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What Is a Good MCAT Score for Getting into Medical School?

You’ve spent months in an MCAT review course, taken practice test after practice test, and finally sat for the exam.…

How to Prep for the MCAT [Episode 480]

Expert tips for MCAT success [Show Summary] Todd Bennett, co-founder of The Berkeley Review and expert MCAT instructor, shares his…

Improve Your MCAT Score for Medical School Acceptance

Fortunately, it’s easier to tackle a poor MCAT score than a poor GPA. While you should not retake the exam…

How to Study for the MCAT: 3 Key Tips

This article is a guest post by Dr. Lindy Ledohowski. While medical school acceptance rates on average can be around…

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: What’s the Right Test Prep For You? [Episode 443]

Are you thinking about taking a standardized test for undergraduate or graduate admissions? Read on for must-know test-prep information! [Show…

How to Eliminate Test Anxiety [Episode 427]

Ace any standardized admissions test, with top-tier academic coaching and effective tools to manage anxiety [Show summary] Bara Sapir has…

MCAT Veteran Teaches You How to Prepare for Your Test [Episode 426]

What factors should you consider when deciding how to prepare for the MCAT? [Show summary] Our guest today has been…

Tips for Applicants With a Low MCAT Score

Medical school applicants (or any other professional school applicant) must assess their credentials realistically to present themselves in the best…

How Does the Med School Adcom View Multiple MCAT Scores?

In 2007, the MCAT was first offered electronically. Prior to this technological shift, the MCAT was only offered a limited…

Changes in MCAT Exam Administrations: May 29-September 28, 2020

According to the AAMC website, there have been changes to the MCAT exam for those testing between May 29 and…

UPDATES: How Does Corona Continue to Impact Testing? [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, ACT, SAT, TOEFL, EA]

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect schools and businesses worldwide. The health and safety of testing candidates and staff remain…

Advice for the MCAT from an MCAT Expert [Episode 318]

Advice for the MCAT from an MCAT expert [Show Summary] The MCAT is one really tough exam, and must be…

3 Ways to Deal with a Low MCAT Score

After weeks of patiently waiting, you finally receive your MCAT score, only to realize that it’s much lower than you’d…

Rejected From Medical School 3x – Today a Pediatric Resident and Mom [Episode 238]

You’ve taken the MCAT, maybe even applied and been rejected. Discouraged? Don’t be. Hear Dr. Allie’s story. Allie Lyle had…

Stay Away From the 5 MCAT Offenses!

Your MCAT score plays a critical role in the evaluation of your med school application. Before taking the MCAT, make…

The MCAT: What do You Actually Need to Study? [On-Demand Webinar]

You could take class after class and sift through site after site and review notes and more notes on material…

Did You Miss Our MCAT Webinar?

If you missed our guest webinar with NextStepTestPrep, The MCAT: Craft Your Strategy for Success, don’t worry – you can…

Can You Submit Your AMCAS Application BEFORE Taking the MCAT?

It’s risky to apply to med school before taking or retaking the MCAT for a few reasons: 1. Applying to…

Deciding When to Take the MCAT

If you are planning on applying to medical school Summer 2017 or 2018, it’s time to make some decisions about…

Review of the Next Step Test Prep Online MCAT Course

After organizing and leading an MCAT summer prep program for five years with the UC Davis School of Medicine Postbaccalaureate…