Lazy Man's Guide to 520+ On The MCAT | From a 523 Scoring, Anime Watching, Lvl 6 on LOL Premed
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
- What's up, in this video, I want to break down what I believe is the simplest way to get a 520+ on the MCAT. The McAt iS hArD, but you gotta know how to put in less work for the same results. This video isn't meant to be a study guide/ plan. I have a video on what I did to study for the MCAT, however I found that for me, after content review, things sorta just fell apart as I got consumed by finishing the Tower of God and demonslayer manga.
However, there were 2-3 overall test-taking/ strategy approaches that made a big difference in raising my score quickly, which I wanna go over. A big one is the concept of YIELD. What actually comes up how often on the MCAT? How many points can I get for literally just knowing the Amino Acids? That's why I took the time to categorize every Q so u dont have to.
Personally, a lot of people will tell you the MCAT likes to try to trick you. I think I GOT MORE Q's WRONG OVERTHINKING BC I THOUGHT THEY WERE TRYING TO TRICK ME THAN IF I HAD JUST ANSWERED WITH WHAT SEEMED OBVIOUS.
Depending on which stage you're at in your test taking, you might want to skip to a different part of the video:
Time stamps:
Intro: 0:00
Content Review: 1:30
Yield: 2:52
Diagnostics: 5:02
Practice test advice: 6:15
Test Logic: 8:07
Score still not going up: 11:25
Yield: docs.google.com/document/d/1L...
Mnemonics(from reddit):
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
86 Pg doc:
/ ka_ps_the_lazy_ocd_86_...
Gear:
Camera: Sony a7iii
Lenses: Zeiss 24-70 f4
Social Media Links📧:
Email: premedjosh@gmail.com (for business or creative inquiries)
Instagram - / joshchen33
Tiktok- / premedjosh
DISCLAIMER: This is just my opinion. That is that. Cheers mate.
Help I need a 473 what do I do
Stop studying
LOL
Follow the tips in this video so you know all of the right answers and then purposefully choose the wrong ones.
@Emery Bishop bot
@Luca Martin bot
This popping up on my homepage randomly after binging 4 hours of anime instead of studying for the mcat is my FBI agent’s way of telling me to get my shit together 😩
Deadass, 4 hours of Bleach instead of studying won’t go well w the mcat
Girl, I think we have the same FBI agent LOL.
Gurl same randomly these kind of videos pop for NO REASON lol
Stfu
Me too!! I need to stop watching k-dramas, but they are soooo good
Please don’t delete this. I’ve got 2 years until I test
See yall back here in 2
A year here! Really nervous for it specially since A levels are a scary journey on itself.
6 years 🙃
same
5 years :)
This was extremely well made. Other TH-camrs stress the shit outta me for no reason
FOR REAL WTF
Big facts
Did ur audio not cut out?
4th yr med student here idk why I'm watching this lol but these tips apply to med school boards too. Great vid overall!
Is med school as sucky as everyone says
Every single internal medicine doctor I have worked with has told me they regret going to medical school and that medicine is the source of their depression but they can’t just quit. Like I don’t want to be depressed when I’m 59
@@adrienne2838 Med school has been really challenging both mentally and physically. However I am passionate about medicine and know that I will be very happy as a family doc. Dont ever go into medicine if you are not passionate about the field or the specialty you've chosen. There are a lot of jaded docs but far more happy ones
@@adrienne2838 yeap, it is
I'm thinking of switching careers and going to med school. How did you know it was the right thing for you?
I don’t know if anyone else is experiencing this but from 4:38 to 5:45 I don’t hear any sound coming from the video. I kinda wanted to know what a lot of people ask and your tip for that lol Overall, thanks for the info you gave in this video. It’s super helpful!
same here
same!!!
Same!
Same! I'm so sad
Same I can't hear a thing 😢
Love this! The more free content, the better doctors we will have in the future!
YOU ARE THE COMEDIC RELIEF I NEEDED WHILE MCAT PREPPING !!
The mnemonics and yield docs have been really helpful! I appreciate you and this video!
Freaking amazing video. Finally some one who tells it how it is instead of regurgitating cliche info!!!
Wow this is amazing, currently scoring a 495, thank you for providing your tips.
This is the video I needed to see, what a gem. Thank you!
I love how chill you are dude, this really made me feel better and just... hopeful for the future. Thanks :)
You are too kind
This video helped me feel so much less stress about taking this test tomorrow. THANK YOU!🙏🏽
Good luck
I was starting to feel a little burnt out between studying and working full time. This video popped up on my feed right on time! Thank you!
I’m glad to see that’s possible I was worried about that
One year later and I’m still sending you good wishes for posting this video, u be the real hero my man
Loved this, thank you for being helpful and not stressful!
A warrior, a philosopher, and a scholar. Thank you sir 🙏
One way to help ppl embrace the 60% material is ..keep moving! The material will repeat so don't get too bogged down on trying to look everything when you first hear about it
This is a golden video, absolute perfection
Literally you’re saving my life rn I’ve taken it twice and studying always feels so overwhelming. THANK UUUUU
This fucking test is the worst. It’s actual torture.
How did it go the third time?
This was really enjoyable to watch. Thank you for making it fun to study! =D
I am so glad that I saw this! Commenting for the algorithm... and subscribing because you’re awesome
The thumbnail had me dead. This is a really helpful and concise video, thanks!
Josh, thank you so much for easing my nerves. This video is what I needed
Good luck to everyone studying for the MCAT! I hope all your hard (and i guess "lazy") studying pays off! Y'ALL GOT THIS~
going to start studying in January!! Thanks you for the tips!
How'd it go??
Love the honesty in your title! As a fellow anime lover and casual gamer, it's refreshing to see someone break down the MCAT journey in a relatable way.
U are literally a legend for this video man, thank you!
Lol as he called out “filling out that fancy spreadsheet” on every wrong question, I was LITERALLY doing just that 👀
But hey, great video. I needed this.
I’m in pharmacy but why not this seems interesting and a good way to actually study for classes
im not even a medical student but imma watch this XD and i swear this will help me. more power to you josh!!
Wow this so good and just what I needed as I tend to get distracted by k-dramas a lot!
This video is god sent ❤️ thank youuu
Not completely lazy here lol but wrapping up my PhD in O.Chem that i need to maximize my time and efforts as I'm prepping for the MCAT. This video is a 💎. So glad I came across it. Thank you very much!
Bruh what could have possibly pushed you to getting a PhD in O.Chem? I'm curious
I just got accepted into med school - this vid came 4 months too late bc my MCAT was in June, but great tips tho
Beta, you become doctor.
@@joshipatel2821 i see a indian here 👀
Congratulations 🎉
What did you get on the mcat
omg practice test advice portion called me out with my notes and highlighters 😵💫😵💫 thanks for your video!!
does the audio cut out for anyone in the middle of the video or is that just me
Here also
....
Thought it was just me
Same
i thought my headphones were broken oof.
Same here
I'm studying cs/applied math but these tips are pretty broad and I'm sure will help me in my journey through undergrad :)
Hey I got a 533 on my MCAT and 2400 clinical service hours, but I still don't feel like I have enough to get into med school. Should I save a cat from a tree or will that not set me apart enough from my Yale competition. Please help!
ND MD depends on how tall the tree is
Better start applying Caribbean man...
@@randibush4683 omg is this a joke i can't tell
@@izzybitsyspider03 it is bc its impossible to score a 533 (max = 528)
@@PHILLYMEDIC69 awww lmao I see thanks
It's worth not skipping through the ads for this dude
wearing headphones, the music volume is louder than your person's audio
solid content!
We don't know each other but I feel like you're the go-to friend for med school advice lmao.
Bro I have 2 months to do well on my MCAT, thank based god for the YT algorithm brought me here. tbh you got me w anime in the title tho :”)
Great and helpful video! Also you’re super funny lol
youre too kind
Taking my mcat in less than two weeks and am terrified. Thanks for this video though lol
can I just say that I love you!! idk how I found this video but it was really helpful!! ❤️❤️ The doc your share were perfect! Thank you
Yo good video. I'll finish watching it later :) Thanks!!
The algorithm worked again and I found another dope Ytuber!
U have made my day. Now back to naruto
You're hilarious! Thank you for thisss
This is gold!
Thank you so much! Very helpful.
everything you said makes so much sense, I feel like I can walk in tomorrow and make a 522. God Bless!
What did u get
Great video man. Only recommendation is maybe turn down the music volume a bit lol
I found my new favorite med youtuber😌
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN OR WHERE HAVE I BEEN THAT I'M JUST SEEING YOUR VIDS NOW LMFAO. These are awesome tips btw!!!
MCAT retaker here, this video is amazing! Didnt bomb my first attempt but due to extraneous circumstances I know I can do better. But figuring out how to change my studying in order to improve my score has been a struggle and your video has already made a lot of my anxiety and stress disappear. Thank you!!
Good luck!
@@yugiohforce1 Thank you!
@@user-xk4ei1sb3q How did it end up going?
@@justinpalmer8608 Well I’m in medical school, so it worked out. The Examkrakers reasoning skills saved my CARS score.
holy shit the episodic memory tip has changed my LIFE
I wish I watched this before I took my MCAT 🥺. Great video man 👌
I wish that as well
what grade did you take it in?
@@auahsuleikan9277 I didn't take it until after my 4th year of bach
not this popping up after i binged a new kdrama all day, so thanks for this video :,^]
Hi Josh! Great video, really appreciate the time you put into it. I do have a question about what you said in the audio that is missing.
Did you advise to focus more time on increasing your section scores in areas that you are stronger because it takes less time/effort than trying to raise your to score in areas you are weak in as they will result in the same overall score?
Thanks!
hi! I'm definitely not josh, but from what I've seen (random knowledge picked up from browsing reddit, youtube, talking to other premeds, etc), it's more worth it to focus on increasing your scores in areas you're weak in. two reasons: (1) it's generally "easier" to increase (for example) 2 points from a 123 to a 125 in a certain section, than it is to increase 2 points from a 129 to 131 in that same section. (2) it looks better when applying to have a more even spread of scores (e.g. 512 broken down into 128/129/128/128) than it does to have really high scores in some areas while having notably lower scores in others (e.g. 514 broken down into 126/129/132/127), because the former shows that you're more well-rounded.
I love that Pikachu is watching in the background making sure that he's saying the right things
When it comes to College all of my plans are lazy. I have lazy schedule, study ways and only do the minimum for my courses. It works! I managed to keep my 4.0 gpa while working a full time job, have time for gaming and my 7 hours (my top priority) of sleep.
Update,
Third-year require more effort, I had to change my ways.
Sleeping schedule is now messed up.
I will probably take the MCAT in between a year or two years from now BUT will save this video for the future ;)
same!!
What grade?
Incredible video
7:32 This is me on any and every test, whether its real or a practice, whether I know the material well or not I always overthink and end up getting a lot of the questions wrong when I would have aced the test if I went with my gut feeling.
Lmao thank you. The thumbnail is hilarious.
I’m not giving the MCAT but I saw anime and league so I watched the whole thing. I’m a simple man. I see another man of culture, I watch.
Love this
This man is the real MVP
How many hours did you study per day for content review? When did you officially study for the mcat, summer or during the semester? Also CONGRATS on getting in and going to med school!!! I’m new to your channel (:
Loved this video! What mic are you using?????
The light on your Pikachu is giving me PTSD. I'm sure it's ok but 10 years ago I left my teddy bear on my lamp and it caught on fire
THANK YOU!!
How in the f did I get here lol
great video btw, watched the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed it
You just gained a new subscriber and a like
The lazy mans hero 🤩
The video notes that you keep looking at is so hilarious lmao
Dude where were you when I was studying for the mcat but also sneaking playing pokemon sword and reading manga
Yes please god I’ve been studying for 3 months and my score has not gone up at all. 😂 this goddamn test has caused me so much mental anguish. I’m firmly stuck at a 501-502. Part of that is that I need accommodations that I don’t have (the aamc makes it incredibly difficult to get accommodations even if you’ve had them throughout university)
I run out of time on every section every time with the exception of psych. When I do get through the first 3, it’s because I rushed and went as fast as I possibly could.
I took my sixth practice test yesterday, and my frickin score dropped to a 499. I sobbed.
I’m not stupid. I have a high gpa in grad school and I am qualified to teach the med students anatomy. But there is something very very wrong. I seriously considered quitting yesterday, which is dumb because I’ve spent 6 years of my life getting to this point, and I’m almost 27.
Usually I avoid videos like this because they make me feel bad about myself, but you didn’t. Thanks for that.
Did it work out for u?
The audio was muted for a large section of the video starting around 4:30 or so.
Same issue
Same
It is because they copyrighted the video on the parts of certain music.
Same
Oooo!! This video low key high yield.
Love the mnemonics! Zame side and epposite side 😅
Will the mnemonics apply to PA as well?? I mean I don't see why not?
I love the video! But I don't know why the voice is gone for the diagnosis part so sad
I really enjoy this wonderful video is so helpful!
its cuz there was copyrighted stuff and youtube took it down
Why did the audio cut at 4:41 ?
I’ma use this. Got like 3 weeks left before MCAT lol. Wish me luck
"Forget what I'm telling you just do the AAMC" almost half way through the video 🤣🤣
This is a well made video! Definitely would have helped me months ago 🥲 Do you have any tips for CARS? I can't seem to break my 122-123 barrier. Thanks!
hmm, for me i thought it was important to highlight keywords, keep passage to
“Hey Siri, remind me to watch the lazy mans guide to the MCAT in 3 years” 😂
Siri: Here is your reminder!!!
What was the anki deck you recommend for psych/social section? I have the 86 page doc but would love to just buy an anki deck for it.
i have no idea why I'm here, but i wish all of you luck
Do I have to know the plots in dept for enzymes? Also, the sound cuts out around 4-5 min :(
Has anyone appreciated the background music yet?
Yess i love it 😂
Great video. I was feeling burnt out from studying for my MCAT and you just provided some great advice, motivation and resources. Thanks
P.S. do you have a video showing your reaction to your score?
I do but I never posted it
@@yugiohforce1 well thanks for the help. and congrats on 523
@@ifire1 thanks man. Hope u get 528
Aiming for a 510. Keep you posted on that one
I’m not lazy but this is interesting
I wish I found your channel before I started med school 😑😑😑
Bless up!! Thanks :)
Thank you for watching
I love how absurdly loud the music gets at around 8 minutes
you rock!
Part of the audio got cut
Thanks for the video bro. Can u detail on how to complete content review in 14 to 20 days. I’m trying the same as well. I started with tbr gchem. I aim to finish in 2 weeks+ time. Then I’ll move onto another subject. But please provide more details on what u do in those 14 to 20 days. Many thanks again