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Week One starts with a full-topic practice test to establish baseline performance, then targets each major subject area while adding consistent Critical Analysis and Reasoning (CARS) practice. Weeks Two to Four break down specific subtopics per section and conclude with final review and test-day readiness.","MCAT  \nCreating your MCAT study guide can be one of the most important but challenging aspects of preparing for the MCAT. We recommend that the average pre-medical student should spend 300-350 hours preparing for the MCAT across several months. Even with three months to prepare, you will need to put aside a significant amount of study time per week in order to attain a competitive score on the MCAT. This is a week-by-week plan designed to help you achieve this in approximately 1 month.  \nMCAT Study Guide: Week One  \nStart by taking a practice test or question set that covers all the topics from the MCAT to familiarize yourself with the test and establish your baseline performance. The MCAT Sample Test is a great resource for this.  \nUse your initial test results to determine which content areas you need to work on. Modifying the study plan below accordingly. For example, if you did well on all molecular biology questions, you might only study those topics briefly and spend more time on a Biology subject you didn’t do as well with, such as anatomy and physiology.  \nProactively fill in your calendar with study blocks, planning to study at minimum for three hours per day, six days per week. Take one day off from studying each week so you have time to recharge. Put specific topics to study into each block so that you ensure that you have sufficient prep time set aside.  \nDevote one full day this week to each of Biochemistry, Biology, General  \nChemistry, Organic Chemistry , Physics , and Behavioral Sciences.  \n• Biochemistry: amino acids: proteins; enzymes and lipids  \n• Biology: cell biology; reproduction; embryogenesis and development;  \ngenetics and evolution  \n• General Chemistry: atomic and molecular structure; the periodic table and  \nperiodic trends; bonding and chemical interactions; stoichiometry  \n• Organic Chemistry: nomenclature; stereochemistry; bonding  \n• Physics: basic mathematics and dimensional analysis; kinematics; force,  \nenergy, and work  \n• Behavioral Sciences: biological basis of behavior; sensation and  \nperception; learning and memory; cognition, consciousness, and language  \nFor test-like practice, use the AAMC Sample Questions and Sections and choose passages based on the content areas you have reviewed.  \nIn addition, study for the Critical Analysis and Reasoning (CARS) section on a daily basis. Use the AAMC Sample Questions and Sections to read passagesand work on passage-related questions.  \nTake a full-length practice test at the end of the week. 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