MCAT Prep: Complete Guide to Scoring 515+ (2026)

Comprehensive MCAT preparation strategy covering all sections, optimal study timeline, and proven techniques for achieving competitive medical school scores.

515
Target Score
300hrs
Study Time
3-6mo
Timeline
3000+
Practice Qs

3-Month MCAT Study Plan

Month 1: Content Review

  • • Complete all Kaplan/Princeton Review chapters
  • • Generate comprehensive flashcards for each chapter
  • • Review 100-150 flashcards daily using spaced repetition
  • • Begin practice passages (20-30/week)
  • • Focus: Bio, Biochem, Gen Chem, Orgo, Physics, Psych/Soc

Month 2: Practice & Integration

  • • Daily practice passages (50-75 questions)
  • • Continue flashcard reviews (all previous cards)
  • • Take 2-3 half-length practice tests
  • • Create flashcards for all missed questions
  • • CARS practice (daily passages)

Month 3: Full-Length Tests & Polish

  • • Take 5+ full-length practice tests (under timed conditions)
  • • Thoroughly review every mistake
  • • Add weak area cards to flashcard deck
  • • Focus on test-taking strategies and timing
  • • Final week: light review, no new material

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Section-by-Section Strategies

Chem/Phys & Bio/Biochem (C/P & B/B)

Psych/Soc (P/S)

CARS (Critical Analysis & Reasoning)

Recommended Resources

  • Content Review: Kaplan 7-Book Set or Princeton Review
  • Practice Questions: UWorld, AAMC Official, Jack Westin (CARS)
  • Flashcards: StudyCards AI (generate from books) + Anki (spaced repetition)
  • Practice Tests: AAMC Official (all 5), Altius, Blueprint
  • Community: r/MCAT on Reddit

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