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In the free AAMC What’s on the Exam Content Outline Course mark each concept “low,” “medium,” or“high” confidence based on your test score. |  |  |  | |\n| |  | STEP 03\u003Cbr>STUDY SCHEDULE\u003Cbr>Create a study schedule that starts with your lowest confidence areas first and builds to your highest. Plan for a CARS practice passage every day. |  |  |\n| STEP 04\u003Cbr>CONTENT REVIEW PRACTICE QUESTIONS Review content from Princeton/Kaplan books, Khan Academy, open source materials found in\u003Cbr>AAMC What’s on the Exam Content Outline Course. Alternate content with practice questions to apply knowledge. |  |  | |  |\n| |  | STEP 05\u003Cbr>SPACED REPETITION\u003Cbr>Continue to review content after studying and completing practice questions. Utilize Anki flashcards until knowledge is retained in long-term memory. |  |  |\n| STEP 06\u003Cbr>PRACTICE EXAMS Complete practice exams to:\u003Cbr> Gain comfort with the length and format of the exam\u003Cbr> Continue to assess confidence with material and prioritize studying of areas of weakness\u003Cbr>  Assess your readiness to take the exam\u003Cbr>|  |  | \u003Cbr>|  |","cbCaimM1aXIV15fK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimM1aXIV15fK","pdf",260403,"English","# Step 01: Gather Materials\n## Step 02: Diagnostic Practice Test\n## Step 03: Study Schedule Planning\n## Step 04: Content Review and Practice\n## Step 05: Spaced Repetition\n## Step 06: Full-Length Practice Exams","[{\"question\":\"What is the recommended first step for MCAT preparation?\",\"answer\":\"The first step is to gather your study materials and familiarize yourself with the exam content using resources such as the AAMC MCAT Hub, UWorld, and review books.\"},{\"question\":\"How should you use the initial practice test results?\",\"answer\":\"Use your score to categorize each concept from the AAMC Content Outline as low, medium, or high confidence, allowing you to prioritize your study schedule effectively.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of step 05, Spaced Repetition?\",\"answer\":\"Spaced repetition, such as using Anki flashcards, is designed to help you review studied content repeatedly until the information is firmly retained in your long-term memory.\"}]","Preparing for the MCAT - A Step-by-Step Overview | PDF",1790717829]