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How to Self Study for the MCAT

Posted by: Tim on: October 6, 2008

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The MCAT is a high stakes competition; every taker wants to do their best. A good portion will pay test-prep companies for MCAT courses that will teach them the material and test-taking method in hopes of getting the best score.
When I took the studied and prepared for the MCAT, I didn’t take a prep-course [...]

The Value and Importance of Writing

Posted by: Tim on: August 14, 2008

Most science and engineering students I know went into their respective fields to avoid writing. I was also like them. I disliked writing essays in high school and left assignments until the night before to do. I despised it. I avoided it. Every time I sat in front of a blank document, the words wouldn’t [...]

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After every year’s MCAT score release date, the question of whether one should rewrite the MCAT comes up or what can I do with this (insert number+letter here). This question is so common that several forums are dedicated to answering this question including one for Canadian Students and one for American [...]

Stressed and Worried about the MCAT

Posted by: Tim on: August 7, 2008

This post is dedicated to all the people who are about to write their MCAT and may be feeling the stress of needing to do well.
Last summer, I was always procrastinated and distracted from studying for the MCAT. I worried that I would bomb the test and have to retake the MCAT the next summer. [...]

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the MCAT

Posted by: Tim on: July 31, 2008

Alright, I don’t actually love the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test), but I’m not a student who hates the MCAT either. But around this time each summer, thousands of students are stressed the hell out about the MCAT. For most, they have never written a test that will be weighted so heavily. This CAN be [...]

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What are my chances of getting into Medical School?

Posted by: Tim on: July 29, 2008

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What are my chances for medical school? To help answer all these future questions concerning competitiveness and chances, I have created a flow chart that will help you solve this problem. I present you the official guide to determining and assuring your chances for medical school. Enjoy! Click to on [...]