How to Study for the MCAT (100th Percentile Scorer) | My MCAT Prep Tips and Strategy

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  • @davidmonroy1666
    @davidmonroy1666 3 роки тому +756

    "The mcat is hard and the mcat is important"

    • @kendraoutlaw2540
      @kendraoutlaw2540 3 роки тому +82

      I’m in highschool and I searched the mcat one time and I cannot escape this ad.

    • @tyronewannenburg8479
      @tyronewannenburg8479 3 роки тому +11

      Lol hate that add so much

    • @yawafari9632
      @yawafari9632 3 роки тому +3

      Bruh I literally read this and the second ad I got was that

    • @leblankko3284
      @leblankko3284 3 роки тому +2

      @@kendraoutlaw2540 frrrrr 😭

    • @quadlui8220
      @quadlui8220 3 роки тому +1

      “ And to do well on the MCAT matters how you prep and not just how much you prep”

  • @aliyanwarraich3039
    @aliyanwarraich3039 4 роки тому +369

    When you showed the picture of the Princeton Review guy, in my head I immediately heard "The MCAT is hard and the MCAT is important..."

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +62

      He's living in our head rent free smh

    • @granttekell3939
      @granttekell3939 3 роки тому +1

      Saaaaaame

    • @jennifergrace5828
      @jennifergrace5828 3 роки тому

      After trying so many study guides and techniques, I failed over 5 times to the point I almost gave up till I through Mr Clayton contact on UA-cam who helped me passed my MCAT exam..
      Guys if you need help then waste no more time and get to Mr Clayton at (714)455-9534

    • @franklinpham7235
      @franklinpham7235 3 роки тому

      you are actively top down processing (high yield)

  • @ziiamkyz
    @ziiamkyz 4 роки тому +257

    A very realistic and informative video! To the point and no BS. Can't wait to follow your journey along the way. Best of luck at Mayo!

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much!!

    • @ibnaden
      @ibnaden 4 роки тому

      @@AhmadShahin pmk

  • @BlakeBruneman
    @BlakeBruneman 2 роки тому +27

    This is the first MCAT video I've seen that I can relate to and offers real, unbiased advice! Love it. Thank you for the strategies, studying tips, and links, I'm using this as my prep guide!

  • @NixxioMusic
    @NixxioMusic 4 роки тому +60

    Im not a med student and im getting a stroke jus thinking about the MCAT test. Good luck in your journey and i wish you all the best from Norway!

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +4

      I really appreciate that, thank you so much!

  • @yoongi4lifeu219
    @yoongi4lifeu219 2 роки тому +9

    I am planning on taking my MCAT next year and starting Nursing school for my undergrad degree this year as well. It's gonna be tough but I ain't giving up yet. Thanks for the video. It definitely cleared up my mind. Will be following along on your journey.

  • @Selenas627
    @Selenas627 2 роки тому +5

    at least one and a half months just for practice IS KEY! thank you for these videos that just keep dropping gems for this beast of a test.

  • @jodiannsampson751
    @jodiannsampson751 3 роки тому +17

    this was a great video with very realistic advice. I wish I had found this earlier. Congratulations on your acceptance to MED school and thanks for giving back to the community.

  • @rice5phere
    @rice5phere 3 роки тому +227

    The MCAT isn't a test of science but of reading comprehension and reasoning. Master that and you master the MCAT!

  • @kristoffhemmings9232
    @kristoffhemmings9232 4 роки тому +7

    I will be watching this again in a year or two, very helpful

  • @Msen575
    @Msen575 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for making this video! I wasn't sure how exactly to start studying for it but the way you explained it makes it so much more easy to plan out :)

  • @RichRizzy
    @RichRizzy 4 роки тому +11

    This video was very informative! I’m going to be taking the MCATs soon!

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad it was helpful!! best of luck, I know you'll do great :)

    • @imbatmanlol
      @imbatmanlol 3 роки тому

      Hey dude, how’d it go?!

  • @EM-mk8jk
    @EM-mk8jk 3 роки тому +1

    what a great video! how is this guy not more popular?

  • @ShanetheTutor
    @ShanetheTutor Рік тому +2

    Congratulations, fellow 100th percentile scorer!

  • @yesicacastro3686
    @yesicacastro3686 4 роки тому +5

    I am in the process of watching all your videos since they are informational ;)
    I should've initiated with this one bc it is filled with the Information I am in search of these days! Thank you!!
    Greetings from San Diego. Best wishes, young man :)

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      thank you so much! I'm glad you like them :)

  • @KarenGonzalezTapia
    @KarenGonzalezTapia 4 роки тому +5

    I recently found your channel. Your channel is very helpful. I’m going to watch all your videos. Keep up the great work!

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the support :)

  • @yb5rr
    @yb5rr 3 роки тому +3

    This was so informative! Definitely gained a subscriber (: I will be sure to share your channel, I feel so lost as a pre-med and watching this video lessened my anxiety!!!!

  • @sharonlucero9718
    @sharonlucero9718 3 роки тому +2

    This video was so helpful! It gave me the confidence I needed instead of scaring me off! Thank you so much!!!

  • @queendoss8118
    @queendoss8118 2 роки тому +1

    TRIPLE WOW WOW WOW! THANKS FOR SHARING!

  • @majdak6847
    @majdak6847 4 роки тому +5

    Great and honest advice, thanks for all the tips and recommendation.

  • @emeliaquaye577
    @emeliaquaye577 Рік тому +1

    i really like how you touch base on having things you are committed to outside of school. This is the first video i have watched where i actually relate to. Thank you!!.

  • @Guettchina
    @Guettchina 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, such a great breakdown! Thank you!

  • @Kristielina
    @Kristielina 7 місяців тому

    I appreciate your helpful advice and your planning technique! Thank you ❤

  • @aarjuach
    @aarjuach 20 днів тому

    This was SOOOO helpful tysm🙏🏼

  • @JoeMcCormick32174
    @JoeMcCormick32174 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Doc

  • @moyukhdas8385
    @moyukhdas8385 2 роки тому

    Needed this today...thanks a ton❤

  • @tolukola-ilesanmi2694
    @tolukola-ilesanmi2694 4 роки тому +2

    I’m so thankful for this video

  • @mariamaseraytkoroma9311
    @mariamaseraytkoroma9311 2 роки тому

    Wow. This was detailed!!!!

  • @sarahmastin-vo8pz
    @sarahmastin-vo8pz 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this. Liked, followed, and downloaded.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  3 роки тому +1

      good luck and I hope it helps!!

  • @RachelIsabella
    @RachelIsabella 3 роки тому +14

    What advice would you give someone that is an RN, been out of school for 5 years and wants to transition into med school?? I was pre-med before but went into nursing. However, finishing pre-reqs and the MCAT, in general, is so overwhelming 😮‍💨

    • @finneyhamster9106
      @finneyhamster9106 2 роки тому

      I am actually currently in Nursing school and I’m doing it as pre-med! We started clinicals this semester

    • @aggressivelyamicable5987
      @aggressivelyamicable5987 2 роки тому

      @@ryanmoalemi7783 Under no circumstances should anyone go to a Caribbean medical school unless they've failed 2 cycles in the USA/Canada. Under no circumstances should anyone EVER take a post-bacc course at a Caribbean school because if you can't get accepted directly into a Caribbean school you shouldn't be attending at all.

  • @travissorenson9554
    @travissorenson9554 3 роки тому +6

    Congrats dude! That's very impressive. I'll be taking the MCAT in August, wish me luck 😬

    • @dlvyadarshlnl
      @dlvyadarshlnl 3 роки тому

      Did you do well

    • @travissorenson9554
      @travissorenson9554 3 роки тому

      @@dlvyadarshlnl Hard to say, took it about a week ago so I have a while until I get my score back. Definitely had the feeling that the Chem/Phys section was much harder than my practice tests, but i think this is a natural feeling.

    • @dlvyadarshlnl
      @dlvyadarshlnl 3 роки тому

      @@travissorenson9554 That's okay i wish you good luck

    • @travissorenson9554
      @travissorenson9554 3 роки тому +1

      @@dlvyadarshlnl Score released today. 515

    • @dlvyadarshlnl
      @dlvyadarshlnl 3 роки тому

      @@travissorenson9554 Congratulations

  • @bilalsalam9370
    @bilalsalam9370 Рік тому

    Bro I forgot about your channel but I just wanna say I got a 526 using ur strats so thank you boss

  • @jinpengchen3269
    @jinpengchen3269 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the advises!!

  • @ozmelkan2251
    @ozmelkan2251 3 роки тому +1

    What a motivation bro....
    Keep it up👏👏👏
    ...

  • @csc1641
    @csc1641 4 роки тому +10

    This guy makes it look easy and I know it isn't. I would take notes and duplicate everything this guy did if I were serious about getting into a good medical school.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      I appreciate your confidence in me and your support Cheryl!

  • @summerdow7149
    @summerdow7149 4 роки тому +18

    I love this video! It’s so informative and gives such real advice, that I feel like most people don’t get at all! Your score, is the score I actually I ideally want, of course everybody says that probably, but this is the score I kind of need to probably have a good shot an MD school! Most people I’ve heard who get this high of score say that practice problems are really really key and eventually content doesn’t do anything for you just to keep worrying and focusing solely on it. Also I’ve heard people who get like 98%-100% score ranges say that focusing on the low low yield topics or details of say ochem or physics benefits you and you basically have to do this otherwise you don’t have a good chance of getting this high of score. What is your opinion and thoughts on this?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +7

      I agree that practice problems are critical but the reason I hesitate sometimes in emphasizing their importance is that people use it as an excuse to slack on content because "there's no way I can memorize it all anyway". But if you're doing your best then yes I agree and I also agree that you should get to the point where (after high yield info is down) you also focus on low yield info because that's another thing that's going to separate you from the pack imo. hope that helps!

  • @meenal1974
    @meenal1974 2 роки тому +4

    Can you please make a video about the extracurricular activities you did as a premed student. What counts as a clinical experience and how to balance and get into what kind of extracurricular activities can help you succeed as a medical school applicant? thanks

  • @rosemarry2384
    @rosemarry2384 3 роки тому

    Thank you for making the video ❣️

  • @JairaWaller
    @JairaWaller 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this!!

  • @TechnMore
    @TechnMore 4 роки тому

    Great video man. Thanks for all the help

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      My pleasure man! Let me know if I can help along the way

    • @TechnMore
      @TechnMore 4 роки тому +1

      Ahmad Shahin for sure! I’ll be a bioengineering freshman in school this year. I’m hoping to become a physician. I was wondering if you think I should look into getting a bioengineering internship next summer or try and work as a cna/ma or as an ems worker. Would an internship at a place working on cardiac devices or something of the sort (health-care related bioengineering internships) do the same for me on my medical school apps as direct patient-care jobs?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      Very cool! Hmmm those are two unique experiences so it depends on a few things. What would your role be in the internship? Is it a research position?

  • @richie5200
    @richie5200 3 роки тому

    Thanks buddy. Very useful information

  • @ashleytucker6556
    @ashleytucker6556 2 роки тому

    You are so handsome Ahmad💝😘looking forward to your new video soon🤗🥰with big hugs🤗🤗🤗💖

  • @Blessed_MK
    @Blessed_MK 2 роки тому +3

    I did my premed in psychology and I did integrated science in secondary school so I really needed a realistic guide on how to go about this

  • @biancacarrasco20
    @biancacarrasco20 3 роки тому +23

    Thank you for the video I’m literally using it as a guide for my mcat prep! Quick question. Before doing content review I scored a 495 on blueprint and after doing it I scored a 497. My goal is a 510 but I feel like I’m doing something wrong. Would you say I’m in the right path or I need to study harder?

  • @SB-qb7vg
    @SB-qb7vg 2 роки тому

    This information was wonderful. Thank you so much

  • @satinderjit4
    @satinderjit4 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the info. I’ve been studying for the MCAT for the past 6 months and still have MCAT anxiety. I am at least glad that I over studied for it.

  • @ChrisM-qo1jc
    @ChrisM-qo1jc Рік тому

    This guy is so perfect. Everything I wish I was :(

  • @csc1641
    @csc1641 4 роки тому +33

    Dear gosh, the road to becoming an M.D. is wrought with monumental stress.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +9

      You're not wrong! It's very worthwhile though :)

  • @trevorlm10
    @trevorlm10 3 роки тому +2

    Hey brother, I was wondering if you had a document or could make a quick video of your set schedule you stuck to when you were studying for the MCAT. Trying to get my ducks in a row and come up with a good strategy of attack!

  • @malakrafik287
    @malakrafik287 3 роки тому +2

    Please make a video with your MCAT study schedule !!!!!

  • @rebeccaleiva8777
    @rebeccaleiva8777 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Ahmad! Thank you for the video, it's super informational and made me feel a lot better about studying for the MCAT! Do you offer online tutoring/guidance?

  • @brettdobert2154
    @brettdobert2154 2 роки тому +1

    When you were using the Kaplan prep books, how exactly do you recommend using them? Should we read them anki, take handwritten notes, etc. ?

  • @Wetwilly678
    @Wetwilly678 3 роки тому +3

    What kind of research papers would you recommend reading?

  • @Mariam-jg2lf
    @Mariam-jg2lf 4 роки тому +12

    Is their OChem Genchem in med school. I would like to know this because I need to prepare mentally for it :(

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +10

      you are expected to have general knowledge because you may need to apply it in different situations but there isn't an ochem or genchem course!

  • @eduardovasconcelos8918
    @eduardovasconcelos8918 Рік тому

    thank you SO MUCH!!!

  • @iam_enderman
    @iam_enderman 8 місяців тому +1

    Can i give this exam from India as here no one talks about this MCAT exam so much so i have a doubt on it?????

  • @PhuongHuynh-qm5th
    @PhuongHuynh-qm5th Рік тому

    Good info, thanks

  • @SalmaMohamed-vx7me
    @SalmaMohamed-vx7me 4 роки тому +3

    Ok I’m in! I passed the nclex first trial! Now I’m studying for the frigging beast 😆😆

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      I'm excited for you!! best of luck :)

    • @SalmaMohamed-vx7me
      @SalmaMohamed-vx7me 4 роки тому +1

      @@AhmadShahin much appreciated Ahmad! Best of luck with the rest of Med school inshallah!!

    • @chichiokoh1705
      @chichiokoh1705 3 роки тому

      @@SalmaMohamed-vx7me me too! How are you studying?

  • @austincoppinger2653
    @austincoppinger2653 4 роки тому +10

    Hey Ahmad, thanks for the great video. At 13:07 you recommend taking a practice full-length exam before diving into the Kaplan books. So are you recommending that I start off mcat prep with a Next Step full-length rather than the half-length diagnostic test? Thanks for all you do. I'm about to start studying for this headache this winter.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +5

      yes I think the full length is better because it gives you a better idea of what you're in for (it can be a tiring exam) and it'll give you a more accurate idea of where you're at. You've got this!!!

  • @rachaelsennett8035
    @rachaelsennett8035 Рік тому

    I am a junior this year and plan on taking the MCAT in January (after completing biochemistry) and am wondering the best way of going about studying. I purchased UWorld one year subscription and have the Princeton Review book set. I am very involved during school with many leadership positions, so I want to plan efficiently. I started studying last week with practice questions but want to do it the best way possible

  • @AllisynLam
    @AllisynLam Рік тому

    Did you use the infamous milesdown anki card deck for content review?

  • @MMMM-vt8zn
    @MMMM-vt8zn 4 роки тому +8

    Hey ahmad,
    Can a Med school student works after courses? especially that med schools are expensive

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +4

      after medical school is residency where you do get payed! you can look up what a resident makes where you live but in general it's not much compared to a doctor's salary so you still have to live frugally especially if you have debt

  • @samsamake
    @samsamake 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the links 👏🏽👏🏽

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      My pleasure! I hope they help :)

  • @kimsunu
    @kimsunu 3 роки тому +4

    Hi, thank you for your video! I was wondering which practice exam (i.e., source) should I take before my content review? I’m planning on taking it this summer and I want to plan ahead with your videos☺️

  • @YourWrongImRight933
    @YourWrongImRight933 2 роки тому

    Been studying for the mcat since 7th grade and will be taking it this freshman year of highschool.

  • @ryana8232
    @ryana8232 Рік тому +1

    Why couldn’t you get in top 5 med scholl with this score do a video on this with true honesty n transparency !

  • @Dylan-jn3dq
    @Dylan-jn3dq 4 роки тому +2

    What are your thoughts on taking organic chemistry over the summer? It would be only 1 month.... but the only class I would be taking. 5 days a week for 1 hour and 40 minutes a day..plus lab...Maybe I can even email the teacher this spring and get on good terms with him and start getting information early to study for?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +3

      summer courses can be tough but if you're ready to make it your priority then it's not a bad idea! and it never hurts to have a good relationship with the professor!

    • @Lionheart463
      @Lionheart463 3 роки тому +1

      I hope you didn’t ….. I’m taking general chem rn and boy let me tell you

  • @HanSoloxcs
    @HanSoloxcs 3 роки тому +12

    Hi Ahmad, I'd love if you could do a video on nontraditional (and older - 30 y/o) students studying for the MCAT or applying to med school.
    Also, do you recommend or use ANKI cards? What are your thoughts?

  • @summernielsen8210
    @summernielsen8210 2 роки тому

    Did you make a video regarding your CARS strategy?

  • @basharraddad4529
    @basharraddad4529 4 роки тому +5

    You’re a genius guy, And thank you for the helpful information of the mcat I have a question is every MCAT version of books different than the other, For example if I have to take the exam in the year 2024 can I study for the Books version of 2022 or 2021.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      Every year comes with minor corrections and updates so it's not that big of a difference year to year except when they changed the entire format of the MCAT in 2015. So unless they don't do that again a book that's 1, 2, or 3 years old should be fine!

    • @basharraddad4529
      @basharraddad4529 4 роки тому +1

      @@AhmadShahin thank sir I wish a successful career inchallah

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      @@basharraddad4529 to you too!

  • @benjaminmathis8839
    @benjaminmathis8839 3 роки тому +1

    How do you self study biochemistry

  • @shandhansureshbabu7197
    @shandhansureshbabu7197 3 роки тому +1

    Do you think it’s necessary to take cellular biology, human genetics, or molecular biology in addition to intro to genetics and gen bio?

  • @rellaoreo3243
    @rellaoreo3243 2 роки тому

    I am in dental school and have been learning head and neck anatomy and introductory medicine courses, but I have not touched an organic chemistry or biochem textbook in like 4 years :/ I am not happy being in dental school and plan on taking the mcat and applying to med school. I am so nervous.

  • @suregeneral8147
    @suregeneral8147 3 роки тому +2

    Your video saved me 3k on a prep course😂

  • @John-ui5ry
    @John-ui5ry 4 роки тому +2

    This is a weird question but howd you do in your SAT or ACT in high school? Just seeing how it translates in college to the MCAT

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      I did relatively well but I would say from personal experience that it doesn't matter what you got, it mostly depends on how hard you're willing to study

    • @John-ui5ry
      @John-ui5ry 4 роки тому

      @@AhmadShahin do you remember specifically by any chance?

  • @sonjasalaam5282
    @sonjasalaam5282 8 місяців тому

    ❤Loved the video, but what do I do ? When should I start studying for MCAT ? I’m non-traditional-bs psychology in human relations,2025.

  • @seriliz00
    @seriliz00 4 роки тому +4

    I'm a student-athlete, should I go longer than 6 months? I feel like that would be too much

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +2

      Great question Seri! I think 6 months will be plenty; going longer has diminishing returns. Just be sure to stay consistent and you'll do great within that timeframe

  • @jasssyyy8802
    @jasssyyy8802 6 місяців тому

    Hey man. I’m a RN. I just had my BSN and I want to divert into medicine. Any advice for me please.

  • @GrantCardoneyt
    @GrantCardoneyt 3 роки тому +1

    The MCAT test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much🥺🥺😓😭😭

  • @sofiayeremian1006
    @sofiayeremian1006 3 роки тому

    Do you have your study schedule available? I’m planning on studying for 6 months too and would love to see your study schedule. Thanks!

  • @swimrbackss
    @swimrbackss 4 роки тому +4

    Can I ask how you did on the Next Step exams?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      Of course! I got somewhere around 512-515 on 2, 3, and 4 I believe

  • @lilyzhong7458
    @lilyzhong7458 3 роки тому +1

    Sooo what's the wrong way of using the AAMC material?

  • @ioanagache449
    @ioanagache449 4 роки тому +3

    If I want to take the MCAT next year (Jan 2022), should I take biochem in the summer or during fall semester right before the MCAT?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +2

      I would say it depends on your scheduling more than anything else, as long as you study it well during prep time I don't think a few months will make a big difference

    • @ioanagache449
      @ioanagache449 4 роки тому +1

      @@AhmadShahin Ive heard biochem is super important for the MCAT, as it shows up a bunch. If I take it while studying for the MCAT, do you think that would be an issue?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      @@ioanagache449 I would recommend taking it before for sure but it's not a disaster to take it at the same time, especially if you finish the semester before the MCAT

  • @ibnaden
    @ibnaden 4 роки тому +3

    Hey, Ahmad. Is momentum tested on the physics portion. I am taking a physics class and they lack some of the concepts required on MCAT

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      I recommend going off of what you have in your content review book rather than your physics class as there is no guarantee they will teach what is on the MCAT

  • @sheiksquidward
    @sheiksquidward 3 роки тому

    so you used kaplan books, aamc, uworld? Would that be okay? and also anki?

  • @megandhingra3449
    @megandhingra3449 3 роки тому +1

    Where did you go to undergrad at?

  • @sausansharkas8028
    @sausansharkas8028 4 роки тому +2

    I'm a current nursing student and I plan to go to med school after i get my BSN inshallah. My question is, do you think I should take Organic Chem, Gen Chem, Bio Chem, and Physics ?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      If you haven't taken those courses in undergrad then I think you should as they're prerequisites for most medical schools!

    • @sausansharkas8028
      @sausansharkas8028 4 роки тому +1

      @@AhmadShahin the thing is some schools in socal don’t need those pre reqs and if to take them after my BSN (because i don’t think that i could handle them with my nursing classes and clinicals) it’d take at least another year and some to finish those reqs.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      @@sausansharkas8028 If that's the case then I'm assuming you have a foundational knowledge of those courses since you got into nursing school, but honestly I don't want to give you any bad advice and it depends on so many things (would you be prepared for the MCAT, are you willing to limit which schools you apply to, etc.). I don't know if I'm going to be able to give you the best answer, I think this is one of those times where you need to make the best decision for you. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful!!

    • @sausansharkas8028
      @sausansharkas8028 4 роки тому +1

      @@AhmadShahin you were helpful, thank you so much :) yeah i think it’s gonna have to be where i make that decision:/
      thanks :)

  • @nataliarobinson5671
    @nataliarobinson5671 4 роки тому +2

    3:20 How about two weeks? :)

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +4

      best I can do is send you a list of prayers lmao

    • @nataliarobinson5671
      @nataliarobinson5671 4 роки тому +2

      @@AhmadShahin Thank you. It went well in case you wanted to know

  • @SquaboG
    @SquaboG 4 роки тому +2

    Bro, so I’m on day two of MCAT studying and I’m trying figure out a the best way to study the content in the Kaplan books. So, when you were reading the Kaplan books did you take notes on anki or just write them down?, and did those concept checks at the end of each chapter help out much?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      I think anki is good for retaining information but maybe not for learning it the first time around (in a lot of cases). Everyone learns differently so I can't know for sure what works for you but yes I did go through all the Kaplan Books while taking notes at least once

    • @SquaboG
      @SquaboG 4 роки тому

      @@AhmadShahin thank you!

  • @wnderby1
    @wnderby1 Рік тому

    Yo ahmed, what do you think of the blueprint?

  • @reneekarchere-sun6275
    @reneekarchere-sun6275 4 роки тому +1

    Hi I noticed that the link you provided for the Khan Academy MCAT Psych/Soc videos only brings you to the Behavior section. Are the other sections (Individuals and Society, Society and culture, and Social Inequality) not material the AAMC expects you to know?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      great question; no you should know the other stuff too. Thanks for bringing that up :)

  • @natalietran502
    @natalietran502 3 роки тому

    Does it matter which version of the prep book we get? For instance, would the content be different for a prep book of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023?

  • @emily2567
    @emily2567 4 роки тому +2

    How long did it take you to get through Kaplan books while taking notes on each chapter? I’m self studying for biochem, but almost done with it! I have about 3 more months left.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      Everyone will get through them at a different rate, depending on their study timeline and how familiar they are with the material but it sounds like you're doing a great job! keep it up!!

  • @UpnextwithNaj
    @UpnextwithNaj 2 роки тому

    Hey I know you're probably busy but can you make a video on aamc practice questions

  • @ardew02
    @ardew02 4 роки тому +1

    very informative video! Do you mind talking about what you did for extracurriculars, volunteer, etc.?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      Of course! I have a full video on that coming soon :)

  • @nivethanirmalarajah1573
    @nivethanirmalarajah1573 4 роки тому +1

    Hey! Can I use an older version of the Kaplan books? I have an online version of the Kaplan books made in 2014 which were designed for the 2015 MCAT exam. Thank you!

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому

      I would say those are probably outdated, especially because the MCAT was redisigned in 2015. you don't need the newest books, but maybe those are a bit too old

  • @LanPham-mb8yh
    @LanPham-mb8yh 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! I have been trying the KAPLAN behavior science videos and they’re very easy to follow! The problem is that whenever I answer the questions for each section, some of them were never mentioned in the videos. Am I doing something wrong? Or do I need additional resource for this section.

  • @jerimiahkouka
    @jerimiahkouka 2 роки тому

    Is it smart to only use Khan Academy for content review or should I use the text book as well?

  • @tejamanaswini592
    @tejamanaswini592 4 роки тому +4

    Hey, this video so helpful, thank you! But do you recommend taking cell biology before MCAT?

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +1

      My pleasure! Is this cell biology course an advanced or introductory course? You need two semesters of biology but I'm not sure how your school breaks it up

    • @tejamanaswini592
      @tejamanaswini592 4 роки тому +2

      @@AhmadShahin I would say it is a little advanced as it is a 300 level course. I took general bio, organismal bio, anatomy 1 and 2, and genetics. So was wondering If I have to take cell bio too.

    • @AhmadShahin
      @AhmadShahin  4 роки тому +2

      @@tejamanaswini592 that sounds perfect! I don't think you need to take cell bio before unless you'd like to. If you're still not sure, take a look at one of the biology prep books (since you'll need to get MCAT prep books anyway) and see if you think you have any major gaps in your knowledge

    • @tejamanaswini592
      @tejamanaswini592 4 роки тому +2

      @@AhmadShahin Thank you!!

  • @mohamed22khaled43
    @mohamed22khaled43 4 роки тому +1

    Very useful, thank for sharing your journey.