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To help you study and prepare successfully, we have provided some tips and advice below. As always, feel free to reach out to your Pre-Health Assistant Deans if you have questions, or concerns, or would like help with creating a study plan,  \nTable of Contents  \nHow long should I study? ............................................................................................................... 1  \nWho can I go to for advice? ........................................................................................................... 1  \nWhen should I plan to study for the MCAT? ................................................................................. 2  \nWhat score should I aim for? ......................................................................................................... 2  \nWhat resources should I use? ........................................................................................................ 2  \nIs there help available to offset the costs? ................................................................................... 3  \nHow long should I study?  \nBased on the Dartmouth students surveyed, students average 10-12 weeks of concentrated, dedicated daily study; including time allotted for full-length practice exams.  \n• Choose a timeframe when you can follow a dedicated study plan and fully prepare.  \n• Combine your study plan with enough time and discipline to treat your daily preparation like a full-time, committed job.  \n• Adjust your other commitments accordingly.  \nWho can I go to for advice?  \nPeers and alumni who have already taken the MCAT are a great source of advice to develop your study/preparation plan. They will often freely share the structured plan that helped them to succeed.  \n• Ensure your plan suits your style and needs.  \n• Do you need a longer study plan? Are there certain areas that require extra review?  \n• You can also check out THIS DOCUMENT to read advice and tips from alumni.  \n• You are always welcome to schedule a meeting with our Pre-Health Assistant Deans for additional advice.  \nWhen should I plan to study for the MCAT?  \n• Some people study during an off-term and may also include a part-time internship or job during that time.  \n• Some people study during an on-term, often with a two-course or lighter load.  \n• Adjust your timeline if you recognize you need further preparation upon approaching your test date. There is a cost to changing your test date, so the sooner you recognize this, the better!  \n• Ideally, prepare to take the MCAT once. While there are some situations where someone may need to retake the MCAT, it is different from the SAT.  \no All scores show. It is also a big time and financial investment.  \no Strong preparation on the front end allows most people to have a single MCAT.  \nWhat score should I aim for?  \n• Our recent MCAT median has been 516/517 . We highly recommend setting your goalscore in that range and above. However, there can be a range of accepted scores based on an applicant’s background and experiences. Please check in with your Pre-Health Assistant Deans to gauge your goal score.  \n• Take note of your practice scores. If you are unsure of your readiness before taking the real exam, check in with your Pre-Health Assistant Deans to help decide your plan of action – or to debrief after you receive your score.  \n• It is also recommended that you look at the average MCAT scores for the schools you wish to apply to.  \nWhat resources should I use?  \n• Use the AAMC/MCAT practice tests even if you use other resources.  \n• Use question banks and practice questions. The AAMC provides some, as well as many testing companies, and you can often purchase just those – and some time on sale. 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