How to Improve Your MCAT Score...FAST! | Tips from a 100th Percentile Scorer!

Hi guys! In this video, I cover my top tips for significantly improving your MCAT score fast. If you follow the advice I provide in this video, I guarantee that you will find success on the exam and get closer to your goal of getting into medical school.
I self-studied for my MCAT this past January and scored a 524, which is in the 100th percentile. I am currently a senior undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry and will be attending medical school later this year!
As promised, here are the links to the BEST practice question and practice test resources for preparing for the MCAT...
UWorld MCAT Question Bank: gradschool.uworld.com/mcat/?_ga=2.83821334.1866135831.1610982349-365061361.1610982349
AAMC Complete MCAT Bundle: store.aamc.org/online-only-official-mcat-prep-bundle.html
BluePrint Practice Exams (I recommend the first four only): blueprintprep.com/mcat/practice-exams?lead_srcid=4947
To gain access to the exact study plan I used to self-prep for the MCAT or to have me build you a custom, day-by-day MCAT study plan, you can visit my website, paradisemcatprep.com!
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  • @philratnasamy7240
    @philratnasamy72403 жыл бұрын

    Hope you guys enjoy this video! Remember to like and subscribe for new content. New videos every Tuesday and Friday! If you’d like my help preparing for the MCAT effectively on an affordable budget, check out my website, paradisemcatprep.com! I offer custom study plans, pre-made study plans, and MCAT tutoring. You can also book a FREE 15-minute virtual study consultation with me right on the website!

  • @abrahamsanchez5840
    @abrahamsanchez58402 жыл бұрын

    Man thank you for this! I had to postpone my MCAT due to lack of application questions. This info is gold!

  • @dianalois8075
    @dianalois80753 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video !!!

  • @mariamvlogs6224
    @mariamvlogs62243 жыл бұрын

    Nice video on the MCAT Phil and congrats on your score!

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Good luck with your channel!

  • @aariyanar.britton3716
    @aariyanar.britton37163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy I could help!

  • @Pap3rKoI.
    @Pap3rKoI.6 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @sabarafiq3274
    @sabarafiq32742 жыл бұрын

    Hi, what resources do you recommend for practice questions? other than AAMC

  • @camrynpletka9356
    @camrynpletka93563 жыл бұрын

    Do you think I should start using the Uworld question bank even if I haven't finished content review yet? Also if I do start using the question bank daily, how many questions would you recommend daily?

  • @jamesburmeister1608
    @jamesburmeister16083 жыл бұрын

    Hey Phil. Thanks for the upload! I was just wondering why you only recommend the first 4 blueprint exams? Are the other ones not good, or is 4 blueprint + AAMC exams enough practice exams? Thanks!

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey James, thanks for watching! I recommend the first 4 blueprint exams for two reasons... 1) They are easily the best quality out of all the exams BluePrint offers and are the most representative of the actual MCAT. The practice tests beyond #4 have some funky questions and I personally feel that they don't carry the same feel as AAMC exams. 2) I think that the 4 BluePrint exams plus the 5 available AAMC exams (sample, 1, 2, 3, and 4) are enough practice for the MCAT. You'll start to see diminishing returns after 9-10 practice exams. I hope that helps, and I hope your studying is going well!

  • @jamesburmeister1608

    @jamesburmeister1608

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philratnasamy7240 Thank you Phil for the advice. Also, I wanted to mention that you may want to consider not "guaranteeing" an increase in an MCAT score because nothing can guarantee an individual will perform better. I just have seen you mention a "guarantee" in increasing one's MCAT score a couple times but I just think there is no "guarantee". You know what I mean?

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesburmeister1608 Hey, you’re right you can never really guarantee an increase. I meant it more along the lines of following this advice is the most effective way to see meaningful improvements in your score (most test takers who use these strategies will see an increase, barring unforeseen circumstances). I understand what you mean though, I’ll be more careful with my wording moving forward!

  • @missiya1784

    @missiya1784

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philratnasamy7240 wow, just wow! I love how you handled it.. thanks for that explanation

  • @Valeria-uz2lb
    @Valeria-uz2lb3 жыл бұрын

    do you have any tips on simple math and knowing relationships (Direct , inverse) ? I feel like this is probably all over the exam!

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Valeria, thanks for watching! I will do an MCAT math crash course video soon! You’re right, quick math skills are important for doing well on the MCAT. Consider subscribing so you’re notified when that video is released!

  • @Valeria-uz2lb

    @Valeria-uz2lb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philratnasamy7240 just did!!! You’re awesome! I test in a month or so , therefore I’ll be looking forward for this MCAT math vid! THANK YOU!

  • @tinamehrotra7267
    @tinamehrotra72673 жыл бұрын

    Did you use cloze deletion or front and back anki flashcards? Trying to figure out which type of cards will help me the most!

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    I used front and back, but didn't know use to use cloze deletion while I was prepping for the MCAT! I think both types of cards are helpful, with cloze deletion cards being a bit faster to make. Experiment and find what works best for you! I would also learn how to use image occlusion cards, those can be really helpful!

  • @DollyDomDom
    @DollyDomDom3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Phil! What do you personally consider to be “a lot“ of questions throughout prep? How much did you do overall? 2K, 4K, 6K?

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I would say from Practice Exams, UWorld, and the AAMC practice questions, I did around 5K questions in total. Wow. Never thought about that lol. Hope that helps!

  • @jellato5335
    @jellato53353 жыл бұрын

    Great video, do you mind sharing your AAMC Fl practice exams?

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Do you mean my FL scores? If so, I believe I scored a 522, 524, 526, 524, 524 on the sample, 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively! Let me know if that answers your question.

  • @karamtahera4339

    @karamtahera4339

    3 жыл бұрын

    What was your diagnostic score though? cause the title of this video is "improve your MCAT score" whereas there is not much improvement in your fl scores. I mean your scores need no improvement at all for sure but I like to hear more from people who start off with a bad score and then raise it with certain strategies.

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@karamtahera4339 Hey Karam - I don't really believe in diagnostic tests because without studying, you're going to do poorly on the MCAT no matter what. This test doesn't evaluate common knowledge, so I see no value in taking a diagnostic before actually studying. When I took my first FL, I already completed content review and about 3/4 of the UWorld Qbank. In general, following the tips in this video can help you improve your score over time!

  • @barbarabullshields
    @barbarabullshields Жыл бұрын

    My dream of getting into the medical school is ruined due to my poor performance in the MCAT exam

  • @emadewu

    @emadewu

    Жыл бұрын

    I've been struggling to pass the mcat for over a year . Does anyone know any alternative to pass the mcat. please share 🙏

  • @minecraftitup
    @minecraftitup3 жыл бұрын

    what was your secret for CARS?

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    My main advice for CARS is 1) Do LOTS of practice, ideally 2-3 passages a day throughout your prep, 2) Read for the main idea - not details. Look for ideas repeated throughout the passage and use those to answer the questions 3) Don't go back to the passage after reading it unless the question explicitly tells you to 4) Skip questions if you can't answer them within a minute

  • @missiya1784
    @missiya17843 жыл бұрын

    Hello, for how long did you study for the exam?

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks for watching. I studied part-time for about 6 months!

  • @missiya1784

    @missiya1784

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philratnasamy7240 thank you for replying I started studying this past week, intending to study for 6 months as well since I’m not planning to apply for this up coming cycle.

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@missiya1784 Awesome, good luck with your studying! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions during your prep.

  • @fk4866
    @fk48662 жыл бұрын

    Please make an MCAT math review! Basic stuff like inverse relationships, logs, exponent etc

  • @artchemist4460
    @artchemist44603 жыл бұрын

    Tip 1: be really smart

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha I'm flattered. In all honesty natural test-taking ability helps, but I think if you study the right materials and be critical with yourself about what you know/don't know - you can definitely improve your score.

  • @tiburon181
    @tiburon1813 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @np4584
    @np45843 жыл бұрын

    100th percentile? How...

  • @philratnasamy7240

    @philratnasamy7240

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honestly... you can do it too! It really comes down to practice and a little bit of luck. I did pretty average on my SAT in high school, but I practiced for my MCAT consistently for 6 months and felt the exam become way easier over time! The key is being critical of yourself. If you miss something, go back and try to understand that topic, don’t just move on!

  • @teddyyu7015
    @teddyyu70156 ай бұрын

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