The Medical School Journey with Kaplan

Learn about admissions, the MCAT, and how Kaplan can

support you in your future plans.

Eileen Tang
Student Brand Ambassador
University of Texas at Austin
Eileen.tang@kaplan.com
@eileenxtang
Who Am I and What Do I Do?

As a Kaplan Student Brand Ambassador, I can…

● Help you tap into the Kaplan network

● Connect you with resources + exclusive
tools for prep
● Be a resource for your academic journey
● ...and more!
 Why is the MCAT so important?
• Among the top 2 admissions factors

• No. 1 application killer

• Can help offset a lower GPA

Admission is extremely competitive:

• More than 50% of students are not accepted anywhere

• Fewer than 10% of students are accepted to top schools

MCAT By the Numbers

305 3.55 vs. 3.70

4 350
7.5 39.3%
Medical School Admissions Timeline

Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar

Take MCAT & Get Scores

File Primary Applications

File Secondary Applications

Interviews

Acceptance

Ideal time to prep - Most students will prep between October and April of their junior year.
Ideal time to test - Most students will test between January and May of their junior year.
MCAT Basics
When is the MCAT offered? 20 dates – Jan, Apr, May, June, July, Aug & Sept

Test format Computer-based

Retaking the MCAT? 3x per year / 7x lifetime limit – 1 time is ideal!

Score Validity 3 years

When do you get your exam 30 days after you take your exam
score?
Application Deadlines Accepted on rolling basis, starting in June

Info/Registration www.aamc.org
What’s Next for Your Future?
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Free MCAT Study Guide!

Download your free Kaplan

MCAT Study Guide
Step One
Go to http://bit.ly/kaplanstudyguide

Step Two
Complete & submit form

Step Three
Check your email for your digital copy!
MCAT Test Breakdown
How is the MCAT Scored?

MCAT Total
Score
Where Can You Get More Exclusive Content?

KaplanMCAT

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 AMSA Member Discount Details
10% discount on these Kaplan MCAT prep programs:
10% discount is stackable
 MCAT Prep – In Person or In Person Plus with national promotions
 MCAT Prep – Live Online or Live Online Plus present at the time of
 MCAT Private Tutoring – In Person or Live Online enrollment
$500 discount on Kaplan MCAT Summer Intensive Programs

As a national AMSA member you are entitled to register for a free online
Foundations of Biochemistry Self-Paced Program ($499 retail value) at
any time during your membership.

Visit www.kaptest.com or call 1.800.KapTest to enroll!

Q+A
Eileen Tang
Student Brand Ambassador
University of Texas at Austin
Eileen.tang@kaplan.com
@eileenxtang