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MCAT Overview amp Prep
Paul Crosby Cynthia Esiaka
Pre-Med Resources
o Email premedicalinfokuedu
o Website amp associated pages
o Newsletter in email amp website
o LAampS 492Applying to Medical School
class ndash Utilize Office Hours
o Small Group Sessions (Q amp A Open Forums
with Pre-Medical Advisors available
sessions are not restricted to topics ndash we will
address any issuesconcerns you bring amp
therersquore usually less than 10 students in
attendance)
MCAT Blues Video
The contents of this MCAT workshop may seem overwhelming but not to worry take it one semester plan per time
What is the MCAT
bull The New MCAT ( watch this video)
ndash Is application based (Science of medicine sci advancements research diverse patients and society)
ndash 3 sections cover Natural Behavioral amp Social
Sciences
bull Knowledge from BCP BCH PSY SOC
bull Solve problems centered around 10 Big Ideas
ndash 4th section covers critical analysis amp reasoning centered around passages from Humanities amp Social Sciences
ndash How school use the new MCAT
MCAT Overview link
MCAT Prep
MCAT Mini test
When is it offered
- 2018 Schedule
- Mid-January through mid September (30 timesyear)
When should I take it
- When yoursquore ready usually May or June of the calendar year before entering medical school
MCAT Prep Contd
When can I register- Mid-October for January-June Test Dates- Mid-February for July-September Test Dates- Testing Center Locations
How much does it cost
- $315 probably a little more
- AAMC Financial Assistance Program can apply in January
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
MCAT Blues Video
The contents of this MCAT workshop may seem overwhelming but not to worry take it one semester plan per time
What is the MCAT
bull The New MCAT ( watch this video)
ndash Is application based (Science of medicine sci advancements research diverse patients and society)
ndash 3 sections cover Natural Behavioral amp Social
Sciences
bull Knowledge from BCP BCH PSY SOC
bull Solve problems centered around 10 Big Ideas
ndash 4th section covers critical analysis amp reasoning centered around passages from Humanities amp Social Sciences
ndash How school use the new MCAT
MCAT Overview link
MCAT Prep
MCAT Mini test
When is it offered
- 2018 Schedule
- Mid-January through mid September (30 timesyear)
When should I take it
- When yoursquore ready usually May or June of the calendar year before entering medical school
MCAT Prep Contd
When can I register- Mid-October for January-June Test Dates- Mid-February for July-September Test Dates- Testing Center Locations
How much does it cost
- $315 probably a little more
- AAMC Financial Assistance Program can apply in January
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
The contents of this MCAT workshop may seem overwhelming but not to worry take it one semester plan per time
What is the MCAT
bull The New MCAT ( watch this video)
ndash Is application based (Science of medicine sci advancements research diverse patients and society)
ndash 3 sections cover Natural Behavioral amp Social
Sciences
bull Knowledge from BCP BCH PSY SOC
bull Solve problems centered around 10 Big Ideas
ndash 4th section covers critical analysis amp reasoning centered around passages from Humanities amp Social Sciences
ndash How school use the new MCAT
MCAT Overview link
MCAT Prep
MCAT Mini test
When is it offered
- 2018 Schedule
- Mid-January through mid September (30 timesyear)
When should I take it
- When yoursquore ready usually May or June of the calendar year before entering medical school
MCAT Prep Contd
When can I register- Mid-October for January-June Test Dates- Mid-February for July-September Test Dates- Testing Center Locations
How much does it cost
- $315 probably a little more
- AAMC Financial Assistance Program can apply in January
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
What is the MCAT
bull The New MCAT ( watch this video)
ndash Is application based (Science of medicine sci advancements research diverse patients and society)
ndash 3 sections cover Natural Behavioral amp Social
Sciences
bull Knowledge from BCP BCH PSY SOC
bull Solve problems centered around 10 Big Ideas
ndash 4th section covers critical analysis amp reasoning centered around passages from Humanities amp Social Sciences
ndash How school use the new MCAT
MCAT Overview link
MCAT Prep
MCAT Mini test
When is it offered
- 2018 Schedule
- Mid-January through mid September (30 timesyear)
When should I take it
- When yoursquore ready usually May or June of the calendar year before entering medical school
MCAT Prep Contd
When can I register- Mid-October for January-June Test Dates- Mid-February for July-September Test Dates- Testing Center Locations
How much does it cost
- $315 probably a little more
- AAMC Financial Assistance Program can apply in January
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
MCAT Overview link
MCAT Prep
MCAT Mini test
When is it offered
- 2018 Schedule
- Mid-January through mid September (30 timesyear)
When should I take it
- When yoursquore ready usually May or June of the calendar year before entering medical school
MCAT Prep Contd
When can I register- Mid-October for January-June Test Dates- Mid-February for July-September Test Dates- Testing Center Locations
How much does it cost
- $315 probably a little more
- AAMC Financial Assistance Program can apply in January
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
MCAT Prep
MCAT Mini test
When is it offered
- 2018 Schedule
- Mid-January through mid September (30 timesyear)
When should I take it
- When yoursquore ready usually May or June of the calendar year before entering medical school
MCAT Prep Contd
When can I register- Mid-October for January-June Test Dates- Mid-February for July-September Test Dates- Testing Center Locations
How much does it cost
- $315 probably a little more
- AAMC Financial Assistance Program can apply in January
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
MCAT Prep Contd
When can I register- Mid-October for January-June Test Dates- Mid-February for July-September Test Dates- Testing Center Locations
How much does it cost
- $315 probably a little more
- AAMC Financial Assistance Program can apply in January
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
How should I prepare
Can do this through commercial preparation course like Altius or Kaplan or
independently
As a bare minimum work through a book set and take at least 5 practice tests
o Donrsquot buy used or extra book sets
o Can supplement with Khan Academy Problems amp Videos
Recommend at least 15 hours per week X 20 weeks = 300 hours and 10 tests
Set-up a realistic schedule for covering materials and taking practice tests
Review strategies for answering multiple choice questions and choose one
CARS (Verbal Reasoning) early
Give General Chemistry more time finish later in schedule
Parallel Studying ndash if possible study topics for both classes and MCAT together
frac12 Practice tests along the way and frac12 in two weeks after review is finished
o correct answers for questions you missed ASAP
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
MCAT Prep Resources Some may offer Discounts ndash Ask
Official Guide to the MCATreg Exam Fifth Edition Free Practice With exam Features Mock Exam Day MCAT Study Guide AAMC Fee Assistance Program D-I-Y Study Materials
- Buy a book set from any commercial prep company AAMC MaterialsGuide MCAT study plan MCAT practice questions Mock Exam Day Khan Academy videos self-assessment tools MCATforMe etc
Expensive online prep tools (instructional videos and online questions)
- AdaptPrep CourseSaver Kaplan Qbank (Just google these)
Expensive Prep Courses May provide schedules onlinein-person lecture books online study tools etc - Kaplan Princeton Altius Berkeley Review Examkrackers Swartwood Dr Flowers MCAT NextStep (Just google these)
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
Some Free MCAT prep resources
Free practice tests from commercial prep companieso Altius will e-mail the test to youo Kaplan under Event Types check MCAT Practice
Tests o NextStepo Princeton Review
Khan Academy MCAT Prep EBSCO Learning Express (Includes GRE MCAT
GMAT resources etc
Lawrence Public Library (many people forget about this option)
KU Health Careers Pathways Programrsquos Pre-Admission Program (includes some MCAT prep have to apply by March 16th and be accepted)
mcat-revieworg
WikiPremed AAMC Practice with Exam Features
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
MCAT Quick Facts In a recent survey given to students who took the MCAT (Post-MCAT Questionnaire AAMC)66 of respondents used AAMC Practice Tests45 used the Official Guide to the MCAT70 used MCAT Preparation book(s) published by a commercial prep company66 used MCAT Practice Tests published by a commercial prep company50 used Online Preparation materials from a commercial prep company61 used Khan Academy Videos
Challenges to studying 72 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and non-work-related time demands (eg family obligations school)rdquo55 described ldquoDifficulty balancing my time between studying for the MCAT and my jobrdquo
Amount of timehours per week to study30 studied 0-8 weeks30 studied 9-12 weeks23 studied more than 16 weeks30 studied more than 30 hours PER WEEK
50 of students took Intro Sociology before the MCAT34 of students took Intro Psychology before the MCAT
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests
MCAT Scoring
It takes about 30 days for scores to post (and you thought Professors are slow)
Sample Score Report Percentile Ranks Handout All scores are reported to AMCAS medical schools including KU
School of Medicine Should I retake Hopefully take once can take max of three times per year
Thoroughly reviewdont take real tests for
practicedo take practice tests