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MCAT Public Office Hours – Science Passage Strategy
Next Step instructor Phil Hawkins led students through several MCAT-style science passages during this session. Students learned how to breakdown the content and find answers to the question sets. Phil scored in the 99th percentile on his own MCAT and even answered students’ questions during the live Q&A.
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MCAT Biomolecules Master Class – March 2019
Biomolecules is just one of the many high-yield topics covered on the MCAT. This free Master Class will show you everything there is to know about the topic as it relates to the MCAT exam. Led by our 99th-percentile instructor, Phil Hawkins, this session went over the basics of Biomolecules, where you will see questions […]
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Top Strategies for the MCAT – January 2019
The MCAT is a difficult exam. Unfortunately content knowledge can only take you so far. There is more to the exam than just content. There are timing factors and confusing answer choices and so on. Having successful strategies can take you from a good score to great score. This webinar covered some of the best […]
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MCAT CARS Master Class – January 2019
CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning Section) is often viewed as the most difficult section of the MCAT exam because it is so very different from the others. There is no foundation of content to rely on with CARS–it is entirely based on skill. So, how can you study for the MCAT CARS? This free Master […]
READ MOREMCAT Psychology and Sociology Super Review – December 2018
Many MCAT students eventually feel comfortable with the more streamlined topics of the test (such as Chemical/Physical Foundations and Bio/Biochemical Foundations), but remain uneasy with the Psych/Soc section. Between Freud and Kohlberg, the sheer number of theories and applications can be daunting. Luckily, Next Step Test Prep is here to help and offer instant gratification […]
READ MOREThe Importance of Diagnostic Test – MCAT Open Office Hours December 2018
After semesters of studying and weeks of preparation, it can be tempting to jump into taking the MCAT and get it over with. However, you put yourself at a real disadvantage if you take the exam cold without an idea of what level you are in your prep. Diagnostic tests are extremely valuable to MCAT […]
READ MOREMCAT Physics (Waves) Super Review – November 2018
Many students find physics to be a difficult section because many high-yield topics fall under this umbrella. During this session, one of our course instructors, Phil, will conduct a review of physics strategies, with a focus on Waves. Since we encourage an open conversation during our webinars, Phil also took time to answer students’ questions […]
READ MOREHow to Build an MCAT Study Plan – October 2018
As an MCAT student, your study plan is possibly the most important part of your prep experience. Many students find that they can study and prepare for the exam, or they can plan out each day’s worth of prep, but it is very difficult to balance studying and planning at the same time. Luckily, we […]
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