The Medical School Application Process

March 1, 2017

Part 2: MCAT

-Introduction -Student Perspective

Did not take course - Jimmy Herpy-Kinnard - Nina Rizk Took course -Emma Swayze -Marwa Ali

-MCAT Instructor -Julian Fekety, Instructor in Mathematics, Boston University - PR materials -Pete Petrin

•Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

•Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

•Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

•Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

MCAT 2015

1. Do-it-yourself study schedule now-May (5-10 h/wk)-

use Khan Academy, MCAT books and AAMC resources (CARS and PSBB). Begin prep for science sections after finals. 2. Do-it-yourself study schedule now-May (5-10 h/wk)- use Khan Academy, MCAT books and AAMC resources (CARS and PSBB). Princeton Review mini-Physics, Gen Chem and Organic Chem course with books/online material (May-June)

MCAT BUSM Medical Sciences Sample 2017 Schedule (3 Hour Segments)

Segment Segment Date Start Time End Time Location

1 Tuesday, May 16, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

2 Thursday, May 18, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

3 Saturday, May 20, 2017 10:00am 1:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

4 Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

5 Thursday, May 25, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

6 Tuesday, May 30, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

7 Thursday, June 1, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

8 Saturday, June 3, 2017 10:00am 1:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

9 Tuesday, June 6, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

10 Thursday, June 8, 2017 3:00pm 6:00pm Boston University School of Medicine

Additional thoughts: 1. Take a diagnostic exam before you begin to study- could use AAMC “Sample Test. Do this over Spring Break

2. In the May-June period, take “old” and “new” practice exams

3. Do not wait until you have “mastered” content before taking exams

4. Use the exams as a learning tool- use the day after an exam to analyze the results and identify areas of weakness, patterns and strategies 5. At least once a week in the May-June period, take “realistic” full-length practice exams. Use online materials to create 95 min sections and take the actual 10 or 30 min breaks. This means NO water, food, phone during the test intervals. 6. If scheduled for mid-June date, resist the urge to postpone the exam!

Change in MCAT score (old)

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Mean increase 3.58+/- 0.27