This means no matter what time of the year you take the MCAT, or how many exceptionally smart people seem to be taking the exam alongside you on test day, your score on a certain day will be the same as if you took the exam alongside, say, a cohort of cute, cuddly puppies. Bottom...
Stop fighting your thoughts and take a moment to ground yourself. The LSAT is stressful by design, and many law school applicants who feel that stress suddenly panic on test day. They feel common symptoms of self-doubt and anxiety, racing thoughts and stomach cramps, and diagnose themselves ...
Key Takeaways The U.S doctor shortage is worse among underrepresented racial minority groups. Pathway programs improve minority access to medical school. Some med schools deemphasize MCAT scores and undergraduate GPA. As the U.S. faces a growing doctor shortage, medical sc...
How to Take MCAT Practice Tests: A 5-Point Guide As we have previously discussed,MCAT practice testsare the best practice you can get when it comes to the MCAT. However, for the most benefit you must make a science out of taking practice tests. Two months before your test date, start ...
Gap Year Before Medical School (+1 or more years) Many premeds decide to take a break of one or more years before applying for med school. Although there are many reasons to do this, the best approach is to use the gap year to improve your application. For instance, you could use th...
For that reason, I’m not able to take the test. To overcome that, I’ve done everything in my power to ensure a full understanding of today’s MCAT testing environment. Question: If I sign up for the MCAT Study Hall, can you guarantee that I’ll score my target score? NO! No ...
The MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) is arguably the most important test regarding your admission into medical school. Most college students tend to take it during their junior year since they are done with most of their pre-med classes by then. The test is divided into four parts ...
She must first obtain a bachelor’s degree, pass the MCAT, graduate from medical school, and then take part in a three-year residency program and another three-year fellowship program in cardiology before taking her board certifications and officially starting her career as a cardiologist. It ...
Take the day before the test completely off; your brain needs to rest before the marathon of test-taking to come! Eat healthy, balanced meals and get a full night of rest to mentally and physically prepare for test day. On the day you take the MCAT, wake up with plenty of time to ...
and DOs are virtually the same. All students are required to complete a 4-year undergraduate education and take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Both osteopathic and allopathic medical schools consider a student’s grade-point average and scores on the MCAT for entrance to...