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What to Bring to the MCAT
At times, the stress of a looming MCAT test day can feel overwhelming, even after working with prep courses (like Kaplan and Magoosh) and materials. However, planning ahead to understand what you can control on test day can make the stress more bearable. One of the few things you will have control over on test…
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What To Bring To The MCAT On Test Day
Taking the MCAT is not your typical test day. It holds huge weight for your future in the medical field and arriving at the test is an accomplishment in itself. On that day, and the days leading up, all attention should be on test preparation. The single most important thing to bring to the MCAT…
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How to Send MCAT Scores to AACOMAS
Taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is the first step you need to take to begin the trajectory to becoming a medical practitioner. The second step is applying to schools and, to do that, you’ll need to send your MCAT scores. When you’re applying to any American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOMAS),…
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How Much Does the MCAT Cost?
When you opt to become a doctor, nurse, or any other practitioner in the medical field, you’re making an investment. The road to the white coat comes with many different tolls that you have to pay to pass–and it all starts with the MCAT. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) first came into existence as…
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How Many Times Can You Take the MCAT?
When you took the SAT or ACT for college admissions, you likely approached the test with the mindset that you can always retake until you get the score you want. For the MCAT, however, this mindset does not apply. This article explores both how many times you can take the MCAT and how many times…
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How Long is the MCAT?
Preparing for the MCAT, which has a reputation of being long and grueling, can be a challenge without fully understanding its format. Fortunately, the length and structure of the MCAT is consistent, allowing one to better prepare for it with fewer surprises. MCAT Test Day Itinerary The MCAT’s total question-answering time is 6 hours and…
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How Long Are MCAT Scores Valid?
Taking the MCAT (Medical College Application Test) usually means you’re ready to take the plunge into med school. Life happens, and sometimes that’s just not the case. How long are MCAT scores valid? Medical schools accept MCAT scores up to 2-3 years old. The MCAT is used to validate your preparedness for medical school, so…
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What Is the MCAT?
“MCAT” stands for the Medical College Admissions Test. The MCAT is required for essentially all MD, DO, and podiatry programs in the United States and Canada. This article will help you understand what the MCAT is, enabling you to better prepare for the test and earn your best possible score. Recent MCAT Redesign The MCAT…
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How Is the MCAT Scored?
Acing the MCAT can be easier if you understand how the MCAT is scored. This article will break down the four sections of scoring scales and percentiles to help you best prepare for test day. How Is the Composite MCAT Scored? The MCAT is scored on a scale from 472 to 528, with the median…
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How Hard Is the MCAT?
Understandably, the MCAT has a reputation for being “hard.” Because difficulty is relative, this article compares the MCAT to other standardized tests, evaluating its structure, content, and weight in medical school admissions to assess its difficulty. Test Length: the MCAT vs. Other Standardized Tests When I was studying to take the MCAT for the first…
