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MCAT tips, strategies, and practice materials from Summit the Score.
SUMMIT THE SCORE
MCAT tips, strategies, and practice materials from Summit the Score.
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How to translate "as high as possible" into an actual target by researching school requirements and evaluating the strength of your overall application.
Study timeline, application deadlines, and mental bandwidth — the three factors that should drive your test date decision.
A realistic framework for estimating your prep timeline based on where you're starting and how much time you can commit per week.
Sharpen Your Skills
In science, numbers can get really big...and really small. The easiest way to deal with this is using scientific notation. This is an essential skill for the MCAT. Once you master it, you'll be able to handle any calculation with ease.
n0 cA1Cu1+0R!?! 1337!! I know, I know...our professors set us up...but we've gotta face the arithmetic now or accept a never ending string of palm-to-the-face math errors. Once you learn the methods, and practice, practice, practice, you'll be churning through MCAT math problems like a batch of FSQs.
Unit analysis is one of the most underdeveloped physics skills I see with my students. Whenever I hear a student is having fundamental issues with physics this is where we start. Use this problem set to help you increase your unit awareness.