MCAT Podcasts, YouTube Channels, and Study Playlists to Try
When you’re deep in MCAT prep, sometimes the last thing you want to do is crack open another chapter of biochem or force yourself through more practice passages. That’s where podcasts, YouTube channels, and playlists can save you. They let you learn (or at least stay motivated) while you’re commuting, working out, or just trying to give your eyes a break from screen time. Here are some of my favorite resources to help you prep smarter, not just harder. Podcasts…
MCAT Study Plans for the Busy, the Burnt Out, and the Booked
Studying for the MCAT isn’t just about memorizing pathways and formulas. It’s about figuring out how to keep going when life is loud, schedules are messy, and your brain is already tired. Not everyone has the luxury of months of uninterrupted study time, and that’s okay. This post is for three types of premeds: No matter where you fall, you can still make steady progress toward test day. 1. The Busy (Your Schedule is Jam-Packed) Maybe you’re working full-time, taking…
Weekly vs Daily Study Goals: What’s Better for MCAT Prep?
When you’re studying for the MCAT, it feels like there are a million moving parts, content review, practice problems, full-length exams, Anki reviews, CARS passages, mental breakdowns (kidding… kind of). The question becomes: should you plan your study schedule by the day or by the week? The truth? Both have their place, but they serve different purposes. Daily Study Goals Daily goals are your non-negotiables. They keep you consistent and stop you from letting “I’ll do it tomorrow” turn into…
Using Anki for MCAT Prep
Let’s talk about the little app that can lowkey change your whole MCAT game: Anki. If you’ve ever found yourself rereading the same paragraph 10 times and remembering none of it, I’ve been there. That’s why when I discovered Anki, it felt like finding a cheat code, but make it science-backed. Anki is a flashcard app built around spaced repetition, which is a fancy way of saying it shows you info right before you’re about to forget it. The more…
Maximizing Your MCAT Prep As A Non-Traditional Student
Let’s be real, the MCAT wasn’t built with non-traditional students in mind. Most of the advice out there assumes you’ve got unlimited time, zero responsibilities, and the stamina of a 20-year-old who just rolled out of Gen Chem II. But if you’re working full-time, caring for family, or coming back to this dream after a break from school, prepping for the MCAT hits different. And I know this because I am that non-traditional student. I’ve had to find ways to…