The Premed Playbook Guide to the MCAT Maximize Your Score, Get Into Med School

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

The MCAT is a standardized, full-day exam that medical schools use to assess applicants' critical thinking and analytical skills alongside other application components, providing a universal comparison tool across thousands of candidates.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• What the MCAT measures: not total knowledge, but how well you analyze and critically think through questions.
• Why it exists: provides a standardized assessment that allows medical schools to compare students from any institution, unlike GPA which varies by school and professor.
• Structure: four timed sections (Chem/Phys, CARS, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc) plus breaks, totaling over six hours of testing.
• Common confusion: many students treat the MCAT like other exams and focus on memorization rather than critical thinking, leading to lower scores.
• Scoring principle: only correct answers count; incorrect answers don't penalize you, so always guess.

📋 What the MCAT is and why it matters

📋 Basic definition and scope

The MCAT: a standardized test used by medical school admission committees to assess applicants' analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• It is a full-day experience with over six hours of testing, plus approximately 90 minutes of breaks and administrative tasks.
• Often called "a standardized test on steroids" because it requires years of prerequisites and months of preparation.
• Don't confuse: the MCAT is one component of your medical school application, considered alongside GPA, letters of reference, personal statements, extracurriculars, and other factors.

🎯 Purpose and history

• Originally developed in 1928 to address the large dropout rate among first-year medical students.
• Established to help schools filter out students with little potential to succeed in their programs.
• Today: admission committees use it to choose candidates who will thrive in their specific medical school for that specific year.

🔍 What it actually tests

• Not a test of your total knowledge base.
• Instead: gauges how well you can analyze and critically think through questions.
• Example: Too many students approach the MCAT like other exams in their life and end up with less-than-great scores because they focus on memorization rather than critical reasoning.

🏗️ Test structure and format

🏗️ Four main sections

The MCAT consists of four sections, breaks, and administrative components in this order:

Section	Time	Questions	Content
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (Chem/Phys)	95 minutes	59 multiple-choice	Biochemistry, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)	90 minutes	53 multiple-choice	Reading comprehension
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (Bio/Biochem)	95 minutes	59 multiple-choice	Biology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry
Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior (Psych/Soc)	95 minutes	59 multiple-choice	Psychology, sociology, biology

⏱️ Breaks and administrative time

• Optional 10-minute tutorial at the start
• Optional 10-minute break after Chem/Phys
• Optional 30-minute lunch break after CARS
• Optional 10-minute break after Bio/Biochem
• 5 minutes to decide whether to void the test
• Optional 5-minute satisfaction survey

📝 Question types

• Discrete questions: one-off questions that don't require additional information to answer.
• Passage-based questions: require reading up to several paragraphs of information; each passage has several associated questions.

🔄 Evolution of the exam

• The MCAT is constantly evolving, regularly restructured to be compatible with the changing nature of medicine.
• The most current format was implemented in 2015, developed by the AAMC after exhaustive interviews and surveys with medical school faculty and admissions committees.

📊 Scoring system

📊 How scores are calculated

You receive ten different scores total:

• One combined total score
• Four individual section scores
• Five percentile scores (one total, four for each section)

Score ranges:

• Each section: 118 to 132 points
• Total lowest possible: 472 (118 × 4)
• Total highest possible: 528 (132 × 4)

✅ Scoring rules

Your score is determined only by the number of questions you answer correctly.

• Incorrect answers do not count against your score.
• Answering incorrectly is the same as not answering at all.
• Always guess if you don't know the answer.

📐 Raw vs scaled scores

• Raw score: the number of questions you answered correctly.
• Scaled score: the 118-132 range, adjusted based on the difficulty of your specific test compared to other tests.
• Don't confuse: the test is not graded on a curve; variations between different MCAT versions are considered when generating your scaled score, but scaled scores are not generated by comparing your performance to other students.

🎯 Understanding "good" scores

🎯 What counts as competitive

A good score is one that increases your chances of acceptance into the medical school you want to attend.

Benchmark numbers (2016-2017 data):

• 50th percentile: 500 (average)
• Mean score for all applicants: 501.8
• Mean score for accepted students who started medical school: 508.7

📚 How to research target scores

• Use the Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) and College Information Book (CIB) to see what the previous year's class looked like.
• Look at more than just the median: by definition, 50% of the class is above and 50% below the median.
• Examine the ranges to determine your competitiveness as an applicant.
• Remember: the MCAT is just one part of your application.

🏆 The ultimate answer

The best MCAT score is the highest one you can get.

🎓 Special considerations

🎓 Nontraditional students

Nontraditional students: those who have taken time off from college or changed careers.

• Many apply to medical school after taking a few (or more) years off between completing undergraduate study.
• For these students, the MCAT enables programs to judge how well they can still handle difficult standardized tests.
• This is important because standardized testing will become a regular thing during medical school.

📝 Eligibility and registration basics

Eligibility requirements:

• You must intend to use your MCAT scores to apply for medical school acceptance.
• You may only register for one MCAT at a time.
• You are not eligible if you've already taken the MCAT three times that year.
• Special permission may be needed under certain circumstances (e.g., not planning to attend medical school).

Registration timing:

• Register as soon as you can, ideally months in advance.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Registering for the MCAT requires early planning to secure your preferred test date and location, understanding eligibility rules and cost structures, and knowing your options for accommodations, financial aid, cancellation, and retakes.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Eligibility and frequency limits: You must intend to apply to medical school, can register for only one MCAT at a time, and are capped at three attempts per year and seven lifetime attempts.
• Early registration is critical: Register months in advance (historically mid-October for the following year) because testing centers have limited seats, and late registration restricts your ability to cancel or reschedule.
• Cost varies by timing: Base registration is $315, but cancellation/rescheduling fees depend on when you register (Gold/Silver/Bronze periods), with Bronze offering no refunds or changes.
• Common confusion—accommodations and scores: Accommodations do not appear on your application or affect how your score looks, but research shows students with extra time had lower USMLE pass rates and graduation rates.
• Financial aid and accommodations exist: The Fee Assistance Program can reduce registration to $125 and provide other benefits; accommodation requests can take up to 60 days, so apply early.

📋 Eligibility and registration limits

🎯 Who can register

• You must intend to use your MCAT scores to apply for medical school admission.
• You may only register for one MCAT at a time.
• You cannot register if you have already taken the MCAT three times in the current testing year.
• Special permission may be required for unique circumstances (e.g., not planning to attend medical school); check with the AAMC.

🔢 Lifetime and annual limits

Period	Limit
Single testing year	Maximum 3 attempts
Two consecutive years	Maximum 4 attempts
Lifetime	Maximum 7 attempts

• These limits mean retaking the MCAT requires careful planning.
• Don't confuse: "testing year" refers to the AAMC's calendar, not a personal 12-month window.

🗓️ When and how to register

⏰ Timing your registration

• Register as early as possible: ideally months in advance.
• Registration opens: historically mid-October of the prior year.
  • Example: To take the MCAT in April 2025, check the AAMC website around October 2024.
• Why early matters: Testing centers have limited seats for each test day; if your preferred center fills up, you must choose a later date or travel to a different location.
• Being close to home reduces the extra burden of traveling on test day, helping you stay comfortable.

💻 Registration process

The registration happens online through the AAMC's registration portal:

1. Create an account with an AAMC username and password.
2. Fill out forms asking for basic personal background and eligibility information.
3. Choose your test date from available dates (typically January–September).
4. Choose your state, then select a testing site from the list of locations available on your chosen date.
5. Check seat availability: If seats are available, proceed; if not, pick a different location or date.
6. Submit payment information.
7. Receive confirmation: A receipt screen shows when and where to report, plus deadlines for canceling or rescheduling.

💰 Costs and financial aid

💵 Base registration cost

• As of the excerpt's writing, the initial MCAT registration fee is $315.
• International students pay an additional $100 processing fee for taking the MCAT outside the US.

🔄 Cancellation and rescheduling fees

Fees depend on when you register, divided into three periods:

Period	Timing	Reschedule fee	Cancellation refund
Gold	More than 1 month before exam	$85	$155 refund
Silver	3–4 weeks before exam	$145	No refund
Bronze	1–2 weeks before exam	Not allowed	Not allowed

• Gold Period: Most flexibility; partial refund if you cancel.
• Silver Period: Higher rescheduling fee; no refund if you cancel.
• Bronze Period: No option to cancel or reschedule within two weeks of the exam date.
• Don't confuse: If you register during Bronze, you cannot cancel even if circumstances change.

🎓 Fee Assistance Program (FAP)

The AAMC provides financial aid to offset registration costs if you have financial limitations.

Eligibility:

• Determined by the AAMC; check directly for the most up-to-date criteria.
• You must provide your parent's financial information to determine income level, regardless of your marital status or age.

Benefits once approved:

• Reduced MCAT registration: from $315 to $125.
• Access to the Official Guide to the MCAT, AAMC practice exams, section bank, and more.
• Access to the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) website.
• AMCAS fee waiver for up to 16 medical schools.

Limits:

• Benefits typically expire at the end of the year.
• You are limited to five fee assistance awards during your lifetime.

More information: mcatbook.com/fap.

♿ Accommodations for disabilities

🩺 What qualifies for accommodations

If you have diagnosed disabilities or medical conditions that require adjustments to the standard exam environment, you are encouraged to apply for accommodations.

Examples of qualifying impairments (not exhaustive):

• Physical/mobility impairments
• Visual impairments
• Learning disabilities
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Diabetes
• Other medical conditions

Possible modifications:

• Oversized printing
• Extra testing time
• Separate testing room
• Authorization for inhalers, water, or hard candy

⏳ Application timing

• Accommodation requests can take up to 60 days to receive a response.
• Turn in necessary materials as early as possible.
• Late requests can disrupt the registration process.
• The excerpt warns: students have had accommodation requests denied at the last minute due to missing documentation—plan ahead to avoid this.

🔒 Privacy and outcomes

Privacy:

• Accommodation information does not get passed to medical schools on your application.
• Your score looks like every other score.

Research findings:

• A paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that students who received extra time for the MCAT had:
  • Lower rates of passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step examinations.
  • Lower rates of graduating from medical school.
• USMLE consists of Step 1, Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge), Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills), and Step 3.
• Steps 1 and 2 are taken during medical school; Step 3 is taken during residency.
• Don't confuse: This is a correlation reported in research, not a statement that accommodations cause lower performance; you should still get the accommodations you need to succeed on test day.

🔁 Retaking, canceling, and voiding

🔁 Retaking the MCAT

• You may retake the MCAT to achieve higher scores and increase your chances of acceptance.
• Limits: three times per testing year, four times in two consecutive years, seven times lifetime (see earlier section).
• Important: Not all schools look strictly at your highest score.
  • Some schools look at the most recent score.
  • Some schools look at the average of all scores.
• The excerpt notes that retaking will be covered more later in the book.

❌ Canceling or rescheduling

• You can cancel or reschedule any time before two weeks prior to the MCAT, if you registered early enough.
• Fees depend on the Zone (Gold/Silver/Bronze) in which you registered (see cost table above).
• Bronze Zone: No option to cancel within two weeks of your test date.
• If you cannot cancel in time, the excerpt suggests you might consider taking the MCAT and voiding it just to gain experience with the testing center and check-in process.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Taking the MCAT at the right time—typically spring of the year before you want to start medical school—requires completing nearly all prerequisite courses, adequate preparation with full-length practice tests, and understanding that earlier application submission improves your chances under rolling admissions.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Recommended timing: Take the MCAT in April or May of the calendar year before you want to start medical school (e.g., April/May 2024 for August 2025 start).
• Prerequisite foundation: The AAMC recommends one year each of chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biology, plus one semester each of psychology, sociology, and biochemistry; biology is the most tested subject.
• Self-study limits: You can self-study at most one semester of coursework while preparing for the MCAT; attempting more than that risks a poor score.
• Common confusion: Don't confuse "when is the last day I can apply" with "how can I apply as soon as possible"—rolling admissions favor earlier complete applications.
• Readiness indicator: You are ready when you have taken nearly all prereqs, completed many full-length practice tests in real testing conditions, and score consistently at your target level.

📅 MCAT scheduling and policies

📅 When the MCAT is offered

• The MCAT is typically offered between January and September every year.
• You can find the most current schedule at the AAMC website.

🔄 Retake limits

Limit type	Number allowed
Per testing year	Up to 3 times
Per two-consecutive-year period	Up to 4 times
Lifetime total	Up to 7 times

• Not all schools look strictly at the highest score; some consider the most recent score or the average of all scores.

🔧 Cancellation and rescheduling

• You can cancel or reschedule any time before two weeks prior to the test date.
• Fees depend on the registration Zone (Gold, Silver, or Bronze).
• Gold Zone cancellation: partial refund.
• Silver Zone cancellation: higher rescheduling fee than Gold.
• Bronze Zone: no cancellation option (within two weeks of test date).
• If you can't cancel in time, you may take the test and void it just to gain testing center experience.

📚 Prerequisite courses and preparation

📚 AAMC-recommended courses

The AAMC recommends a year each of chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biology, and a semester each of psychology, sociology, and biochemistry.

• Biology is by far the most tested subject, followed by psychology.
• Some students skip the sociology semester, but the MCAT tests specific technical definitions covered in that course, so it's worth taking seriously.

🔬 "Hidden" prerequisites

• One year of biology is likely not enough; the MCAT heavily tests "biology of the small" (cells, organelles, sub-cellular structures, pathways).
• Recommendation: complete a second year of biology, focusing on one mid to upper-level cell bio course and one mid to upper-level molecular genetics course.
• Anatomy and physiology of the human body are tested, but you are not expected to take those classes specifically for the MCAT.

📖 Non-science courses

• Humanities classes (English, philosophy, history) help build critical reasoning and reading skills.
• At its core, the MCAT is a reading test covering science subjects.
• The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) section is almost always the hardest section for most students.
• Fitting in as many non-science classes as possible will help you master CARS.

🎓 Advisor consultation

• If you have access to an advisor, see them now.
• Your advisor will typically have a timeline based on your school's specific available courses.

🧠 Self-study and shortcuts

🧠 Self-study limits

• If you must take the MCAT before completing all suggested classes, it is possible to self-study a subject.
• Hard limit: Do not try to self-study more than one semester of coursework while preparing for the MCAT.
• One semester of sociology: doable.
• One semester of physics: possible with effort ("good luck").
• Two semesters: "Don't even think about it."
• Example: If you have a few semesters of suggested coursework to complete, you should consider waiting to take the test; the material is too large, and rushing risks a poor score and the need to retake.

✂️ Possible shortcuts

• Organic chemistry: Expected to take two semesters as a prereq, but if you need to take the MCAT before the second semester, you should be okay (organic chemistry is underrepresented on the MCAT).
• Physics: The same goes for the second semester of physics.
• Don't confuse: These are exceptions; most subjects require full completion.

🌊 The MCAT is a "shallow" test

• The MCAT covers far more material than any test you've previously taken, but it does not dig very deep into subjects.
• You won't have to delve into topics the way you would for a semester-long course final exam.
• Adequate preparation will make it easier.

⏰ Optimal timing and application strategy

⏰ Most common and recommended timing

• Take the MCAT during the spring of the calendar year before you want to start medical school.
• Example: If planning to start medical school in August 2025, take the MCAT in April or May 2024.
• Applications for the 2025 starting class open in May and June.

📊 Why this timing matters

• Having your scores before you apply lets you judge whether you should delay your application a year to better prepare.
• If your score isn't bad enough to delay a full year, it still gives you time to retake the test during the application cycle (this delays your complete application but is not a deal breaker).
• It takes roughly one month for scores to be returned after taking the test.
• Most schools won't review your application until they've received your MCAT scores.

🚀 Rolling admissions and early submission

• Most medical schools accept students on a rolling admissions basis.
• The later your application is complete, the harder your chances of getting accepted.
• Don't think "When is the last day I can apply?" but rather "How can I prepare myself to apply as soon as possible?"
• Even if you are planning on taking the MCAT later, it is still highly recommended to submit your application early so it can be verified.
• You don't have to wait for your test scores; the longer you wait to submit, the longer it will be for your application to be verified—even if you submit and register for a new MCAT test.

✅ Readiness and special considerations

✅ How to know if you are ready

• You have taken almost all (if not all) of your prereqs.
• You have taken many full-length practice tests simulating a real testing environment.
• You are scoring well and consistently on full-length tests.
• If you have not taken a full eight-hour day practice test and instead did one or two sections at a time, you are not ready for the real MCAT.
• Being prepared to take the MCAT on time requires planning; understanding the overall puzzle will help you take the test at a time where you can score well without delaying your application.

⏳ MCAT validity and gap years

• The MCAT is typically only valid for three years.
• Some schools want an MCAT score from only two years ago.
• If you plan on taking gap years to do research or travel, you may not want to take the MCAT during the normal timeframe.
• One gap year: you may be okay.
• Two gap years: think about what might happen if you don't get into medical school your first time applying; with two gap years and a failed application, you'll need to take the MCAT again.
• Recommendation: If planning two gap years, delay taking the MCAT for at least one year.

🎓 Nontraditional student advice

• The advice is mostly the same: make sure you have the prereqs to have a solid foundation.
• If your prereqs were many years ago, you might consider retaking them, even if you did well originally (individual decision).
• Some schools require classes taken within five years, some within ten.
• Give schools a call to discuss your situation and see what specific recommendations they have.
• One of the most challenging parts of applying to medical school is knowing that every school has different requirements.

📘 Postbac programs

• If it's been a long time since you've taken your prereqs, or if you haven't taken any yet, look into a formal postbac program.
• These programs help you get the prereqs you need and prepare you to take the MCAT.
• Options: year-long intensive programs or two-year programs.
• Check the AAMC postbac directory at https://apps.aamc.org/postbac.

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🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Effective MCAT preparation requires a strategic combination of official resources, practice testing, thorough review, and stress management rather than simply accumulating study materials.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Practice tests are essential: Taking and thoroughly reviewing at least 3–6 full-length practice exams is the single most important preparation activity.
• Quality over quantity with materials: One well-used set of prep books is more effective than a large library of superficially studied resources.
• Common confusion: Students often focus only on content review while neglecting practice testing and thorough review of wrong and right answers.
• Personalized approach matters: The right preparation method (self-study, prep course, tutoring, or study group) depends on your testing history, discipline level, and score goals.
• Stress management is cognitive performance: Daily exercise and mindfulness meditation directly improve brain function and test performance.

📚 Starting your preparation

📖 Begin with official AAMC materials

• Start with The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam published by the AAMC (the test writers themselves).
• This book outlines how the exam was compiled and provides the structure you need to understand.
• Available on Amazon for around $30.
• Read it cover to cover despite being "very dry"—it tells you exactly what to expect.

🎧 Free supplementary resources

• The MCAT Podcast: free audio content you can consume while cooking, cleaning, working out, or driving.
• AAMC MCAT Section Bank: over 300 practice questions for $45, allows 10 attempts per section, provides immediate online review.

📗 Choosing prep books wisely

Efficiently utilizing books is the only true method for success on the exam.

• One set of books, used properly, is sufficient.
• A tall stack of books does not translate into a good MCAT score.
• Look for books published by companies that work with live human beings and experienced professionals.
• Choose books that include practice questions integrated into the reading (not just content review).
• Read prep books more thoroughly and carefully than any college textbook.
• Analogy: Think of prep books the way a musician thinks about sheet music—you need mastery, not superficial familiarity.

📘 Section-specific books

• Consider these only if you struggle with one particular section (e.g., Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills).
• These provide focused content outlines, practice tests, and in-depth answer breakdowns for that section alone.

🧪 Diagnostic and practice testing

🔬 Why take a diagnostic test

• Take a diagnostic test right before or when you start preparing.
• Purpose: Identify strengths and weaknesses so you know where to focus.
• Most diagnostic tests are free through test prep companies.
• A diagnostic is similar to the MCAT but often half-length; it simulates difficulty and format.
• It predicts how you would score if you took the real test that day.

⏰ When to take the diagnostic

• Take it as early as possible—you don't need to wait until after completing all prerequisites.
• Going in unprepared gives an honest assessment of how much preparation time you need.
• Your preparation timeline is different from other students'; the diagnostic reveals your personalized needs.

🎯 Full-length practice tests are non-negotiable

When it comes to MCAT preparation, taking and reviewing practice tests is the best way to increase your potential to do well on the test.

How many:

• Minimum: 3 practice tests (the three official AAMC scored exams as of this publishing).
• Recommended: 5–6 total practice tests for a well-prepared student.
• Extended: up to 10 tests if you struggle with standardized testing.
• Beyond 10 tests usually results in diminishing returns.

When to take them:

• During the weeks leading up to your test date—but with enough time left to review results and adjust your study.
• Don't save practice tests for the days immediately before the exam (risk of unproductive panic).
• Set aside one full day per week in the final weeks.

How to simulate test day:

Requirement	Why it matters
Full 8-hour block	Builds stamina for the real exam
Start at 8:30 AM	Matches actual MCAT start time
Exact break lengths	Simulates real conditions
No music, phones, distractions	True test environment

🔍 Reviewing practice tests thoroughly

• Start with questions that made you most nervous during the test.
• Return to notes and study guides to understand why those questions scared you.
• Use practice tests as a "thermometer" to identify problems you need to solve.
• Critical mistake to avoid: Casually skimming everything in the last few weeks.
• Focus on topics you are most uncomfortable with and chip away at those insecurities.
• Spend 8–18 hours doing a careful autopsy of every single question—both wrong and right answers.

🎓 Choosing your study method

📊 Self-study vs. structured options

Self-study works if you:

• Are naturally good at standardized testing.
• Are disciplined and can create your own structure.
• Performed well on your diagnostic.

Prep courses work if you:

• Benefit from strict deadlines, assignments, and scheduled practice test dates.
• Lose focus when seeking out information on your own.
• Need structure and accountability.

One-on-one tutoring works if you:

• Score in the 10th–20th percentile and need customized attention.
• Already have a high score (e.g., 513) and want to reach the highest percentiles.
• Are a nontraditional student reintegrating after time away from school.
• Feel overwhelmed and lost despite self-study and prep courses.

🏫 Choosing a prep course

Must-have criteria:

1. MCAT-focused (not general standardized test prep).
2. Taught by experts who are well-versed and up-to-date in MCAT preparation.
3. Instructors are trained to teach, not just high scorers themselves.
4. Teaching method matches your needs (e.g., small group interaction vs. lectures).
5. Provides sufficient practice tests.

Online vs. in-person:

• Online: flexibility for busy schedules; some are live, some self-paced.
• In-person: solid deadlines and face-to-face interaction.
• Don't confuse: Online courses can still offer live office hours and instructor interaction.

👥 Study groups

Benefits:

• Free and effective when done right.
• Members teach each other, reinforcing their own knowledge.
• Prepares you for collaborative study in medical school.

How to build a good group:

• Don't just pick the smartest people you know.
• Find individuals whose strengths and weaknesses complement yours.
• Example: If you're strong in organic chemistry but weak in psychology, find someone with the opposite profile.
• Teaching others is one of the best ways to reinforce what you already know.

💰 Cost considerations

Method	Typical cost	Best for
Self-study + books	~$30–100	Disciplined, strong test-takers
Prep course	~$2,500+	Those needing structure
Private tutoring	Higher but comparable per hour	Customized needs, extreme score goals
Study group	Free	Collaborative learners

⚠️ Common preparation pitfalls

❌ Focusing only on content

• Many students review content but neglect practice testing.
• Practice exams can feel overwhelming, so students avoid them or don't take them seriously.
• Fix: Treat practice tests like the real experience—full duration, no distractions.

❌ Not reviewing exams thoroughly

• Students take the test, check the score, and move on.
• Fix: Spend 8–18 hours analyzing every question, including ones you got right.
• This boring, time-consuming process is incredibly productive.

❌ Not mastering the material

• Students skim books and feel they understand adequately.
• Fix: Master each chapter before moving on; review again after a 2–3 day break.

❌ Copying others' study habits

• Social media shows what high scorers did, but their methods may not work for you.
• Fix: Understand your own strengths and weaknesses; maximize your strengths rather than spending years fixing weaknesses.

❌ Taking the test too soon

• Rushing into the exam before you're ready wastes time and delays your timeline (one month wait for scores).
• Fix: Only schedule the test when you're truly prepared.

🧘 Managing stress during preparation

🏃 Daily exercise is non-negotiable

Daily aerobic exercise greatly reduces your stress levels, increases the positive hormones running around in your body, and has an enormous positive impact on your brain's performance.

• Studies show exercisers perform higher on IQ and memory tests.
• Walk your dog, play soccer, go to the gym—anything that raises your pulse.

🧘 Mindfulness meditation

• Slow down for 15–20 minutes each day.
• Helps mitigate stress and enables your brain to work at a better rate.
• Combined with exercise, meditation aids cognitive functions in operating at their highest level.

🗺️ Familiarize yourself with test day procedures

• Visit the testing location ahead of time.
• Practice the drive, find parking, locate entrances.
• Know how long it takes to get there.
• This prevents being thrown off on test day and saves stress.
• Example: Testing centers may let you in early if it's a slow day, or you may wait 15–25 minutes depending on the location.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Success on the MCAT requires not just reading advice or listening to podcasts, but actively putting in practice work using diagnostic tests, full-length exams, and other preparation resources.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Core requirement: Reading or listening alone is insufficient; you must actively practice to realize your potential.
• Where to start: Begin with a free MCAT diagnostic test and one free full-length exam to assess your baseline.
• Readiness criterion: You must know you've put in the work before test day arrives.
• Common confusion: Consuming prep materials (books, podcasts) feels productive, but practice is what actually builds readiness—don't mistake passive learning for active preparation.

💪 The work requirement

💪 Beyond passive consumption

• The excerpt emphasizes that "just reading this book, or listening to The MCAT Podcast isn't enough."
• You must actively "put in the work to realize your potential."
• This is not about knowledge acquisition alone; it's about translating knowledge into performance through practice.
• Example: Someone who reads all prep books but never takes practice tests will not be as ready as someone who actively practices applying what they've learned.

✅ Knowing you're ready

• The excerpt states: "At the end of the day, you have to know that you've put in the work and are ready to take the MCAT."
• Readiness is self-assessed based on effort invested, not just time spent.
• If you've "followed along and are ready to take action on the advice in this book, you'll be ready when your test day rolls around."

🎯 Starting with practice

🎯 Free diagnostic and full-length

• The excerpt directs students to "get your free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length from Next Step Test Preparation."
• This is presented as the starting point: "That starts with practice."
• Why diagnostics matter: They establish a baseline and help you understand where to focus your preparation efforts.

📚 Available resources

The excerpt lists multiple resource categories to support practice:

Resource type	What's offered
MCAT Books	Subject reviews (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Verbal, Quantitative, Research Methods) plus practice passages and question banks
Diagnostic Test	Free diagnostic test and one free full-length exam
Full-Length Exams	Up to 10 purchasable full-length exams
Tutoring	One-on-one tutoring services
MCAT Course	Over 100 hours of videos, custom schedule builder, live office hours, access to all full-length exams

• The variety of formats (books, tests, tutoring, courses) supports different learning needs, but all serve the same goal: active practice and preparation.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Success on the MCAT requires not just reading or listening to advice, but actively putting in practice work to realize your potential and be ready on test day.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Knowledge alone is insufficient: reading books or listening to podcasts does not replace actual practice work.
• Practice is the starting point: the work begins with practice, including diagnostic tests and full-length exams.
• Readiness comes from effort: you must know you've put in the work before taking the MCAT.
• Common confusion: consuming information (reading/listening) vs. doing the work—only the latter prepares you for test day.

📚 The gap between knowledge and readiness

📖 What knowledge provides

• The excerpt states that the book gives "the knowledge to move forward with your MCAT prep and lay out a plan."
• Knowledge includes understanding how to prepare and what score you need for your target medical school.
• However, the excerpt emphasizes this is only the foundation, not the complete preparation.

⚠️ Why knowledge is not enough

"Just reading this book, or listening to The MCAT Podcast isn't enough. You must put in the work."

• Passive consumption of information does not translate to test performance.
• The excerpt draws a clear line: knowledge tells you what to do; work is doing it.
• Don't confuse: having a plan vs. executing the plan—both are necessary, but only execution builds readiness.

🏋️ What "putting in the work" means

🎯 Practice as the foundation

• The excerpt states: "That starts with practice."
• Practice is not optional or supplementary; it is where the work begins.
• The excerpt recommends starting with a free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length exam.

🔁 The practice-to-readiness pathway

• The sequence described:
  1. Acquire knowledge (from the book/podcast)
  2. Put in practice work
  3. Know that you've put in the work
  4. Be ready on test day
• Example: A student reads all the review materials but skips practice tests → they have knowledge but not readiness.

🎓 Realizing your potential

💪 Individual responsibility

• The excerpt states: "The rest is up to you."
• No amount of external resources can substitute for personal effort.
• The phrase "realize your potential" implies that capability exists but must be activated through work.

✅ The readiness criterion

"At the end of the day, you have to know that you've put in the work and are ready to take the MCAT."

• Readiness is self-assessed based on effort invested.
• The excerpt links following the book's advice with being ready when test day arrives.
• The conditional structure: if you take action on the advice, then you'll be ready.

📦 Available resources

🧪 Practice materials mentioned

The excerpt lists several resources to support practice work:

Resource type	What's offered	Where to access
Diagnostic test	Free diagnostic + one free full-length	mcatbook.com/freetest
Review books	Subject-specific MCAT review (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, etc.)	mcatbook.com/books
Practice questions	Verbal practice passages, 2000 science questions	Listed in resources
Full-length exams	Up to 10 full-length exams for purchase	mcatbook.com/fulllength
Tutoring & Course	One-on-one tutoring, 100+ hours of videos, live office hours	mcatbook.com/tutoring and course page

🎯 How resources support the work

• These resources provide the means to practice, but the excerpt emphasizes they are tools—not substitutes for effort.
• The free diagnostic is positioned as an entry point to begin practice work.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Success on the MCAT requires not just reading advice or listening to podcasts, but actively putting in the work through practice and preparation.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Core message: Knowledge and planning are necessary, but insufficient without actual work and practice.
• First action step: Start with practice tests, including free diagnostic and full-length exams.
• Readiness criterion: You must know you've put in the work before test day arrives.
• Common confusion: Passive consumption (reading books, listening to podcasts) vs. active practice—only the latter builds real readiness.

🎯 The central requirement

💪 Work beyond knowledge

• The excerpt emphasizes that receiving knowledge and laying out a plan are only the starting point.
• The rest depends on the individual test-taker.
• You must "put in the work to realize your potential."

🚫 What is not enough

• Just reading the book is insufficient.
• Just listening to The MCAT Podcast is insufficient.
• Passive consumption does not translate to test readiness.

Don't confuse: Acquiring information (reading, listening) with building skill (practicing, applying).

🏋️ How to put in the work

🧪 Start with practice

Practice is the starting point for putting in the work.

• The excerpt directs test-takers to begin with a free MCAT diagnostic test and one free full-length exam.
• These resources are available at mcatbook.com/freetest.

Example: A student who has read all review materials but never taken a practice test under timed conditions has not yet "put in the work."

✅ Readiness check

• At the end of the day, you need to know that you've done the work and are ready.
• Readiness comes from having taken action on the advice in the book.
• When test day arrives, confidence should come from completed preparation, not just consumed information.

📚 Available resources

The excerpt lists multiple resource categories (note: these are references only; the excerpt does not describe their content in detail):

Resource type	Examples mentioned
Review books	Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Sociology, Verbal/Quantitative/Research Methods
Practice materials	108 Verbal Practice Passages, 2000 Science Questions (QBook)
Diagnostic and full-length exams	Free diagnostic + one free full-length; up to 10 additional full-lengths available for purchase
Guided support	One-on-one tutoring, MCAT Course with 100+ hours of videos, custom schedule builder, live office hours

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

The excerpt does not contain substantive content about what test day will look like; it consists only of a partial answer explanation, a closing motivational message, and a resource list.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• The excerpt begins mid-answer-explanation for an unspecified question about art and turbulent times.
• The closing emphasizes that reading alone is insufficient—practice and work are required to achieve MCAT readiness.
• Resources listed include review books, diagnostic tests, full-length exams, tutoring, and an online course.
• No actual test-day procedures, logistics, or expectations are described in this excerpt.

📝 Partial answer explanation (fragment)

📝 Context missing

• The excerpt opens with "It follows that individuals of passion and moral strength are disproportionately created—taught—during turbulent times."
• This appears to be part of an answer rationale for a reading comprehension or reasoning question.
• The explanation evaluates four answer choices (A, B, C, D) but does not provide the original question or passage.

✅ Answer choice analysis (incomplete)

• Choice A: described as "a good match for this" (the turbulent-times-create-better-art idea).
• Choice B: "nowhere in the passage."
• Choice C: "contradicts the main idea, which predicts this outcome rather than calling it an anomaly."
• Choice D: "not in the passage."
• Without the original question or passage, the reasoning cannot be fully understood.

💪 Closing message

💪 Emphasis on action and practice

• The closing states that knowledge and planning are not enough by themselves.
• Key phrase: "You must put in the work."
• Reading the book or listening to the podcast is insufficient without practice.

🎯 Next steps recommended

• Start with practice.
• Obtain the free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length exam at the provided URL.
• The goal is to know you are ready when test day arrives.

🚀 Final encouragement

• "If you've followed along and are ready to take action on the advice in this book, you'll be ready when your test day rolls around!"
• Ends with "Good luck!"

📚 Resources listed

📚 MCAT review books

The excerpt lists seven titles available at the publisher's website:

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
• Physics
• Psychology and Sociology
• Verbal, Quantitative, and Research Methods
• MCAT Verbal Practice: 108 Practice Passages
• MCAT QBook: 2000 Science Questions

🧪 Practice materials

Resource	Description
Diagnostic test	Free diagnostic and one free full-length exam available online
Full-length exams	Up to 10 full-length exams available for purchase

👨‍🏫 Additional support

• Tutoring: one-on-one tutoring services available.
• MCAT Course: over 100 hours of videos, custom schedule builder, live office hours, access to all full-length exams, and more.

⚠️ Note on chapter title mismatch

⚠️ Expected vs actual content

• The chapter title promises information about "What the Test Day Will Look Like."
• The excerpt does not describe test-day logistics, procedures, timing, check-in, breaks, or what to expect on the actual day.
• Instead, it contains a fragment of answer explanation, motivational closing remarks, and a resource advertisement.
• This suggests the excerpt is from the very end of the book, not the substantive portion of Chapter 8.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Success on the MCAT requires not just reading strategy materials but actively putting in practice work, starting with diagnostic tests and full-length exams.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Core message: Reading or listening to MCAT advice is insufficient; you must actively practice to realize your potential.
• First action step: Take the free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length exam to begin practice.
• Readiness criterion: You need to know you've put in the work before test day arrives.
• Common confusion: Consuming content (books, podcasts) vs. doing the work—only the latter prepares you for the actual exam.

🎯 The central requirement

💪 Work over consumption

The excerpt emphasizes a critical distinction:

• Simply reading strategy books or listening to podcasts is not enough.
• You must put in the work to achieve your target score and get into your desired medical school.

The rest is up to you. Now, you need put in the work to realize your potential.

• This means active engagement, not passive learning.
• Don't confuse: Acquiring knowledge about the MCAT vs. building the skills and stamina to perform on test day—the former is necessary but insufficient.

🏁 Knowing you're ready

• At the end of the day, readiness comes from confidence that you've done the necessary preparation.
• The excerpt states: "you have to know that you've put in the work and are ready to take the MCAT."
• If you follow the book's advice and take action, you will be ready when test day arrives.

🚀 Starting your practice

🧪 Free diagnostic and full-length exam

The excerpt directs students to begin with concrete practice tools:

• Get a free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length exam from Next Step Test Preparation.
• Access these at the provided resource link.

Why this matters:

• Practice is where strategy becomes skill.
• Diagnostic tests reveal your starting point; full-length exams simulate real test conditions.

📚 Additional resources mentioned

The excerpt lists supporting materials (without detailed descriptions):

• MCAT review books covering all content areas (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Verbal, Quantitative, Research Methods).
• Practice resources: 108 Verbal Practice Passages, 2000 Science Questions.
• Up to 10 additional full-length exams available for purchase.
• One-on-one tutoring and a comprehensive MCAT course with over 100 hours of video, custom scheduling, live office hours, and access to all full-length exams.

Note: These are listed as available tools; the excerpt does not explain how to use them, only that they exist to support your preparation.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

The excerpt does not contain substantive content related to how the MCAT affects medical school admissions; it consists only of closing remarks, resource listings, and a partial practice question explanation.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• The excerpt includes a brief fragment of a practice question explanation (about passion, moral strength, and art during turbulent times) but provides no context or connection to MCAT admissions.
• The "Closing" section emphasizes that reading alone is insufficient—students must practice and put in work to achieve their MCAT goals.
• The "Resources" section lists available MCAT preparation materials (books, diagnostic tests, full-length exams, tutoring, and courses) but does not discuss how MCAT scores affect admissions decisions.
• Common confusion: the chapter title suggests content about MCAT's role in admissions, but the excerpt contains only supplementary material (closing advice and resource lists).

📚 Practice question fragment

🧩 Partial explanation provided

The excerpt opens mid-explanation of a practice question:

• The question appears to involve a passage discussing how "individuals of passion and moral strength are disproportionately created—taught—during turbulent times" and assumes this "creates better and more meaningful art."
• Answer choice analysis:
  • A: described as "a good match for this"
  • B: "nowhere in the passage"
  • C: "contradicts the main idea, which predicts this outcome rather than calling it an anomaly"
  • D: "not in the passage"

Note: No context is provided for the question stem, passage content, or what A/B/C/D actually state. This fragment cannot be meaningfully reviewed without the full question.

💪 Closing advice

🎯 Emphasis on active practice

The rest is up to you. Now, you need put in the work to realize your potential.

• Core message: passive reading or listening is insufficient for MCAT success.
• Students must actively practice to realize their potential.
• The excerpt stresses that "just reading this book, or listening to The MCAT Podcast isn't enough."

🧪 Recommended first step

• Begin with practice using the free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length exam available at the provided website.
• The goal is to ensure students "know that you've put in the work and are ready to take the MCAT."

🏁 Readiness criterion

• If students have "followed along and are ready to take action on the advice in this book," they will be prepared when test day arrives.

📖 Resources listed

📚 MCAT review books

The excerpt lists seven subject-specific review titles:

Subject area	Title
Biochemistry	MCAT Review: Biochemistry
Biology	MCAT Review: Biology
Chemistry	MCAT Review: Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Physics	MCAT Review: Physics
Psychology/Sociology	MCAT Review: Psychology and Sociology
Verbal/Quantitative/Research	MCAT Review: Verbal, Quantitative, and Research Methods
Verbal practice	MCAT Verbal Practice: 108 Practice Passages
Science questions	MCAT QBook: 2000 Science Questions

🧪 Practice tests and exams

• Free diagnostic test: one free diagnostic and one free full-length exam available.
• Additional full-lengths: students can purchase up to 10 full-length exams.

👨‍🏫 Tutoring and course options

• One-on-one tutoring: available through Next Step Test Preparation.
• MCAT Course: includes over 100 hours of videos, a custom schedule builder, live office hours, access to all full-length exams, and additional features.

Note: The excerpt provides only resource names and brief descriptions; it does not explain how these materials relate to improving admissions outcomes or how MCAT scores influence medical school acceptance decisions.

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

Success on the MCAT requires moving beyond reading and listening to actively putting in practice work, starting with diagnostic tests and building toward full readiness for test day.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Core requirement: Reading books or listening to podcasts is not enough; you must actively practice.
• Where to start: Begin with a free MCAT diagnostic test and one free full-length exam.
• Readiness criterion: You need to know you've put in the work before taking the actual MCAT.
• Common confusion: Passive consumption (reading/listening) vs. active practice—only the latter builds test readiness.
• Action step: Follow the advice in the book and take concrete action to be ready when test day arrives.

📝 The work requirement

💪 Beyond passive learning

• The excerpt emphasizes that just reading this book or listening to The MCAT Podcast isn't enough.
• You must actively "put in the work to realize your potential."
• Don't confuse: consuming information ≠ building test-taking ability.

🎯 What "the work" means

• The work starts with practice.
• Practice is the bridge between knowledge and performance.
• Example: A student who reads all review materials but never attempts practice questions will not be prepared, even if they understand the content.

🧪 Starting with practice

🆓 Free diagnostic and full-length

• The excerpt directs students to get a free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length from Next Step Test Preparation.
• Access point: mcatbook.com/freetest
• These resources provide a concrete starting point for active practice.

📊 Why diagnostics matter

• A diagnostic test helps you assess your current level before building a study plan.
• The full-length exam simulates the actual test experience.
• Don't skip this step: you need baseline data to know where to focus your efforts.

✅ Readiness and test day

🔍 Knowing you're ready

• The excerpt states: "At the end of the day, you have to know that you've put in the work and are ready to take the MCAT."
• Readiness is not just about covering material; it's about confidence built through practice.
• If you've followed the book's advice and taken action, "you'll be ready when your test day rolls around."

🚀 The action requirement

• The excerpt repeats the need to take action on the advice.
• Passive agreement with strategies won't produce results.
• Example: A student who plans to practice but never schedules or completes practice tests will not achieve readiness, regardless of how well they understand the study plan.

📚 Available resources

📖 MCAT review books

The excerpt lists subject-specific review titles available at mcatbook.com/books:

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
• Physics
• Psychology and Sociology
• Verbal, Quantitative, and Research Methods
• MCAT Verbal Practice: 108 Practice Passages
• MCAT QBook: 2000 Science Questions

🧪 Practice exams and support

Resource	What it offers	Where to access
Diagnostic test	Free diagnostic + one free full-length	mcatbook.com/freemcat
Full-length exams	Up to 10 full-length exams for purchase	mcatbook.com/fulllength
Tutoring	One-on-one tutoring support	mcatbook.com/tutoring
MCAT Course	Over 100 hours of videos, custom schedule builder, live office hours, access to all full-length exams	(URL not fully provided in excerpt)

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

The excerpt does not contain substantive instructional content about science passage strategies; it consists only of a partial answer explanation, a closing motivational message, and a resource list.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• The excerpt opens with a fragment of an answer explanation referencing "individuals of passion and moral strength" created during turbulent times and their connection to meaningful art.
• The closing section emphasizes that reading alone is insufficient—active practice and work are required to achieve MCAT success.
• The resources section lists available MCAT books, diagnostic tests, full-length exams, tutoring, and course offerings from Next Step Test Preparation.
• Common confusion: this excerpt does not provide the chapter content promised by the title; it appears to be end-matter from a larger book.

📝 Answer explanation fragment

🧩 Turbulent times and meaningful art

The excerpt begins mid-explanation:

"It follows that individuals of passion and moral strength are disproportionately created—taught—during turbulent times. It's assumed that this creates better and more meaningful art."

• What the logic claims: turbulent periods produce individuals with passion and moral strength, which in turn leads to better art.
• Answer choice analysis:
  • A is described as "a good match for this."
  • B is "nowhere in the passage."
  • C "contradicts the main idea, which predicts this outcome rather than calling it an anomaly."
  • D is also "not in the passage."
• Limitation: without the full question stem or passage, the reasoning cannot be fully reconstructed.

💪 Closing motivational message

🎯 The importance of active practice

The closing section stresses that passive consumption is not enough:

• Simply reading the book or listening to The MCAT Podcast will not produce results.
• Core requirement: "You must put in the work."
• How to start: practice is the first step.

🧪 Free diagnostic and full-length test

• Readers are encouraged to obtain a free MCAT diagnostic and one free full-length exam at mcatbook.com/freetest.
• The message emphasizes readiness: "you have to know that you've put in the work and are ready to take the MCAT."
• Final encouragement: following the book's advice and taking action will prepare students for test day.

📚 Resources section

📖 MCAT Books

The excerpt lists current titles available at mcatbook.com/books:

Subject area	Title
Biochemistry	MCAT Review: Biochemistry
Biology	MCAT Review: Biology
Chemistry	MCAT Review: Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Physics	MCAT Review: Physics
Psychology/Sociology	MCAT Review: Psychology and Sociology
Verbal/Quantitative/Research	MCAT Review: Verbal, Quantitative, and Research Methods
Verbal practice	MCAT Verbal Practice: 108 Practice Passages
Science questions	MCAT QBook: 2000 Science Questions

🧪 Diagnostic and full-length exams

• Free diagnostic test and one free full-length: available at mcatbook.com/freemcat.
• Purchase additional full-lengths: up to 10 full-length exams can be purchased at mcatbook.com/fulllength.

👨‍🏫 Tutoring and course offerings

• One-on-one tutoring: information available at mcatbook.com/tutoring.
• MCAT Course: includes over 100 hours of videos, a custom schedule builder, live office hours, access to all full-length exams, and more; details at the URL (cut off in excerpt).

🧭 Overview

🧠 One-sentence thesis

The excerpt does not present a substantive thesis; it contains only a fragment of an answer explanation, a closing motivational message, and a resource list.

📌 Key points (3–5)

• Fragment of answer explanation: mentions that turbulent times create individuals of passion and moral strength who produce better art, and evaluates answer choices A–D.
• Closing message: emphasizes that reading alone is insufficient; students must practice and put in work to achieve their MCAT goals.
• Resource list: lists available MCAT books, diagnostic tests, full-length exams, tutoring, and course offerings from Next Step Test Preparation.
• Common confusion: the excerpt does not contain enough context to identify the passage or question being discussed in the answer explanation fragment.
• Lack of strategy content: despite the chapter title referencing "CARS Section Passage Strategies," the excerpt does not explain any strategies.

📄 Answer explanation fragment

🧩 Context and claim

• The fragment discusses a claim about turbulent times and their effect on individuals and art.
• The reasoning chain:
  • Turbulent times → create (teach) individuals of passion and moral strength disproportionately.
  • These individuals → produce better and more meaningful art.
• The excerpt does not provide the original passage or question, so the full context is missing.

✅ Answer choice evaluation

Choice	Evaluation	Reason
A	Good match	Aligns with the main idea described.
B	Not in passage	No support found.
C	Contradicts main idea	Calls the outcome an anomaly, but the passage predicts it.
D	Not in passage	No support found.

• Don't confuse: "predicts this outcome" (main idea) vs. "calls it an anomaly" (contradicts the main idea).

💪 Closing motivational message

🎯 Core advice

Reading this book or listening to The MCAT Podcast is not enough; you must put in the work.

• The excerpt emphasizes practice as the essential next step.
• Knowledge alone does not translate to MCAT success; application and repetition are required.

🆓 Free resources mentioned

• Free MCAT diagnostic test.
• One free full-length exam.
• Available at mcatbook.com/freetest.

🧠 Readiness mindset

• Students must know they have put in the work before test day.
• Following the book's advice and taking action will lead to readiness.

📚 Resource list

📖 MCAT books

• MCAT Review: Biochemistry
• MCAT Review: Biology
• MCAT Review: Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
• MCAT Review: Physics
• MCAT Review: Psychology and Sociology
• MCAT Review: Verbal, Quantitative, and Research Methods
• MCAT Verbal Practice: 108 Practice Passages
• MCAT QBook: 2000 Science Questions
• All titles available at mcatbook.com/books.

🧪 Practice materials

• Diagnostic test: free diagnostic and one free full-length at mcatbook.com/freemcat.
• Full-length exams: up to 10 available for purchase at mcatbook.com/fulllength.

👨‍🏫 Tutoring and course

• One-on-one tutoring: available at mcatbook.com/tutoring.
• MCAT Course: includes over 100 hours of videos, custom schedule builder, live office hours, access to all full-length exams, and more; details at the URL (incomplete in excerpt).