After trying so many study guides and techniques, I failed over 5 times to the point I almost gave up till I through Mr Clayton contact on RUclips who helped me passed my MCAT exam.. Guys if you need help then waste no more time and get to Mr Clayton at (714)455-9534
This is the first MCAT video I've seen that I can relate to and offers real, unbiased advice! Love it. Thank you for the strategies, studying tips, and links, I'm using this as my prep guide!
I am planning on taking my MCAT next year and starting Nursing school for my undergrad degree this year as well. It's gonna be tough but I ain't giving up yet. Thanks for the video. It definitely cleared up my mind. Will be following along on your journey.
this was a great video with very realistic advice. I wish I had found this earlier. Congratulations on your acceptance to MED school and thanks for giving back to the community.
This guy makes it look easy and I know it isn't. I would take notes and duplicate everything this guy did if I were serious about getting into a good medical school.
i really like how you touch base on having things you are committed to outside of school. This is the first video i have watched where i actually relate to. Thank you!!.
Thank you for making this video! I wasn't sure how exactly to start studying for it but the way you explained it makes it so much more easy to plan out :)
This was so informative! Definitely gained a subscriber (: I will be sure to share your channel, I feel so lost as a pre-med and watching this video lessened my anxiety!!!!
I am in the process of watching all your videos since they are informational ;) I should've initiated with this one bc it is filled with the Information I am in search of these days! Thank you!! Greetings from San Diego. Best wishes, young man :)
Can you please make a video about the extracurricular activities you did as a premed student. What counts as a clinical experience and how to balance and get into what kind of extracurricular activities can help you succeed as a medical school applicant? thanks
@@dlvyadarshlnl Hard to say, took it about a week ago so I have a while until I get my score back. Definitely had the feeling that the Chem/Phys section was much harder than my practice tests, but i think this is a natural feeling.
I love this video! It’s so informative and gives such real advice, that I feel like most people don’t get at all! Your score, is the score I actually I ideally want, of course everybody says that probably, but this is the score I kind of need to probably have a good shot an MD school! Most people I’ve heard who get this high of score say that practice problems are really really key and eventually content doesn’t do anything for you just to keep worrying and focusing solely on it. Also I’ve heard people who get like 98%-100% score ranges say that focusing on the low low yield topics or details of say ochem or physics benefits you and you basically have to do this otherwise you don’t have a good chance of getting this high of score. What is your opinion and thoughts on this?
I agree that practice problems are critical but the reason I hesitate sometimes in emphasizing their importance is that people use it as an excuse to slack on content because "there's no way I can memorize it all anyway". But if you're doing your best then yes I agree and I also agree that you should get to the point where (after high yield info is down) you also focus on low yield info because that's another thing that's going to separate you from the pack imo. hope that helps!
What advice would you give someone that is an RN, been out of school for 5 years and wants to transition into med school?? I was pre-med before but went into nursing. However, finishing pre-reqs and the MCAT, in general, is so overwhelming 😮💨
@@ryanmoalemi7783 Under no circumstances should anyone go to a Caribbean medical school unless they've failed 2 cycles in the USA/Canada. Under no circumstances should anyone EVER take a post-bacc course at a Caribbean school because if you can't get accepted directly into a Caribbean school you shouldn't be attending at all.
Thank you for the video I’m literally using it as a guide for my mcat prep! Quick question. Before doing content review I scored a 495 on blueprint and after doing it I scored a 497. My goal is a 510 but I feel like I’m doing something wrong. Would you say I’m in the right path or I need to study harder?
Hey brother, I was wondering if you had a document or could make a quick video of your set schedule you stuck to when you were studying for the MCAT. Trying to get my ducks in a row and come up with a good strategy of attack!
Hi Ahmad! Thank you for the video, it's super informational and made me feel a lot better about studying for the MCAT! Do you offer online tutoring/guidance?
Ahmad Shahin for sure! I’ll be a bioengineering freshman in school this year. I’m hoping to become a physician. I was wondering if you think I should look into getting a bioengineering internship next summer or try and work as a cna/ma or as an ems worker. Would an internship at a place working on cardiac devices or something of the sort (health-care related bioengineering internships) do the same for me on my medical school apps as direct patient-care jobs?
Hi Ahmad, I'd love if you could do a video on nontraditional (and older - 30 y/o) students studying for the MCAT or applying to med school. Also, do you recommend or use ANKI cards? What are your thoughts?
I wanna date you Ahmad you are so humble and sweet and so kind.i new right there that you would be my favorite youtuber. I ain't never seen such a good looking guy like you. Just know that you will always have my support.i am always here if you need to talk.i can't stand all this bullying that goes on here.i love you always🤗😘❤️
Hi, thank you for your video! I was wondering which practice exam (i.e., source) should I take before my content review? I’m planning on taking it this summer and I want to plan ahead with your videos☺️
You’re a genius guy, And thank you for the helpful information of the mcat I have a question is every MCAT version of books different than the other, For example if I have to take the exam in the year 2024 can I study for the Books version of 2022 or 2021.
Every year comes with minor corrections and updates so it's not that big of a difference year to year except when they changed the entire format of the MCAT in 2015. So unless they don't do that again a book that's 1, 2, or 3 years old should be fine!
after medical school is residency where you do get payed! you can look up what a resident makes where you live but in general it's not much compared to a doctor's salary so you still have to live frugally especially if you have debt
Hey Ahmad, thanks for the great video. At 13:07 you recommend taking a practice full-length exam before diving into the Kaplan books. So are you recommending that I start off mcat prep with a Next Step full-length rather than the half-length diagnostic test? Thanks for all you do. I'm about to start studying for this headache this winter.
yes I think the full length is better because it gives you a better idea of what you're in for (it can be a tiring exam) and it'll give you a more accurate idea of where you're at. You've got this!!!
Ahmad, I know it might have been a while since you have looked at/thought about it, but I wanted to get a better idea of your pysch/soc studying with Khan Academy. Did you review only the videos you have linked under the unit "Behavior"? Or did you also review "Individuals and society", "Society and Culture", and "Social Inequality"? Thanks for the awesome video, this was very helpful!
I am in dental school and have been learning head and neck anatomy and introductory medicine courses, but I have not touched an organic chemistry or biochem textbook in like 4 years :/ I am not happy being in dental school and plan on taking the mcat and applying to med school. I am so nervous.
I am a junior this year and plan on taking the MCAT in January (after completing biochemistry) and am wondering the best way of going about studying. I purchased UWorld one year subscription and have the Princeton Review book set. I am very involved during school with many leadership positions, so I want to plan efficiently. I started studying last week with practice questions but want to do it the best way possible
Great question Seri! I think 6 months will be plenty; going longer has diminishing returns. Just be sure to stay consistent and you'll do great within that timeframe
Thanks so much for sharing! When I last took the test I got a 127 on psych, despite feeling like I knew that section’s content very well and I had practiced a lot also. Can you please share what you think was crucial to getting such a high score in that section/what may have helped you improve in that section to the 130+ range?
Great question! The good news is that psych is probably the most straightforward section to improve in because it has so much to do with memorization. What resources were you using to learn and practice the material? That would help me understand your situation
Ahmad Shahin I used the Princeton review book and the 300 page document for content, and I practiced with 6 next step exams and all of the AAMC material. I do have uworld now which I didn’t utilize last time, I’m hoping that may help too and maybe if I also watch the Khan academy videos, which I also didn’t do last time - but I’m open to any and all ideas :)
My pleasure! Is this cell biology course an advanced or introductory course? You need two semesters of biology but I'm not sure how your school breaks it up
@@AhmadShahin I would say it is a little advanced as it is a 300 level course. I took general bio, organismal bio, anatomy 1 and 2, and genetics. So was wondering If I have to take cell bio too.
@@tejamanaswini592 that sounds perfect! I don't think you need to take cell bio before unless you'd like to. If you're still not sure, take a look at one of the biology prep books (since you'll need to get MCAT prep books anyway) and see if you think you have any major gaps in your knowledge
bro if you are a bit hectic pls do not edit your video as it may cut your valuable time ..i personally like you and your video (even if it is unedited).....#focus on studies ,family ,fiends and other important stuff /////(MY SUGGESTION)
When you showed the picture of the Princeton Review guy, in my head I immediately heard "The MCAT is hard and the MCAT is important..."
He's living in our head rent free smh
Saaaaaame
After trying so many study guides and techniques, I failed over 5 times to the point I almost gave up till I through Mr Clayton contact on RUclips who helped me passed my MCAT exam..
Guys if you need help then waste no more time and get to Mr Clayton at (714)455-9534
you are actively top down processing (high yield)
"The mcat is hard and the mcat is important"
I’m in highschool and I searched the mcat one time and I cannot escape this ad.
Lol hate that add so much
Bruh I literally read this and the second ad I got was that
@@kendraoutlaw2540 frrrrr 😭
“ And to do well on the MCAT matters how you prep and not just how much you prep”
A very realistic and informative video! To the point and no BS. Can't wait to follow your journey along the way. Best of luck at Mayo!
Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much!!
@@AhmadShahin pmk
The MCAT isn't a test of science but of reading comprehension and reasoning. Master that and you master the MCAT!
Im not a med student and im getting a stroke jus thinking about the MCAT test. Good luck in your journey and i wish you all the best from Norway!
I really appreciate that, thank you so much!
This is the first MCAT video I've seen that I can relate to and offers real, unbiased advice! Love it. Thank you for the strategies, studying tips, and links, I'm using this as my prep guide!
I am planning on taking my MCAT next year and starting Nursing school for my undergrad degree this year as well. It's gonna be tough but I ain't giving up yet. Thanks for the video. It definitely cleared up my mind. Will be following along on your journey.
GOOD LUCK!!! 💪💪💪
at least one and a half months just for practice IS KEY! thank you for these videos that just keep dropping gems for this beast of a test.
I will be watching this again in a year or two, very helpful
see you soon haha
this was a great video with very realistic advice. I wish I had found this earlier. Congratulations on your acceptance to MED school and thanks for giving back to the community.
This video was very informative! I’m going to be taking the MCATs soon!
I'm so glad it was helpful!! best of luck, I know you'll do great :)
Hey dude, how’d it go?!
what a great video! how is this guy not more popular?
Congratulations, fellow 100th percentile scorer!
Dear gosh, the road to becoming an M.D. is wrought with monumental stress.
You're not wrong! It's very worthwhile though :)
This guy makes it look easy and I know it isn't. I would take notes and duplicate everything this guy did if I were serious about getting into a good medical school.
I appreciate your confidence in me and your support Cheryl!
I appreciate your helpful advice and your planning technique! Thank you ❤
i really like how you touch base on having things you are committed to outside of school. This is the first video i have watched where i actually relate to. Thank you!!.
TRIPLE WOW WOW WOW! THANKS FOR SHARING!
Thank you for making this video! I wasn't sure how exactly to start studying for it but the way you explained it makes it so much more easy to plan out :)
I recently found your channel. Your channel is very helpful. I’m going to watch all your videos. Keep up the great work!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the support :)
Great and honest advice, thanks for all the tips and recommendation.
My pleasure!
Please make a video with your MCAT study schedule !!!!!
Wow, such a great breakdown! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This was so informative! Definitely gained a subscriber (: I will be sure to share your channel, I feel so lost as a pre-med and watching this video lessened my anxiety!!!!
This video was so helpful! It gave me the confidence I needed instead of scaring me off! Thank you so much!!!
I am in the process of watching all your videos since they are informational ;)
I should've initiated with this one bc it is filled with the Information I am in search of these days! Thank you!!
Greetings from San Diego. Best wishes, young man :)
thank you so much! I'm glad you like them :)
I did my premed in psychology and I did integrated science in secondary school so I really needed a realistic guide on how to go about this
Thank you for this. Liked, followed, and downloaded.
good luck and I hope it helps!!
Can you please make a video about the extracurricular activities you did as a premed student. What counts as a clinical experience and how to balance and get into what kind of extracurricular activities can help you succeed as a medical school applicant? thanks
This guy is so perfect. Everything I wish I was :(
Great video Doc
Congrats dude! That's very impressive. I'll be taking the MCAT in August, wish me luck 😬
Did you do well
@@dlvyadarshlnl Hard to say, took it about a week ago so I have a while until I get my score back. Definitely had the feeling that the Chem/Phys section was much harder than my practice tests, but i think this is a natural feeling.
@@travissorenson9554 That's okay i wish you good luck
@@dlvyadarshlnl Score released today. 515
@@travissorenson9554 Congratulations
I’m so thankful for this video
so happy to help :)
Thanks for the info. I’ve been studying for the MCAT for the past 6 months and still have MCAT anxiety. I am at least glad that I over studied for it.
Did you pass??
Needed this today...thanks a ton❤
Bro I forgot about your channel but I just wanna say I got a 526 using ur strats so thank you boss
I love this video! It’s so informative and gives such real advice, that I feel like most people don’t get at all! Your score, is the score I actually I ideally want, of course everybody says that probably, but this is the score I kind of need to probably have a good shot an MD school! Most people I’ve heard who get this high of score say that practice problems are really really key and eventually content doesn’t do anything for you just to keep worrying and focusing solely on it. Also I’ve heard people who get like 98%-100% score ranges say that focusing on the low low yield topics or details of say ochem or physics benefits you and you basically have to do this otherwise you don’t have a good chance of getting this high of score. What is your opinion and thoughts on this?
I agree that practice problems are critical but the reason I hesitate sometimes in emphasizing their importance is that people use it as an excuse to slack on content because "there's no way I can memorize it all anyway". But if you're doing your best then yes I agree and I also agree that you should get to the point where (after high yield info is down) you also focus on low yield info because that's another thing that's going to separate you from the pack imo. hope that helps!
The MCAT test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much🥺🥺😓😭😭
Ok I’m in! I passed the nclex first trial! Now I’m studying for the frigging beast 😆😆
I'm excited for you!! best of luck :)
@@AhmadShahin much appreciated Ahmad! Best of luck with the rest of Med school inshallah!!
@@SalmaMohamed-vx7me me too! How are you studying?
What advice would you give someone that is an RN, been out of school for 5 years and wants to transition into med school?? I was pre-med before but went into nursing. However, finishing pre-reqs and the MCAT, in general, is so overwhelming 😮💨
I am actually currently in Nursing school and I’m doing it as pre-med! We started clinicals this semester
@@ryanmoalemi7783 Under no circumstances should anyone go to a Caribbean medical school unless they've failed 2 cycles in the USA/Canada. Under no circumstances should anyone EVER take a post-bacc course at a Caribbean school because if you can't get accepted directly into a Caribbean school you shouldn't be attending at all.
Thank you for this!!
What a motivation bro....
Keep it up👏👏👏
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Wow. This was detailed!!!!
Thank you so much for the advises!!
Thanks buddy. Very useful information
Thank you for making the video ❣️
You are so handsome Ahmad💝😘looking forward to your new video soon🤗🥰with big hugs🤗🤗🤗💖
This information was wonderful. Thank you so much
Been studying for the mcat since 7th grade and will be taking it this freshman year of highschool.
me too bro
Very useful, thank for sharing your journey.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video I’m literally using it as a guide for my mcat prep! Quick question. Before doing content review I scored a 495 on blueprint and after doing it I scored a 497. My goal is a 510 but I feel like I’m doing something wrong. Would you say I’m in the right path or I need to study harder?
My dream of getting into the medical school is ruined due to my poor performance in the MCAT exam
I've been struggling to pass the mcat for over a year . Does anyone know any alternative to pass the mcat. please share 🙏
@@emadewu you can get into private medical school without an mcat
Hey brother, I was wondering if you had a document or could make a quick video of your set schedule you stuck to when you were studying for the MCAT. Trying to get my ducks in a row and come up with a good strategy of attack!
Hi Ahmad! Thank you for the video, it's super informational and made me feel a lot better about studying for the MCAT! Do you offer online tutoring/guidance?
Why couldn’t you get in top 5 med scholl with this score do a video on this with true honesty n transparency !
Your video saved me 3k on a prep course😂
Great video man. Thanks for all the help
My pleasure man! Let me know if I can help along the way
Ahmad Shahin for sure! I’ll be a bioengineering freshman in school this year. I’m hoping to become a physician. I was wondering if you think I should look into getting a bioengineering internship next summer or try and work as a cna/ma or as an ems worker. Would an internship at a place working on cardiac devices or something of the sort (health-care related bioengineering internships) do the same for me on my medical school apps as direct patient-care jobs?
Very cool! Hmmm those are two unique experiences so it depends on a few things. What would your role be in the internship? Is it a research position?
What kind of research papers would you recommend reading?
I got that ad for this video smh!
Although I'm taking the pcat eventually, the mcat videos on here interest me a lot it's nice seeing them.
Thank you for the links 👏🏽👏🏽
My pleasure! I hope they help :)
Hi Ahmad, I'd love if you could do a video on nontraditional (and older - 30 y/o) students studying for the MCAT or applying to med school.
Also, do you recommend or use ANKI cards? What are your thoughts?
thank you SO MUCH!!!
Good info, thanks
I wanna date you Ahmad you are so humble and sweet and so kind.i new right there that you would be my favorite youtuber. I ain't never seen such a good looking guy like you. Just know that you will always have my support.i am always here if you need to talk.i can't stand all this bullying that goes on here.i love you always🤗😘❤️
Hi, thank you for your video! I was wondering which practice exam (i.e., source) should I take before my content review? I’m planning on taking it this summer and I want to plan ahead with your videos☺️
❤Loved the video, but what do I do ? When should I start studying for MCAT ? I’m non-traditional-bs psychology in human relations,2025.
The closest test place is a 10-hour drive. I'll be in hotel mode
omg "the MCAT is hard and the MCAT is important" guy is soooo annoying I died when I saw that hahaha
right??? I took the MCAT, why won't he leave me alone 😩
You’re a genius guy, And thank you for the helpful information of the mcat I have a question is every MCAT version of books different than the other, For example if I have to take the exam in the year 2024 can I study for the Books version of 2022 or 2021.
Every year comes with minor corrections and updates so it's not that big of a difference year to year except when they changed the entire format of the MCAT in 2015. So unless they don't do that again a book that's 1, 2, or 3 years old should be fine!
@@AhmadShahin thank sir I wish a successful career inchallah
@@basharraddad4529 to you too!
Is their OChem Genchem in med school. I would like to know this because I need to prepare mentally for it :(
you are expected to have general knowledge because you may need to apply it in different situations but there isn't an ochem or genchem course!
Hey ahmad,
Can a Med school student works after courses? especially that med schools are expensive
after medical school is residency where you do get payed! you can look up what a resident makes where you live but in general it's not much compared to a doctor's salary so you still have to live frugally especially if you have debt
Hey Ahmad, thanks for the great video. At 13:07 you recommend taking a practice full-length exam before diving into the Kaplan books. So are you recommending that I start off mcat prep with a Next Step full-length rather than the half-length diagnostic test? Thanks for all you do. I'm about to start studying for this headache this winter.
yes I think the full length is better because it gives you a better idea of what you're in for (it can be a tiring exam) and it'll give you a more accurate idea of where you're at. You've got this!!!
How do you self study biochemistry
When you were using the Kaplan prep books, how exactly do you recommend using them? Should we read them anki, take handwritten notes, etc. ?
Did you make a video regarding your CARS strategy?
Can i give this exam from India as here no one talks about this MCAT exam so much so i have a doubt on it?????
Ahmad, I know it might have been a while since you have looked at/thought about it, but I wanted to get a better idea of your pysch/soc studying with Khan Academy. Did you review only the videos you have linked under the unit "Behavior"? Or did you also review "Individuals and society", "Society and Culture", and "Social Inequality"? Thanks for the awesome video, this was very helpful!
lol i have the same question too!
How many times did you take the MCAT?
once!
I am in dental school and have been learning head and neck anatomy and introductory medicine courses, but I have not touched an organic chemistry or biochem textbook in like 4 years :/ I am not happy being in dental school and plan on taking the mcat and applying to med school. I am so nervous.
I am 13 and I want to become a surgeon and somtimes I feel like it will be to much and too hard but my dream is to become a plastic surgeon 🧑⚕️
it will be hard but it will be worth it! nothing wrong with dreaming big :)
@Only Kid Thats why you have backup plans
Super informative video..New subbie here💕
I gotchu! I've got a video on CARS that's coming out in a couple hours. Stay tuned!
I always wondered if 100th percentile is real because usually i got 99th and thought it is the highest possible.
Did you know there is no 100th percentile on the MCAT? The highest score one can achieve is 99.9th percentile
I am a junior this year and plan on taking the MCAT in January (after completing biochemistry) and am wondering the best way of going about studying. I purchased UWorld one year subscription and have the Princeton Review book set. I am very involved during school with many leadership positions, so I want to plan efficiently. I started studying last week with practice questions but want to do it the best way possible
I'm a student-athlete, should I go longer than 6 months? I feel like that would be too much
Great question Seri! I think 6 months will be plenty; going longer has diminishing returns. Just be sure to stay consistent and you'll do great within that timeframe
About how many practice exams did you take for the MCAT?
good question, maybe around 8? I'd have to check
Hey I know you're probably busy but can you make a video on aamc practice questions
Great Tips! Can you also provide the Content books I should be referring to for each section of the exam?
Thanks so much for sharing! When I last took the test I got a 127 on psych, despite feeling like I knew that section’s content very well and I had practiced a lot also. Can you please share what you think was crucial to getting such a high score in that section/what may have helped you improve in that section to the 130+ range?
Great question! The good news is that psych is probably the most straightforward section to improve in because it has so much to do with memorization. What resources were you using to learn and practice the material? That would help me understand your situation
Ahmad Shahin I used the Princeton review book and the 300 page document for content, and I practiced with 6 next step exams and all of the AAMC material. I do have uworld now which I didn’t utilize last time, I’m hoping that may help too and maybe if I also watch the Khan academy videos, which I also didn’t do last time - but I’m open to any and all ideas :)
Sooo what's the wrong way of using the AAMC material?
hey , are u from the middle east ?
Did you use the infamous milesdown anki card deck for content review?
Hey, this video so helpful, thank you! But do you recommend taking cell biology before MCAT?
My pleasure! Is this cell biology course an advanced or introductory course? You need two semesters of biology but I'm not sure how your school breaks it up
@@AhmadShahin I would say it is a little advanced as it is a 300 level course. I took general bio, organismal bio, anatomy 1 and 2, and genetics. So was wondering If I have to take cell bio too.
@@tejamanaswini592 that sounds perfect! I don't think you need to take cell bio before unless you'd like to. If you're still not sure, take a look at one of the biology prep books (since you'll need to get MCAT prep books anyway) and see if you think you have any major gaps in your knowledge
@@AhmadShahin Thank you!!
bro if you are a bit hectic pls do not edit your video as it may cut your valuable time ..i personally like you and your video (even if it is unedited).....#focus on studies ,family ,fiends and other important stuff /////(MY SUGGESTION)
thank you so much for caring! for now all is good but I'll keep this in mind :)
Do you think it’s necessary to take cellular biology, human genetics, or molecular biology in addition to intro to genetics and gen bio?
very informative video! Do you mind talking about what you did for extracurriculars, volunteer, etc.?
Of course! I have a full video on that coming soon :)
Do you have your study schedule available? I’m planning on studying for 6 months too and would love to see your study schedule. Thanks!
Hey man. I’m a RN. I just had my BSN and I want to divert into medicine. Any advice for me please.
So basically don’t study or pre study as a freshman in college?