MCAT Resource Library

Exam Score vs. Study Time Calculator

A Brem Method original! Use this calculator to determine the number of study hours you need to get to your goal score.

MCAT 2024 Registration: Everything You Need To Know

View an email sent to my subscribers containing all the information you need before registering for your MCAT test date.

Night Routines Using the 5 Senses (Healthy Habits Series)

Build a calming night routine using the 5 senses. The Brem Method's Healthy Habits series helps MCAT students rest, recover, and study sustainably.

MCAT Research Design & Data Analysis

A guide to MCAT research design and data analysis from The Brem Method, with the concepts and study approach you need to master this tested material.

When Failing Is the Best Thing You Can Do

I want my students to fail.Stay with me. I know failure is the big “f-word” for students. It was for me. I used to be so afraid to fail - or even be perceived as failing - that I would lie, avoid, or side-step any situation in which I might not be perfect.

Conquering the MCAT: Marian University Students Thrive with The Brem Method

How Marian University pre-med students raised their MCAT scores with The Brem Method. A case study in faith-based, well-rounded medical school prep.

How Long Should You Study for the MCAT?

Most students preparing for the MCAT start with the same question: how long will this actually take? The honest answer is that it depends on where you are starting, how much time you can give each week, and the score you need. Still, the experience of thousands of test takers points to a fairly reliable, average starting point.

The Best MCAT Study Schedule: 3-Month, 4-Month, and 6-Month Plans

A good MCAT study schedule turns a vast amount of material and strategy work into a series of focused weeks. The exam covers biology, biochemistry, general and organic chemistry, physics, psychology, sociology, and critical reasoning across 230 scored questions, and no one absorbs all of that without a plan! Remember, the exam is primarily a critical reasoning test (not a memorization test) so we are building skills over time. The right schedule for you depends on how much time you can protect each week. Below are three proven structures, built for three different timelines, along with the principles behind them so that you can tweak them to your own needs.

What Is a Good MCAT Score?

If you’re preparing for medical school, you’ve probably typed this exact question into a search bar more than once. It is one of the most common questions premed students ask, and there isn’t one simple answer. A good MCAT score is the score that makes you competitive at the schools you actually want to attend, which means the right number shifts from one applicant to the next. This guide explains the scoring scale, how to look at the data, how percentiles work, and why context decides what counts as “good” for you.