How to Study for the MCAT Portland OR

Steps

1. Comprehend the Text. Practice analyzing passages in practice tests. Sharpen your comprehension skills so that you will be able to understand material no matter if you've seen the topics in the passages or not.
2. Learn how to Interpret Data. Familiarize yourself with interpreting graphs, diagrams, and tables.

1. Get acquainted with the components of a well-written essay that is also well-organized.
2. Social science course that require a lot of reading and writing will be of great benefit to you. Find an opinion piece or policy to act as a stimulus to a practice writing sample. You can start by looking in your local newspaper.

1. Take a practice test to see what you need to work on. In order to do well in this section, you must strengthen your level of proficiency in reading passages, understand what the question is asking, and maintain a good work speed.
2. Read.This will help you develop a broad knowledge base that can increase your vocabulary and give you the tools needed to grasp a wide range of topics.

Tips

• For the Science Section, reading and analyzing science journals can serve as an additional activity to enhance your skills.
• To score well in the Writing Section, make sure you have a main idea for your response and present your ideas in an organized and coherent way. Keep track of the time during the exam so you are able to give your essay the proper conclusion.
• In the Verbal Reasoning Section, read the passage and then read and answer the questions. Don't be afraid to consult the passage as needed.
• Use old textbooks from first year physics, biology, chemistry and organic chemistry, free websites such as MyMCAT, and sample tests from the AAMC.

Sources and Citations

• MyMCAT
• Tomorrow's Doctors-The AAMC Student Site
• MCAT Practice Test Site
• InsidezOut Magazine-Online magazine for pre-med students

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