Next Step to Med School: MCAT Blog
At Next Step, we believe in educating first. Our MCAT blog was created to reflect this value. Our articles are written by the same MCAT experts who write our MCAT books, MCAT practice exams, and our MCAT course materials. We also partner with guest contributors regularly, both professionals and industry experts, to make sure that you are getting information that is not only relevant, but accurate.
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MCAT Master Class: Amino Acids and Nucleotides
If there’s one topic that pops up time and again on the MCAT, it’s amino acids. That’s why we devoted an entire Master Class around them and nucleotides to teach you everything you need to know about them. Led by Phil Hawkins, this webinar reviews biomolecules and analytic techniques. Hawkins scored in the 99th percentile […]
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CARS Master Class May 2019
Get all the CARS strategies and tips you need during this informative Master Class.
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Med School Admissions Master Class Series with Dr. Ryan Gray
Take advantage of exclusive medical school admissions Master Classes led by Dr. Ryan Gray, founder of Medical School Headquarters and Next Step’s Admissions Consulting Curriculum Director.
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MCAT Super Review: Batteries and Bio May 2019
It’s crazy to think that the same electrochemical cells present in AA batteries are in our bodies’ nerve cells. These cells are responsible for a number of different functions to help our bodies thrive. More importantly, they’re a topic that will come up on the MCAT!
READ MOREWhat to do with a Low MCAT Score – May 2019
AAMC studies show that many students improve just 2-3 points on an MCAT retake. However, it’s not taking the test again that is the challenge; it’s figuring out what to do differently the second time around.
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How I Got a 99th Percentile MCAT Score – May 2019
Join Sophia Stone, a Next Step Content Manager, as she interviews two former MCAT survivors and finds out what strategies they used and how others can follow in their footsteps. This webinar is perfect for those shooting for that almost perfect score, or simply want to rise up a few points.
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MCAT Public Office Hours: Memorization April 2019
There is no shortage of information to memorize for the MCAT. Three out of the four sections require extensive content knowledge and deep understanding of complex topics. If you just started your MCAT prep, you might feel overwhelmed. However, there are certainly strategies and methods to make this daunting task a little more manageable.
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MCAT Master Class: Metabolism and Glycolysis
When studying biochem for the MCAT, there are three important things to focus on: Principles, Physiological Function, and Interconnections with other subject matters (i.e. amino acids and acid-base chemistry, carbohydrates and stereochemistry, and metabolism and physiology. Glycolysis is pretty sweet—pun definitely intended—and metabolism is just as important. This webinar delved into these two topics and […]
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