Test Prep

HOW TO PREP FOR THE MCAT IN 6 MONTHS

The key to scoring high on the MCAT? Being well prepared. We’ve done the work for you and broke out what each month should look like—including the most crucial subjects to focus on, the materials you’ll need, a study schedule, and more. Get Free Study Plan...

Medical Education Resources for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2

By: Donato Mignones, Thomas Pak, Adrianna Diviero, Erum Chowdhry Studying for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 can be daunting. It is a lot of information, and there are so many resources. So which resources are the best? It comes down to your personal learning style (visual vs auditory), along with optimizing your method...

AMSA’s response to USMLE scoring change recommendations

The Invitational Conference on USMLE Scoring (InCUS) recently allowed public statements from medical students in regards to the potential USMLE Step 1 score change. The USMLE Step 1 was originally a pass/fail exam. However, this changed due to increased emphasis on the test to select residency candidates. Step scores have a huge influence on match...

When should I take the MCAT?

With 30 test dates to choose from (in 2018), it can be easy to put the decision of when to take the MCAT on the back-burner. But in reality, choosing when to take the MCAT is a very important choice. Think about it like this: lots of longer-term decisions—like when to schedule your test prep—depend...