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How To Choose Your Testing Center

June 26, 2022January 14, 2019 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi

Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the … Read more

What to Expect at the Testing Center

February 1, 2019November 14, 2018 by Cassie Kosarek

Lessons I Learned During My USMLE Step 1 Exam The USMLE Step 1 exam was … Read more

The GRE: What’s On The Test & How To Prepare

June 26, 2022August 13, 2018 by Meghan Taylor

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) You’ve made the decision to go to graduate school. Congratulations! Graduate … Read more

Managing Anxiety on Test Day

June 26, 2022September 19, 2016 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test anxiety as a result of the MCAT’s role in the medical school admissions process. If this scenario describes you, here are several tips to help you successfully manage this anxiety:

1. Review difficult details and concepts on your test day
As you study for the MCAT, proactively compile a list of those details and concepts that you consistently struggle to understand. On the morning of your exam, wake up an hour early to review this list. This can help you refresh your memory and begin the MCAT in a much calmer mood.

Study Like It’s Game Day

June 26, 2022April 29, 2016 by Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences

Preparing for an exam is the same as preparing for any other major event you might encounter. Just like a football player prepares for Friday night’s game or a pianist practices for their upcoming recital, preparation should be completed just like it is the main event. When preparing for a major exam, set the scene up like it is the day of the test.
First order of business is finding a location that is most conducive to studying for you. This might be a quiet location like the library, a place with background noise like a coffee shop, or your favorite nook on campus. Finding the correct place to study for you is very important for concentration and retention of information. If the location does not provide you with the ability to focus on your studies, then try a new place until you find what works best.