Common MCAT mistakes you don't want to make
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In this video, Brainscape’s Learning Coach and Lead Writer, Thea Beckman, interviews Dr. Kevin Jubbal, the founder of Med School Insiders, a medical school & residency admissions consulting firm that helps students make smooth transitions from medical education to practice. During our conversation, we address the following important questions:
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - What is the cardinal error students make when preparing for the MCAT?
2:13 - What active learning techniques did Dr. Jubbal use?
3:39 - How should students be studying for the MCAT to avoid neglecting skills practice?
5:37 - How should students take practice exams to get the most value out of them?
7:39 - Should you do a practice MCAT exam in one sitting? Like the real thing?
8:50 - What other common MCAT prep mistakes do students make
10:42 - Where do students most often go wrong on the day of the exam itself?
12:39 - What other MCAT mistakes do students make outside the realm of study?
15:59 - What’s the best advice for coping with exam anxiety?
17:20 - How does Med School Insiders help students take the shortest, most pain-free route through the MCAT and to medical school?
We hope this video suits you up with the best advice to do well on the MCAT—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to the challenge of your premed, medical school, or even surgical exams!
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