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When Should You Take the MCAT? The Ideal Timeline
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 2/21/26 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 2/21/26

When Should You Take the MCAT? The Ideal Timeline

Learn when to take the MCAT, including the earliest date and the absolute latest date you should take the exam

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What MCAT Score Do You Need to Get Into Medical School? (2026)
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 11/21/25 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 11/21/25

What MCAT Score Do You Need to Get Into Medical School? (2026)

What is a good MCAT score? Discover the exact GPA and MCAT score to aim for to become a competitive applicant

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How to Get Into RUSH Medical College: Requirements and Strategies
Applications, Medical School, MCAT, Admissions Dr. Shemmassian 11/13/25 Applications, Medical School, MCAT, Admissions Dr. Shemmassian 11/13/25

How to Get Into RUSH Medical College: Requirements and Strategies

Learn RUSH Medical College’s requirements, acceptance rate, and admissions strategies, plus RMC secondary essay examples

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How Long is the MCAT? A Complete Time Breakdown
Admissions, Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 10/23/25 Admissions, Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 10/23/25

How Long is the MCAT? A Complete Time Breakdown

A complete section-by-section MCAT time breakdown, plus answers to frequently asked test day questions

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How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 10/22/25 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 10/22/25

How to Get a Perfect MCAT Score: Strategies From a 528 Scorer

How hard is it to get a perfect MCAT score? Learn study strategies to achieve the elusive 528, plus a breakdown of perfect scores and how hard it is to achieve

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MCAT Test Dates 2026: The Complete List (Score Release Dates Included)
Medical School, Admissions, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 8/25/25 Medical School, Admissions, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 8/25/25

MCAT Test Dates 2026: The Complete List (Score Release Dates Included)

Learn your options for 2026 MCAT test dates, including score release dates, plus when to prep and how to register.

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Average GPA and MCAT Score for Every Medical School (2026)
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 2/10/25 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 2/10/25

Average GPA and MCAT Score for Every Medical School (2026)

Discover the medical school admissions statistics you need to get into your top-choice programs, including average GPA and average MCAT scores by school

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How to Succeed as a Yale Premed
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/13/25 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/13/25

How to Succeed as a Yale Premed

Everything you need to know about being a Yale premed, including premed requirements, the best premed extracurriculars, and the Yale premed acceptance rate

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The Ideal MCAT Study Schedule (1 Month | 2 Months | 3 Months | 4 Months | 6 Months)
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/8/25 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/8/25

The Ideal MCAT Study Schedule (1 Month | 2 Months | 3 Months | 4 Months | 6 Months)

Use these proven MCAT study schedule templates to achieve a 520+ score, no matter how many months you have to prepare

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How to Improve Your MCAT Timing: Strategies that Work
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/8/25 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/8/25

How to Improve Your MCAT Timing: Strategies that Work

Learn the best strategies to manage your time and increase your speed when taking the MCAT

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Should I Retake the MCAT?
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/8/25 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/8/25

Should I Retake the MCAT?

Explore the pros and cons of retaking the MCAT, when retaking the MCAT makes sense, and how it can impact your chances of medical school admission.

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How Hard is the MCAT? The Honest Truth
MCAT, Medical School Dr. Shemmassian 12/20/24 MCAT, Medical School Dr. Shemmassian 12/20/24

How Hard is the MCAT? The Honest Truth

Is the MCAT really that hard? Learn why the MCAT is so hard and strategies top scorers use to ace the MCAT

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The Best MCAT Prep Books in 2026 (and Other Resources)
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 9/25/24 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 9/25/24

The Best MCAT Prep Books in 2026 (and Other Resources)

Learn which MCAT prep books offer the most high-yield content and strategies, helping you boost your score while saving valuable study time.

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Old MCAT to New MCAT: Score Conversion and MCAT Percentiles
Medical School, Admissions, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 2/9/24 Medical School, Admissions, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 2/9/24

Old MCAT to New MCAT: Score Conversion and MCAT Percentiles

An old MCAT to new MCAT conversion table, plus MCAT percentiles to see how you compare with other test-takers

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MCAT CARS: Strategies from a 528 Scorer
MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/22/23 MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 1/22/23

MCAT CARS: Strategies from a 528 Scorer

High-yield tips to help you improve your MCAT CARS score, including a full breakdown of the CARS section, frequently asked questions, plus a practice passage

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Experimental Design for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know
MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 8/13/22 MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 8/13/22

Experimental Design for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Build confidence in MCAT experimental design by learning independent vs dependent variables, confounders, study types, and data interpretation strategies.

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How to Get MCAT Accommodations: Everything You Need to Know
Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 6/30/21 Medical School, MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 6/30/21

How to Get MCAT Accommodations: Everything You Need to Know

Learn what conditions qualify and how to request accommodations in order to maximize your MCAT score

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Acids and Bases for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know
MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 6/7/21 MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 6/7/21

Acids and Bases for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Learn high-yield acids and bases concepts for the MCAT, including Bronsted–Lowry theory, Henderson–Hasselbalch, and practice questions.

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Electrochemistry for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know
MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 6/2/21 MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 6/2/21

Electrochemistry for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

A complete guide to MCAT electrochemistry, covering key formulas, conceptual strategies, and practice questions to boost your chemistry score.

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Reactions and Separations for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know
MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 5/31/21 MCAT Dr. Shemmassian 5/31/21

Reactions and Separations for the MCAT: Everything You Need to Know

Explore key reactions and separations topics for the MCAT, complete with practice problems and explanations to maximize preparation and test-day results.

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