SIMPLE MCAT Study Plan | How I scored a 520 (97th percentile) in less than 7 minutes

Studying for the MCAT can be intimidating, and the scariest part is not knowing where to start. This test is one of the biggest roadblocks in the path toward medical school, so hopefully, this video helps you succeed. I can't tell you how many videos I searched "how to study for the MCAT" in the KZbin search bar, and I am glad to finally put out a video that will hopefully help people who felt like I did. Best of luck studying, guys!
86 page doc: www.reddit.com/r/Mcat/comments/64um9s/ka_ps_the_lazy_ocd_86_pg_version/
JackSparrow deck:
www.reddit.com/r/AnkiMCAT/comments/f6l8mw/jacksparrow2048_mcat_anki_cards_used_for_527/
Amazon Storefront for Kaplan books:
www.amazon.com/shop/justinmendozams1
amzn.to/4bL2tHD
UWorld:
gradschool.uworld.com/mcat/
JackWestin CARS Question of the Day:
jackwestin.com/
Socials:
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Disclaimer: This video features personal opinions and does not reflect or support the official opinions or initiatives of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This video is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed physician. The content featured is for entertainment purposes only.

[@JairaWaller]

Wow, this is exactly what I needed to see! Feeling scared and anxious about the MCAT, but watching how you nailed it with a simple study plan in less than 7 minutes is seriously inspiring.

[@brettbosserman3639]

I have no problem reccomending this video

[@TheTeddyChoice]

Recommending*

[@Lilia.M.Chapman00]

Been struggling where to start, luckily i bumped into your vids.

[@user-in9ev8ke2x]

i was feeling overwhelrd. i was searching how to study and people well just talking about it genarlly.. thanks for braking it down step by step ❤❤

[@oluomachinwogu9502]

I will be preparing for MCAT soon. I really love how educative this video is

[@dukedumby]

Dude, i just googled this on a lark to see how the "new" MCAT is vs the one from years ago and holy crap I have never had more respect for med students than I already did. I was in PA school for a bit and my buddies who got into med were doing more in one day of a class/powerpoint/lecturio etc than we did in our entire semester on a single topic which I knew going in that the knowledge gap was gonna be crazy but holy moley its not even in the same galaxy let alone a different league. Great presentation, I sincerely hope that you consider an MBA while in your program b/c you've clearly got the golden touch of making the impossibly scary seem at the very least scary as hell but with a roadmap to steer the way. You would definitely be an amazing entrepeneur for med education products because your energy and vibe is off the scale. When you're chief of neurosurgery/plastics/OMS./derm/rad/anestheiology and optho all at once nobody will be shocked. Best of luck in your career Doc!🧠🦸‍♀💯

[@yopuyt136]

Wait what’s the new mcaf when was it inplemented

[@hazelrabun1396]

Your hired😊 one day you might even teach doctors a long time far off into the future you're awesome

[@sdbeauty1027]

I’m worried about the Chemistry and Biochem section the most frfr. I just suck at math sooo much.

[@AmariHouston-ft3gq]

Thank you for this! Do you have any study resource recommendations?

[@LianaCragun]

Starting to make my study plan and was so validated by this video

[@kryzyamichelle5876]

in regards to doing anki in phase 2 did you do the 2 chapters a day for anki along with the u world questions? im kind of confused on how to format the anki and Uworld in phase 2

[@rajasrinivasan9374]

I am not familiar with Jack Westin. When you say you used it, do you mean you bought some package or you just utilized the CARS practice exams which I think are free? Sorry if this is a dumb question and thanks in advance!

[@GamerDemonz]

Did you take a diagnostic exam before studying? What was your score for that if you took one? Just curious, thanks!

[@aliamro7121]

Where do you get the anki cards for the 86 page doc

[@maitripatel4645]

Is it important to register for Kaplan or Princeton plan which costs around 4-5k

[@ART-sj3ij]

My Grandpa just died from heart failure and numerous heart diseases yesterday. I am a year 6 middle school student, and I want to study cardiology for my grandpa. Therefore I’m studying really early and hard to help me get into an Ivy League school. The school I want to attend the most is Harvard Medical school. This helped me so much!

[@k.o.k.o.b]

i’m so sorry about your loss and i am so incredibly proud of you. Your motivators are strong and obtaining this knowledge young and early is incredible. I wish you the best luck!

[@amanda05112000]

hiie do u happen to have the anki cards? the link that is on the reddit page does not work anymore

[@user-fg2ps7zu5j]

When you said 2-3 chapters of Kaplan books, per day did you mean from each book? Or just from one of the books? Also, would you recommend working through all of the books at the same time, or finishing them one by one?

[@justin_mendoza]

I meant 2-3 chapters from a single book! Personally, I worked through one book at a time, but I know people who have done multiple books and found success!

[@Brian-xd9ne]

does it matter which version of mcat books i get? i wanna get older ones to save money and ive heard some ppl say the content is all the same

[@kehindeolawepo5005]

do you happen to have a link for the psych/soc reddit documents??

[@dylanthai8815]

Hi! If you don't mind me asking, how many cars questions did u do per day

[@mehrinhossain1632]

did u do the Kaplan textbook questions at the end of each chapter

[@Isabellasmith-ky8sm]

Hey Justine,! I saw you're also following Premed, are you also prepping for the MCAT?

[@savaizsiddiqui51]

where is the psych/soc doc??

[@warrenjanuszkiewicz]

Did you cover subject a day or diss you split it into 2?

[@Misss.Maryyy]

Hi Justin, I'm studying the MCAT myself and would like to know if you could drop the link Anki.

[@crookshanks324]

did you finish uworld entirely (3k+ q's)? and do you recommend prioritizing uworld over aamc qpacks?

[@justin_mendoza]

I personally did 95% of UWorld! There are varying thoughts on the qpacks, so make your own judgement in that regard. I think UWorld’s explanations are superior, but I don’t think it’s something to get hung up on!

[@sandra90490]

can you please link the books so I can buy them?

[@theedanna21]

how were you able to complete 5-7 CARS questions in 2-3 minutes?

[@Pandyrew]

yo so im studying biochemistry right now (i didnt take biochem yet but taking it starting this semester) and I find it hard to get through even 1 chapter with the anki cards. Any tips?

[@jaredmoss5064]

Khan Academy!

[@mariaalecxandranaungayan9382]

Does it matter what year of kaplan books I should get? Should I get the 2025-2026 version or the 2024-2025? I plan to take the MCAT in 2027

[@jaebokmoon2752]

Could you please send a link to your Missed Questions Excel Sheet? Is there an efficient way to make this? Thanks!

[@jacksontowers3122]

Yes I am wondering the same thing please and thanks lol

[@sandra90490]

Can you link the sociology and psychology ( 86page docx)

[@Things__I_love]

Please make a video on the Syllabus of MCAT...(share the chapters name)

[@removebeforeflightgamingth9923]

What subjects did you start studying first? A list would be very appreciated. I just got my Kaplan mcat subject review books but I don’t know where to start.

[@BoxOfCurryos]

My rotation is Bio, C/P, CARS, Psych Soc, with 2-3 chapters done at a time or 2 hour max per day, whatever comes first. Anki for about 20 minutes or until i finish all my due cards, at any point through the day, usually at work.

[@andrewsizzle7441]

2 hours a day? why so little, everyone I know studies for a lot longer. I haven't taken it yet so idk much@@BoxOfCurryos

[@alexsh1523]

Hey! So I’m currently in an accelerated undergrad program in which I take the Mcat end of sophomore year. If I hit my schools 516 or 517 Mcat target, I am almost certainly accepted into their med school. When would suggest I start studying ?

[@Kaio.Viegas]

yesterday

[@amberlyb9434]

What accelerated program are you in @alexsh1523

[@ishitanegi4117]

Hi could you please provide us your doc!

[@shiroaden1960]

Do you recommend taking 2 classes orgo 2 and physics 2 while studying for the mcat during the spring semester?

[@nooptoop6168]

Orgo 2 was tougher than 1, I wouldn't imo

[@BoxOfCurryos]

@@nooptoop6168 I persoanlly found Orgo 2 to be much easier than 1 because it all comes down to knowing reaction pathways, and that's easy to be memorized if you know what reagents do what.

[@ugonwigwe5136]

orgo 2 is much easier imo than 1

[@denissemedina4619]

I hate reading textbooks so I know I’ll struggle by doing all that content review. Do you think I could do well by focusing mostly on practice questions from Uworld and practice exams from AAMC and blueprint for example. I did well in most of my prereqs and never once read a textbook 😅

[@bernadineguimary1062]

im kinda the same way. i recommend going straight through with videos as content rev.

[@kianawing]

I recommend doing miledown anki for content review

[@dyllan1340]

@@bernadineguimary1062what videos did you watch? Is there a KZbin playlist or khan academy?

[@bernadineguimary1062]

yup! Khan academy's MCAT prgram paired with the free mcat program by Informing Future Doctors on KZbin @@dyllan1340

[@teddyyu7015]

Sketchy medical is the way

[@arnoldocaldera2032]

Hey man, awesome video😁 Im not able to find the Jack sparrow set. Is it under a different name? If you could list the names of all the sets of flash cards you used online that would be helpful.

[@hazelrabun1396]

Jack sparrow?

[@endwrx5121]

So when should I start studying for the MCAT, Juniors or Seniors? I am an incoming freshman to college, and I was thinking of studying now, but it might be too early.

[@justin_mendoza]

Freshman year is too early to start studying for the MCAT! You can just focus on doing well in your classes for now. I would recommend taking the MCAT after you've done most of the premed prereq classes and potentially studying for it junior year or senior year if you need a gap year!

[@endwrx5121]

@@justin_mendoza Alright, thanks for the advice. Just the thought of taking the MCAT kinda scares me, but I think I am even more scared on Interviews. I wish I had the confidence you had to ace the interviews for the medical schools. But only time will tell how well I will handle it in the future. Thanks again.

[@RighteousCenturion]

⁠@@endwrx5121listen, you can do all things with Jesus Christ. Never say that you wish you had confidence, get up and get that confidence! Believe that you can accomplish anything and don’t let negative thoughts hold you back from greatness!

[@iam_enderman]

I have several questions about this exam 1. CAN I GIVE THIS EXAM FROM INDIA 2. I TOOK Physics chemistry and biology in addition of maths in grade 11th-12th So what subject do i have to study for this exam 3. When should i give this exam !?

[@urmum820]

I recite from India but unfortunately they don’t take the exam here, you’re going to have to travel to a nearby country which holds the exam plus phy chem bio are kind of similar with some additional topics and a few extra subs, you can research everything about the exam’s syllabus on the internet, as of for when to take the exam, they take the exam all over the year, you can check the dates on their website 🎀

[@gracebeya5011]

2 or 3 chapters a day and i can barely do one chapter

[@ansharahaider9730]

I am planning to take 2 gap years so I wanted to ask for how long is the mcat score eligble for?

[@jannatirfan6487]

5 years

[@thedragonconquerer1843]

Double check this too for your school! I know some schools have different timelines for MCAT@@jannatirfan6487

[@nidarifat6082]

hi miss haider

[@Mark.Z.]

How many total hours do you prep over the 6 months? Thanks

[@justin_mendoza]

I wouldn’t say I know the exact amount of hours, but when I was studying full time, I spent around 8 hours a day studying!

[@Daphne.Cohen25060]

Very intimidating that u can never start prepping

[@sevou9148]

When did you take the MCAT?

[@justin_mendoza]

I took the MCAT in June of 2021!

[@sevou9148]

@@justin_mendoza so ur in med school rn?

[@justin_mendoza]

@@sevou9148 Yes! I am starting school in a couple of days (:

[@sevou9148]

@@justin_mendoza dayum you took a good break anyways good luck and what were your majors in college?

[@sukhbrar2158]

@@justin_mendozahi I’ve done my nursing in India wanna go for med school in US or Canada what should I do or what are the requirements for this test I’m right now 29yrs old and working as a RN