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MCAT Preparation Trends: Insights from the AAMC Post-MCAT Questionnaire and the HPSA 2024-2025 Applicant Experience Surveys

Abstract: Have recent technologies changed the way premed applicants have prepared for the MCAT? Common strategies are revealed through an analysis of the most recent results from the AAMC Post-MCAT Questionnaire and the HPSA/SDN 2024-2025 Applicant Experience Surveys. Over the past five years, test-takers have continued to rely on AAMC ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Published December 4, 2025

MCAT

5 Ways to Study for the MCAT Using Your Smart Phone

You can do almost anything with your smart phone these days. You can video call a friend in China, order pizza with the click of a button, and even see in the dark! So, if ... Read more

Andrew George

Updated June 26, 2022 by Andrew George

MCAT

How to Prepare for the MCAT’s Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Section

The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (or CARS) section of the MCAT is occasionally placed on the backburner by prospective medical students who are focused on learning (and relearning) the information necessary for success on ... Read more

Cassie Kosarek

Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek

MCAT

When is the Right Time to Take the MCAT Exam? Three Questions to Ask Yourself.

It’s not surprising that one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “When should I take my MCAT exam?” Between class, extra-curricular activities, a job, and remembering to relax and have fun every now ... Read more

AAMC Staff

Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff

MCAT

Conquering the MCAT: 3 Students’ Perspectives

The MCAT is a major hurdle for many medical school applicants. The exam can be one of the most trying experiences for pre-med students and can make or break an application. For many students, their ... Read more

Andrew Nguyen

Updated June 27, 2022 by Andrew Nguyen