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 Mnemonics

Ken Tao
12,918

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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PDr Tools

Ken Tao
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Shortened MCAT Score Conversion Calculator

Note: Beginning in January 21, 2021, the MCAT exam returned to regular length. The below calculator was used only during the time period while the exam was shortened due to an increased number of examinations on the same day. The…
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MCAT Mnemonics

Ken Tao
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MCAT Mnemonics: Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

"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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MCAT Mnemonics

Ken Tao
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MCAT Mnemonics: Enzyme Classifications

Ken Tao is the MedSchoolCoach expert on MCAT, and will discuss the different enzyme classifications and what each classification does, including oxioreductase, transferase, hydrolase, isomerase, ligase, and lyase – and how “Over the HILL” will help you remember them. Full…
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MCAT Mnemonics

Ken Tao
13,377

MCAT Mnemonics: Disaccharides

Ken Tao is the MedSchoolCoach expert on MCAT, and will discuss that “super glowing frogs leave gardens glowing” is a mnemonic that can help you remember that Sucrose = Glucose + Fructose, and that Lactose = Galactose + Glucose. Full…
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MCAT Mnemonics

Ken Tao
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MCAT Mnemonics: Sodium Potassium Pump

Ken Tao is the MedSchoolCoach expert on MCAT, and will discuss that the sodium potassium pump is an important membrane protein, especially in neurons. It’s also an example of primary active transport. And that’s because the sodium potassium pump burns…
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MCAT Mnemonics

Ken Tao
11,405

MCAT Mnemonics: Myopia and Hyperopia

Ken Tao is the MedSchoolCoach expert on MCAT, and will discuss how myopia is also called nearsightedness, hyperopia is also called farsightedness, and that “need medical doctors for health children” can help you remember which is which. Full Transcription Welcome…
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Videos

Ken Tao
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New MCAT Dates Amidst COVID-19

MedSchoolCoach MCAT expert, Ken Tao, explains how new MCAT dates have been added as COVID-19 continues to impact students preparing for the MCAT exam. When are the new MCAT test dates? How will the new dates cause delays in next…
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MCAT

Ken Tao
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MCAT Flashcards: Voltmeters

What are voltmeters? Ken Tao is an MCAT expert and explains that a voltmeter is a device used to measure voltage. To better understand how voltmeters work, enjoy this video. Full Transcription In this flashcard video, we’re going to go…
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MCAT

Ken Tao
3,756

MCAT Flashcards: Point Mutations

What are point mutations? Ken Tao is an MCAT expert and explains that a point mutation is a one nucleotide substitution in the DNA sequence. There are three types of point mutations. Silent mutations, missense mutations and nonsense mutations. Watch…
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