Friday, May 18, 2012

Which MCAT study guide is the best?

There they sit — stacked up in bookstores, libraries, and garages. Heavier than a brick and thicker than most phone books. The MCAT study guides. There’s a slew of different bands to pick from, many of which are reputable.

How to create an MCAT study plan

The best MCAT study plan will change the way you approach test-taking and turn you into an MCAT expert that understand how to test is written, and how to avoid the traps that test-writers set for you.

How do you find an MCAT prep course that’s right for you?

Much like clothes, ensuring the MCAT prep course you pick is a good fit requires one thing — trying it on for size. Even when a prep course seems a good fit, how will that feeling last? What’s the quality?

How do you earn your highest MCAT score?

So, how do you earn your highest possible MCAT score? You have to start thinking and interpreting the test from an analytical perspective that isn’t taught by any MCAT prep course out there.

Personal Statements: Don’t live in the past!

There is a very common mistake many students make while writing their personal statement that can turn a promising essay into yet another unremarkable retelling of your personal history.

How to End Your Personal Statement

The body of your personal statement should contain compelling stories from your life and personal insights that demonstrate who you are and how you standout from other applicants.

But those persuasive pieces are only effective when they serve to illustrate your ultimate goal or motivation for writing the essay; your big “reason why.”

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