mcat intro
summary
this comprehensive overview of the mcat preparation course highlights the exam's structure, content areas, and effective study strategies, offering insights from experienced educators and successful students.
- the mcat, revised in 2015, is a lengthy and interdisciplinary exam administered by the aamc, covering four main sections and offered 25 times a year.
- only 50% of examinees take a preparation course, giving those who do a significant advantage.
- the exam tests knowledge in chemical and physical foundations, critical analysis and reasoning skills (cars), biological systems, and psychological, social, and biological foundations of behavior.
- effective preparation includes a mix of 60% mcat-specific resources and 40% college texts and notes, with a minimum of 250-350 hours of study.
- early engagement with aamc materials, creating a study schedule, and identifying areas of weakness are crucial steps in the preparation process.
chapters
00:00
introduction to the mcat
02:01
understanding the mcat structure
04:07
who takes the mcat?
11:08
effective study strategies
12:37
next steps in mcat preparation