Medical School News and MCAT Strategy

What Should I Look for in a MCAT Prep Course?

mbissett@myguruedge.com (Morgan Bissett-Tessier) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:28:22 GMT

As any physician will tell you, the MCAT is perhaps the most important step to placement in a medical school or graduate-level health care education. In terms of importance, it’s like the Bar Exam, considering how scrutinized the MCAT is and how much medical school courses focus on passing the boards.

Acing General Chemistry on the MCAT

Mayya Glushankova, Transformation Tutoring — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Reviewing and relearning a multitude of topics and subjects for the MCAT is no easy feat for most students. Many find general chemistry especially burdensome since it is usually taken freshman year and well forgotten by the time MCAT preparation comes around. This article explores various tips useful for brushing up on your chemistry knowledge and studying for it as efficiently as possible.

It's in Your Blood: Understanding Hematology on the MCAT

jsall2011@gmail.com (Jordan Salley) — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:00:00 GMT

In our last post on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), we discussed the integration of endocrinology and physics in the cardiovascular system. This month we will dive in further and discuss the hematologic system that drives the cardiovascular system and how to apply concepts from genetics and chemistry.

Don't Go Breaking My Heart: Cardiology on the MCAT

jsall2011@gmail.com (Jordan Salley) — Fri, 25 May 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Cardiology is typically a favorite topic for most students. The heart is one of the most revered organs and the majority of students are taught baseline information about the heart during their primary school education. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) also loves the cardiovascular system and often tests students’ knowledge of it in the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Additionally, this cardio knowledge will serve you well as a future medical student since cardiology tends to be one of the most difficult courses. This article will discuss the cardiology content on the MCAT, interdisciplinary connections for this content, as well as some tricks and tips on how to maximize cardiology questions in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section on the MCAT.

What Exactly is a Nephron?: A Guide to Physiology on the MCAT

jsall2011@gmail.com (Jordan Salley) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT

When Should I Take the MCAT?

jsall2011@gmail.com (Jordan Salley) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT

College in and of itself is a daunting process for most students. Studying constantly for twelve to eighteen hours of course work, juggling extracurricular activities, and trying to maintain an active social life can be challenging. Add in aspirations to attend medical school and suddenly you are overwhelmed. Needless to say, this entire process requires a significant amount of planning. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have at least resolved one concern on your list and answered the question of when to take your medical college admission test (MCAT).

To Cram or Not to Cram: A Guide to the Week Before Your MCAT

jsall2011@gmail.com (Jordan Salley) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:56:00 GMT

It has been close to a hundred days, or at least it feels that way. You’re a week away from something you have been anxiously planning and studying for, your Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Students in this last week of studying often reach one of two emotional states: anxiety or exhaustion. In this article we will discuss how to best combat these two common stages in the study process and how to utilize that final week prior to taking your admissions test.

Should I Retake the MCAT?

jsall2011@gmail.com (Jordan Salley) — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:43:00 GMT

Application season is quickly approaching, which means that Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) score reports from last year and this winter break are beginning to be released. While some students will achieve their target scores, others may fall just short of their goals. Many students are then faced with the question of, “Should I retake my MCAT?” This prompts a myriad of other questions along with it. Below we’ll discuss when you should consider signing up for a retake and what to consider if you decide to take the test again.

Three Ways to Avoid Medical School Rejection

Hannah Smith, InGenius Prep — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:12:00 GMT

Why is medical school so hard to get into?

Medical schools suffer from poor retention rates, and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a doctor. When schools are reviewing applications, they need to be absolutely sure that an individual has the academic skillset, experiences, and passion needed to make it through med school and to become a doctor. With acceptance rates at some of the most competitive schools in the single digits, most students feel lucky to get into ANY medical school.

E=MC2: Why Equations are Relative[ly] Important for Scoring High on the MCAT

jsall2011@gmail.com (Jordan Salley) — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:12:00 GMT

The Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is conceptually one of the most difficult sections of the exam. With 59 questions in a 95-minute span, it integrates and tests dense subjects such as biochemistry, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. This section not only requires a conceptual understanding of these topics, but also tests the student’s ability to interpret, analyze, and calculate the answer to complex problems. Because of this, it is vital that students know many equations cold prior to entering the test. Here we will provide you with recommendations for creating equation sheets and methods for memorizing them.