How I Studied For The MCAT (98th Percentile In 4 Weeks) | My Study Guide

In this video, I share the exact study plan I used to study for the MCAT! It worked out well for me, and I was able to achieve a 520 score (98th percentile) in only 4 weeks of preparation. The MCAT is often the most intimidating part of the medical school application process, but I hope to present a blueprint that you can use to ace this exam! This MCAT prep guide contains everything you need to know to design your own plan and also contains general tips and tricks that will allow you to maximize your study time. Thank you so much for watching and please let me know if I can help you in any way or if you have any questions about med school in general!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:57 My process
4:39 Resource Recommendations
6:25 Schedule Recommendations
9:33 General Recommendations
10:53 Conclusion
Music:
Good times - Prod. Riddiman

Пікірлер: 40

  • @zainabfarrukh7041
    @zainabfarrukh7041 Жыл бұрын

    BROS DIAGNOSTIC WAS A 507 GTFO

  • @persianmusic216
    @persianmusic2162 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your tips! Great video!

  • @prescillaromero8775
    @prescillaromero87753 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This was so encouraging. Ive been studying for months. I’m burnt out and struggling. Thank u for reminding me to not allow this to consume me

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know how all-consuming MCAT prep can be, but I’m glad this video was able to serve as a gentle reminder to not let it overwhelm you. You got this and I’m rooting for you future doc! No matter what happens, this exam does not define you. Good luck!!

  • @Wafflemakerguy19
    @Wafflemakerguy193 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the vid! Gonna be testing in March 13 and started prep two weeks ago so I will definitely follow your tips!

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is my absolute pleasure! Best of luck on the 13th - you got this. Let me know if you need anything :)

  • @EboniseStBrice
    @EboniseStBrice3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the helpful video !

  • @natashamcadam7335
    @natashamcadam73352 жыл бұрын

    SUPERB!!! Thank you so much for making this video. Mine scheduled end of Jul 2022.

  • @alexperoff-investingessent8367
    @alexperoff-investingessent83673 жыл бұрын

    You know, the other reason why you got into the 98th percentile is that you're a freaking genius! But I think your study strategy is very helpful, and I would say that the fact that you're practicing problems is super important for getting such a high score.

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you so much for the kind words, Alex! Practice problems and exams are such an essential part of my study routine. I'm glad I got into the habit early because it is even more important now that I'm in med school!

  • @highlyfavored2434

    @highlyfavored2434

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936i have 6 weeks until my MCAT Exam. I intend to do practice problems and take an AAMC FL exam every Saturday with followed by a review the few days after. Any other recs? Hope med school is going well

  • @hailylazore2021
    @hailylazore2021 Жыл бұрын

    Most useful video I've found so far thank you

  • @GTOYMPodcast
    @GTOYMPodcast3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, my friend recently took his MCAT and I can see why it's stressful! Liking and subbing!

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the support mate, and good luck to your friend :)

  • @ryanziolkowski8232
    @ryanziolkowski82323 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Faisal! I know for sure I’ll use this video as a guide next time I take the MCAT :)

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am glad this blueprint was helpful to you :^)

  • @jasonmackeseyfitness4586
    @jasonmackeseyfitness45863 жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff bro

  • @yasminm1934
    @yasminm19342 жыл бұрын

    Hi Faisal, thank you for sharing this video its definitely very helpful! just wondering did you also study psychology and sociology based on the kaplan books or did you use the 100 page doc? and also did you practice for cars in a specific way?

  • @comoplaysdestiny5106
    @comoplaysdestiny51062 жыл бұрын

    Testing May 27th. I was doing pretty well and went from 485 diagnostic to 495 but recently got a 490 after eating my time up on some tough passages and not being in the zone. I’m gonna try not to be hard on myself and keep pushing forward I have nearly 2.5 months so I’m gonna do my best to be consist even though it can feel really draining

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're where you need to be for 2.5 months out! Plenty of time to take stock of your weaknesses and adjust accordingly. It's very easy to be hard on ourselves, but try to conceptualize your studying as a marathon. Good luck - you got this!

  • @nathanmiceli186
    @nathanmiceli1863 жыл бұрын

    MCAT aside these are just some very useful study strategies!

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, my man!

  • @valeriehernandez5709
    @valeriehernandez57093 жыл бұрын

    This gave me hope! Do you think I can email you?

  • @lukeismael4218
    @lukeismael4218 Жыл бұрын

    Step 1: be incredibly smart

  • @greciar471
    @greciar4713 жыл бұрын

    Please share how you approached CP & BB passages!

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'd say these sections require the most prep as this covers all your hard science. There's no one best way to approach them, but I was very deliberate in using process of elimination here. If I could use some basic science principal I knew to rule out an answer choice or two, I did my best to do so! Also, I'd say don't get bogged down with equations too too much for CP. It's much more important to know the relative relationships between the variables in a equation, but you don't have to calculate values too often. Best of luck!

  • @suhaibkhalid8378
    @suhaibkhalid83783 жыл бұрын

    Nice experience and advised shared by you. But I have a request shed some light "how to be consistent in achieving our goals." Because previously I have started my best to follow your strategy of time balancing and achieving short term goals on daily basis. But after 3 to 4 days I face consistency problem might be due to lack of motivation.

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is a very good question! I want to start by saying that you are certainly on the right track. It's awesome that you've shown the initial motivation to get a streak of a few days going, so do not be discouraged. Be proud of your desire to make a change and the steps that you are taking now! That being said, here is how I overcome the initial barriers to momentum in my goals. Whenever I feel unmotivated or inconsistent, I try to remember why I set those short-term goals in the first place. Thinking about the greater perspective and what I want to achieve in the long-run motivates me to continue to strive for my goals daily. After a few days if you are feeling unmotivated, try to connect your goals to a long-term dream. This will hopefully push you to continue pushing on the day-to-day basis!

  • @suhaibkhalid8378

    @suhaibkhalid8378

    3 жыл бұрын

    I will try my best to act on your advises. Thank you Faisal .

  • @Starshoot555
    @Starshoot5553 ай бұрын

    I started with a 508 this month this is motivating me hahaha

  • @tabeenasif3238
    @tabeenasif3238 Жыл бұрын

    Can you please show your master sheet? Just for reference.

  • @dndkat

    @dndkat

    Жыл бұрын

    I second this 😂

  • @maryamaman8312
    @maryamaman8312 Жыл бұрын

    ‘If you’re smart, unlike me’ 😭😭🔫

  • @ryankeshet5820
    @ryankeshet5820Ай бұрын

    You have to be totally gifted to get a score like this after 4 weeks of prep - I wish you would mention this in order to not give average people unrealistic expectations

  • @majamilosevic2148
    @majamilosevic21483 жыл бұрын

    watch your video fantastic LIKE

  • @backtobasicsbtb8718
    @backtobasicsbtb8718 Жыл бұрын

    pls stop posting about these Mcat numbers , Man look in the mirror , the Mcat freaks out when sees u …. I laughed when I heard u said u had a weak points 😂😂😂 …. This is the humble of god 🙏🙏

  • @dragonfly8485
    @dragonfly84853 жыл бұрын

    I find this type of videos a bit funny and somewhat ridiculous. What is the point? Are they saying, if we study just like them, we will all get 520 lol? MCAT is a test of your intelligence (aka IQ test). We don't have the same brains so this won't help at all for most people.

  • @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    @faisalmasood-medicalstuden1936

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Daniel! First of all, thank you for checking out the video. Any and all feedback is helpful, so I appreciate you stopping by. With all due respect, I think I have to disagree with you on the intention of this video. I can't guarantee that everyone will get the same score if they put in the exact preparation (everyone is starting from a different foundation). My intention however was to share an extremely efficient, high-yield method of studying that resulted in a 13 point increase over 4 weeks. Regardless of where you're starting from, applying any one of the discussed strategies has the potential to enhance your own methodology.

  • @soroushdarvish9281

    @soroushdarvish9281

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe with studying anyone can get 510 on the MCAT. rest maybe due to ability to efficiently learn and use process of elimination. Obviously the OP has strong foundation in aademics given than he got 507 on the diagnostic. Most of "good" students already have developed a strong foundation for standardized tests while studying for the SAT.