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MCAT Resources
Get help on everything from links to free full-lengths to topic breakdowns.
Flashcards
Consists of 2900 review cards following Khan Academy
Consists of 5000 review cards following the Kaplan chapters
Study Guides
Comprehensive summary of each Kaplan Chapter into one page
Consists of 2200 review cards to master psych/soc section
Psych/Soc Review is a comprehensive guide designed to help students master the psychology and sociology concepts
Streamlined and meticulously organized review resource for psychology and sociology concepts
Review Videos
“Use these 9 easy tips and tricks to score a 131 on the MCAT CARS section (99th percentile). Just like the rest of the MCAT, CARS practice needs to be done properly if you want to see results. In addition to giving you my CARS tips, I provide links to free CARS practice passages and explain how to study for CARS properly. I also give you an MCAT CARS study schedule for you to follow.”
This video is from the Shemmassian Academic Consulting’s YouTube Channel
“In this video, watch MCAT tutor Sahil Chawla walk through an MCAT CARS Practice Passage. “
Downloadable Posters
MCAT Topic Breakdowns
Downloadable Posters
Clinical Experience
Gaining clinical hours can be a daunting task for many students. Here are some tips on becoming a clinical rockstar.
We can break clinical experience into three broad categories
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Shadowing
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Clinical Work
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Clinical Volunteering
Shadowing
Downloadable Posters
Clinical Volunteering
UI Health Chicago - Chicago, IL
A wide array of departments need volunteers. Here are some examples: greeters and way finders, musicians, diagnostics & imaging services, cancer center, physical/occupational therapy, outpatient pediatrics
RUSH University Medical Center - Chicago, IL
RUSH's volunteers have a variety of roles including Greeters and escorts, Clerical support, Delivering flowers, mail, specimens and crafts, Patient relations including providing companionship, and Patient care areas and the emergency department.
JourneyCare Hospice - 4 Locations across Chicagoland
Volunteers give their time and compassion to patients and families dealing with end-of-life care needs as well as assisting with administrative office needs and bereavement support.
Application Cycle
A whole year to apply?!?! Yep.
Here you can find helpful tips and tricks to make your cycle less of a headache
