Ken Tao

Ken is nationally recognized as a premier MCAT mind. He has worked with thousands of undergraduate students as a graduate teaching assistant and MCAT instructor/tutor for the Princeton Review. At Princeton Review, Ken was the only tutor certified in all subjects, was one of the highest rated MCAT tutors ever and was a teacher trainer. Additionally, Ken worked to found Magoosh's MCAT division. He has written content for dozen's of MCAT books and guides. He is now the Director of MCAT at MedSchoolCoach

MCAT

Ken Tao
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The Best Time and Latest Date to Take the MCAT (2024)

The MCAT is offered from January through September of each year. The best time to take the MCAT is by April or May in the first year of your application cycle. For example, if you want to start medical school…
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Ken Tao
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How is the MCAT Scored? [Your Score Report Explained]

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is one of the most significant steps in the admissions process to medical school. How exactly is the MCAT scored? The MCAT exam is scored using a scaled and equated score for each of…
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Ken Tao
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Average MCAT Score By Year, Enrollees, School & More

Table of contentsMCAT Score Quick FactsAverage MCAT Scores By YearAverage Total MCAT Score (April 2015 – April 2023)Average MCAT Score For The Chemical And Physical Foundations Of Biological Systems Section (April 2015 – April 2023)Average MCAT Score For The Critical…
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Ken Tao
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How Long Are MCAT Scores Valid?

Your MCAT Scores will be valid for most medical schools in the United States and Canada for two to three years. While your score does not technically expire on AAMC, individual medical schools have their own specific policies regarding the…
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Ken Tao
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A Student’s Experience with the MCAT: Five Tips for Success

A former pre-med student shares his experiences about the process of preparing for and taking the MCAT before applying to medical school. Have you started studying for the MCAT yet? Are you early in the journey and trying to find…
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Ken Tao
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The Ultimate Guide to the MCAT Exam [2023]

In this post, we will outline everything you need to know about the MCAT in 2023, including when it will begin, what topics the exam will cover, and how to prepare for it. Let’s get started! What is the MCAT…
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Ken Tao
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How to Plan Your MCAT Study Schedule & Stick to It

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a critical point in your journey to becoming a doctor. A pre-med student’s medical school application can be negatively affected by a bottom-percentile MCAT score, regardless of your GPA, extracurriculars, and clinical experiences.…
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Ken Tao
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Everything You Need to Know About the New MCAT Go Audio Course

MedSchoolCoach and renowned MCAT podcaster, Sam Smith have launched an all-new MCAT audio learning experience called MCAT Go. The subscription-based MCAT study resource is now available and students can sign up and try it for free here: https://mcat-go.medschoolcoach.com/. Here’s everything…
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Videos

Ken Tao
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How mRNA Vaccines Defend Against COVID-19

In this video, expert Ken Tao explains what mRNA vaccines are and how COVID-19 vaccines work. Plus, he explains how the vaccine can be developed so fast and in such large quantities. The COVID-19 disease has impacted every country in…
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MCAT Mnemonics

Ken Tao
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MCAT Mnemonics: 5, 10, 15, 20 Rule

"Some People Can Fly", a mneumonic for Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development: sensorimotor, pre operational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
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