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The infamous Verbal Reasoning, now known as CARS, has been difficult for most people taking the MCAT. Over a decade of English classes and several online MCAT classes later, something as simple as reading shouldn't be hard to pull off right? Wrong! With the timer ticking away and the complexity of questions asked in the exam, many students buckle under the pressure. Here's how you can improve your reading speed and ace the dreaded MCAT CARS section: Table of Contents 1. Read every day 2. Skim through the material 3. Create questions 4. Adapt your reading speed 5. Take practice tests 6. Assess yourself regularly Read every day Begin your day by reading the newspaper. Don't just stick to the entertainment, you'll need to train your mind to read even the most boring pieces of information. Dedicate a minimum of 30 minutes to reading, and make it a habi...

If you ask any premed which medical school they'd like to get into, a common answer is "Any school I can get in". Considering the complexity of the med-school admission procedure, there's nothing unusual about it. However, there are quite a few premeds that tend to be high achievers and settle for nothing short of the best. Rather than taking on a casual 'anything works' attitude, these class of premeds take on a targeted approach when it comes to med-school admissions. Not only does this mean that they have a shot at getting into a program that interweaves with their goals and personality, but such premeds are generally happier than their counterparts. Here's the kicker - it is not an easy feat. No matter how big your dreams are, it can all come crashing down if you don't take the necessary steps to get there. Table of Contents 1. Benefits of getting into a top medical school ...

Flashcards are often dismissed as a learning tool meant for children. In fact, flashcards can be used by anyone because they can strongly influence memory and season it for the most overwhelming examinations like the MCAT. Flash cards are more than a fancy learning tool and have the ability to create a strong impact on the learning experience of a student.  Table of Contents 1. What is a flash card? 2. How do flash cards help prepare for MCAT? What is a flash card? Flashcards are paper cards with questions on one side and the corresponding answers on the other. They are easy to carry around, can be stored easily and have been in use since the 19th century. MCAT flashcards have become an integral part of MCAT drill sessions. Reputed global educators have used the concept of flashcards in building mobile applications in order to satisfy the needs of tech-savvy students today....

The MCAT exam - Overview The MCAT score is a globally upheld yardstick for assessment of candidate's eligibility into a medical school. The exam is phased into multiple choice questions on Critical Analysis Reasoning Skills, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Behavioral sciences. Students can be assured MCAT will not be a cakewalk and demands intense preparation, to come out with a high score. The MCAT composite score is grouped into different slabs of percentage for each section. Table of Contents 1. MCAT Exam Course 2. Online exam prep MCAT 3. Online Videos and eBooks 4. Practice Tests 5. Single user exam attempts 6. Question Banks 7. Course Duration and study material 8. In a nutshell 1. MCAT Exam Course The saying that a positive beginning is as good as half the journey is apt in the case of the MCAT. Exam cours...

There are many benefits to becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). However, the process of becoming certified can be stressful. In order to manage the stresses of taking the PMP exam, project managers should adhere to the following PMP exam tips:  Table of Contents 1. Review Information About the Exam 2. Study the PMBOK Guide 3. Take Practice Exams 4. Enroll in a PMP Prep Course Review Information About the Exam   Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several resources to help project managers prepare for the PMP exam. The current PMP exam content outline explains the percentage of questions on the exam from each domain. Reviewing the outline will help you understand where you should focus your efforts when studying. The PMP Handbook includes information about applying to take the exam, exam policies and procedures, and certification policies and procedures. Learning...

Becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is not an easy task. Doing so requires thousands of hours of leading and directing projects and passing a difficult exam. However, the benefits of PMP certification far exceed the effort required to become a PMP.  According to Project Management Institute (PMI), the PMP "is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers." i  It is not a simple task to earn this industry-recognized certification. In order to even sit for the PMP exam, project managers must meet certain criteria. The application process requires information about education attained and project management experience. In fact, project managers with a four-year degree need 4,500 hours of leading and directing projects while project managers with a secondary degree must have accrued 7,500 hours of leading and directing projects. By completing the PMP exam application, being approved to take the exam, and passing the exam, PM...

The life of a medical student starts with carefully choosing a school major and goes on to handling rigorous MCAT training in the weekends / weekdays, accommodating lucrative volunteer programs and finally entering into the preferred medical school.  While admission into the medical school is often considered as the ultimate event in the life of a student, there is another crucial decision to make that will determine the course of a student's career in the long run - the choice of medical speciality.  Most students talk about specialities like radiology, paediatrics, cardiology, gynaecology, dermatology and oncology. However, it is a fact that the truly unique area of anaesthesiology is yet to make it to the list of the most preferred areas of medical practice.  The reason behind the trend is neither the lack of demand for anaesthesiologists nor the complexity of the profession but the need to embrace some unique features of the practice.  What does it...