The tips begin at a different place in each module. The advice moves along with the stages of the course.

Yerkes and Dodson observed that performance deteriorates as levels of arousal approach extremes, either at the very low or very high ends of the spectrum. The optimal level of arousal is somewhere in the middle. For an easy, repetitive task, it turns out that moderate-high arousal is optimal. For a difficult, complex task such as the MCAT, on the contrary, the best performance occurs if you are in a moderate-low arousal state. This is where you find flow in the exam. Cultivate a mindset that is calm and engaged for the test and teach yourself how to preserve this mindset through controlled breathing and mindfulness even when the exam is at its most challenging.

Suggested Assignments

Science Focus

Complete careful study of the conceptual materials in your book-set (TBR or Kaplan) within the subjects of Human Physiology. 

Complete the 2nd half of the practice items in your book-set within the subjects of Physiology. These were reserved after the biology cycle work in modules 12-14.

Choose from the resources available within the Topic Pages to reinforce and supplement learning.

Conceptual Integration

Read the Interdisciplinary Notes for Module 15.

Comprehensive science review.

MCAT Practice

Module 15 MCAT Strategies Learning from your practice test.

Set aside a day and complete the AAMC Official Prep Sample Test at AAMC. 

Psychology

Comprehensive psychology-sociology review.

CARS

Late stage prep for CARS.