Is it weird that I always end up reading your blog when I find myself losing hope slash motivation while studying for my upcoming MCAT? LOL. I’m really glad I stumbled upon this post, though. I kind of got a little teary-eyed because I can imagine how relieving it must have felt NOT having to rewrite the MCAT and going through the tedious OMSAS process ever again. Even though this congratulatory comment is a few years late… CONGRATS!! ZOMGGGG!!! From reading your blog posts for the past year, I can tell that you’re very humble person and will make a fantastic family physician. Keep up the amazing work! *pats your back*

I said: "It’s also nice to not only be able to make many brand new relationships in medical school, but to still be able to maintain the strong relationships I already have here."

What I meant was that going to UofT would allow me to make new friends from class, but also maintain the friendships I have outside of medical school (since I grew up Toronto, most of my friendships/relationships are with people in Toronto).

I was wondering what you meant by you had relationships with the UT School of Medicine?

Happy New Year as well!

I'm doing well, thanks for asking.

Nope, I applied for medical school last fall, which was the start of my 3rd year of undergraduate biology. You only apply to medical school if you are planning to start it if you get in that year.

Unfortunately I have sold all my MCAT materials, but I'm sure you won't have trouble finding someone to buy off of near you. Lots of people are selling every year.

I suggest doing a class/course if you are unfamiliar with the sciences or need a refresher, or if you think taking the course will help keep you on track with your preparation/studying. Otherwise, I think you're best studying on your own.

How are you? and howz summer??

I just wanted to inquire about when you are actually entering med school. After 2nd year or 3rd?…You applied after first right? and then completed second?

Also, I'm wondering if you have any MCAT materials I can get off you or if you know anyone that may have any materials.

Also, do you recommend studying by yourself or actual classes? or a combination of both?

Thanks

Raghav

I took a Princeton Review MCAT course, but I don't know if it's better than Kaplan or anything else. I doubt one is that much better than the other.

Actually, the MCAT is only based on knowledge you learn in 1st year physics/chemistry/biology and 2nd year organic chemistry. You don't need 3rd or 4th year knowledge to do the MCAT, though it wouldn't hurt of course.

You can learn more about registering for the MCAT here:

http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/

Thanks alot for your much appreciated advice. I also want to enquire about where you did MCAT preparation…and if one organization is better than others.

I also want to know how you managed to cope with the content after only two years of university. I'm assuming alot of content was only taught in 3rd and 4th year?

When and Where can MCAT be done

Thanks