MCAT Psychology and Sociology Super Review – December 2018

Many MCAT students eventually feel comfortable with the more streamlined topics of the test (such as Chemical/Physical Foundations and Bio/Biochemical Foundations), but remain uneasy with the Psych/Soc section. Between Freud and Kohlberg, the sheer number of theories and applications can be daunting. Luckily, Next Step Test Prep is here to help and offer instant gratification […]

PCAT Math Boot Camp – December 2019

What math do you need to know for the PCAT Quantitative Reasoning section? The section is comprised of 48 questions covering different areas of math you’ve picked up in high school and college. If you’re feeling a little rusty in some areas, or simply want an overall review, get a crash course in PCAT math […]

The Importance of Diagnostic Test – MCAT Open Office Hours December 2018

After semesters of studying and weeks of preparation, it can be tempting to jump into taking the MCAT and get it over with. However, you put yourself at a real disadvantage if you take the exam cold without an idea of what level you are in your prep. Diagnostic tests are extremely valuable to MCAT […]

December 2018 PCAT Super Review – Protein Synthesis

Many students find the complexities of Protein Synthesis/Transcription/Translation to be…well…complex. Yet, when it comes to the PCAT, DNA and all its intricacies are an important topic. Phil Hawkins, one of Next Step Test Prep’s top instructors led this session covering all aspects of the process following DNA to RNA to proteins. Hawkins scored in the […]

Everything You Need to Know About the ABIM Internal Medicine Exam

If you’re a busy resident planning to take your ABIM internal medicine board certification exam, we’ve compiled this essential ABIM certification information just for you:

How to Apply for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program

(Updated February 23, 2022) The cost of becoming a doctor is enough to give anyone premature ventricular contractions. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) aims to alleviate the cost of applying to medical school with the AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP). Recipients of the FAP are awarded a plethora of benefits and resources at […]

MCAT AMA

Have you taken your first MCAT diagnostic and wondered how there are people who scored an almost perfect score on the exam? Here’s your chance to hear how they did it! Phil Hawkins has been an MCAT instructor for many years after scoring in the 99th percentile on his own MCAT. For one night, Phil […]

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Sign-Up for the New 2019 PCAT Dates!

The AACP (that is, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, for the uninitiated) just announced new PCAT dates for the month of April. In addition to the testing windows in January and February, the PCAT will now also be administered April 2-3, 2019. However, you’ll have to act quickly. Registration opens on December 20 […]

5 Tips for Staying on Top of Your PCAT Prep During the Holidays