Prospective medical students anticipating taking the new MCAT can look at the following sample questions and explanations to help prepare for the new test's stronger focus on biology and biochemistry.

Organic chemistry tends to be one of the most challenging areas of the MCAT for prospective medical school students. Work through each of the following MCAT-style questions and choose an answer, then ...

Number of test takers in 2015: Around 60,000, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Source:Petros Minasi, an MCAT instructor with Kaplan Test Prep, has been preparing ...

Block scheduling and taking extra care to review practice exam mistakes are some of the tips experts recommend.

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a crucial and challenging exam that medical school applicants must take. It tests the knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities that are essential ...

Supplemental to your academic record. If there is a significant difference between your test score and your academic record, a question will likely be raised determining your admission. Many times if ...

Ghassan S. Gammoh ’14 has taken Life Sciences 1a and 1b, Mathematics 1a and 1b, Statistics 104, Life Sciences 2, Physical Sciences 1, 2, and 3, a summer school class on organic chemistry, and a ...

“The MCAT’s power comes from its use as an indicator of your abilities,” says the introduction to Kaplan’s 2007 MCAT prep book. “Good scores can open doors. Your power comes from preparation and ...