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Learnt Blog » MCAT Test Prep
1y ago
Aspiring medical students have a lot on their plate. From maintaining a high GPA to participating in extracurricular activities and volunteer work, there are numerous factors that go into a successful medical school application.
The MCAT is a standardized test that measures your aptitude for medical school. It consists of four sections:
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Each section is scored on a scale from 118 t ..read more
Learnt Blog » MCAT Test Prep
1y ago
The MCAT, or Medical College Admission Test, is an essential exam for aspiring medical students. It is a standardized, multiple-choice exam that tests a student's knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and critical reasoning skills. The test is typically taken by students who are applying to medical schools in the United States, Canada, and other countries.
If you're planning to take the MCAT in 2023, it's important to stay up-to-date with the latest information regarding the exam. In this article, we'll cover the MCAT dates for 2023, along with some tips and strategies for preparing for t ..read more
Learnt Blog » MCAT Test Prep
1y ago
Despite remote learning, medical school applications are more competitive than ever.
This may have been a rocky year for students trying to complete their undergraduate work, doing labs virtually, and studying biochem on a computer. That hasn’t stopped the number of medical school applications from reaching an all-time high. Here’s what you need to know to stay competitive:
Why is there an application boom?
According to medical schools all over the country, as well as the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) itself, approximately two dozen medical schools have already seen a 25% ju ..read more
Learnt Blog » MCAT Test Prep
1y ago
Understanding how to study for the MCAT exam is an uphill battle that takes time, energy, and unshakable dedication, as any pre-med student knows. Students who want to meet the challenge and pass this exam must be prepared to work hard. Although there are no shortcuts, there are several MCAT techniques, study practices, and strategies that set-top achievers apart.
Here are the ultimate MCAT summer study tips that can help you take your score to the next level:
The MCAT: An Overview
Understanding the MCAT's components is critical to successful preparation. This exam assesses a number of variou ..read more
Learnt Blog » MCAT Test Prep
1y ago
Getting into medical school is a long and arduous process. A well-rounded application takes years to craft and includes a variety of endeavors from volunteering to clinical practice to a solid GPA. A crowning piece of any application, however, is your MCAT score. Though it’s possible to attend a great medical school without a top-notch MCAT score, it’s undoubted that a high score can get your foot in the door and make people take a second look at your application. I took the MCAT in March 2021, and what I immediately came to realize is that there is a multitude of resources that one can utili ..read more
Learnt Blog » MCAT Test Prep
1y ago
The AAMC MCAT practice tests are crucial for MCAT preparation because they introduce you to the timing, material, and, most importantly, reasoning skills required for the actual exam.
If you don’t know yet what the AAMC material is for the MCAT, it’s the official practice material for the MCAT put out by the company that makes the test, the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges).
There are practice tests, question banks, and other resources available. And because it’s all created by the actual test creator, it’s the closest thing to the genuine thing out there. That is to say, it is ..read more
Learnt Blog » MCAT Test Prep
1y ago
Taking the MCAT can be one of the most stressful tasks on your road to a career in the medical field. It requires months of preparation, dedication, and perseverance in order to achieve that competitive test score you need to get into your dream school.
On the bright side! MCAT test prep can be made easier as long as you know how to set yourself up for success. Creating a study schedule and finding a study group or tutor to help keep you motivated can help ensure that you are on the right track to ace your exam.
To help you get started, we’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questio ..read more