Why Is the MCAT So Hard?

By Nikhil Jaganathan The Medical College Admission Testis ultimately the determining stage of whether or not you have the ability to achieve medical school admission. How hard is the MCAT? The MCAT test is infamously one of the most difficult standardized exams and may be one of the most important. But although it is difficult, […]

10 Reasons to Apply Early to Med School

The early bird gets the worm. You snooze, you lose. Day late and a dollar short. There are a dozen different ways to say the same thing: don’t procrastinate! This tried and true advice holds up in almost everything, but it is especially important for MCAT prep and med school applications!  Whether you’re going MD […]

The Changes You Need to Know About the CASPer

A couple of years ago, we introduced you to CASPer, the friendly ghost…err, the Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics test. Since then, CASPer has become even more popular among medical schools, including big names such as University of Washington School of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, New York Medical College, and several osteopathic […]

How to Stay Motivated During MCAT Prep

Need some MCAT motivation? Read more for our best tips for how to stay motivated during your MCAT prep.

Double Duty: Taking the MCAT While Working

Many premeds are advised to “treat the MCAT like a full-time job.” Theoretically, this can be a successful approach as it allows examinees to immerse themselves in the material for more intensive preparation – especially for non-traditional applicants who have not had recent exposure to MCAT material or standardized exams. But what happens when you […]

Starting at a 220 or higher? Five reasons to still work with a USMLE tutor

Every once in a while a student will ask the following question: “I’ve been getting good scores throughout medical school. Do I need to use a tutor to prepare for Step 1?” Though students are generally hoping for a “yes” or “no” reply, the answer is a little more complicated and depends on your priorities […]

How Do I Form a Strong MCAT Study Group?

There is a golden rule amongst medical students when trying to learn something: “See one, do one, teach one.” Essentially it breaks down to this: You see the material once, you try it out yourself, but then you teach it to someone else. It’s really that last step where you understand something. You can’t really […]

Everything You Need to Know About the CASPer

Did you get an invitation to complete the CASPer? This is not a meeting with the Friendly Ghost! We explain what the CASPer is, who needs to take it, and how to prepare for it!

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Memorizing MCAT Psychology and MCAT Sociology Terminology

For many pre-med students, especially those who have majored in biology or a hard science, the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Section can be challenging to prepare for because it may not correspond as closely to the core pre-med curriculum as the other science sections. There’s no way around the fact that success […]