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How long should you do content review for MCAT?
As you study for the MCAT you have to treat the material as if you’re learning it all for the first time. And since your MCAT prep is brand-new learning rather than review, you’ll need the most time to prepare. I’d recommend a solid 3-4 months of full time content review or 4-6 months of part time content review.
Should I take notes during content review MCAT?
The MCAT is unlike any other test you have taken in your life. For most exams, the typical student is able to jot down some notes during class, review those notes a couple times before the test, and end up getting a decent grade. You will learn very little from skimming over past notes that you have taken.
How much harder is UWorld than MCAT?
The short review There’s one main drawback: the difficulty. UWorld passages are often very difficult, and on average you should expect your scores to be noticeably lower on UWorld than they would be on the AAMC. With my students, I often see a difference of 10-20\%.
Is 5 months enough time to study for the MCAT?
For those students, 2.5-3 months is usually sufficient to become completely ready. Plenty of students can work full-time during their prep and still excel on the MCAT – but if this applies to you as well, consider setting aside 4-5 months instead of 2-3.
Is 500 hours enough for MCAT?
15 hours per week is the bare minimum I recommend students spend preparing for the MCAT. At a minimum, this comes to just over 2 hours per day every single day. 500 hours at 15 hours per week comes to 30+ weeks or just over 8 months of prep.
Should I make my own Anki cards MCAT?
If you’re studying for the MCAT, you — by definition — are not an expert on the material, and thus it is impossible for you to make comprehensive and top-quality cards. Making your own Anki cards is one way to avoid the random-order problem you get with pre-made cards.
What is a good UWorld MCAT score?
I consider any score above 75\% on UWorld to be very good. I see almost nobody scoring above 85\% on UWorld, even among some of my students who get almost all of the AAMC questions correct. When you review UWorld passages, it will show you the percentage of people who picked each answer.
How can I increase my MCAT speed?
How to Read Faster for the MCAT
- Focus on big ideas and skim the details. Don’t get bogged down in long descriptions.
- Hit the right pace.
- Don’t try to memorize.
- Practice reading in chunks of words.
- Push your eyes forward towards the end of the sentence.
- Visualize as you read.
- Sit back and relax!
What should I study first for MCAT?
Devote study blocks on a rotating basis to Biochemistry, Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Behavioral Sciences. For test-like practice, use the AAMC Sample Questions and Sections and choose passages based on the content areas you have reviewed.