MCAT Physics: Top Study Strategies from a 528 Scorer

Many students struggled with physics in college and assume that they will struggle with physics on the MCAT. In addition, many students who have taken practice exams find themselves forgetting equations or getting tripped up by seemingly complex math.

If that sounds like you, you are not alone.

In this video, we will go over study strategies you can use to wade through the sea of equations, formulas, graphs, and math. My goal for this video is for you to walk away understanding what topics are on the exam, how to approach seemingly impossible practice problems, and how to study your mistakes so that you don’t make them again on test day.

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TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:44] - How Much Physics Is Actually on the MCAT?
[03:05] - Strategy #1: Know the "Big Formulas" and Their Units
[04:08] - Strategy #2: Let the Answer Choices Guide Your Approach
[07:13] - Strategy #3: Pay Attention to Images & Graphs, Especially Axis Labels & Titles
[07:23] - Strategy #4: Use the Units to Your Advantage
[09:26] - Strategy #5: Knowing When To Flag Questions
[13:20] - Strategy #6: Apply Direct & Inverse Proportionality to Solve Non-Math Problems

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[fariharafa]

I just went from 30% to 65% on Uworld after watching video. You're a godsend!

[TheOneZepphyr]

These videos are so clutch, man. Thanks so much for doing them! Just got a 527 on my most recent AAMC FL. Ready to crush the exam in 2 weeks!

[ucheakoma]

You didn't have to, but you did. Thank you for the help!

[bioamicos]

9:20 [power= Workdone/time ]
Workdone = force × displacement / time
Velocity = displacement/ time

Hence - power = force×velocity
Power = 10N ×10 m/s
= 100 Watts
It could have been this simple

[autumnrae]

These tips are already helping me in my Physics prep! Loving these videos! I hit that bell, waiting for the next one😃

[sum]

these vids are so well produced! thank you from an incoming pre med!

[DrJay-wrdf]

Thank you so much man! I know 528 is a long shot, but that’s what I want to work for and your vids provide a disadvantaged student like me with that possibility!

[MDSkai]

Wow this is helpful. Now to practice doing it in a timely fashion. Just no freaking out when i see a ton of random numbers and units haha

[margarettedcosta]

Excellent vocabulary and great explanation... very few have the grace to help others. As most of the applications or students look for material which is difficult to cover all of it.

[loveleenkaur]

Got the test this Friday! Wish I discovered this channel sooner.

[samirkhan]

These videos are very well produced! Thank you!

[mz]

wait im confused, shouldnt the answer be 50 watts? since its a force x velocity graoh teh area underneath teh curve should represent power, and since its a triangle we should use 1/2 x base x height and we should get 10 x 10 x 0.5 = 50 ? please correct me if im wrong

[lamboozled]

Hi Vikram, Anthony here again. First off, thanks so much for the high quality video--it felt VERY reassuring. :)

That said, another question recently popped into mind. What's your best approach when you encounter the dreaded 50/50 situation? Because when I hover between two equally tempting answers, 8/10 times I choose the wrong one. I believe that affects majority of test takers as well. What is the psychology behind this???

As always, thanks for your time and keep up the awesome videos! (I also managed to fight for an MCAT spot on 6/20--five weeks left)

[kal]

My goodness! Bless you. This definitely boosts my confidence :)

[bape]

Which section is the most high yield out of the 4? And which section is the second highest yield in terms of most questions on the MCAT?

[Retirbution]

Quick question regarding "How much work is done when a protein is extended by 5 nanometers using 50 pico Newtons of Force?" since they say extended, shouldn't we assume it's similar to a spring and use F=Kx then use E=(1/2)(K)(x^2)? Why was W=F.d used? Does extended just mean moved in this context, and if so how would we know that? Is it just common knowledge?

[Official_Doge]

this is a really helpful vid. Thanks so much!

[shawndhaliwal]

Thank you for all the MCAT videos Vikram! Can you please make a General Chemistry video too?

[jamilabonyadi]

thank you soooo much for these great videos!!

[zhumi]

my friend sent this video to me along with the text “he’s cute”