Preparing for the MCAT 2016
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Preparing for the MCAT 2016
William J. Higgins
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Today: 1. Review the relevant MCAT historical data
¨ How well must you do? 2. Test dates for 2016 3. Content of the MCAT 4. Preparation
¨ Step by step plan for doing well n This is like real HOMEWORK and not optional!
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Disclaimer
No absolutes in this process, but the data don’t lie!
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https://www.aamc.org/data/
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AMCS: Applying to medical school
https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/
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What % of applicants matriculate?
20,343 mat
41.1%riculants out of 49,480 applicants in 2014
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Selection Criteria n GPA - overall and science
¨ Strength of transcript ¨ ALL grades reported
n Repeated courses? n MCAT scores n Application essays
¨ What do I tell the schools? ¨ Are they really important?
n Experience n Letters
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https://www.aamc.org/download/321494/data/2013factstable17.pdf
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https://www.aamc.org/download/321494/data/2013factstable17.pdf
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GPA for Applicants & Matriculants, 2014
Applicants Matriculants (48,014) (20,055)
GPA Science 3.44 <-- 0.19 --> 3.63
GPA non-science 3.61 <-- 0.15 --> 3.77
GPA Total 3.54 3.69
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MCAT Statistics, 2014 Applicants Matriculants
# 48,014 20,055 VR 9.1 10.0 PHYS 9.5 10.6 BIOL 9.8 10.9
Subject Averages 28.4 O 31.4 Q http://www.aamc.org/data/facts/applicantmatriculant/table18-facts09mcatgpabymaj1-web.pdf
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MCAT Basics
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Content Sections
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Your MCAT Day
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https://www.aamc.org/data/facts/applicantmatriculant/
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https://www.aamc.org/data/facts/applicantmatriculant/
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https://www.aamc.org/students/download/434504/data/percentilenewmcat.pdf
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MCAT Total, Scaled Scores 2015
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Question: How many questions (out of 59 total) separate a score of 125 from a 128 or a 122?
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What do you need with MCAT2016?
n Based on distribution curve on previous slide and assuming top 40% of test takers, ¨ ~127 on each section ¨ ~506 - 508 total
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MSAR MCAT Information for each school
n MCAT scores for all applicants ¨ Total score and by MCAT section ¨ Mean and 90% range
n MCAT scores for matriculants ¨ Total score and by MCAT section ¨ Mean and 90% range
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The MCAT
When?
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MCAT 2016 Test Dates
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MCAT Test Dates for 2016 Admission Cycle
n April – May highly preferred ¨ Allows time for a re-take if required
n June is OK but may not allow immediate review of applications by some medical schools
n End of July and August is too late! n September is out of the question
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Schools accepting September MCATs ?
MCAT date and AMCAS submission date?
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The MCAT
How to do well?
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Things you may need to review?
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Preparation https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/
mcat/preparing /
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UMD Student focus group advice: n Read!!!! n Practice is not enough
¨ Content review now more critical n Biochemistry, physiology, cell biology important n Research experience (reading literature) is helpful
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Step by Step HOMEWORK! 1. Schedule your MCAT 2. Review MCAT Essentials and on line free
practice sample passages *work through sample passages!
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Step by Step HOMEWORK! 1. Schedule your MCAT 2. Review MCAT guide and work through sample
passages 3. Download one of the latest practice MCAT @
https://members.aamc.org/eweb
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Step 4: take the practice test one section at a sitting!
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Step 5: Evaluate your performance to establish your study methods for this type of test!
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Step 6: Down load content files n Cross of what you already know and won’t study n Identify items you will briefly review and refresh your
memory n Focus on unfamiliar items n Always work to cross off items as you understand them n Mix up your subjects in your study schedule
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From the prospective of someone preparing to take the MCAT, you must see the differences among the Physics and Biology questions.
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The Message: n Know where you are going, i.e., what the sections of the
test are asking you to know and be able to do! n The sections are different and require different types of
preparation.
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Can you cover all of the content? n What % of what you study will be on YOUR version of
the exam? n So you do the best you can with the study time you
have left before test day n Is your situation any different than that of other test
takers? n Remember: Our mission is to…….
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Things to remember about MCAT Preparation 1. You are studying to get a score, not memorize tons of
material. 2. You do not need to know the enzymes of the Krebs
Cycle. 3. You only need to memorize a relatively small number
of facts, i.e., reactions and equtions. 4. Content study eventually yields diminishing returns.
Practice pays larger dividends after you master the content.
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Do you need a review course ?
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So how do I begin to study?
1. Download Content! 2. Set up study schedule 3. Analyze Practice Tests 4. Textbooks !!!
1. How to use them? 5. Sample problems !!!
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Your study calendar n How many hours per week?
¨ How many hours on each day of the week? n When ? n What ? n Where ? n Check for understanding, e. g., teach it !
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Study groups or solo?
When do you finally learn and understand something ?
When are you sure ?
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Stop studying & start learning!
Draw the picture and tell the story!
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In my schedule: I n identified specific topics n utilized times and locations that work for me n avoided ‘marathons’ n broke up the material n met my goals without disrupting my normal life n I admit I am finished and prepared!
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As the MCAT day approaches, you should be spending less time on content and
more time on practice tests!
With three weeks to go, you should be spending 50% time with practice tests, 50% on content study
based on what you missed on practice tests!
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Specific Strategies
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Always be alert and then wait. Perhaps what
you're looking for, will find you.. .
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The Four Types of Questions: n The answer:
¨ is in the passage ¨ is in the graph or table ¨ must be recalled from your knowledge ¨ must be arrived at by deductive or inductive
reasoning
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#2: Know your Question # vs. Time progress
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Time / Question
Section # of Time Time/ Questions Allowed Question
Subject Sections 59 95 min ~1.6 min or
97 sec Critical Analysis 53 90 1.7 min or
102 sec
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What to do with this information?
Make a table of questions completed by certain time points
for each section!
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Example: Biology
Question #
10
Time elapsed
16 minutes
20 32 minutes
30 48 minutes
40 64 minutes
50 80 minutes 68
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#3: Passage Difficulty vs.
Time Allocated
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Step #4: Your best strategy
n For passages,
¨ Skim / read the questions first ¨ Label questions as to type ¨ Read the passage and data, looking for
answers ¨ Go back to questions and ….
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#5: Do not look at the answers until you have answered the
question if the answer is not in the passage or data!
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Other thoughts… n Process of elimination when required n *Doodle on scratch paper* n Guessing is not penalized
¨ Especially if the answer is not in the passage or data
n Keep up the pace n Keep up the emotional energy
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The most beneficial, helpful, and useful thing you can do to prepare……..
Take practice tests under game conditions!
Then analyze your results!
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The final two weeks: n Short term memory tasks
¨ Equations ¨ Chemistry reactions ¨ Flash cards
n Final Verbal Reasoning n Many short, timed practice test sessions n Resist the urge to disrupt your life!
¨ Relaxation, exercise, and fun! ¨ Note behaviors of those around you!
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Do I take the MCAT week off and spend 40 hours studying and
taking practice exams?
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The Final Week:
A final review of your progress one week before the testing date
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My week n Sleep schedule
¨ No late nights! n Maintain exercise or begin to take walks during the day n Eat well ! n Do not clean your room or do your laundry if it isn’t part
of your routine. n Go to the movies, pick up a book, or utilize some other
reward.
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and on the days before the MCAT,
I resume my normal life I keep sharp by taking part of each section of a test
no more than 3 hours total time!!!!
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The night before: n Whatever n Watch what you eat!!!! n Be careful with medications n Don’t go to bed too early or too late
¨ No naps!!! n Look over what you have learned, realize how far you
have come, and be confident.
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The night before:
n Lay out your clothes ¨ Layers
n Pack your lunch and beverages n Medications
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Friday night:
Assemble what you need to bring: Admission Ticket MCAT ID card - completed & with photo Official photo & signature ID
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Test Day n Be awake > 2 hours before the exam n Shower and dress for success n Eat sanely
¨ Caffeine? Sugar? n Walk and review 7 items (if you must!) n Arrive to the site early but do not enter early n Avoid stress mongers n Be prepared for the unprepared
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Are any of you traveling a long distance to the test site?
Are you familiar with the test site?
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At the test site: n 8:00 AM admission
¨ Do not freak out at the problems of others
¨ Biometric Identification Process n Watch the video!
n Be prepared for ID examination and thumb print n Get comfortable n What will you do while you wait for the exam to begin? n Follow all directions and time allowances
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Use Your Exam strategies!
Your enemies are fatigue and panic
Adrenalin surge subsides
You will not get every question correct
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and when it’s all over,
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Homework ….. n Schedule an initial appointment with me n Download & read MCAT info from Web
¨ at least MCAT Essentials ! n Examine data & determine desired state of residence n Identify potential letter writers n Begin to identify times and places in your schedule n What do you need to study?
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To schedule an appointment:
On line appointment system:
https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services/appointments
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