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MCAT 3 MONTH PLAN GUIDE
Make sure you read ALL of the opening posts, including the FAQ, before
posting questions.
To begin with, check out these two threads:
Why Diagnostics are Worthless:
MCAT and a Heavy School Workload Don’t Mix: Stop rushing to take the
MCAT:
Can I accomplish this schedule with a part-time job or school?
Very unlikely. I highly recommend you devote 3 months to the MCAT. There may be a few
that could follow this schedule and work part-time, but chances are it would not end well.
You are FAR more likely to burn out if you try to study for the MCAT using this schedule and
go to school or take a part/full-time job.
Furthermore, I've yet to see a valid reason for students (ie. not non-trads) to not take the
MCAT in the summer.
Will following this guide guarantee me a +30?
Sadly, there are no guarantees on the MCAT. I certainly hope it helps you, but I can’t say
whether or not you’ll hit your target score.
Should I take the MCAT before finishing my pre-reqs?
There’s no point in doing so. You have to take them anyway. Hence, you might as well go
into the test with your pre-reqs completed. Yes, this includes the English pre-req.
Any tips for retakers?
Check out the thread I made on the
subject:
Remember to check out the third and fourth post FAQ.
Anything else before I start?
CONFIDENCE . Through all of the troubles and hardships you'll face, approach everything
with confidence. You must constantly attack this test. The MCAT is merely a stepping stone
on your journey.

Also, this is just a guide I made up. It is my opinion on what a study schedule
should resemble. I’m sure there will be people that disagree with parts of this
schedule or the whole thing. This schedule can easily be adjusted for 4 months
instead of 3. I don’t suggest starting heavy studying 5 months+ from your test
date. Keep it to 3-4 months. If you start too soon, it will be a waste of time and
resources.
Remember to use the search function on these forums. Tons of questions have
already been asked and answered.
Lastly, please give credit to me, SN2ed, if you post this elsewhere. I put a ton of
work into it.
Materials:
- Berkeley Review (BR) General Chemistry
- BR Organic Chemistry
- Examkrackers (EK) Biology for non-detailed approach OR The Princeton Review
Hyperlearning (TPR) Biology/BR Biology for a detailed approach (In the schedule, I will use
EK Bio because most prefer a non-detailed approach)
- BR Bio
- BR Physics
- EK 1001 series
- EK Verbal 101
- TPR Hyperlearning Verbal Workbook or Berkeley Review Verbal
- AAMC Full Length (FL) #3-5 and 7-11 (AAMC #6 is not available at the moment)
You're using EK Bio for content review and BR Bio for passages. If you need more
detail during in your content review, refer to BR Bio.