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📍Join our 6-week live MCAT course, with one-on-one sessions built in: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq 📍Get all free MCAT resources mentioned here: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/free/ One of our MCAT strategy instructors, who scored a 523, started with a lot of content review, books and YouTube videos included. Her first practice exam still didn't go where she wanted it to. If that sounds like you right now, she's been where you are! In this episode she shares what she changed after that exam, and how the passage-based questions that used to stress her out became some of the easier ones on the MCAT :) 📖 The written version: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/preparation/content-review-vs-practice-questions/ 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let's Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k

📍Free CARS passage walkthrough by a 131 scorer: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/cars/passage-walkthrough-by-131-scorer/ 📍Get all free MCAT resources mentioned here: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/free/ Untimed, you get the passage. Timed, the score drops, and you cannot say why. Hanes Grafe scored 130 in CARS by building a method around that exact gap. In this episode he walks through it: the same passage, twice, and what the difference between your two sets of answers is actually telling you. Check out the written version here: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/cars/how-to-review/ 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let's Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k

📍Join the free top scorer MCAT strategy course: https://medlifemastery.com/freecourse 📍Get all free MCAT resources mentioned here: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/free/ Ariana scored 515 on the MCAT, going from a 498 in three months with a 98th percentile CARS score, while carrying a full course load, a job, and a family member she was caring for. In this episode she covers what anxiety actually does to your reasoning, why almost every feeling costing you study time is about a moment you are not in, and three strategies you can start this week. Every study and paper she references is linked in the written version. Check out the written version here: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/preparation/mindset/stress-anxiety/ 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let's Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  Daily MCAT Practice Questions, Mnemonics, and Top Scorer Tips Free Full-Length MCAT Practice Exam MCAT Mistake Tracker Template Download High-Yield MCAT Topics Checklist Download Top Scorer MCAT Strategy Video Course MCAT Launchpad Guide (Early Strategies for Those Just Starting) And much more (cheatsheets, Q&A sessions…) Sign up once, get access to everything: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k

📍Get all free MCAT resources mentioned here: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/free/ 📍Join Anna's upcoming 6-week MCAT strategy course here: https://medlifemastery.com/courses/premium/live-courses/ Anna scored 524 on the MCAT and in this episode she walks you through exactly how to use process of elimination on the MCAT: when to use it, how to eliminate correctly, and how to choose between two answer choices that are both tempting! Check out the written version here: https://medlifemastery.com/mcat/preparation/process-of-elimination/ 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let’s Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  Daily MCAT Practice Questions, Mnemonics, and Top Scorer Tips Free Full-Length MCAT Practice Exam MCAT Mistake Tracker Template Download High-Yield MCAT Topics Checklist Download Top Scorer MCAT Strategy Video Course MCAT Launchpad Guide (Early Strategies for Those Just Starting) And much more (cheatsheets, Q&A sessions…) Sign up once, get access to everything: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k

Join Mollie's 6-Week Live MCAT Strategy Course Meet Mollie Westrick: 🚀 Mollie increased her score from 492 → 521 (29-point jump). 🚀 +15 points in under 60 days during her final ramp-up. 🩺 Now she's a 4th year med student  🤯 With 600+ hours of MCAT tutoring experience In this episode, she shares the lessons she learned from her MCAT journey and what she's seen with her students.

✅ Get all free MCAT courses, practice passages, strategy emails, downloads, study notes, and more here:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k Are you putting in hours of MCAT prep but your score just… refuses to budge? That’s exactly what both Pooja (522 scorer and third-year med student) and Austin (518 scorer and first-year med student) went through: 🚧 Hitting a frustrating score plateau right before test day😰 Questioning if they were “good enough” for medicine⏳ Wasting time second-guessing themselves and running out of time on sections💭 Overthinking passages instead of trusting their gut But here’s the good news… they figured it out. In this episode, they walk you through how they overcame plateaus with simple mindset shifts, new review strategies, and subtle changes in how they approached passage. Check out the written version here: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ahxd89j 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring with tutors like Austin and Pooja: https://go.medlifemastery.com/755mpqf 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let’s Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  Daily MCAT Practice Questions, Mnemonics, and Top Scorer Tips Free Full-Length MCAT Practice Exam MCAT Mistake Tracker Template Download High-Yield MCAT Topics Checklist Download Top Scorer MCAT Strategy Video Course MCAT Launchpad Guide (Early Strategies for Those Just Starting) And much more (cheatsheets, Q&A sessions…) Sign up once, get access to everything: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  ---- As you’re pushing toward your goal, remember this:  The biggest breakthroughs come not from more hours, but from the right guidance and small adjustments. That’s why having a mentor makes such a difference. Both Pooja and Austin are now MCAT tutors with us, and they’ve helped dozens of students break through the exact same plateaus you may be facing.  If you ever feel stuck, consider working with one of us one-on-one or joining one of our live courses… Sometimes having someone in your corner changes everything. You’re not alone in this. Every doctor you admire has been exactly where you are right now. Keep going! You’re closer than you think. The MedLife Mastery Team #MCAT #MCATMentalHealth

✅ Get all free MCAT courses, practice passages, strategy emails, downloads, study notes, and more here:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring like Lauren: https://go.medlifemastery.com/755mpqf Lauren’s journey to medicine was anything but linear. Inspired initially by the TV show Criminal Minds and an interest in joining the FBI, she gradually realized through her psychology studies and volunteer work that medicine offered a way to blend her fascination with human behavior, biology, ethics, law, and policy. Check out the written version: hhttps://go.medlifemastery.com/libdkfg 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let’s Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  Daily MCAT Practice Questions, Mnemonics, and Top Scorer Tips Free Full-Length MCAT Practice Exam MCAT Mistake Tracker Template Download High-Yield MCAT Topics Checklist Download Top Scorer MCAT Strategy Video Course MCAT Launchpad Guide (Early Strategies for Those Just Starting) And much more (cheatsheets, Q&A sessions…) Sign up once, get access to everything: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  #MCAT #MCATMentalHealth

✅ Get all free MCAT courses, practice passages, strategy emails, downloads, study notes, and more here:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  "If this is what you want to do, and this is the only thing stopping you, you will find a way to get it done." In this episode, we sit down with Matthew, an MCAT success story, who shares his journey from struggling with his initial MCAT practice tests to achieving a remarkable 520 score. Matthew talks about how he broke through his scoring plateau, implemented strategic study methods, and worked closely with a strategy-focused MCAT tutor. You’ll get actionable advice on how to improve your MCAT score and overcome burnout during your prep journey. Check out the written version: https://go.medlifemastery.com/d2tfq3q 🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let’s Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  Daily MCAT Practice Questions, Mnemonics, and Top Scorer Tips Free Full-Length MCAT Practice Exam MCAT Mistake Tracker Template Download High-Yield MCAT Topics Checklist Download Top Scorer MCAT Strategy Video Course MCAT Launchpad Guide (Early Strategies for Those Just Starting) And much more (cheatsheets, Q&A sessions…) Sign up once, get access to everything: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  #MCAT #MCATMentalHealth

✅ Get all free MCAT courses, practice passages, strategy emails, downloads, study notes, and more here:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  In this episode, we sit down with Chrysalis, a Teach for America biology teacher and MCAT success story, who shares her honest journey from struggling with chem-phys and bio-biochem to scoring a 517 on test day. From battling burnout to discovering the power of strategy over content cramming, you’ll walk away with actionable advice to transform your MCAT prep. Check out the written version: https://go.medlifemastery.com/l2nh6t5  🤝 Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring: https://go.medlifemastery.com/plakecl  🤝 Register for an upcoming Live MCAT Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/4s728eq  🤝 Get the CARS Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lz75cy  🤝 Get the Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem Mastery Course: https://go.medlifemastery.com/w0c7h2  ⭐️ See our student ratings and reviews: https://go.medlifemastery.com/hcdroiy  Questions? Get in touch with us for free non-biased guidance on your current MCAT challenges: https://medlifemastery.com/contact See all our Articles on Success Stories: https://go.medlifemastery.com/frnlo3g  Who are we? We're future doctors passionate about giving back and mentoring other future doctors! All mentors on the team are current medical school students and top MCAT scorers committed to seeing you succeed in achieving your physician dreams. Whether you're just starting out as a premed, taking the MCAT, applying to medical school, or already in med school, we're here to help make this journey a little easier for you! 🩺 Meet the team:  https://go.medlifemastery.com/6sk9ewi  Let’s Connect! Tiktok: /@medlifemastery Instagram: /medlifemastery Facebook: /medlifemastery Our website: https://go.medlifemastery.com/lolaqrd  Unlock all our free MCAT resources created by top MCAT scorers: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  Daily MCAT Practice Questions, Mnemonics, and Top Scorer Tips Free Full-Length MCAT Practice Exam MCAT Mistake Tracker Template Download High-Yield MCAT Topics Checklist Download Top Scorer MCAT Strategy Video Course MCAT Launchpad Guide (Early Strategies for Those Just Starting) And much more (cheatsheets, Q&A sessions…) Sign up once, get access to everything: https://go.medlifemastery.com/ilima0k  #MCAT #MCATMentalHealth

Burnout during the MCAT is a common and challenging experience, often characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion, decreased motivation, and a sense of overwhelm caused by the demanding and extensive preparation required for the exam. The intense pressure to perform well can lead to burnout among test takers, making self-compassion and balanced study practices crucial for maintaining well-being and achieving success. What does it take to conquer the MCAT, push through burnout, and come out stronger on the other side? In this episode, Vera sits down with Priya Leghari, a determined and resilient individual who shares her transformative experience of preparing for the MCAT. From facing burnout head-on to adapting study strategies, Priya opens up about the challenges she encountered while striving to achieve their goal score. Throughout their conversation, Priya provides invaluable insights on conquering various sections of the exam, including psychology, chemistry, and physics, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Join us as we delve into Priya's inspiring journey of endurance, growth, and ultimate success in conquering the MCAT.

At the beginning of her MCAT journey, Julia was discouraged by how little progress she was seeing in her practice exam scores. In January, she scored a 499, and even after a month and a half of pushing herself in her studying afterwards, she only improved by 1-point… which was a long way from her dream score of 513. In particular, she struggled with the C/P section, which is something we think a lot of us can relate to as well! It’s so tough! So it was around this point that Julia decided to reach out for some help. Through tutoring with us and her own personal perseverance, Julia doubled down during the final 8 weeks leading up to her exam, and was eventually able to raise her score all the way up to the dream she’d had from the beginning– a 513!! With a 128 in C/P (a 5-point increase from her initial section score)! That’s so amazing! In this interview, we’re going to launch into exactly how she achieved a 13-point score increase in just 2 months, how she motivated herself through a plateau, what strategies she used for each section, and so much more… Additionally, she attributes much of her success to enrolling in an MCAT Mastery course. Here's what she says about her MCAT Mastery experience: “I had Merrina as my tutor and I cannot recommend her enough. She’s great at what she does and knows the MCAT frontwards and backwards. She gave me a lot of tips and strategies to help with my weakest areas. She also let me work through problems with her during our sessions so she could see where I was getting hung up and not performing as well or efficiently. Really thankful for all her help!!”

Preparing for the MCAT is hard enough on its own, but with a learning disability, it can become a lot harder! The good news is that even with a learning disability, you can ace the MCAT. How? Well, we'd like you to meet Michael, who was diagnosed with a learning disability and Tourette Syndrome before high school, and scored 517 (94th percentile) on the MCAT! He's truly an inspiration and has put in the effort to create this episode for you on how to study for the MCAT when you have a learning disability. We encourage you to watch it - whether you have a learning disability or not, you'll get something from it 🙂

With an exam as massive and important as the MCAT, nerves are inevitable! But how do we prevent these feelings of anxiety from getting the best of us? In this episode, Savannah Runge, 517 scorer MCAT Mastery mentor, shares easy and effective strategies you can put to use the second you feel a negative emotion coming up while you're studying or during an exam!

Ever ask yourself 'am I ready for the MCAT'? There comes a point in every premed's journey where we ask ourselves this question and need to decide whether we need to push back or test date. After successfully walking many students through this decision, AND making the right decision during her own MCAT prep, Ariana (MS2, 515 scorer, and MCAT Mastery Mentor) has created this video to guide you on when it makes sense to push your test date back and when it doesn't!

Has any of this ever happened to you when preparing for the MCAT?: - You UNDERSTAND the passage but get the questions wrong (and when you review the passage, the answer was so obvious!) - You're afraid to choose an answer because it seems too easy (so you don't choose it, but it was the right one!) - You constantly get stuck between two answer choices (and end up choosing the wrong one because you second guess yourself!) Don't worry. We’ve all been there! It took a lot of disappointing scores before we figured out what was really going on, and what the real culprits to our low scores were… We'll let Ryan (130 CARS scorer) explain them to you in this episode, so that you can be one step closer to conquering MCAT CARS!