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Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
5d ago
“I’ll start studying in September. And then, I’ll knock out the MCAT in January, no problem!”   ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
3w ago
Whether you’re taking the MCAT for the first time or retaking it, here are five things I bet you didn’t know about the test or haven’t thought much about:   ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
1M ago
Remembering the amino acids is difficult. But frankly, it’s not something that you should skimp on during MCAT prep. Knowing the structures of these 20 critical molecules will serve you well on test day.  ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
1M ago
If you’re faced with adding the MCAT to an already rigorous academic and extracurricular schedule, you might be more than a little stressed out. I certainly was. But there is really no need to fear ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
2M ago
So, you’re studying for the MCAT: at this point, you’ve probably got your hands full with content review, practice problems, and trying out different test taking strategies.   ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
6M ago
Imagine a scenario in which you no longer dread CARS. A scenario in which CARS is your best section on the MCAT. Perhaps, you even look forward to it. This could be you.  ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
6M ago
While there is much ongoing debate regarding the utility of standardized tests, the fact of the matter is that these tests and their results currently have an impact on students' academic goals and career aspirations. Therefore, it is in your best interest to prepare thoroughly for them, oftentimes through dedicating a certain amount of time where the main focus of your time is solely studying. Many medical schools, for example, will dedicate 4-5 weeks (or longer) to support students studying for the Step 1 and Step 2 board exams. Overall, the process is daunting ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
7M ago
MCAT experimental passages can be among the most enigmatic things you encounter as a pre-medical student. Usually, you’re given an excerpt of an actual scientific paper published some years ago. Reading and understanding a paper is no small task.  ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
8M ago
The Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section on the MCAT, or Chem/Phys, is the most daunting and overwhelming section on the exam for many test takers. While novel biological concepts on the test are generally similar to what is learned in class and through studying, the Chem/Phys section likes to throw complex organic or physical topics at students that elicit a fight or flight reaction from having never seen the content before. While the underlying framework of the questions is built upon the finite set of knowledge, the sheer complexity of the passages tends to throw ..read more
Cambridge Coaching Blog » MCAT
8M ago
Many questions about the renal system in the B/B section of the MCAT require a strong understanding of terminology that can often be confused or mixed up.
Let’s break down two sets of vocabulary that are key to tackling any renal system question! Set #1
The term Starling forces is used to describe the various forces that help regulate the glomerular filtration process, including hydrostatic pressure and oncotic pressure.
(Note: these forces act generally within any capillary, not just the glomerulus specifically.)
Hydrostatic pressure: Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure pus ..read more