Next Step to Med School: MCAT Blog
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MCAT May Public Office Hours – Psychology & Sociology Review
This Public Office Hours review session was run by Phil Hawkins, one of Next Step’s MCAT instructors. This review session covered the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section, commonly referred to as the Psych/Soc section, of the MCAT. As with all of our Public Office Hours sessions, this was an interactive webinar. Phil […]
READ MOREMay 2018 MCAT Super Review – CARS
The CARS section of the MCAT exam is significantly different than the other sections you will face on Test Day. Unlike the other sections, there is no foundation of content to rely on. The CARS section does not rely on rote memorization, instead it relies on a set of skills. So, it should come as […]
READ MOREApril 2018 Build Your MCAT Study Plan
One of the first steps any MCAT test-takers should take is building their MCAT study plan. It is a vital piece of your MCAT prep. Unfortunately, building an effective study plan can be both difficult and stressful. Phil Hawkins, one of Next Step’s top tutors and course instructors, led this free webinar session covering how […]
READ MOREMCAT April Public Office Hours – Science Passage Strategy & Review
This Public Office Hours review session was run by Clara Gillan, Next Step’s MCAT Course Director. This review session covered the difficult and content-heavy MCAT science passages. As with all of our Public Office Hours sessions, this was an interactive webinar. Clara presented several techniques, introducing students to all of their options. What works for […]
READ MOREMCAT Super Review – Genetics
Genetics is one of the more high-yield topics covered in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section of the MCAT. This often difficult topic is broken down into several subtopics, many of which were covered in this interactive MCAT webinar. Clara Gillan, Next Step’s MCAT Course Director, led students through this Genetics Super […]
READ MOREWebinar: The New MCAT Interface – Tales from the Test
The AAMC announced changes to the MCAT late last year. MCAT test-takers began seeing these changes implemented as early as January 2018. But, many are still unsure about what has changed and how it is going to affect their exam. Clara Gillan, Next Step’s MCAT Course Director, led students through the an overview of the […]
READ MOREBuild Your Own MCAT Study Plan
Your MCAT study plan is an important part of your MCAT prep. It should be one of the first steps you take when getting started with the MCAT exam. Clara Gillan, one of Next Step’s Premium MCAT tutors and course instructors, led this free webinar session covering how to build an effective MCAT study plan. […]
READ MOREMCAT Diagnostic Review – February 2018
The MCAT diagnostic exam is an important piece of your MCAT prep. This half-length exam is the perfect way for MCAT test-takers to get started with their exam preparations. In fact, many MCAT tutors and instructors highly recommend taking the half-length exam before plotting out your study plan. So, do you know how to properly […]
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