MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review: New for MCAT 2015 Princeton Review
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Nov 30, 2011 - Recommendations for the 2015 Medical College Admission Test were finalized this November and are to be voted upon by the Association of American Colleges' Board of Directors in Feb. "The MCAT is evolving The committee that formulated the proposal is also recommending the creation of a completely new section of the MCAT, which revolves around the student's understanding of psychology and sociological basis for behavior. Feb 29, 2012 - By 2015, the MCAT will have a new section entitled “Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior,” a “Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills” section and two natural science sections, according to an AAMC press release. Apr 10, 2014 - In total, the exam will have four test sections. Nov 18, 2013 - Movie Reviews · Album Reviews · On-Campus Arts · Metro · Features According to the BC pre-med website, “Beginning in 2015, the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) will include topics in psychology, sociology, biochemistry, and statistics.” As this spring will be the last year of the old MCAT, McLean recommended taking it this year if you think it will be easier for you, or postponing it until next year if you think the new version will be easier. These changes will take place in the spring of 2015: The test will increase the amount of time it takes to complete to about seven hours. The additional courses you should definitely take to study for the MCAT 2015 are basic classes in sociology and psychology to prepare yourself for the new Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section of the exam. Mar 8, 2012 - MCAT 2015 test takers will need an understanding of psychology, sociology and biology as it relates to health, the goal of which is to “help medical students prepare for a changing health care system, an evolving body of medical knowledge, and a growing, aging There will be a new section on social and behavioral sciences covering introductory psychology and sociology concepts, and introductory biology concepts as they relate to mental processes and behavior. May 9, 2014 - Intro-level psychology and sociology courses will also be required. These changes will lengthen the MCAT to 7 hours, and The Princeton Review has an excellent infographic that explains these recent changes. "Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior" which will measure applicants to medical school on their understanding of core concepts in psychology and sociology -- those concepts critically important to working intimately with people, like doctors do on a daily basis. May 12, 2014 - MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review: New for MCAT 2015 (Graduate School Test Preparation). Feb 3, 2014 - Changes to the MCAT. Feb 23, 2012 - However, in such a competitive environment, admissions counselors lack adequate time frames to holistically review each applicant. The writing section This is part of an effort to engage in a holistic review of applicants so that it is not just about GPA and the MCAT score, but also about the activities, experiences and perspectives the applicant brings, he said. Admissions counselors must instead resort, The additional course load of introductory sociology and psychology courses required for MCAT 2015 preparation may prove too much for students who already are enrolled in organic chemistry, human biology, and other heavy sciences. Feb 28, 2012 - Beginning in 2015, the AAMC will begin administering a new version of the MCAT that will place more emphasis on the sociobehavioral sciences in medical school preparation.