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You can pass the MCAT even if you have a flexible self-study schedule. You can do this by availing of an MCAT book and an online MCAT prep course which offers lecture-style teaching on Physics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology and Verbal Reasoning; reviews and practice tests similar to the MCAT exam.
Then, you need an effective self-study plan.
Here, Dr. Brett Ferdinand, MD, creator of The Medical School Preparatory Course (MSPC) and author of “The Silver Bullet: Real MCATs Explained”, shares some self-study tips.
Start with the least-liked subject
“Begin with your Science review. Start reading the Gold Standard MCAT high-yield chapter reviews. After you have read a few chapters in any subject, start watching the streaming videos or DVDs in that same subject to reinforce your learning. Also, do the lessons in Verbal Reasoning sections,” he said.
Take very concise notes, he added.
Review problems
After completing a chapter review, do the chapter review problems which are similar to actual MCAT questions.
Take the practice tests
“The reason that you study is so that you can take full-length MCAT tests just like the real thing,” Dr. Ferdinand said.
“After you've finished your science review and all available problems, you can start doing the Gold Standard Practice tests then review your scores out of 15,” he added.
To correct your mistakes, post your questions in the forum provided for course members.
Then, to have a clear idea on what to expect at the MCAT test, take the free official AAMC exam and compare your AAMC and GS scores.
Get the right materials, stick to your self-study plan and understand your lessons well. No doubt, you’ll ace this most important exam of your life./