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 MCAT - Medical College Admission Test
The MCAT is one of the most important tests you will take as a premed student, therefore it is a wise idea to be well prepared.
The MCAT is the only way that medical schools have to objectively compare you and your college to applicants from other institutions.
The MCAT is usually taken in the Spring, or sometimes the Fall, of the applicants junior year.
www.eckerd.edu /academics/nas/premed/MCAT.htm   (3011 words)

  
 MCAT Preparation
While the four sections of the MCAT exam do not measure all of the prerequisite knowledge and skills that may be important for success in medical education and in medical practice, they can, when considered together with undergraduate course selection, grades, and other evidence of ability and motivation, provide an indication of the candidate's potential.
Many students enter the MCAT test center secure in their understanding of the sciences only to question later their knowledge when the test is finished.
Editorials and viewpoints are often presented in MCAT passages and it is your responsibility to decipher exactly what points are important to the author and what their motivations are for writing the piece.
zoology.muohio.edu /Premed/MCAT.html   (2514 words)

  
 MCAT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The MCAT is required for all candidates who wish to apply to medical school.
The MCAT measures mastery of basic concepts and skills thought to be important by physicians and medical educators as prerequisite for the practice of medicine.
MCAT scores provide a standardized way for admissions committees to compare the qualifications of applicants from a variety of undergraduate institutions.
advisingservices.ucdavis.edu /testing/mcat.html   (232 words)

  
 National Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure: Archives
MCAT is a meta information catalog system implemented at SDSC as part of the Data Intensive Computing Environment (DICE) with requirements mainly based on the Storage Resource Broker system (SRB).
A query to MCAT is in the form of a query in the MAPS (Metadata Attribute Presentation Structure) query structure format.
MCAT would not only hold the meta data through specialized schema and allow searching them using uniform query interface, it would also store information about the extraction engines thereby facilitating their use by SRB.
www.npaci.edu /DICE/SRB/mcat.html   (7969 words)

  
 MCAT Test Preparation from InternationalStudent.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The MCAT is different from every other test you have ever encountered in your academic career.
Most people preparing for the MCAT fall prey to the myth that the MCAT is a straightforward science test.
Every section on the MCAT tests essentially the same higher-order thinking skills: analytical reasoning, abstract thinking, and problem-solving--skills that are essential for success in medical school.
www.internationalstudent.com /testprep/mcat.shtml   (926 words)

  
 MCAT Test Prep Advice and Tips
The MCAT will be the single most important test that you will take up to this point of your career.
Students are partially ranked by admissions committees on the basis of their MCAT exam scores.
From the admissions committees' point of view, the MCAT is the only way to objectively compare you to applicants from other undergraduate schools.
www.admissionsconsultants.com /medical/mcat.asp   (534 words)

  
 Stanford Premedical Association: FAQs: The MCAT
In most cases the MCAT still is just as important as other parts of the application in making the final decision.
It is important to have a well balanced MCAT score, with no individual score markedly lower than the rest of the test.
Also note: if you take the MCAT in April and are dissatisfied with your scores, you can go ahead an apply anyway and still retake the test in August for the same application year.
www.stanford.edu /group/spa/gstart/faq2.html   (1717 words)

  
 MCAT tests and MCAT testing resources. Learn about the MCAT exam, get extensive test prep help for the MCAT test.
The MCAT® is a 6+ hour test, consisting of 4 sections: Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Writing Sample.
Each MCAT® section is assigned a numerical score from 1 to 15, with 15 being the highest.
The reading comprehension portion of the MCAT® is 85 minutes long and consists of about 9 passages, each about 500 words long and each with about 7 questions.
www.majon.com /testprep/about-mcat.html   (1468 words)

  
 MCAT Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
All MCAT registration materials should be postmarked well before the registration deadline given in the MCAT application.
Each section of the MCAT is given a score from 1-15 (except the writing samples), 15 being the highest.
When deciding how to prepare for the MCAT (whether to review on your own or take a prep course) the question you must answer is "what is the best method of review for me?" There is no single best answer.
www.temple.edu /healthadvising/mcat.html   (1430 words)

  
 The MCAT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The MCAT is given in order to give a standard by which to judge medical school applicants (just as the SAT is used to judge college applicants).
The MCAT is a predictable test, and learning about what the test is, and what it isn't can help increase your confidence on the exam.
The MCAT has been shown to predict (It correlates with.), performance in the first two years in medical school and performance on Part 1 of the USMLE (The Medical Licensing Exam, Part 1 is taken at the end of your second year in medical school.).
www.premedonline.com /Application/mcat1.html   (326 words)

  
 Acadia University Student Resource Centre :: Medicine, MCAT
The competition to enter a faculty of medicine is very keen so it is important that prospective applicants ensure that they fully meet the entry requirements of the faculty(ies) of medicine to which they intend to apply.
MCAT Essentials, required reading, gives general information, fees, registration proceedures in a 14 page.pdf format.
The MCAT assesses mastery of basic concepts in biology, chemistry (general and organic), and physics; facility with scientific problem solving and critical thinking ; and writing skills.
admin.acadiau.ca /counsel/careers/medicine.html   (566 words)

  
 CollegeJournal | Practice Tests
MCAT Test Day describes the structure of the exam, from 8AM reporting time to late afternoon completion.
MCAT Facts shows you how the MCAT is scored and what it might take to get into med school.
MCAT Demo provides a preview of how you'll do with sample questions for each section of the exam.
www.collegejournal.com /exams/mcat/MCAT_Intro.htm   (240 words)

  
 Admissions Testing, Graduate School, MBA Search, Financial Aid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Believe it or not, the MCAT is not "just" a science test, it's a thinking evaluation that medical schools use to select students they feel will complete the rigorous program.
Successful MCAT takers must exhibit superior reading and writing skills, a comprehensive understanding of fundamental science concepts and the ability to apply those concepts in experimental or theoretical contexts.
The MCAT, a paper-and-pencil test only, is offered twice a year on the third or fourth Saturdays of April and August.
www.gradview.com /testing/mcat.html   (202 words)

  
 MCAT FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The MCAT, a standardized test, is required or strongly recommended for admission to almost every medical school, allopathic, osteopathic, and podiatric, in the United States.
Because of the passage of the New York Standardized Test Law, and of the legal action of the Association of American Medical Colleges in response to this law, the future administration of the MCAT in New York State is not assured.
The MCAT Student Manual is invaluable in providing material for you to assess your weaknesses and level of knowledge.
www.career.cornell.edu /HealthCareers/MCAT/basics.html   (1257 words)

  
 MCAT exam preparation study classes with practice tests and study material to improve your MCAT score   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The MCAT sciences are in problem solving format and are based on passages of about 250 words which often contain graphs and tables of data.
A student will usually take the MCAT in the spring of the Junior year after completing or being in the process of completing organic chemistry and physics.
A student can take the MCAT for the first (and hopefully, only) time in August of the senior year, however, it cannot be repeated in April without delaying your admission to the following year.
www.drblankrev.com /mcat.html   (814 words)

  
 MCAT Test Preparation
With this powerful combination, MCAT Comprehensive Review is the best way for you to get the high MCAT score you need to get into medical school.
For the first time, these books are sold as a five volume set with a top quality, full length practice MCAT included as a bonus.
This 5 volume set is certain to become the top selling MCAT study set this year.
www.testbooksonline.com /mcat.htm   (296 words)

  
 The most comprehensive series of MCAT books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The MCAT Physics Book is a result of his experience presenting physics concepts in a classroom setting to students preparing for the MCAT.
The MCAT Biology Book provides a comprehensive overview of MCAT biology appropriate for all pre-med students preparing for the MCAT exam.
Each chapter concludes with a set of problems modeled after the MCAT exam, with complete explanation of the answers.
www.novapress.net /mcat/books.html   (210 words)

  
 MCAT Books - Test Preparation in Canada
Kaplan's MCAT 2004 comes complete with a comprehensive review of all the material on the exam, plus Kaplan's test-taking strategies to maximize your score.
This powerful combination is a highly effective way for you to score higher on the MCAT and make you and your application competitive for medical school admissions.
Used by itself or in combination with Kaplan's MCAT® Comprehensive Review, this intensive workbook is specifically designed to help you build the critical skills you need to score higher on the new MCAT®.
www.canadian-universities.net /Test-Preparation/MCAT.html   (235 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Princeton Review MCAT Course at Epinions.com
Note: In California, the Princeton Review branch dealing with MCAT preparation merged with Hyperlearning; Hyperlearning is the official name of the preparation centers in California.
An additional text containing practice exams with real MCAT questions are ideal for study within the 1-2 weeks just prior to the administration of the exam.
All of the coaches have masters or doctorates in the field they are teaching; many have taken the MCAT themselves for familiarity.
www.epinions.com /content_30318694020   (1010 words)

  
 The PreMed Zone | The MCAT
Your MCAT score and your GPA are two of the most important factors used to evaluate you as a medical school applicant.
During the MCAT you may elect to release your scores, withhold your scores, or void your scores.
The MCAT is more conceptual and far less numeric (On average, less than five questions on the entire MCAT require more than a couple of multiplications, divisions, additions, or subtractions.).
www.premed411.com /pages/mcat.html   (3302 words)

  
 Med School Advice: The MCAT
The MCAT is required by almost every U.S. medical school.
Which isn't that reassuring, given the recent MCAT snafu for which many students had to retake the mcat at the next regular administration...
Important MCAT dates for 1999: March 12 (deadline for postmark of spring MCAT registration), April 17 (administration of spring MCAT), July 16 (deadline for fall MCAT registration), and August 21 (fall MCAT).
homepage.mac.com /dsacco/mcat.html   (812 words)

  
 About The MCAT
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a national standardized test for applicants to medical schools.
The MCAT is designed to test your knowledge of basic science concepts, as well as your problem-solving skills, critical thinking ability, and writing skills.
Moreover, if there is a discrepancy between your MCAT scores and your GPA, the tendency is to give the MCAT scores more weight.
www.studentdoctor.net /boards/mcats.asp   (487 words)

  
 Medical School and MCAT Books
The Silver Bullet also includes a full-length simulated MCAT exam, along with answers and explanations, lists of equations that are useful to memorize for the exam, and an organic chemistry summary.
Although the MCAT AudioLearn is a bit expensive, it may be an attractive option for commuters who want to use "down time" in the car for test preparation.
The book's MCAT questions are not quite as difficult as the actual test questions, but this book is nonetheless a good review for the test taker who has not sat in a physics class for a while.
www.admissionsconsultants.com /medical/books.asp   (1152 words)

  
 MCAT Test Preparation
The MCAT isn't the hardest part of becoming a doctor, but it is a necessary evil.
The MCAT has specific ways of asking about certain topics - do as many MCAT practice questions as you possibly can.
When I taught MCAT prep I used to give a demonstration: I had half the class read the text, read the questions, then answer the questions.
www.premedguide.com /mcat.html   (377 words)

  
 MCAT Secrets- Raise your MCAT test score with our MCAT test prep study guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
So, if you'd like to get the MCAT test score you deserve, quit worrying about whether your MCAT test score is "good enough" and beat the admissions and scholarship game so you can attend the best medical school you possibly can, then this might be the most important letter you read this year.
MCAT Secrets is our exclusive collection of MCAT test tips and tricks specially selected to give you the most points for the least time spent studying.
Which MCAT Study Guides and Practice Tests Are Worth Your Time- If you're going to spend hours and hours studying for the MCAT with multiple study guides, don't waste your time.  Use our exclusive list of the study guides and practice tests that are worth spending your precious time studying.
www.mcat-secrets.com   (4965 words)

  
 HOCHSTIM MCAT PROGRAM -- Summer 2005
Three complete MCATs are taken in class, and three are taken at home.
A full length MCAT and 31 thirty-minute practice tests, all with fully explained answers, are also included.
MCAT chains hire rookies -- I've been teaching the MCAT since 1987.
www.premed411.com /MCAT   (710 words)

  
 The MCAT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The MCAT is the most important test you'll ever take in your life.
One method is to buy an one of those books with MCAT practice tests.
After you've homed in on your weak points, buy a comprehensive MCAT study book.
www.studentdoctor.net /guide/application/mcat   (184 words)

  
 A2ZColleges.com MCAT Medical College Admission Test information
The MCAT is a national standardized multiple choice test for applicants to medical school.
The exam is designed to test basic science concepts, problem-solving skills, critical thinking ability, and writing skills.
Registration deadlines are typically 5 weeks before the test date; late registration deadlines are typically 3 weeks before the test.
www.a2zcolleges.com /exams/mcat.htm   (216 words)

  
 MCAT
The MCAT is a standardized exam designed to measure your aptitude for a career in medicine.
Important MCAT information from the American Association of Medical Colleges.
Part 2 of this MCAT feature discusses how to approach a sample essay.
www.slstudents.org /mcat.htm   (172 words)

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