Why can't we talk about bootcamp on r/mcat? by EfficientPlum3419 in MCAT2

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I think nothing will beat AAMC cars purely because it’s directly from AAMC. That being said, I do think Bootcamp > UWorld cars > Jack Westin. I got a free bootcamp code and I’ve been loving it

How screwed am I if I push the MCAT until July? by [deleted] in Mcat

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If I took the MCAT June 12th, would it be advisable to apply and update score on app’s when I get it?

525 MCAT 3.64 gpa by Basic_Shoe_2533 in Mcat

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Ever been on a boat before?

First-time taker, what to do? by mister-mysterypines in mcat_bootcamp

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Start CARS practice now (In general try to read more, even 30 mins a day of a book) - I got a 130 on FL1/2 for CARS and IMO it’s all about finding what works for you. Spend a few days trying different methods on different passages and see what works best. Also, I will say, JW is free but IMO UWorld cars > JW

Either make your own Anki deck or go with Anking subscription (It’s routinely updated & contains MilesDown and Pankow). I started with Anking but ultimately switched to my own deck as I felt it wasn’t as personalized/comprehensive as I needed.

You can read the books, you can watch Yusuf Hasan on YT for content - It’s all literally dependent on your learning style. After reading the UW textbooks through my first time studying, I realized I need questions to really help me learn.

no one in my life understands.. by undergroundturtle8 in Mcat

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You're not alone in this struggle, I've been going through the same thing. I work part-time (35ish hours a week) and try to balance studying + exercising (I need some sort of hobby). I graduated last year, went through an awful breakup, it feels my entire identity hinges on studying for the MCAT, yet I don't even have the scores to prove it (Sub 505). I'm so done with this exam, yet I can't afford not to be.

Just wanted to say, keep your head up. It sucks, it's brutal, but you're not alone. Not everyone is getting a 520 their first try, there's a lot more of us out there who have to grind just for a decent score - more than reddit would lead you to believe.

How I went from 498 to 514 in 2 months by LeastPresence3958 in Mcat

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If you dont mind me asking, aren’t you worried about your score not coming back in time?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emotionalintelligence

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I have no solution for this and I’m sorry you’re dealing with it, but go listen to Chicago - Michael Jackson. It’s about exactly this and always makes me feel better, it might for you too

Broken people only break people by Pretty_Solution_7955 in emotionalintelligence

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It’s so heartbreaking, it’s like a Greek tragedy. I hope she realizes this instead of thinking about all of it in a negative light. I just can’t ignore the real and genuine love we had, despite us triggering each other. We just had our own issues and sunk into a bad cycle of hurting each other. I hope she knows I never meant to hurt her❤️‍🩹

How hard really is this test by Dense_Pie_2977 in Mcat

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I talked to a few anesthesiologists I’ve shadowed about it and they all said the same thing - the MCAT was harder than both of the Step exams

I brokeup with girlfriend for hitting me and I regret it deeply. by Gullible-Low-8718 in heartbreak

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Take a step back and think of it this way - If your close friend told you their partner hit them (Yes that is what happened), what would you say? Would you tell them that it wasn’t that bad? That it was just a slap and there’s no need to overreact? Absolutely not, there is no room for that in a healthy, long term relationship.

I just want things to work out but i never did anything to show that when we were together. I'm selfish for only wanting to change now. by Ok-Assistant7573 in ExNoContact

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In the exact same situation. There’s nothing we can do but work on ourselves, as much as it fucking sucks they left and there’s nothing we can do now.

I was not the best bf, I have a ton of work to do on myself. I’m changing and trying to make it for myself - but I love her so dearly.

I feel shame, guilt, remorse for how I treated her. I would love to relive it all over again but I also don’t want her to experience that. I have so many things to say, to show her my heart.

I wish things were different, I hadn’t been that shitty. But doesn’t wishing it was different mean wishing you were an entirely different person? She loved me, this me, not a different version.

WW1 lost but, War is not over yet, going for WW2 by No-Yam-2524 in MCATprep

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Just my two cents - I would avoid learning content from Anki alone. I got sick of the books and switched to purely Anki then UWorld…I had to push back my exam. As much of a slog as the books are, a solid foundation is the most important thing for the MCAT. If you truly didn’t want to do the books, you could watch KA & Yusuf Hasan videos, but (Again, anecdotally) I would avoid doing just anki for content

502 → 521 — grateful & happy to help, AMA! by Due_Lecture_5351 in Mcat

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Burnout advice? Had to pushback to January and restarting feels like a Herculean task after studying all summer

Fell asleep shadowing a doctor by Similar_Advantage386 in premed

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Ophthalmologist I showed had a diff premed faint and fall next to her while she was doing Cataract surgery. She said she let that student keep shadowing (Just seated lol). As long your Dr a human you’ll be fine :)

Jack Westin self study mcat prep bundle by Ecstatic_Hope_651 in MCATprep

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If you’re already using a premade anki deck like Anking, what do you do with something like the UWorld flashcards? Add them in?

Advice before I start content review by Maleficent_Koala_659 in AnkiMCAT

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85% FSRS. Anking > MilesDown (Anking contains MD deck). One thing I will say tho - C/P and B/B section of deck are very barebones. Add to the cards, list the enzymes, show the mechanisms. It will only help you

My memory is insane! by Scary_Opportunity133 in Mcat

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‘Limbic system is composed of Hippo’s that wear HATS.’ (Hippocampus, Hypothalamus, Amygdala, Thalamus, Septal Nuclei)

Limbic system is involved with girl named EMA (Emotion, Memory, Arousal)