How I went from a 154Q/155V to a 166Q/160V (320+): story from Reddit GRE
How I went from a 154Q/155V to a 166Q/160V (320+): story from Reddit GRE Related: a guide to studying for the GRE Summary The guy spent 3-4 weeks straight studying. For quant: he used the detailed Manhattan books (green books), as he felt weak on math. He took notes on each book as he went […]
160Q/150V to 169Q/161V: Reddit GRE success story
160Q/150V to 169Q/161V: Reddit GRE success story Related: a guide to studying for the GRE Summary For quant: use the questions from the Manhattan Prep book (although this guy already was a math tutor, so…). Try to develop shortcuts by reviewing questions, but don’t be afraid to use your calculator. For verbal: this guy actually […]
Should I sign up for Kaplan or Manhattan Prep’s GRE course?
Should I sign up for Kaplan or Manhattan Prep’s GRE course? If you’re looking to sign up for a GRE prep course, you’re probably worried about taking the GRE. Understandable! In the first place, a GRE prep course is not a good idea. GRE prep courses, at their best, are just info dumps. Each class […]
Should you use Manhattan Prep for the GRE? Reviews!
Should you use Manhattan Prep for the GRE? Reviews! Manhattan Prep is the most successful and widely used GRE prep company. But should it be? Is its reputation well-deserved? Short answer: for the most part, yes. Manhattan Prep is a pretty good choice for GRE prep. For the long answer, keep reading. Is the Manhattan […]
What company has the best MCAT tutor? Let’s look at reviews.
When a student looks for an MCAT tutor, they have a lot of options. It can be really tough to decide which company to work with. That’s why I decided to create this summary of reviews for MCAT tutoring sites. Without any further ado, let’s begin. Trevor Klee, Tutor: 5* So first, there is, of […]
Is getting an MCAT tutor worth it? Reviews from Reddit.
As the owner of a tutoring company that does MCAT tutoring, you might expect me to say that MCAT tutoring is always worth it. I don’t think that’s the case, though. After all, many people do very well on the MCAT without any tutoring. Unlike other exams, those who do get tutoring on the MCAT […]
How to score well on the MCAT according to Reddit
Unsure about your studying progress? Need a study plan or just someone to keep you accountable? Why not try an MCAT academic coach? It’s a lot cheaper than a class! Related: A guide to studying for the MCAT Here’s a compilation of the summaries I’ve made from Reddit MCAT success stories. 1. Study amino acids […]
507 to 522 (MCAT success story from Reddit)
Need CARS help? Check out my free guide to scoring 130+ on CARS! Summary He believes in studying amino acids and Jean Piaget’s 4 stages, reviewing practice exams in depth, and choosing energy drinks over coffee for your mid-exam caffeine. Also, he doesn’t think study strategies are generalizable. from https://www.reddit.com/r/Mcat/comments/9f4szq/i_got_a_522_heres_some_shit_i_wish_i_knew_at_the/ Full post I felt like a […]
500 to 521 in 6 weeks (MCAT success story from Reddit)
Hey, do you need help with your MCAT studying? Are you looking for someone to help you craft a study plan and hold you accountable? Try an MCAT academic coach! It’s everything you’d get from a class, but way cheaper and more personalized! Summary Non-science, traditional student at Big 10 university who only had introductory […]
506, 507, 508, 516. MCAT retaking success story from Reddit
Need CARS help? Check out my free, in-depth guide to scoring 130+ on CARS! Summary The guy took the test 4 times. He had to take a gap year after going through 2 cycles with no interviews. He thought the test was super difficult and was sure he bombed it when he took it. The […]