the tips shared, one student really emphasized how Anki in addition to text resources were very helpful. Also, the UWorld question bank that I talked about in this video was something that I myself did not use during my own study schedule. I think that if you factor these resources into my original study schedule and extend the study time to 3 or and 4 months compared to my 2 and 1/2 to 3 months studying, you should consistently find yourself in the 520+ club. Hope this helps
On the DO app this cycle they want us to write a C19 essay? any tips ? basically if there was any disadvantages or anything during the time of Covivi 19 for you as a student ?
Hi Muskan, you should be eligible for the MCAT if you sign up but please see their official site on the AAMC. To study medicine (MD) in Canada, you will need check the requirements with each individual school that you are interested in. They tend to have different requirements for international students
Im unfamiliar with that particular deck, but one of the students that I spoke to for this video said that they really liked Anki in combination with a study book to help learn the material. Anki is great for memorizing topics and definitions - especially helpful for biochem, orgo and psych / soc 🤙
@@j45454 there are a few decks floating around reddit - feel free to read the reviews on them :) I don't know which decks the students that I spoke with did unfortunately
imo you can’t plan to get 528. Once you cross 520, it’s all random to see if you get tested on your strengths or not imo. At from 520 to 528 i believe it’s about a 10 or less question differential.
@@RayDeAsian well to be fair, I think the point differential makes a 520 ~ 528 more or less the same. under 520, then guaranteeing that you score about 515 is definitely doable.
I agree to some extend :) And so do many of the students that I spoke with. Personally, I think that the threshold is around 522-523 since one of my close friends was able to consistently hit this mark with their practice exams (which was incredible). In any case, I still do believe that the 528 is quite an accomplishment and that were can learn a lot for students who are able to hit that score.
Third party practice questions are GARBAGE compared to what the AAMC offers. Even their question packs are more useful than any other third party questions.
Hi Bob, that's definitely one take on it. Other students (myself included) really do like using 3rd party questions for prep. Especially since the AAMC does have enough questions to last for months if your student plan is based off of the usual 3 month split 🤙 glad the AAMC packs were enough for you
@@nxtgenmd To me it just became very obvious that doing 3rd party problems and then doing the AAMC materials was too different. The AAMC is so unique and sometimes just weird in how they ask questions that other companies either aren't allowed to copy them or can't. I feel going into AAMC questions after 3rd party is just too different, almost like you are studying for two different exams. It builds more confidence going into the exam and reading passages and question stems that seem familiar. That's my take on it.
Great tips! I’m doing the Blueprint self-paced online course. Have you heard good things about it? Are the supplemental resources I should seek out? Thanks!!
Hi Isaac :) A 528 scorer that I just interviewed a few days ago also said that she liked the Blueprint course. There are a variety of resources that you can use depending on your study schedule. Highest yield will be multiple full length practice tests 🤙 Prep books are also helpful for most students depending on your plan
Hey everyone :) Just 2 things to say at the onset - firstly when it comes to a score of 528, there is undoubtably some component of luck to it. The margin of error is so small with a test like this that even some of the students that I've spoken with have said that this is definitely the case. The important thing though is not to exaggerate the attributable benefits of luck. I.e The difference between 528 and 500 is not "just luck." Therefore, I really do think it is important for perfect test takers to share their experiences for the benefit of everyone
Item #2 (in case you didn't make it to the end of the video) - I'd really like to interview a 526+ scorer on this channel :) If this is you and you're comfortable to answer a few questions on camera, please let me know.
I personally think that it might be more useful to see how individuals improved from a low score to a high one such as a jump from 505-515, rather than an initial score of 520. Some of these insanely high scorers might have a fundamentally different way of processing information that they aren’t aware of and their logic may already be oriented towards how the AAMC wants you to think. Their advice may come across as quite general because everyone with some preparation knowledge understands to do practice questions and fill in content gaps.
Seeing how an individual increased their score might be more helpful as they may be able to explain and be aware of more changes that occurred in a detailed manner. For example, for the cars section an originally super high scorer may just be a skilled reader from before, but someone who improved their car score between each MCAT would be able to explain what strategies to try out in order to make that improvement yourself.
Love your videos. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents regarding this topic and help more incoming medical students.
Hi Balihar :) I really appreciate the insight and can agree with a lot of what you said. I don't know if you've seen some of my other MCAT videos but what you've described sounds a lot like my own story. I wrote the test twice - originally scored a 506 (125/127/126/127) and then changed my entire study schedule and pulled off a 517 (129/131/129/128). I've made quite a few videos about how I did this already and have spoken with many students who have used my study plan effectively but I thought that it would be a good idea to hear from the reallyyyy crazy scorers out there. Just to see how their plans differed from my own. All the best!
@@nxtgenmd Thanks for responding! I just checked out your cars strategy video and its exactly what I think people need to see. Im glad you also have these amazing detailed videos out there, but I can also see the interest in seeing the studying approach of these 520+ scorers.
I am entering my first year of medical school, but I only discovered your videos recently so I will definitely have to check out the rest of your catalogue. Good luck on your family medicine residency and I hope to see more videos about it!
Taking the MCAT next month. These tips have helped a lot and I agree that taking many practice exams has been significantly improving my scores.
I'm glad to hear it Caleb :D Best of luck with your exam and keep up the hard work in the last few days 💪
Currently studying for the MCAT. So, this video was a great help!
I'm glad to hear that Shane :) Best of luck crushing this thing 🤙
Great insights, must feel great to know people were able to succeed so much with your help :)
Thanks Bud :) It actually does feel really great when students message me about their success. More-so because I remember how hard, competitive and lonely the premed process can be sometimes and I think that the RUclips scene has really been able to help bring the community together 💪
I am studying right now. I will likely postpone to the winter (and not apply this cycle :( ). I am currently working full time and studying on weekends and after work, so if I am so fortunate to score extremely well, I would love the opportunity to share how I did it. But first, let's see how it all goes LOL. much easier said than done.
LOL I promise that I'll welcome you on the channel when the time comes 💪 best of luck with the studying Arjun - the working + studying schedule is very difficult
Thank you for the tips
Can you share updated study schedule shared by your students who tweaked your plan
Hi Rama :) unfortunately I do not have a step by step (day to day) study schedule from these students. I can say that in addition to the tips shared, one student really emphasized how Anki in addition to text resources were very helpful. Also, the UWorld question bank that I talked about in this video was something that I myself did not use during my own study schedule. I think that if you factor these resources into my original study schedule and extend the study time to 3 or and 4 months compared to my 2 and 1/2 to 3 months studying, you should consistently find yourself in the 520+ club.
Hope this helps
*Changes goal from getting a competitive score to a 528* [to have the honour of coming onto the channel] xD
LOL I read this incorrectly at first 😅 good luck with the exam!
On the DO app this cycle they want us to write a C19 essay? any tips ? basically if there was any disadvantages or anything during the time of Covivi 19 for you as a student ?
Hopefully my other comment cleared this up 🤙
Hey! Can you please tell if i will do Bsc in clinical psychology from India I will be eligible for MCAT or not and can study MD in Canada ?
Hi Muskan, you should be eligible for the MCAT if you sign up but please see their official site on the AAMC. To study medicine (MD) in Canada, you will need check the requirements with each individual school that you are interested in. They tend to have different requirements for international students
does the MCAT anki milestone deck work-I see a lot of people say it’s better than reading the books which shouldn’t be more than a month
Im unfamiliar with that particular deck, but one of the students that I spoke to for this video said that they really liked Anki in combination with a study book to help learn the material. Anki is great for memorizing topics and definitions - especially helpful for biochem, orgo and psych / soc 🤙
@@nxtgenmd ooh nice ok did you recommend any anki or is it more just like you have to make the cards
@@j45454 there are a few decks floating around reddit - feel free to read the reviews on them :)
I don't know which decks the students that I spoke with did unfortunately
imo you can’t plan to get 528. Once you cross 520, it’s all random to see if you get tested on your strengths or not imo. At from 520 to 528 i believe it’s about a 10 or less question differential.
This. Blows my mind how T5 school expect you to practically get a 95% score where one question wrong can bump you point up or down one.
@@RayDeAsian well to be fair, I think the point differential makes a 520 ~ 528 more or less the same. under 520, then guaranteeing that you score about 515 is definitely doable.
I agree to some extend :) And so do many of the students that I spoke with. Personally, I think that the threshold is around 522-523 since one of my close friends was able to consistently hit this mark with their practice exams (which was incredible). In any case, I still do believe that the 528 is quite an accomplishment and that were can learn a lot for students who are able to hit that score.
4:41 Haha I'm shiny hunting in Soul Silver rn! Guess I'm getting a 528 😂
Anyone shiny hunting Pokémon full odds knows a thing or two about dedication 😅💪 best of luck with the exam
@@nxtgenmd omg thank you man. The full odds golden Growlithe is going to be my good luck charm going into it
Third party practice questions are GARBAGE compared to what the AAMC offers. Even their question packs are more useful than any other third party questions.
Hi Bob, that's definitely one take on it. Other students (myself included) really do like using 3rd party questions for prep. Especially since the AAMC does have enough questions to last for months if your student plan is based off of the usual 3 month split 🤙 glad the AAMC packs were enough for you
@@nxtgenmd To me it just became very obvious that doing 3rd party problems and then doing the AAMC materials was too different. The AAMC is so unique and sometimes just weird in how they ask questions that other companies either aren't allowed to copy them or can't. I feel going into AAMC questions after 3rd party is just too different, almost like you are studying for two different exams. It builds more confidence going into the exam and reading passages and question stems that seem familiar. That's my take on it.
@@Ali-fo4uv Do you speak like this in real life?! LOL
THATS MY DAD
Is entering a MD program at 30 too late?
he has a video with a young lady who just got admitted to UBC's program and she is in her early 30's. Give it a watch
@@arjunsecondary Thank you.
Great tips! I’m doing the Blueprint self-paced online course. Have you heard good things about it? Are the supplemental resources I should seek out? Thanks!!
Hi Isaac :) A 528 scorer that I just interviewed a few days ago also said that she liked the Blueprint course. There are a variety of resources that you can use depending on your study schedule. Highest yield will be multiple full length practice tests 🤙 Prep books are also helpful for most students depending on your plan