On October 5, 2013, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) sponsored a two-hour MCAT workshop entitled “Are You Ready For The MCAT?” There were 40 student in attendance. The workshop topics included:
- What is the MCAT Exam?
- MCAT Topic areas
- What types of question?
- Issues with multiple choice exams
- Difficulties likely to be encountered
- Overcoming those difficulties
- Stress management
- THIEVES – Test taking Strategies
- Power posing
This dynamic workshop included sample questions and audience participation. Areas regarding overthinking questions, second guessing, or talking yourself out of the correct answer were discussed as well as creating a 3-month study plan for the MCAT. The workshop identified the troublesome issues that occur when taking multiple choice exams and provide proven strategies to help improve scores.
This was the first workshop of this type offered by ODI and the office plans to expand the MCAT preparation services provided. If you would like to learn more, contact us at (520) 621-5531 or azhealth@email.arizona.edu.