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MCAT Coaching and Information

The MCAT is the entry exam for medical school. It tests student knowledge of general science as well as reading and writing ability. It is a very intense test. There is a lot to know.

The MCAT is mostly a multiple choice test, although it has an essay component. Coaching can help with multiple choice skills and writing skills. Time spent practicing MCAT material is a good preparation, since you will quickly find out what you don't know and hence where to focus your preparation time. Start preparing today. Enroll in our MCAT course or coaching options today.

MCAT Information

The more practice you get in the types of questions asked on the MCAT, the better. You can write a free practice MCAT here. You can also get free practice items to try on the MCAT Home Page. The more practice you get the more used to the questions you'll be on test day.

The MCAT is broken into four sections. The writting sample, verbal reasoning, physical sciences and biological sciences. Except for the writting sample, all the questions are multiple choice.

Unlike most other standardized tests, the MCAT is not graded as a whole. Each section gets its own score. You can't rely on a good score in physical sciences to cover a very poor score in reading comprehension. You have to pass each section.

The reading comprehension passages on the MCAT are taken from a variety of disiplines. You won't need to know a lot of outside information to answer the questions posed, but you will need to know how to read the passages and find the informaion you need in them. You will need to practice quick scanning of material, reading for structure of the passage, and scanning for specific information.

The writing sample will provide you with an issue, ask you to summarize it and then provide your opinion on the topic, backed up by reasons and evidence. The essays are graded by two graders. There are two essays in each MCAT writting sample.

The physical science section covers physics and inorganic chemistry. The material is about the level of first year college or university courses. You can get practice material in many places, including the MCAT Homepage. Practice will give you an idea what topics you should focus on in your review. There are a number of excellent college review books available on both physics and chemistry.

The biological science section covers biology and organic chemistry. The material is the quivalent of first year courses as well. The organic chemistry tends to be the most difficult material for many students. It is advisable to take an organic chemistry course before you write the MCAT so you will be familiar with the material. You can get practice items from the MCAT homepage (link above) and from a number of other sources. There are also many fine review books for college biology and chemistry.

The MCAT is the door to your medical future. Don't lock yourself out. Prepare and get coaching, and your dreams can come true.

To enroll in MCAT Coaching, click here to go to the enrollment page.

MCAT Prep Course

44 Hour Full Course inculding Accelerated Reading

Upcoming Test Dates:

Apr. 17, 2004
Aug 14, 2004

Upcoming Course Start Dates:

Jun. 5, 2004

Prep Course Costs

Register 30 days or more before start date: $636.65

Register 15-29 days before start date: $690.15

Register less than 15 days before course start date: $743.65

MCAT Coaching Costs

Individual Coaching: $107.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours

Individual Coaching: 454.75 for 5 hours

Individual Coaching: $802.50 for 10 hours

Online Coaching: $74.90 per hour, minimum 2 hours

Online Coaching: $321.00 for 5 hours

Online Coaching: $535.00 for 10 hours

Online Coaching: Group

If three or more students wish to do online coaching at the same time and book for 10 hours, the cost is $321.00 per student.