Welcome future doctor! And thanks for downloading our MCAT prep. Here’s how to get the most from it:
What this app does
This app is primarily designed to simulate real MCAT items and timing. It Covers all four sections: Chem/Phys, CARS, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc. Our practice questions are custom made by our medical staff, who all recently passed the MCAT. They wrote over 2,500+ practice questions based on their study notes and real life experience taking the exam, and we’re confident the questions are the most accurate reflection of real MCAT questions out there.
The study links provided are completely free and are based on publicly available study notes based on Kaplan textbooks – which are widely regarded as the best resource for mastering MCAT content. We took these notes, added some content we thought was useful, and made them easy to read on your phone. Some other helpful study links our team recommends are:
- Video learning: Complete the Khan Academy MCAT Course
- Physical textbook learning (paid): Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review (2025–2026) — Amazon link. You can also find the textbook on Anna’s Archive.
MCAT basics
- Time: ~7.5 hours total (about 6h15 of testing + breaks).
- Questions: 230 total (Chem/Phys 59, CARS 53, Bio/Biochem 59, Psych/Soc 59).
- Scoring: 118–132 per section; 472–528 total. No “pass/fail.” Schools set their own cutoffs.
Breaks & pacing
- Use the scheduled breaks. Hydrate, reset, and move.
- Watch the on-screen timer. Aim for steady pace, not last-minute rush.
Answering strategy (all sections)
- Read the stem first, then scan options. Identify what’s being asked.
- Rephrase the question in your own words to strip fluff.
- Eliminate clearly wrong options fast; compare what remains.
- Match units and orders of magnitude (science sections).
- Guess if needed. No penalty for wrong answers.
- Watch for absolutes (“always/never/only”) when the science is nuanced.
Passage strategy (science sections)
- Skim passage for goal, variables, figures, and trends.
- Note key equations/relationships; estimate before computing.
- For experiments, track IV/DV, controls, and what each figure shows.
CARS tips
- Don’t bring outside knowledge; stick to the text.
- Identify main claim, tone, and author’s purpose.
- For inference questions, choose the most directly supported answer.
- If two answers look close, prefer the more precise one.
Psych/Soc focus
- Know core theories, research methods, and vocab (e.g., conditioning, bias, norms).
- Link concepts to simple scenarios (stimulus → behavior/outcome).
Test-day reminders
- Bring valid ID, snacks for breaks, and earplugs if allowed.
- Practice full-lengths in one sitting to build stamina.