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MCAT study checklist

A structured MCAT checklist to balance content review, practice, and stamina.

Built for MCAT · Pre-med students coordinating multi-section exam prep.

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Baseline + plan

Measure score gaps and map a section cadence.

Take a half-length diagnosticFocus on pacing and weak sections.~180 minTag weak content areasNote highest-miss topics for each section.~30 minSet weekly section focusPick two sections to prioritize each week.~20 min

Content + passage practice

Rotate science review with passage drills.

Run daily passage sets2 to 3 passages with timed review.~60 minReview missed conceptsCreate flashcards or short summaries.~40 minPractice CARS every other dayKeep a log of main point vs. inference errors.~45 min

Full-length + review

Build stamina and lock test-day habits.

Complete a full-length practice examSimulate break timing and nutrition.~420 minDeep review the full-lengthClassify misses as knowledge, timing, or strategy.~120 minAdjust the next-week planShift time toward the highest-miss section.~20 min

Common mistakes

Skipping full-length review after taking exams
Ignoring CARS until the final weeks
Studying content without passage application

Pro tips

Use a color-coded error log for each section
Treat full-lengths as training runs, not just scores
Build a pre-test routine for breaks and snacks

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