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MCAT Preparation

Start preparing for your MCAT well in advance (at least 3 months before the test date). Make a time-table of your MCAT preparation schedule and try to stick to it. This will make your MCAT preparation more organized and planned. Start your preparation with introductory biology, chemistry, physics and organic courses step by step. Simultaneously prepare short notes of whatever you understood. This will help you when you revise the course outline before the MCAT test. Try to understand the basic concepts rather than memorizing them. Here are some useful MCAT preparation tips.

The verbal reasoning section tests your understanding of concepts rather than memorization of details. The Physical Sciences section is generally a scoring section. A good practice of the entire syllabus of Physical and General Chemistry before the MCAT exam, would help you immensely in scoring well in this section. Try to cover-up very common topics like Work-Energy, Newtonian Mechanics, electrochemistry and acid/base chemistry thoroughly. For the biological sciences section topics such as general reaction mechanisms, physiology and cell biology are important and concentrate well in these topics.
Writing sample section has two essays to write. The ability of candidates to effectively present their thoughts is tested. Two readers will evaluate the essays and sometimes there may be a third reader also. Therefore, convincing the target audience by effectively presenting your views is very important. Keep in mind that your written communication skills are the only factor to be evaluated through your essays. The topics generally are not related to medical subjects.