10 Great MCAT Study Tips

Are you using the summer to study for the MCAT? Here are 10 MCAT study tips to make things easier:

Start early. 3-6 months is what most people need to study for the MCAT, depending on the amount you plan to study each week.
Have a plan. Make a study schedule and stick to it.
Take practice tests. [...]

How Many Applicants Get Into Medical School? 2009 Data Released

The AAMC recently released applicant and enrollment data for 2009.
What are your chances of getting into medical school just based on the numbers? About 43.5% based on the 2009 data. The ratio was also 43.5% in 2008.
While the number of slots in schools have increased slightly, so have the number have applicants thus the constant ratio.
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My MCAT Strategy- Part 1

I took the MCAT Jan 31st, and am very happy with the 32 I received. Now that I have a good score back I feel comfortable sharing the methods I used to achieve that score.
(New to the MCAT? Check out my basic MCAT overview)
Let me preface this by admitting that I did not study [...]

January 31st, 2009: MCAT!

Yes, my posting frequency has dropped off the map lately. Don’t worry, there’s a good reason. I’m taking the MCAT soon! Jan. 31st to be exact. 
I’ll be sure to tell you all about the MCAT experience. I’m studying hard, but it’s a difficult test. It’s at 8 in the morning, so I just hope my [...]