MCAT Biology: Top Study Strategies from a 528 Scorer
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
- Today, we‘ll discuss strategies for tackling the MCAT Biology and Biochemistry section. The MCAT Biology/Biochemistry section often includes the most experiment-based passages on the exam, so it is important to be able to interpret figures, graphs, and tables.
In this video, I’ll share the exact strategies I used to ace the MCAT Biology and Biochemistry section. I’ll tell you what topics are on the exam, a formula for how to read figures, graphs, and tables, and some helpful study tips you can use to improve your score.
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TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:39] - What's on the Biology/Biochemistry Section?
[02:39] - Tip #1: Practice Interpreting Graphs, Figures, and Tables using the TAID P Method
[04:56] - Tip #2: For Every Mistake, Study Every Detail of Each Figure Carefully
[05:45] - Tip #3: Know the One-Letter Code, Three-Letter Code, Structures and Chemical Properties of All 20 Amino Acids
[07:15] - Tip #4: Understand Metabolism by Focusing on Rate Limiting Steps and Big Picture Ideas
[09:09] - Tip #5: Be Familiar with Experimental Techniques
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This was definitely helpful. Thank you
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I'm taking the MCAT in September and was stressing out until I saw this. Thank you! I keep doubting myself but with these tips, I'm sure I'll get it!
You can do it, Catherine! Wishing you the best of luck on test day :)
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This video actually had some great tips. Thank you!!!
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This was awesome!! Thank you so much
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Great video! I've been studying for this exam for almost 7 months now and it's kind of getting to me physically and mentally. Your videos help me ease my worries and help me reinforce my knowledge! Thanks! Testing June 27th 🤞
So happy to hear-best of luck studying and with your exam. You got this! :)
How did it go?
The topics seem to be missing a #5. Is there only 6 topics instead of 7 or is there supposed to be one more? But such a great and helpful video, thank you!
Hey brotha! thanks for these amazing videos. I wanted to ask you about what I should do if I am struggling a lot on Bio and research passages? I am doing well in all other sections except the B/B section. I am not sure but I am not able to apply my knowledge to the questions. Some of the questions just don't have information that makes sense to me and the answers pull information I havent seen before. Appreciate the help.
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You're welcome!
Hello,
I have a question regarding the Amino Acid question presented.
If glycine was also one of the options in the answer choices, which should be picked: glycine or proline?
Also I thought proline is very structurally rigid in kinks. For an alpha helix wouldn’t an amino that introduces rotational ability (glycine) be preferred?
Thanks and great video.
Hey Vikram, hope all is well! Thanks again for the amazing video--It's really giving me a peace of mind. Can you do a P/S video as well?? Many of the questions give me the "CARS vibe", and a lot of the question stems seem confusing and hard to understand right off the bat (it could just be me). Thank you so much! :)
We have one coming up! Stay tuned :)
@@Shemmassian Hi Vikram, hope your week is going well. Another big question recently came into mind: Do you think it's okay to retake the AAMC FL's? Because I am a MCAT re-taker and the first time I took AAMC FL 1 was last January (almost 6 months ago) and I scored a 499. But earlier this week I retook it and I got a 512. I know there's many controversies surrounding this because people think the score is highly inflated (I will admit, I did remember several of the questions), although this has reportedly helped several people nail their real MCAT. Just wanted to hear your opinion about this. Thanks again for your time--My practice sessions have really been improving thanks to your tips :)
Love these videos! I checked out your tutoring packages but do you have a hourly rate. I would just need around two hours of your time?
Hi Alexis! We can create custom packages for whatever your needs. Please e-mail me at contact@shemmassianconsulting.com and we can get you connected with our expert team! :)
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hey vikram i am from india i am a medical aspirant ,is it ncert or standard modules like coaching modules enough for MCAT please tell me i want a right suggestion from you
Awesome video series, keep it up man! June 5th tester here.
Good luck!! You're well prepared and you're going to kill it. :)
I'm takin the MCAT next summer. After biochem class But got some free time this summer. I want some tips how to study or practice for cars
That's coming next week ;) Stay tuned!
Great tips! I always find that I run out of time for the biology section because I get lost in the load of convoluted details in the passages (similar looking enzyme names, pathways, variables etc.). Any tips on tackling the bio passages in general?
Happy you enjoyed it! :)
Of course, and that's a very difficult aspect of the exam. We'll post a video of Vikram walking through a biology passage very soon. Stay tuned!
this stuff is Au!!!!!
Clever. :) share@
tip 5?
I’m having trouble getting through BB passages without getting overwhelmed with the details. Any advice on how to fix this?
Thanks for sharing! Here's a couple of strategies you can try:
1. Write a short outline of each paragraph as you read to help keep your thoughts and the passage as a whole organized.
2. Write down the hypothesis, independent variable, dependent variable, and controls from each study.
3. Apply the TAID P method to every passage you take, and after you've taken a section or practice passage, feel free to let this exercise take as long as you need. Over time, you'll get faster and being able to quickly analyze figures.
Hope these help :)
I took AP biology in high school and understood the content well, but should I retake introductory biology in university just in case it could help me more on the mcat? Or should I go with upper level biology courses instead? Very helpful video by the way!
Not him, but my suggestion would be to still take those college introductory biology courses because 1) a lot of med schools want to see you take those classes at a college level, so not taking them now might mean you have to take them at a later time anyway 2) they can set a strong foundation for those upper-level courses. Curious to see what he suggests. Good luck!
To echo what Catherine said, most medical schools require at least a year of university-level biology. In addition, many colleges will go into a little more depth than AP bio, so it won't hurt to take the intro course to set your foundation and check off the boxes. In any case, after you finish that course, you'll definitely know your stuff ;)
Happy you enjoyed the video!
@@catherineaber7627 Spot on!!! Thank you :)
Did you find yourself skipping the paragraphs sometimes? I find myself doing that if I understand the graph well enough! I do not know if that is a good thing to do though!
It's up to you-you know yourself the best! Even if you can take away one or two big picture words from the paragraph, that's better than entirely skipping it. Then, if a question asks you about that paragraph, you know exactly where you need to go back and spend some more time!
You missed topic number 5
Did you use Anki? If so, any Anki decks in particular?
I did not, but you can definitely use Anki decks. They are particularly helpful for the Psych/Soc section. With that being said, any medium you can use to learn content effectively will get the job done!
Do Northern and Southern blots detect levels of DNA/RNA (quantitative) or just the presence of certain DNA/RNA sequences? I thought Southern blot detects desired DNA sequences through hybridization on a membrane, not sure about Northern blot
Hey Emma! Great question. Northern and Southern blots can do both! They can detect the presence of nucleic acids (more common) or detect quantitative levels of DNA/RNA. In general, RT-qPCR is used for quantitative measurements of DNA/RNA. So, you're usually going to see Northern and Southern blots used for just detecting the presence of certain DNA/RNA sequences.
Southern blots detect DNA and Northern blots detect RNA. They use an essentially identical method!
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Are you doing online tutoring ?
We do offer online tutoring on our website!
@@Shemmassian oh awesome !
you skipped topic number 4 to 6 .but I do hope you are gonna be a decent doctor.