Meet Sami, 519 Scorer & MS1
Your MCAT Success Mentor
Sami couldn’t figure out how to translate his knowledge to the exam until he came across some top scorer strategies from a YouTube video from one of our mentors here at MedLife. Once Sami realized that he had to hone in on his approach to the passages rather than content, his scores skyrocketed and he was unstoppable. His initial 504 plateau increased to a 521 for his last FL practice exam. His confidence carried him to achieve an outstanding 519 on test day, surpassing his goal of scoring in the 95th percentile!
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"My name is Sami--I am a fourth year student pursuing a Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major with a minor in Biomedical Research at UCLA. In my tenure, I have maintained a 3.9+ GPA while completing MCAT essential courses, including Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Biochemistry.
With that said, I believe content is only half of the picture when it comes to the MCAT. Despite my academic foundation, I felt immense pressure to keep up with the rigorous pace, endurance, and volume of content that the MCAT demanded. In turn, my scores kept plateauing in the mid-500s one month out from test day. If you have experienced similar struggles in your MCAT journey at any point, please know that you are not alone. In my experience, overcoming this struggle required using the right strategies to study and dissect the MCAT, which was just as, if not more, pivotal than what I learned in class. By taking time to figure out what worked for me, I was able to score 15 points higher in eight weeks and in the 96th percentile on test day. With the right approach, you can, too. If you are interested in implementing strategies to optimize your test results, feel free to book an appointment through my Calendly link. I look forward to working with you soon!"