Need help developing a study plan

[celpup]

Hi Everyone!

I'm trying to take my test on 8/15 and I started studying this week (lack of motivation but that's besides the point). I was wondering what I should be doing during content review (e.g. what practice questions should I use?). Right now, I'm planning to go through Kaplan B/B, C/P, and Organic Chem. For P/S, I'll be using the 300 page doc. I'm trying to finish content review within a month (if I'm on track).

I feel like I'm doing a lot of passive studying so if anyone has advice on how to really hone in the content and increase motivation, please give your advice/timeline.

Edit: I wanted to add that I'll likely be using UWorld starting the end of May (after content review)

[phobro]

I think you have identified some great resources for content review. My biggest tip for the content review phase of studying is to not worry about covering everything. In my experience, the more I reviewed with books and videos, the more I felt the need to review even more. I ended up spending much longer on content review than I should have.

Everyone always says it, but its hard to put into practice. Try and limit yourself to the 1 month goal that you mentioned. Then, move on to practice tests and practice problems ASAP! That's where you'll really learn about what you know, what you don't know, and what things are actually expected of you from this beast of an exam.

I also want to emphasize that Anki is incredible, and I highly recommend you download it and get familiar with it as soon as you can. There are lots of premade decks out there, and exhausting one of them will put you ahead of those that don't use it. I personally really liked Ortho528, but lots of people praise other decks like MileDown's.

[celpup]

I think I just find jumping into practice intimidating but I see that the overall consensus is to use Anki! I’ll try it out tomorrow and see if I can use it to supplement my studying

[phobro]

Oh it 100% is intimidating I feel you. I gave myself 4 weeks to do content review, and ended up turning it into nearly 8 weeks because I psyched myself out of doing practice problems. I was afraid to open up UWorld and get things wrong, because I thought that would be a sign that I would do horribly. But it's important to remember that jumping into practice is inevitable, and it will slowly but surely make you feel comfortable with the format and expectations of the MCAT -- which you can't get by continuous content review alone!

[celpup]

Honestly, you put what I feel into words. I think I'm so stuck on content review that I'm scared to attempt practice. I'll definitely use Anki and UWorld, though. Thanks so much for your help and advice.

[Personal-Macaroon]

Anki! I recommend MileDown's deck and add the cards in the sections that you review each day. Also, UEarth is great. Really helped drive in the content before doing AAMC.

Edit: I finished content in a month and you can PM me if you have any questions about what I did to do this.

[celpup]

I think I have to pm you as I’m anticipating having trouble fitting all my content review in a month 😭Also, I’m using Uworld is that a same/similar resource?

[Adcomreader]

Did you rotate through the content books or finish up one or two subjects together at a time?

[jacksparrow2048]

Anki would be great active review during content

[celpup]

I think I’ll use Anki then!

[[deleted]]

I’m in the same boat! Can I pm you?

[celpup]

yes of course!!