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Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) |
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The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is required for admission to most medical schools. This rigorous exam will test your knowledge of science concepts including Physics, Chemistry and Biology and well as your Verbal Reasoning and Writing skills. Getting into your top-choice medical school is a highly competitive process and so you'll want to prepare thoroughly for the MCAT. The MCAT exam is unlike any other standardized test. Even the most gifted students will often score poorly on this test unless they are aware of the correct approach to taking the MCAT. Luckily, Dr. Donnelly can teach you the correct approach for each type of question that will appear on the MCAT. This will significantly increase your chances of getting the required score to attend the school of your choice. Private lessons with Dr. Donnelly are available either online via Skype for those students living outside of the New York City area or in-person at our East Midtown location for those students living here in Manhattan.. Click on the relevant link below to learn more: |
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"Dr. Donnelly is patient and supportive and is clear when explaining questions that were challenging to me. He also urged me to work out questions on my own, which was extremely helpful. He created an atmosphere in which I looked forward to the challenge of each section on the practice tests, and I definitely felt more confident taking the test. If I need to prepare for another standardized test, I will definitely contact Dr. Donnelly" - Pauline E. - student, NYC
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"I rate Stuart as an excellent teacher. He inspires the brilliant Physicists, but also encourages those students who may find certain topics quite difficult. His lessons are well structured...and it is obvious that he thoroughly enjoys his work In conclusion, Stuart is a talented physicist and a dedicated teacher". - Mary G Lawton - Head Mistress of the French International School (Hong Kong)
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Everything you need to know about the MCAT
An Overview of the MCAT |
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WHY TAKE THE MCAT? |
Most medical schools require the MCAT. At most U.S. medical schools, your MCAT score is given as much weight as your
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HOW IS THE MCAT SCORED? |
You will receive a total score for the three multiple-choice sections. Each of these sections is graded on a scale of 1 to 15. Grades ranging from a low of J to a high of T, are also awarded for the Writing Section. |
HOW LONG IS THE MCAT? |
The test consists of 3 hours and 20 minutes of multiple-choice testing, plus one hour devoted to a writing sample. With all of the administrative details and breaks, the exam can last for 5½ hours. Click link below for details of each section of the MCAT |
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HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE MCAT? |
Students can register for the MCAT online via the Association of American Medical College's website. |
2013 Test dates for the MCAT
2013 Test Dates for the MCAT |
DURING WHAT MONTHS CAN I TAKE THE MCAT IN 2013? |
The MCAT will be offered 25 times during 2013 spread out over the following months (click link for more details): |
There are two available dates in January 2013:
January is the ideal option for students who wish to take the earliest available test date. Taking the test in January permits enough time to re-take if necessary and still make the early admissions deadlines. January test dates are also ideal for out of school students who have completed their prerequisites and are taking an interim year before matriculating into medical school or for students who attend schools that give a long break between fall and spring semesters. January test takers should start preparing in September with the start of the fall semester. To arrange private MCAT lesson in NYC please contact Dr. Donnelly via:
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There are four available dates in March/April 2013:
March/April test dates are an excellent option for students who wish to have their scores back from the AAMC before the start of the application cycle. This gives applicants a distinct advantage in rolling admissions since their applications will be complete and ready for review by early June when applications open up. Preparation for the March/April tests can begin as early as September with the start of fall classes, or as late as January with the start of spring classes. To arrange private MCAT lesson in NYC please contact Dr. Donnelly via:
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There are four available dates in May 2013:
Students who have already completed their finals can then fully focus on taking the MCAT without any other academic distractions. In addition, students' scores will be ready by late June, just after the start of the application cycle. May is also a good choice for students who wish to maintain the option to retest later in the summer before the close of the application cycle. To arrange private MCAT lesson in NYC please contact Dr. Donnelly via:
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There are only two available times in June 2013:
Because the MCAT is only available on a single day in June (AM and PM sessions), students wishing to take the test in June are advised to register well in advance. June is a very popular test date as it offers the unique convenience of allowing time for preparation over the summer as well as the ability to retest during the same application cycle. Preparation for the June MCAT can begin as early as January with the start of spring classes, with lots of free time during the summer spent on practice. To arrange private MCAT lesson in NYC please contact Dr. Donnelly via:
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There are four available dates in July 2013:
July will be a popular choice for students wishing to take the early half of summer to prepare for the test. July will also be popular as students who've taken the exam earlier in the year look to re-take the exam. Preparation for the July exam can begin as early as January with the beginning of the spring semester or during in March. To arrange private MCAT lesson in NYC please contact Dr. Donnelly via:
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There are ten available dates in August/September 2013:
The August and September exam dates are ideal for students who need longer preparation time for the MCAT. These testing options will also be very popular with retesting students who wish to take the test again before the first application deadlines in October. Preparation for the August/September dates can begin as early as March for out of school students, or mid-May after finals. To arrange private MCAT lesson in NYC please contact Dr. Donnelly via:
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MCAT - Physical Sciences Section
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| PHYSICAL SCIENCES SECTION OVERVIEW |
This section consist of a number of short passages followed by a series of questions plus a number of stand-alone questions. |
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MCAT - Verbal Reasoning Section
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MCAT - Biological Sciences Section
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