How to Study for the MCAT Strategically

How to Study for the MCAT Strategically

Get Started Today Call: 888-839-9997 e-mail: [email protected] 20 Minutes Free Consultation For most of us, studying for standardized tests is stressful – perhaps very stressful. But the MCAT is particularly nerve racking; one of MyGuru’s senior tutors describes the MCAT as a beast of an exam.”  Unlike the ACT, SAT, GRE, or GMAT, the MCAT goes beyond testing core academic skills like reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, critical thinking, mathematics, and writing. In addition, it tests factual and conceptual knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics. So, you don’t have to just build your core skills, have knowledge of the test, and employ solid test-taking strategy with a high degree of confidence – you also have to literally know and recall a lot of information under time pressure. More MCAT prep is always better than no MCAT prep, but it’s not always better than less MCAT prep. How can this be? We all have limited time and resources, and your MCAT score is only one element of your medical school application. Overinvesting in MCAT prep, or in preparing for one part of the MCA, can and will lead to underinvesting in other areas that either brings down your overall MCA score or overall med school resume. By preparing for the MCAT strategically, which essentially means stepping back and applying some perspective and structure to the MCAT prep process, you’ll maximize not just your MCAT score, but the quality of your medical school application 4 Steps to Preparing for the MCAT strategically#1 Start by setting a goal: identify target school(s) and associated MCAT scoresIt’s tempting to say “I just want to get...
Post-Baccalaureate Program Record Enhancer Part 2

Post-Baccalaureate Program Record Enhancer Part 2

Look No Further. Get Started Today. Call: 888-839-9997 e-mail: [email protected] 20 Minutes Free Consultation Institution: Worcester State University Certificate in Pre-Medical/Pre-DentalMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 2.75Standardized Test Required: No test requiredApplication Requirements:– Questionnaire (check pre-med website)– Personal Statement– Transcripts– Application or current resume– Letters of recommendationAdmission Deadline: April 1st, November 1stStart Date: Fall Semester, Spring SemesterEmail Address / Phone Number: [email protected] / 508-929-8723Website: http://ow.ly/xKQMZ—————————————Institution: Johns Hopkins University Post-Baccalaureate Health Science Intensive ProgramMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 3.0Standardized Test Required: ACT/SAT/GRE/MCATApplication Requirements:– AAP Application– $75 non-refundable application fee– Current resume– 500-word statement of purpose– Official transcripts– Course-by-course credential evaluation for all coursework completed outside of the US.– TOEFL (international applicants)– 2 letters of recommendation (one recommendation be a science academic recommendation)– Listing of all medically relevant experience– Listing of all science and math courses taken.– Copy of standardized test score– 500-word Declaration of ‘Different This Time’ (Describe the circumstances that led to your prior academic performance.)Prerequisite Courses: General Biology with labs (1 year), General Chemistry with labs, Organic Chemistry with labs, General Physics with labsStart Date: June 3rdEmail Address / Phone Number: [email protected] / 202-452-1940Website: http://ow.ly/xKR1D—————————————Institution: Washington University in St. Louis Post-Baccalaureate Premedical ProgramMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 3.2Application Requirements:– 500-word essay– Current Resume– 2 letters of recommendation– Official Transcripts (Deadline: May 15th for July 1 application; February 15th for April 1 application)– $35 non-refundable application feePrerequisite Courses: One college-level course of English Composition (min. grade B), One college-level course of Mathematics (min. grade B)Admission Deadline: July 1st, April 1stStart Date: Fall Semester, Summer SemesterEmail Address / Phone Number: [email protected] / 314-935-6700Website: http://ow.ly/xKRe0—————————————Institution: Mississippi College Master of Science in Biology...
Post-Baccalaureate Programs Record Enhancer Part 1

Post-Baccalaureate Programs Record Enhancer Part 1

Look No Further. Get Started Today. Call: 888-839-9997 e-mail: [email protected]   20 Minutes Free Consultation Record Enhancer Post-Baccalaureate Programs: Record enhancer post-bacc programs are listed below in this section. These post-baccaluareate programs are tailored towards applicants who have already taken the pre-requisite courses as part of their undergraduate education and are looking to take additional courses to improve their academic performance before applying to medical, pharmacy, physician assistant or other health professional schools. To learn more about which post-bacc program is the ideal fit for you, contact us today at 1(888) 839 – 9997 or [email protected] for a free 20 minute consultation! Institution: California State University – Los Angeles Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Pre-Health ProfessionalsMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 3.0Success Rate: 48%Standardized Test Required: No test requiredApplication Requirements:– 2 sets of Official Transcript– Personal Statement– 2 letters of recommendation/evaluation (at least one letter must be from a faculty person)– Official copy of standardized test score (MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, etc) – if applicable– Letter of rejection – if applicable– Letter of waiting list status – if applicable– Expanding Opportunities for Pre-health Professionals program cover page – if applicablePrerequisite Courses: General Biology with Lab (1 year); General Chemistry with Lab (1 year); Organic Chemistry with Lab (1 year); General Physics with Lab (1 year); College Mathematics (1 quarter/semester); General Genetics with Lab (1 quarter/semester); Cell Biology with Lab (1 quarter/semester)Linkage Program: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine.Admission Deadline: May 15thEmail Address / Phone Number: [email protected] / 323-343-2050Website: http://ow.ly/xHEXu Institution: California State University, East Bay Pre-Health Sciences Professional Certificate ProgramMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 2.8Standardized Test Required: No...
Post-Baccalaureate Programs Career Changers Part 2

Post-Baccalaureate Programs Career Changers Part 2

Look No Further. Get Started Today. Call: 888-839-9997 e-mail: [email protected] 20 Minutes Free Consultation Career Changers: Career changer post-bacc programs are listed below in this section. These post-baccaluareate programs are tailored towards applicants who have not taken the pre-requisite courses for medical, pharmacy, physician assistant and other health professional schools, as part of their undergraduate education and are looking to complete these pre-requisites in preparation for these schools. Generally, the individuals entering these programs have a non-science background and have decided to pursue medicine after completing college. To learn more about which post-bacc program is the ideal fit for you, contact us today at 1(888) 839 – 9997 or [email protected] for a free 20 minute consultation! Institution: Rutgers University New Brunswick Postbaccalaureate Prehealth ProgramMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 3.2Standardized Test Required: MCAT/DATApplication Requirements:– Official Transcripts– Copy of standardized test score– Applicants must have some recent experience in the medical/dental field at the time of application. This can include volunteer work, shadowing, or paid employment.– Applicants must submit a minimum of one (maximum of 2) letters of recommendation from professors, employers, and/or shadowing/volunteer experiences.– Applicants should have recent community service experience at the time of application. This can include, but is not limited to, volunteer work in a medical setting.Prerequisite Courses: Pre-Calculus and Expository Writing or equivalentAdmission Deadline: December 13thPhone Number: 732-445-5667Website: http://ow.ly/xobAx—————————————Institution: William Paterson University of NJ Postbaccalaureate Premedical ProgramStandardized Test Required: No test requiredApplication Requirements: $50 non-refundable application feeEmail Address: [email protected] Number: 973-720-2486Website: http://ow.ly/xtfmR—————————————Institution: Adelphi University Certificate in Basic Sciences for Health ProfessionsMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 3.25Standardized Test Required: ACT/SATApplication Requirements:– Completed University College application and fee–...
Post-Baccalaureate Programs Career Changers Part 2

Post-Baccalaureate Programs Career Changers Part 1

Look No Further. Get Started Today. Call: 888-839-9997 e-mail: [email protected] 20 Minutes Free Consultation Career Changers: Career changer post-bacc programs are listed below in this section. These post-baccaluareate programs are tailored towards applicants who have not taken the pre-requisite courses for medical, pharmacy, physician assistant and other health professional schools, as part of their undergraduate education and are looking to complete these pre-requisites in preparation for these schools. Generally, the individuals entering these programs have a non-science background and have decided to pursue medicine after completing college. To learn more about which post-bacc program is the ideal fit for you, contact us today at 1(888) 839 – 9997 or [email protected] for a free 20 minute consultation! Institution: Mills College Postbaccalaureate ProgramMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 3.2Success Rate: 75%-90% acceptance rate to medical schoolStandardized Test Required: SAT/ACT/GREApplication Requirements:– 3 Letters of recommendation (at least 2 from academic sources)– 2 Official Transcripts– Graduate Application for Admission (incld. 1-2 page Statement of Purpose Essay; typed & double spaced)– Supplemental Application– $50 Application Fee– Copy of standardized test scorePrerequisite Courses: Calculus (One Semester)Linkage Program: Tulane University School of Medicine; University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic MedicineAdmission Deadline: February 1stStart Date: Fall SemesterEmail Address / Phone Number: [email protected] / 510-430-2317Website: http://ow.ly/xejOi—————————————Institution: Scripps College Post-Baccalaureate Premedical ProgramMinimum GPA Required for Admission: 3.0Success Rate: 95% students accepted to medical schoolStandardized Test Required: SAT/ACT/GREApplication Requirements:– Volunteer or work experience in the medical field and/or social services is highly desirable– Copy of standardized test score– 750 word essay– Resume– Sealed official transcripts– 2 letters of recommendation– Signature and payment form–...