Pros and cons of taking an MCAT prep course vs self study
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In this video, Brainscape’s learning coach Thea Beckman speaks with Chad McAllister who is an MCAT prep expert. He’s also the founder of www.chadsprep.com and the Youtube channel: / @chadsprep and he explains the differences between the expensive MCAT prep courses and taking advantage of self study resources, which are available at a fraction of the cost.
In this video, you'll learn about:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - The differences between using an MCAT prep course vs self study
4:35 - The pros and cons of the “big name” MCAT review courses
6:12 - Who should take an MCAT prep course vs MCAT self prep
7:10 - How to memorize all the facts for the MCAT
9:19 - Why you should consider MCAT self prep
11:29 - Who should take a self-guided MCAT study approach
12:29 - Can I pass the MCAT using only a self study approach or do I have to take an MCAT prep course?
14:20 - How can you find good self study resources
16:01 - How Chad’s Prep can help you prepare for the MCAT
We hope this video makes your decision-making much easier (don't forget to give it a thumbs up)! If you have any MCAT prep tips you think we should include let us know in the comments.
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