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Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started

Karonica Davidson

If you’re applying to medical school, the MCAT is an essential piece of your application. It tests your knowledge of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology, along with your critical analysis and reasoning skills. Below, we’ve put together a list of 8 free resources to help you start studying. 

Apps with Free Resources 

Higher Learning Technologies’ MCAT Mastery App

  1. Magoosh: MCAT Flashcards

    Magoosh offers flashcards online and through their app, helping you master scientific concepts at every level. 

  2. Higher Learning Technologies: MCAT Mastery

    Higher Learning Technologies’ MCAT Mastery App is a study guide that offers explanations for answers and helps you track your progress and view areas for improvement. 

  3. MEDizzy LTD: MEDizzy - Medical Community

    According to MEDizzy, this app has “the world’s largest medical question bank with 25,925 high yield multiple choice and flashcard questions.” Use this app to help you get better scores. 

YouTube Channels with Test Prep

  1. MedSchoolCoach 

    Through the MedSchoolCoach’s YouTube Channel, enjoy weekly Mnemonic Mondays to help you learn study tricks for the MCAT. 

  2. Kaplan MCAT Prep

    At Kaplan MCAT Prep, you’ll find MCAT strategies, advice for how to get into med school, and informational videos on different medical careers.  

  3. MCAT Self Prep

    MCAT Self Prep offers a variety of videos to help you get ready for the test. Their Create Your Own MCAT Study Plan Spreadsheet is a great place to start. 

Source: MCAT-Prep

Websites with free practice tests

  1. Kaplan Test 

    Start out with the quick MCAT Pop Quiz, and take a look at answer explanations afterwards. 

  2. The Princeton Review 

    Through this free practice test, you’ll have the opportunity to find out what your strengths and areas for improvement are. 

START EARLY

If you start early enough, you can start at a slow and gradual pace - beginning with a free app or a few YouTube videos to get the ball rolling. Make sure you set a deadline for yourself and decide when you aim to take the MCAT so you can plan accordingly.

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