Free Pre-Med Valentine’s Day Cards

Dating as a pre-med is hard. Between classes, MCAT prep, externships, and volunteering, finding enough time to be in a relationship–much less find someone to start one with–is near impossible. So, we decided to help you out with our pre-med Valentine’s Day cards. Each card was lovingly drawn by our artist-in-residence and features a pun

Why CARS Is Not Your Typical MCAT Section

When I started prepping for the MCAT, the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section (typically abbreviated as CARS) of the MCAT was my weakest area. And in a way, it was my fault. Why? Because I tried to treat it the same as the other sections of the test. In reality, though, CARS is very

What to do One Month Before the MCAT

Many people try and brush off the last month of studying before the MCAT because they believe there’s not much time left for improvement. What are 30 days before the MCAT going to change, right? However, there are several things you can do to ensure that you make the most of your time to achieve

Breaking Down The AAMC Benchprep Updates vs. Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step) Test Prep MCAT Updates

With such a large amount of pressure hanging over the shoulders of every MCAT student, it can be such a relief to hear that the makers of the exam also write their own test prep for it. Many students use the resources the AAMC provides to prep for this reason. Next Step Test Prep understands the value in this, which is why Next Step MCAT course students are provided...

What’s on the MCAT?

The MCAT is a 7.5-hour long exam; so, it should come as no surprise that there is a lot of content to cover. This exam is designed to test you on the abilities that will make you a successful first-year medical student. So, it’s not just about the in-depth knowledge of science. Your pre-med courses

MCAT Chemistry Question

MCAT THx

The day after the MCAT, students begin The Dreaded Wait. That interminable 4-6 week period after the MCAT is over but before you get your scores back can feel like years. Once you finally get that email indicating that your test has been scored, you need to ask yourself, “Okay so what does this score

MCAT Chemistry Discrete Question

Remember, if you’d like to receive an MCAT question every weekday, rather than just one a week on the blog, be sure to sign up for our mailing list!   Item 16 What is the azimuthal quantum number (l) for the orbital to which a fluorine atom gains an electron to form an F– ion?