Is a MCAT Retake Worth It?
Lawrence Wang
March 18, 2019
Retaking the MCAT is not a decision to be made lightly. Here we break down this complex and weighty decision into three logical considerations.
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5 Tips for Success on MCAT Test Day
Lawrence Wang
December 19, 2018
The MCAT is a major test that typically requires months of studying. Here we share five tips that will help you maximize the weeks leading up to the exam and optimize your performance on test day.
MCAT Score Breakdown: What You Need to Know
Nick Hogan, M.D.
July 19, 2018
Excellence on the MCAT is crucial to medical school acceptance. So what score do you need? How does the new MCAT score compare to the old? In this post Dr. Nick Hogan, Internal Medicine resident at UC San Diego, breaks down the basics of the exam and what the MCAT score really means.
How Will Medical School Admissions Committees Evaluate My Application?
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 15, 2018
Dr. Amit Pandey has served on medical school admissions committees. Here he dives into how medical school adcoms go through each application and what factors they prioritize. By understanding the admissions screening and selection process, you’ll be a much stronger applicant!
5 Secrets to Summer Success for Pre-Med Students
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 7, 2018
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, but pre-meds should also use summer break to get a leg up on strengthening their application. Here are 5 keys in spending your summer wisely in way that maximizes both rejuvenation as well as the impact on your medical school application.
MCAT Resources and Study Schedule
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
January 9, 2017
The MCAT will be a test unlike any other you have taken before, but it can be mastered with the right approach. Here are the specific resources and the detailed schedule I used to ACE the MCAT.
Memorization Techniques and How to Actually Use Them
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
December 25, 2016
Everyone says how great these memory techniques are, but how should you actually use them day-to-day?
Test Day Strategies – MCAT, Step 1, and Step 2CK
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
November 8, 2016
Test day is one of the most important days for a doctor-in-training. Test day stress and time management is a skill that can be learned. Check out these key strategies to maximize your score on the days that matter most.
How I Scored 99.9th Percentile on the MCAT
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
November 4, 2016
The MCAT is a daunting challenge for any and all aspiring premeds. Fear not. This beast can be tamed. Here I share with you the strategies that got me a 99.9th percentile score on the MCAT.
