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How to Prepare for the MCAT with iOS Apps

Are preparing for the medical school admission test? We recommend you utilize technology to cover ground more quickly as you study. Read our blog for more tips and tricks on how to prepare for the MCAT exam.

With mobile technology becoming the most dominant way of accessing the internet, it’s no surprise there are plenty of mobile applications to help you study. Here we have rounded six of the best MCAT iOS apps that students can use to prepare for their medical exams.

MCAT Once a Day Mobile App

MCAT Once a Day is a free iOS app that provides one key question a day. Also, the application has a 'My Stats' toll that lets you monitor your performance. By answering the daily questions, you can prepare well for the medical entrance exam.

MCAT Prep: Practice Tests and Flashcards

This is another free iOS app that you can use that will show you how to prepare for the MCAT exam. The application contains a full-length diagnostic test, question of the day, flashcards, and more. You can greatly increase the odds of improving your score by using this application.

MCAT Prep Inorganic Chemistry Flashcards

This is a paid iOS app that costs $4.99. The application contains puzzles, questions, and much more. You can review study cards that shed light on different concepts or look over different formulas, definitions, and sample problems. The problems and answers to the problems are written by certified teachers and professors.

MCAT Review: Biology, Psychology, & Physical Sciences (FULL)

MCAT Review is a free iOS app that you can get from the iTunes website. The application contains over 3,800 questions relating to biology, psychology and physics. There are also interactive games that you can play to improve your learning.

McGraw-Hill’s MCAT Exam Prep: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics

McGraw Hill's MCAT application provides in-depth information on different topics. The application is available in two separate versions. The free version contains detailed topics that explain different concepts. The paid version expands the topics and questions. You can view 600 flashcards, 500 MCAT questions and detailed solutions to a variety of questions.

MCAT + (Plus)

MCAT + is yet another free iOS app that you can use to prepare for the medical test entrance exam. Despite being free, the application provides a lot of practice materials. You can get detailed information on chemistry, biology, and physics. The application also features a discussion board through which you can chat with other students about how to prepare for the MCAT exam.

Apart from using the apps to prepare for the MCAT exam, you should also take self-tests to measure your knowledge. Studies have shown that taking self-tests can help in improving retention of students. You can use an online exam maker to create a test.