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 Data & Figures Super Review – October 2018
Most MCAT passages contain figures, and proper interpretation of them is essential to exam success. But this can often be difficult – especially under time constraints! The key is to learn how to prevent wasting unnecessary time and tackle the questions strategically. Phil Hawkins, one of Next Step’s MCAT Course instructors and tutors, led students […]
READ MOREMCAT Chemistry Super Review – September 2018
Struggling with the Chemistry portion on the MCAT? This free webinar session, led by Phil Hawkins, will help give you a better grasp of one chemistry topic that students often worry about: acid-base chemistry, specifically titrations. Titrations are intimidating because they combine a chemistry concept that many students don’t fully understand – acids and bases […]
READ MOREMCAT August Super Review – Physics
Physics is an often difficult subject on the MCAT and there are many high-yield topics that fall under this umbrella. This free webinar session, run by Phil Hawkins, focused mainly on electrostatics and magnetism. Phil discussed the basics of both topics while also highlighting the difference between the two. While leading the session, he answered […]
READ MOREMCAT Diagnostic Review – July 2018
Beginning your MCAT prep? You should probably take a diagnostic exam early in your studies. The MCAT diagnostic exam is an important part of your prep and should not be taken lightly. Next Step provides a half-length exam to help MCAT takers get started. Just as important as taking the exam, is reviewing your results. […]
READ MOREMCAT July Super Review – Biomolecules
Every section of the MCAT exam can be difficult for students. Your strengths and weaknesses help determine which sections or topics you find easy, and which you find to be a little harder to grasp. This free webinar session covered the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section of the MCAT, or the Bio/Biochem […]
READ MOREMCAT June Public Office Hours – Figure & Data Intepretation
This Public Office Hours review session was run by Phil Hawkins, one of Next Step’s MCAT instructors, and covered interpretation of figures and data on the MCAT exam. As with all of our Public Office Hours sessions, this was an interactive webinar. Phil led attendees through a discussion of MCAT strategy and MCAT math tips before […]
READ MOREMCAT Open Q&A – June 2018
Even the most effective MCAT preppers have questions they can’t find the answer to. Next Step understands that this can be a frustrating time in your MCAT prep. So, we host Open Q&A webinar sessions to help alleviate this frustration. This free webinar session was run by Bryan Schnedeker. Do you have an MCAT question? […]
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