What I Wish I knew Before Taking the MCAT 3 Times
Today we are going to talk about my 2023 MCAT experience, as I just recently sat for the MCAT for the 3rd time, in hopes of receiving the required exam score, or close to it, to get accepted into the medical school I’m currently attending as a master of health science student, or any medical school for that matter, let’s get into it.
#21 | What I Wish I knew Before Taking the MCAT 3 Times
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I decided not to vlog very much leading up to my mcat this time around because the time felt short and better used to supply my mental and think bank, but I did want to share about this experience, so these are my thoughts before receiving my score, but after studying for 6 weeks, and then taking the test for the 3rd time.
Of course in this recap, I’ll share about the things I think went well and what could’ve been better, so I’m considering this to be catch all video/podcast. If you’re listening to this because you asked me a question in my DMs and I sent you this link, that means I answered your question in great detail in this podcast and it was easier to let you listen than to leave you on read until I had the time to type out my response to this frequently asked question, so no shade, this is best for all of us!
timestamps
0:00 - Welcome to the A Work in Progress Podcast
2:46 - taking a step back from creating content / my disclaimer
6:34 - started off rocky!
11:49 - planned vs. reality (how I ACTUALLY ended up studying)
13:37 - LIVE Kaplan classes? Were they worth it?
15:59 - What I LOVED about Kaplan
16:52 - Using AAMC Materials
18:32 - Comparing the Integrative MCAT Tutoring Program
23:29 - Incorporating Practice Problems
26:10 - Taking Full Length Practice Exams
31:32 - what happened to ANKI???
33:33 - 3rd time’s the charm? (How I feel about this time, after the fact)
37:42 - let’s talk ANXIETY
44:44 - test day experience recap
52:58 - speaking by FAITH!
54:36 - SCORE/ MEDICAL SCHOOL UPDATE
56:54 - Guided Affirmations
episode affirmations
I can retain information with ease.
I am relaxed during exams.
I am thankful for the opportunity to go to school.
I am a quick learner. My ability to learn improves every day.
I love learning new things.
I give my all, so good things always come to me.
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