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It explains how the 7.5-hour exam is timed across sections, summarizes the types of questions (discreet and passage-based), and emphasizes time management during the test. Preparation guidance includes estimating weekly study time, setting a knowledge baseline and initial full-length score, and using practice exams and large volumes of practice questions. It also covers logistics such as registration/test dates and common topics like re-scheduling, taking the exam again, disability accommodations, and fee assistance.","MCAT Basics  \nHilary Becker-Montana State University Laurie Rodriguez-Carroll College  \nWhat are you hoping to learn today?  \n• Fill out the survey in front of you and I will collect them .  \nWhat questions will we answer today?  \n• What’s on the MCAT? How is it structured?  \n• How do you prepare?  \n• Schedule  \n• Number of practice questions  \n• Practice Exams  \n• Study strategies  \n• Resources  \n• When and Where do you take the exam?  \n• Other common question topics:  \n• Taking the MCAT more than once  \n• Re-scheduling  \n• Testing with a disability  \n• Paying for the exam-AAMC Fee assistance program  \n• Advice…  \nWhat's on the exam? How is it structured?  \nGood time to write out equations or brain dump on your scratch card  \n▪This is about what your 7 ½ hour MCAT experience will look like  \nScience Minute/passage = 8 minutes  \nCARS Minute/passage = 9 minutes  \nTime management is Key  \nHow do you prepare for the MCAT?  \n1. Things to consider when planning:  \n1. Fee Assistance and Test accommodations (Laurie will talk more)  \n2. Timeline  \n3. Materials  \nHow do you prepare for the MCAT?  \nTimeline:  \n1. Have you completed all the courses with content on the MCAT?  \n2. 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