u/RN_green

I studied for the MCAT while working full-time as a nurse (6 years), and had to retake after my first score of 510 due to a low CARS score (2022).

Second attempt I got a 520 (2023), including a 98th percentile in CARS.

Biggest realization:
This exam is about how you think, practice, and manage time. You still have things to memorize but I would stress practicing.

What changed for me:

• I stopped delaying practice until after content review
• I used full-lengths to guide what I studied
• I focused heavily on passage interpretation (especially for CARS and Bio)
• I simplified resources instead of trying to use everything

I made a full video breaking this down (resources, schedule, etc.) if anyone wants more detail:

https://youtu.be/aJZvNgcJl34?si=eOzPR0ceUMzd97iG

Also happy to answer questions here (especially if you’re studying while working or feeling stuck).