*HOT TAKE!* the MCAT Is Way Harder Than Med School & Step 1

[@matthewsimpson5283]

Can confirm. Have been studying months tirelessly for this exam. Asking myself why in the hell do I want to continue doing this for another 4 years. Am also psychologically traumatized from Princeton Review Ads 😭

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahaha. Yoooo You are in the thick of it. I’m sorry man. Keep pushing. Do it to get into a good school so your life will be easier later on. Wishing you the best buddy

[@DollyDomDom]

Same bro

[@ArvindRajan]

Love you and this video man - it’s also crazy to me how much money ppl/companies make from tutoring/courses/etc for this test and like you can’t really get mad at em for it bc at the end of the day most of them are providing real value, but it’s like why does this exam require that level of resources? Also it’s crazy to me that undergraduate institutions provide little to no support in studying for this test when the point of college is to help you succeed in the future. But hey man - thanks for your comments and as ppl like you keep being outspoken about it maybe one day it’ll all change.

[@SeanDarmal]

My bro is back. Thanks for the support again man. Yeah man. I wasn’t even thinking about all of that. You bring up some good points. Thanks for the thoughts. Thanks for stopping by again

[@alishaqaiser3919]

lol I did not take the MCAT, went to the Carib after undergrad, and matched into Neuro! ✌🏼

[@SeanDarmal]

Sheeeesh. That’s amaaaziinnggg. Congratulations 🎊🎉

[@Purpleporkypine]

If you don’t mind me asking, What did you score on Step1? I would like to match into Neuro as well. Thank you.

[@efisgpr]

Congratulations, doc. 👍

[@islandvibez]

Bless up Alisha! Few have taken the MD route, much less the one you're on!! Much Props !!!!

[@michellebarnermckeej.d.3347]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicholashaynes3483]

Hey - I just discovered your channel. This is an awesome video. I'm a college senior and took the MCAT about 7 months ago. It was a long, terrible experience that resulted in a score way lower than what I was hoping for. It's all a funny story now (although it didn't feel like it at the time) because I was accepted to med school a few weeks ago! I am getting really nervous about how I'll do on STEP 1 b/c of how I performed on the MCAT - but your vid makes me feel much more relaxed. Just subscribed - thank you.

[@SeanDarmal]

Wow congrats!!! That’s amazing news. Thanks for letting me know this video helped! Yeah step is so different. Still super challenging. But the test isn’t trying to cheat you

[@michellej8234]

Just came across your channel! How did I not find you before, you are SERIOUSLY great - no joke, one of the most honest and resilient med school KZbinrs. Keep it up!!

[@SeanDarmal]

Wowwwww thank you Michelle!! You da best. I really appreciate the support. Thanks for taking the time to watch this too!!!

[@baseballlgnd2]

I take it this Friday! This test has drained me and honestly this video helped me a ton! Thanks for being so transparent man! Can’t wait to get through this garbage exam!

[@SeanDarmal]

Ayeeee. That’s what I want to hear. That’s great man. Almost done. Do your best thanks for letting me know this video helped g. Lemme know how it goes buddy

[@BreakDowning]

I straight up fainted after I took my last MCAT. I had been studying a few hours each night for 3 months, then 10 hrs a day for the last week or two. I got home, my brain felt really hot, I told my partner to grab a cold towel and that they may need to call an ambulance, then collapsed on the ground. It paid off cause my score increased but since then I've been worried I may not be able to cut it, so this video is very comforting. Thank you

[@SeanDarmal]

Wowww that’s commitment. I respect the hustle. But please take care of yourself from here on out. I fainted during one of my exams too. Hit my head and everything 😂😂 thanks for letting me know this vid helped

[@NothingXMuch101]

I'm taking it this Saturday (2nd time) and this exam has frustrated and drained me for past couple of months. It's so fcking discouraging and demoralizing. I'm honestly almost at my breaking point and this video just cheered me up. I completely agree with your opinion 100% , thanks as always g

[@SeanDarmal]

Wowww this comment hit me hard. I hope you kill it this time. Thanks for letting me know this helped g. Keep me updated. Wishing the best

[@amarsiljevic236]

SO......

[@jessicachapelet4038]

Haha couldn’t agree more! Hated the MCAT and I’m doing really well in medical school!

[@SeanDarmal]

Ayyeeeeeeee Thanks for showing support again. Much love. Glad to hear that youre killing it and that you agree.

[@kevinemes8250]

I’m a non traditional studying the MCAT hating everything cus it’s so new to me. Literally going over physics today like wtf is this nonsense I’m reading... I needed this video dude thank you. I’d hug you if I could 🥺

[@SeanDarmal]

My brother I feel your pain. I’m wishing you strength man. Glad this video hit home for you. Giving you a hug back Get through this!

[@miguelbarrera4383]

Same dude same

[@h.a.z.adventures9926]

Whoa! I swear to god I feel like this video was made for me! I always scared myself thinking if I can't handle the MCAT, then I couldn't handle medical school. Thank god, cuz I hate chemistry & physics LOL. I have been waiting for someone to say all of this!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SeanDarmal]

awwwwee yesss that was what I was hoping for. That this would hit home for someone. Thanks for letting me know it did that for you. Thanks for watching this

[@FacundoMD]

ER doctor here ! Agree 100% MCAT is no predictor at all. Is random info not really pertinent to medicine. STEP one is MEDICINE ;) Beautiful !

[@SeanDarmal]

My friend! Thank you for the support again. Thanks for your aspect too coming from a well experienced doc. Thanks for taking a second to watch again

[@FacundoMD]

@@SeanDarmal My pleasure ! I like your videos styles specially at the beginning !

[@SRK4ever]

I SWEAR THIS VIDEO WAS MADE FOR ME... I spent like 4 years (while taking classes in between) trying to build my MCAT skills after spending THOUSANDS on Kaplan review. I mean, unless you grow up reading advanced material from a young age... MCAT (esp the Verbal section) can be hell 😂 who the hell cares about the author’s tone?? Now i’m at SGU finishing first year 😅🙏

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahahahhaha the “author tone”. Reading that just gave me flashbacks!!! Wow thanks for leaving this comment. I’m glad it hit home for you. Means the world.

[@SeanDarmal]

Congrats on getting through your first couple terms. That’s huge. You can definitely go all the way. Kill it g

[@SRK4ever]

@@SeanDarmal ❤️

[@dougsmith5920]

Broooo when I tell you this video resonated with me at such a deep level omg. I took it twice and the second time it went down. Meanwhile my friends are getting 519s like it’s nothin. My scores were so bad. I ended up applying to podiatry and will most likely start this summer, not unless some DO school comes through (which I doubt). I feel so embarrassed because I took the easy way out. But I lowkey love the field bc I’ve had foot and ankle issues my whole life and I would have a sense of fulfillment helping ppl out with the same problems (so it wasn’t a complete cop out). Anyways bro I love the transparency, not all of us brown dudes can poop out 520s like it’s nothin 😂 Sorry the comment was so long, it FELT SO GOOD TO GET TRANSPARENCY OUT OF ME

[@harishchatrathi2298]

Here before you’re KZbin famous. The Princeton review ad imitation was comedic gold 😂 .. great vid

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahaha thanks for the support. Means the world. Hahah. The ad can burn for the rest of eternity

[@jarredcluis3104]

I’m so glad I watched this video. I have wanted to quit pursuing med school for the exact reason thinking if I’m struggling on the MCAT then am I really good enough for med school exams and STEP exams. Because of this I’m going to go through with applying and keep MCAT grinding. Thank you so much for this!!!

[@SeanDarmal]

Wow man. Thanks for letting me know this helped. This means the world to me. Just get this test out of the way and move on to the more important stuff. I believe in you brother. Don’t stop grinding. Let me know how it goes g

[@Youtubejjkkp]

“And don’t give up yet. Cause I havent...given up on you...” *deep breath of uncertainty* LOOL I subscribed just now cause I love your vibes lol. But can you help a struggling MCAT studying person out-how are Caribbean med schools for people prone to depression and anxiety... how do you cope on an island? What kept you going through tough times?

[@KKG502]

I’ve already taken the mcat and I absolutely hated it and I effing hate seeing ads from that TPR guy bc it reminds me of the misery hahaha. Your videos are amazing! You’re going to make an amazing physician! Don’t even know you but I’m proud of you!

[@SeanDarmal]

Ayyeee thank you so much for sending out the love. I appreciate your support. Yeah, I totally feel like my computer has a virus because I see this ad so much haha

[@travguy56]

This video was directed at me lol I'm the person whos currently studying to take the MCAT for the 4th time and mentally stabbing themself 😂 But I appreciate this video so much! I was having a whole moment while running through practice questions, and thinking about whether or not I'd even be able to hack it in med school, but this gave me so much hope!!

[@SeanDarmal]

this makes me so happy, i wish you the best of luck. dont give up just get past this exam. give it your best shot :)

[@alexandriaalles7649]

You're hilarious! The part about calling out the Princeton Review guy made me laugh!!

[@sashasammy120]

Thank you for your honesty! Loved this video!

[@mahmoudmouzahem6807]

Honestly man love the videos, the honesty, the light-heartedness. Keep the content coming and good luck in internal medicine!

[@SeanDarmal]

Ayyyyye. Much love bro. Thanks for the encouragement. I hope the videos help in some way. Good luck on your end too bro

[@AE-ss6tq]

Dude I love this guy so much. I have never subscribed to a channel faster in my life.

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahah wowwww that means the world. Thanks for checking them out. Hope you like what’s to come

[@buffylloyd1860]

Ive downloaded this video. « Don’t give up because I’m not giving up on you! » I didn’t pursue medicine because of the MCAT…going back now at the young age of 48 and still this beast of a test torments me every day. Oh well. I’m over it and plan to go to med school and become the healer that I’m meant to be!

[@SeanDarmal]

Hell yeah!! So happy to hear it. I wish you the best of luck and please keep me up to date along the way 🎓

[@buffylloyd1860]

484. Yep! And I really studied. Well…I’ve applied anyway and don’t want to take it again. SGU…here I come. :-) one admission recruiter at a DO school told me that everyone needs to take the MCAT 2-3 times. That only a “unicorn” takes it one time. Like…what! Come on! I want to be a doctor, not a professional MCAT test taker. And don’t get me started on the cost and time for all of this. Thanks again for your video. Lots of encouragement. ❤

[@SeanDarmal]

@buffylloyd1860 let me know what happens. Fingers crossed

[@user-pq2sn9ir7r]

I just took my MCAT last month (second time) waiting for the grade but I know it's not going to be good, already looking to SGU and Ross. This video helps me because those insecurities is exactly what I am feeling right now. Thank you

[@marlonzubizarreta6446]

Somebody needed to say : there is nothing good about the MCAT . Most horrible experience in my entire life

[@SeanDarmal]

Marlon my buddy. Hahah you and me both.

[@patriciagilderubio5934]

@@SeanDarmal which exam do you consider more difficult the mcat or step 1? and why?

[@LondonBroilSandwiches]

I love your sense of humor! Please keep posting!

[@ataliacohen2154]

Video idea: take a full length practice MCAT exam (that you can find online) as a person who has finished med school.

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahah you should see the video I tried recording before this one. It was such a struggle and I didn’t like it. I tried taking a 20 min Kaplan practice test. But it was hardly entertaining and I wasn’t really feeling it. And then I opened up a full length test and was like nooooooo freaking wayyy. But maybe I’ll try again.

[@SeanDarmal]

Thanks for always bringing the fresh ideas

[@davidherz4649]

you have a personality for youtube. What you said and the way you said them came off as the most authentic vibe I have heard in a long time. Start uploading again please

[@SeanDarmal]

Thank you so much man. Much love. I will upload soon. Just trying to keep up with the residency schedule. 😭

[@temporaryrelief2981]

I love how real this is, thank you!

[@SeanDarmal]

Hey I appreciate it so much. Thanks for watching hope it helped 😊

[@temporaryrelief2981]

@@SeanDarmal most definitely helped, keep producing man, this is quality stuff.

[@sameerebrahim8718]

I wish I saw this in the depths of my mcat studying, great video!! Still waiting on my score cousin

[@SeanDarmal]

Sameer. Thanks for saying that. I appreciate it. Proud of you cuzzzin. That’s a huge huge huge step

[@sameerebrahim8718]

@@SeanDarmal thanks man just got it back today and got a 516! So happy! This video helped me tons during the wait

[@SeanDarmal]

@@sameerebrahim8718 wowwwwww brooo congratulations. What a score!!! You did it man. Wowwww. Great work g

[@fleckcadeau2382]

Bro you're keeping it real! You've earned a new subscriber ✊🏾

[@SeanDarmal]

ayyyyyee thanks man, means a lot hope it helped

[@pruthvishpatel4571]

Love this video man! It mirrors my current situation. I have taken the exam 3 times, each time a little better, however unable to get the expected score. I have not given up yet. Attempt no.4 soon after my masters. Thanks! You just earned another subscriber.

[@SeanDarmal]

Ayye man, as long as you don’t give up, that test is a waste of time. Just try to get through it and over with. Good luck man. Congrats on the masters that’s huge! Thanks for the sub and checking out the videos. Keep me updated in the future

[@RideBound]

Taking it on Friday! Appreciate the kind words and encouragement. ❤️

[@SeanDarmal]

Nice! Kill it. Keep me updated

[@RideBound]

It went great! Staying positive and relaxing now. I'll start working on my app on Monday! You the bomb Dr. Darmal!

[@RideBound]

517! Almost done with my app! Crossing my fingers fam 🤞

[@deefaaabulous9081]

I wish this video existed when I was taking the MCAT lol. So hopeful. I ended up getting a low score as well and was super concerned about how I'd do in med school, especially with how pricey the tuition is. Was a huge risk but I realized mcat was absolutely useless. That exam doesn't define anything whatsoever.

[@SeanDarmal]

You took the words right out of my mouth. Agreed 100%.

[@SeanDarmal]

Especially when weighing out tuition. It really builds that doubt in your head

[@chanceceee3659]

Thank you for this video! I take my MCAT tmrw morning and I am absolutely terrified but this reassured me

[@pashma8945]

I took the MCAT 5 times. Starting med school this year!

[@SeanDarmal]

Duddeeee that’s awesome. Never gave up. So proud of you

[@adrianavegapernia]

Received my 2nd score today and didn’t do well… again… This video was everything to me. Thanks for making me laugh and making feel like I’m not the only one.

[@SeanDarmal]

Hey this means a lot to me. I hope that stupid test hasn’t broken your spirit. Don’t give up. It’s such a useless test. I feel your pain. Let me know how things go.

[@buffylloyd1860]

You’re amazing!!!! Thank you!

[@rozygcf6611]

As much as I hated the MCAT, that test + my master's program made me completely revamp the way I study and made medical school seem so much more manageable.

[@SeanDarmal]

That’s honestly so nice to hear the other side of it. I’m glad you came out the other end a better version. That’s amazing

[@jenniferledbetter4974]

BAHAHAHAAA I LAUGHED OUT LOUD during the PR ad mimic. Thank you for that. Still laughing. Also I am developed a deep hate for that PR man.

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahha yeah that dude gets to me. Thanks for watching

[@asdfjklasdfjkl408]

MS2 in step 1 dedicated. Average med student. Got a 489 as well. The MCAT is an exam of wealth, not an exam of knowledge. I am not wealthy. If you make it past that ridiculous exam, you'll do fine.

[@SeanDarmal]

preach!. good luck on step. stay strong g

[@asdfjklasdfjkl408]

@@SeanDarmal Thank you!! So glad to see a fellow Carib grad out there crushing it. Way to go!!!

[@joeramirez2156]

Dude where’s the waazzz up cousins intro? Sean, your killing me smalls lol 😂

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahahaha yoooo you got me again. My bad bro. I won’t let you down 😂 give me another shot

[@joeramirez2156]

Lol 😂 dude, I look forward to that intro every time man. It cracks me up. Yo, congrats on IM residency. That’s legit. I’m looking into IM myself... let see if I can match into! Lol 😂

[@rosie635]

I take my Mcat in 3 weeks. I have 3 friends currently at SGU and im considering applying. The application process is too long here and sgu is so fast

[@SeanDarmal]

You’re so close to finishing that beast of an exam. Yeah time was a huge factor for me applying to sgu. So I understand where you are coming from. Try your best and shoot for US schools. But if that fails, SGU is a more than fine option

[@FacundoMD]

Good luck

[@mememachine25dank37]

I’m starting at a 7 year combined medical program on the east coast with no mcat requirement this august. I literally skipped out on combined med programs in my own state that I got acceptance to just because they required the mcat. I’m not risking my med school seat over a stupid test that has nothing to do with my field. Only thing I fear is that I may not do as well on steps cus I don’t have mcat experience. I want to match General Surgery as of now, which isn’t really that competitive based on match data. I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we get there

[@gdaymates431]

I know you are extremely busy doing your intern year and living your best life (hopefully). Just wanted to drop a message and say that I hope you're well and that your presence here is very missed. You're a big inspiration to all of us underdogs. I hope you come back one day :)

[@SeanDarmal]

Hey bro. Imma be back asap. Thanks for the love man. Means a lot to me. Thank you for the motivation. I got residency under control now. Things are much better. So I can start doing things that I love again. Haha. I appreciate you so much. Thanks again

[@gdaymates431]

@@SeanDarmal that's great news! I'm glad to hear you have things under control and have more time now. I imagine that things have been pretty stressful trying to find your feet. Wooohooo!

[@brandonbowers1392]

This video was made for me lol. Good stuff bro

[@mohamedomar4123]

Heyy Dr Darmal!!! Getting used to that yet? 😂I hated the train whistles! Just glad it's behind me! Good content!!

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahaha nah nah nah. I don’t feel like I’m anywhere near worthy of being called that. Hahah. Thank you for stopping by again. I appreciate you brother

[@tonyc4399]

Hey man, definitely appreciate the transparency with all your videos! I’m sort of on the same boat as you were a few years ago-I actually just applied at SGU! 🤞🏻 Hope to see new content soon. You should have a Q&A. I’d like to pick your brain 🙂

[@masonnagel5899]

You just put my mind at ease. Thank you so much

[@SeanDarmal]

Ayyee. thats means a lot, i am glad it helped you. thank you for watching

[@yrrah89]

lmao when i heard sgu didnt require it i was like fuck the mcatttttt

[@SeanDarmal]

HahahHa snuck in real quick 😂

[@LewyGooey3]

I needed this so much right now.

[@SeanDarmal]

Ayyee. Respect. I’m glad this helped homie

[@peternasr7563]

A follow up question: wanted to know if you had to take the MSAP program or any of those programs before starting your first term? BTW love your videos!!

[@SeanDarmal]

Thanks Peter!! No man. I was able to get accepted into the regular class

[@miguelbarrera4383]

Studying for this monster now had to push back my exam and unfortunately wont be able to apply this cycle as originally planned because of life and such but man studying rn is tough I already took it once before and just like you I scored in the 400’s

[@SeanDarmal]

I am sorry about your application plans. That’s tough man. I hope you can find the strength to keep going. Best of luck man

[@josphellihsilak4588]

But you have to know kinematics in medicine, don't you?

[@victorkrizan7989]

Lmao this is the funniest thing I have ever seen!! Thank you for this

[@hossein7143]

I thought that there is only one person in the world that thinks the MCAT sucks and that one is me, but there's a doctor here that believes those MCAT prep advertisements are really garbage. To hell with MCAT cause I'm going to start MD program without it.

[@SeanDarmal]

Let’s gooooooo

[@mosescabrera2892]

After 3 years+covid year of college, I take the MCAT this year, I can't stop crying about it

[@josechacon6015]

What they shuld have done is make the MCAT like the UKCAT( UK version of the MCAT). This exam is much more clinical revelant and doesn't have heavy sciences like MCAT. I remember taking a practice exam after I was in my first year of med school and I score I recieved was better than my MCAT.

[@oluwaseunadelusikenny3575]

yes cause it killing mine now. love your video by the way.

[@SeanDarmal]

Thank you so much. Thanks for watching too!!

[@johnnyace1300]

THANK YOU i so needed this

[@SeanDarmal]

Aaawwww. Nice!! I was hoping it hit home for someone. Wishing you good luck man

[@souravame]

Coming soon ....

[@efisgpr]

That place looks nice man. I heard Grenada is expensive. Would you mind divulging your rent? Or is that back in the States? mahalo

[@aashisaraf3607]

You are actually hilarious, my thoughts exactly 😂😂😂

[@SeanDarmal]

You’re too kind. Thanks for watching 😁

[@comoplaysdestiny5106]

It takes a 499 to even pass the vibe check these days 😔 testing august 20th!! Thanks for helping me keep my head up!

[@SeanDarmal]

Good luck my friend. Todays the day. Try your best. Such a dumb test but just get it out of the way. Fingers crossed

[@comoplaysdestiny5106]

@@SeanDarmal thanks man

[@michaelrey2159]

I am registered to take the MCAT June 3rd of this year and just started studying today, a little over 3 months before the test date which is just the right amount of time for me to touch on every concept. It’s an exam that shatters your spirit but I can’t let it deter me from my lifelong dream of pursuing a career in medicine. (Aspiring psychiatrist here). This video made the process a little easier and I’ll definitely be rewatching when I need motivation these next few months. Even though you struggled on the MCAT, do you think you were still prepared for the rigors of medical school, especially when it came to taking your step exams?

[@SeanDarmal]

Hey best of luck my friend. The MCAT was of no help when starting med school. The only thing that I found that really helped me was just being dedicated to studying and being willing to devote my whole day to studying. It was a lot of trial and error in my first term of med school. Seeing which study method really helped me versus counterproductive ones, but I honestly feel that if you could get past your first term of med school, you could get past the whole thing. I’m sorry to say this, but nothing really prepares you for medical school. That’s OK though because you pick things up a lot quicker than you think you can and for step, don’t worry about step for now. that’s a whole other beast.

[@skarloey2808]

IM TAKING IT JUNE 3 TOOOOOOOOO I love the grind but I hate hate hate the concepts.

[@michaelrey2159]

@@skarloey2808Haha, best of luck! I actually ended up rescheduling to August to give myself a little more time. I’ll receive my score in September and still be able to aim for the April 2024 term at SGU and other schools I’ll be applying to within that general time frame. The MCAT is no joke, especially brushing up on biochemistry - the 20 amino acids encoded by the human genome, enzymes, the citric acid cycle, all the metabolic pathways etc. Just that alone is a kick in the pants! We’ve got this though. Keep pushing.

[@hooriasafi]

Omg that ad always traumatizes me 🤣

[@SeanDarmal]

The worst!! 😂

[@leonre3677]

Where you are on your Medical Journey. Do you still stand by this statement as of now?

[@SeanDarmal]

Hey there. Which statement exactly? I felt like a said a lot during this video. 😂😂😂But still absolutely, I agree with everything.. Even more so now.

[@youngkoh9127]

I got a decent score on my MCAT and med school is absolutely kicking my ass. The MCAT score truly means very little.

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahahhaa dude. Exactly!!! No relevance at all. Thanks for backing me up

[@vishal5627]

Hye i am from India . I really likes your videos . Can u tell ma about what are the documents which u submitted in your admission . Tell me also about your fee please

[@flypnay704]

Why you gonna go there? Don't you know this is straight trauma for like 90% of all medical students? 🤣

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahaha my bestie. What’s good. Hahaha. We got to take pride in our battle scars 😂

[@uncancre2275]

With your score, did you get accepted to med school ? I'm a 26 years old french student, i start new studies to become first engineer (engineer degree = Master degree in France) in biomedical engineering and bioengineering i don't know if after that i will pursue in a PhD degree I realy would like to pursue after that in medical studies I have 3 options : - Study it in France (free studies but even with a 15/20 at the final exam of the 6th year, you can be refused to the speciality you want to have as resident, because you have to be in rank [1 - 1500] on more than 8000 - 9000 students who take this exam, and the 1000th ranked had 15.2/20 on final exam and the 2340th got 15/20 for exemple so study hard 5-6-7 years in France to be refused on the speciality you want for 0.2 pts on final exam .....(final exam is about 10 800 points) - Study it in UK - Study it in USA i think USA could be a good idea and i will focus on university like New York Medical University where fees are free i just would like to know minimal score at the MCAT you should have to unter this kind of university I think to prepare the SAT and MCAT right now and train it over the next 5-8 years to complete it with the highest possible score

[@johnmcginn4803]

With SGU losing their accreditation, what would be the reason to attend? Anyone starting now (graduating after 2024) would not be eligible for ECFMG Certification and therefore wouldn't be able to apply for US Residency.

[@jerrywaldh8621]

That Princeton review roast was spot on 😂😂

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahaha that commercial was getting on my nerves

[@Nick-bt2kr]

couldn't agree more. this content is crack bro keep this shit up

[@SeanDarmal]

Thanks g. I shall my bro

[@Nick-bt2kr]

@@SeanDarmal dude what's ur IG? would love to be mentored by you! I'm staying off social media till after term 1 but I'll def hit you up

[@Nooblet1999]

Totally agree, MCAT was such a useless exam...

[@SeanDarmal]

absolutely !!!

[@hannahcook9477]

I am not sure that this is true. I know a lot of my classmates who did really well on the MCAT (90th percentile +) who have failed medical school classes. I think it really depends on the school and individual.

[@SeanDarmal]

yeah exactly! wait what part is not true? i was saying that they are two completely different things. performance on one doesnt translate over to performance on the other... but definitely I feel it depends on the individual and school too!

[@riyashah.1]

I have never related to something this much. The MCAT took the life out of me and now I'm almost an MS2! That exam was shitty dumpster fire 🤮

[@SeanDarmal]

Seriously!!! I’m glad this hit for you. Congrats on med school too. 💩🗑🔥

[@sarthakgupta704]

Sir I have a doubt regarding SGU that from 2022 i guess for being ECFG certified the med school should be CAAM HP accredited but SGU is not CAAM HP accredited then how will the students get ECFG certification ?

[@SeanDarmal]

hey man you are bringing up really good questions, but at the same time. SGU is a big school, i am sure they are going to figure something out before it actually effects their status quo. but more importantly, this is something you need to ask an admissions counselor at sgu, they are way more knowledgeable about this stuff, i am just a student

[@Nazilyagasanova1993]

This made me laugh so much haha love iii

[@SeanDarmal]

Thank you so much for saying that. This made my day. Thank you

[@ae3730]

So do you think MCAT doesn't really predict med school performance? I got into Ross but scared of that attrition rate. I'm over here studying for MCAT but it's honestly the majority reading random research articles, got 503 in practice (without having finished ochem & physics content review). I wanna improve it and I don't know if I'm wasting my time.

[@SeanDarmal]

Yeah that was the message I was trying to get across. I hope it came through. But yeah. My performance in med school vs on the MCAT were two completely different worlds. I absolutely think it should not rule anyone out of med school, if you did poorly on that test

[@ae3730]

@@SeanDarmal Well said, thank you so much for your videos, you are very transparent and genuine with your advice it's so helpful!!

[@fibfib4532]

Hey I was wondering are you a US citizen?

[@SeanDarmal]

Yea I am!

[@btsjkforever2030]

Do u know of successful Canadians who went to sgu?? Canadian student here !

[@SeanDarmal]

Yeah I do! I know a few I think.

[@mampuful]

When do you actually study and do your job as a resident?

[@SeanDarmal]

I start July 1st

[@WallyWarlocks]

So cuuuute

[@DrRRaza]

100% true

[@SeanDarmal]

Always supporting me. Thank you 🤝

[@DrRRaza]

we need more videos!!!!

[@SeanDarmal]

I know. I’m so sorry. Residency was a really tough adjustment. As soon as I get more free time I’ll be making more

[@DrRRaza]

@@SeanDarmal Awesome! i cant wait, I hope your residency is going well!!

[@DrRRaza]

@@SeanDarmal hey Sean anyway we can exchange numbers. I'm a second year SGU student.

[@je740]

I like your vids, but I gotta say that this is a bad take. There are multiple studies that show a correlation between the MCAT and STEP 1. And that makes sense, better test takers stay better test takers. Also, the basic scientific knowledge covered on the MCAT (even physics) underpins medicine. The MCAT also isnt a rote memorization test, it tests critical thinking which is extremely important for physicians. That could be why you thought it was trying to trick you. There are physics-heavy specialties, there are psych/soc-heavy specialties and there are alot of bio/chem-heavy medical specialties. An applicants ability to prove that they can understand as well as can think critically about these subjects is paramount.

[@SeanDarmal]

Hey sorry for late reply. I really like your perspective of things. Always good to see things from all angles. Thanks for the input and for watching the video. Much appreciated

[@meghanaenumula4289]

I was distracted by how white his teeth were... But yeah MCAT suckksss

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahahaha. 😬

[@rozygcf6611]

I got a 69th percentile (506) on my MCAT because of course I would lol.

[@SeanDarmal]

Hahah best comment ever 😂

[@devynsara4397]

I love you

[@SeanDarmal]

I love you too

[@user-kd4no5cd2x]

Thank God that I don't have to take MCAT to get into SGU MED

[@maithali8853]

Wait for real??? I’m planning on applying for the April 2022 cycle

[@SeanDarmal]

I think that cycle is too late to their changes. Double check the video I made last year about this. “No MCAT needed for sgu” titled something like that

[@user-kd4no5cd2x]

Nah I mean because I am non us citizen

[@maithali8853]

@@SeanDarmal I will def get in touch with them about it, thank you so much!

[@maithali8853]

@@user-kd4no5cd2x oh okay I’m a Canadian citizen so I’m not sure if the same applies to me

[@WallyWarlocks]

Bro, I got a 420 on my mcat

[@SeanDarmal]

Nice one adamo. Love you

[@WallyWarlocks]

@@SeanDarmal I'm wally warlocks

[@katbury9499]

Beautiful you ❤️

[@SeanDarmal]

Thank you for showing love Kat!!

[@marccalidonio2260]

Dead

[@SeanDarmal]

Nice