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Content recall is not even close to the only thing you’ll need to do well. Like the SAT, LSAT, and other similar entrance exams, the MCAT is a reasoning-based exam that tests your problemsolving ability, performance under stress , and, most importantly, your dedication to a career as a physician. If you don’t have a relentless desire to commit yourself to this path, then it’s nearly impossible to do well. On the other hand, if you trust in yourself and your path that brought you here, I’m sure you’ll find the motivation to soar over this hurdle. Good luck!!!  \nStep 1: Take an OFFICIAL AAMC (not third-party) practice test before you begin studying.  \nThis can be hard to force yourself to do, but time and time again I’ve heard from other students about the importance of taking an official AAMC practice test (either the sample test or a full-length test, but not Official AAMC Practice Test \\#2) before beginning your formal review phase, to familiarize yourself with the exam format and to get an idea of where you stand with the content.  \nI think the trickiest part of the MCAT is getting a grasp on what the AAMC is looking for. This first step is crucial because it allows you to have a solid idea in your head of the AAMC’s unique voice as you go through content review. You’ll find that you can start to hear their voice and what type of questions they might ask, making the long and arduous content review phase much more fruitful. This is why I don’t think it’s nearly as useful to take a third-party practice test, especially at this point. Importantly, don’t let the score from this test bruise your ego! It will likely be much lower than your goal for the exam.  \nStep 2: Content review phase  \nThis is the most laborious phase of MCAT preparation, in my opinion. Methods will vary from student to student. It is important to take your time and not rush through this! Even if you think you know a subject well, taking a systematic approach will ensure that you don’t see content on the exam you aren’t prepared for.  \nMy systematic method was as follows:  \n• First, I took detailed notes from every page of my Kaplan content review books on blank printer paper, drawing in diagrams and graphs. (If I had an iPad Pro, I would have probably used that instead.) Forme, the act of writing and drawing by hand is crucial for encoding information. Some students do fine with typed notes. I ended up with a stack of notes about 1.5 inches thick front and back, which took me about 1.5 months of working 6-8 hours/day, 3-5 days/week.  \n• At the end of this phase, I went through all of those notes, page-by-page, and created flashcards on my laptop using Anki, which syncs the cards to your smartphone. I think a good goal to have is to make sure to finish this phase at LEAST 1 month out from your exam date. I highly recommend making a calendar and sticking to it during this time. I took no practice tests during this phase. In addition to using my Kaplan books, for concepts I was sketchy on (especially in physics and psych/soc in my case), I watched Khan Academy videos, used the Khan Academy Notes documents (Google “Reddit Khan academy MCAT notes”for these), and read Wikipedia articles until I felt I had achieved a full understanding.  \nStep 3: Practice Test Phase  \nMy goal was to take 7 practice tests (including the diagnostic sample test I took at the beginning) before my exam date.  \nNow that you have your notes and Anki decks nicely organized, ","cbCaivegtcdADA4J","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivegtcdADA4J","pdf",252041,"English","# Long-Track MCAT Prep Tips\n## MY COMPREHENSIVE STUDY PLAN IN 3 STEPS (MCAT SCORE: 522)\n### Step 1: Take an OFFICIAL AAMC practice test first\n### Step 2: Content review phase\n### Step 3: Practice Test Phase\n## How to review practice tests","[{\"question\":\"Why does the plan start with an official AAMC practice test?\",\"answer\":\"It helps you familiarize yourself with the exam format, gauge your starting point, and develop an understanding of the AAMC’s unique “voice” for later content review.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the content review phase emphasize and how is it executed?\",\"answer\":\"It stresses systematic pacing, detailed notes from the Kaplan books, and encoding information through hand-written diagrams and graphs. 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