MCAT Study Schedule

Start Date: June 23 | Test Date: August 22

Key
  • B/B: Behavioral Sci.
  • Biochem: Biochemistry
  • Bio: Biology
  • O-Chem: Organic Chem.
  • Phys: Physics
  • Gen Chem: General Chem.
  • SB: AAMC Section Bank
  • QP: AAMC Question Pack
  • CARS Diag: CARS Diagnostic
  • OGQ: Official Guide Q's
  • Ind. QB: Independent QBank
DateDayMorning & Afternoon Focus (8:00 AM - 3:05 PM)Evening Focus (8:00 PM - 10:30 PM)Key Milestones & Notes
Phase 1  ·  Week 1
Jun 23MonKaplan B/B Ch 1-3; UWorld B/B (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki B/B Ch 1-3Back on track!
Jun 24TueKaplan B/B Ch 4-6; UWorld B/B (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki B/B Ch 4-6
Jun 25WedKaplan B/B Ch 7-9; UWorld B/B (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki B/B Ch 7-9
Jun 26ThuKaplan B/B Ch 10-12; UWorld B/B (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki B/B Ch 10-12B/B Content Complete
Jun 27FriKaplan Biochem Ch 1-3; UWorld Biochem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Biochem Ch 1-3
Jun 28SatKaplan Biochem Ch 4-6; UWorld Biochem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Biochem Ch 4-6
Jun 29SunContent Review Catch-up / Light UWorldLight Anki ReviewAfternoon REST
Phase 1  ·  Week 2
Jun 30MonKaplan Biochem Ch 7-9; UWorld Biochem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Biochem Ch 7-9
Jul 1TueKaplan Biochem Ch 10-12; UWorld Biochem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Biochem Ch 10-12Biochem Complete
Jul 2WedKaplan Bio Ch 1-3; UWorld Bio (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Bio Ch 1-3
Jul 3ThuKaplan Bio Ch 4-6; UWorld Bio (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Bio Ch 4-6
Jul 4FriKaplan Bio Ch 7-9; UWorld Bio (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Bio Ch 7-9Holiday - Stay disciplined!
Jul 5SatKaplan Bio Ch 10-12; UWorld Bio (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Bio Ch 10-12Bio Complete
Jul 6SunContent Review Catch-up / Light UWorldLight Anki ReviewAfternoon REST
Phase 1  ·  Week 3
Jul 7MonKaplan O-Chem Ch 1-3; UWorld O-Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki O-Chem Ch 1-3
Jul 8TueKaplan O-Chem Ch 4-6; UWorld O-Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki O-Chem Ch 4-6
Jul 9WedKaplan O-Chem Ch 7-9; UWorld O-Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki O-Chem Ch 7-9
Jul 10ThuKaplan O-Chem Ch 10-12; UWorld O-Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki O-Chem Ch 10-12O-Chem Complete
Jul 11FriKaplan Gen Chem Ch 1-3; UWorld Gen Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Gen Chem Ch 1-3
Jul 12SatKaplan Gen Chem Ch 4-6; UWorld Gen Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Gen Chem Ch 4-6
Jul 13SunContent Review Catch-up / Light UWorldLight Anki ReviewAfternoon REST
Phase 1  ·  Week 4
Jul 14MonKaplan Gen Chem Ch 7-9; UWorld Gen Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Gen Chem Ch 7-9
Jul 15TueKaplan Gen Chem Ch 10-12; UWorld Gen Chem (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Gen Chem Ch 10-12Gen Chem Complete
Jul 16WedKaplan Phys Ch 1-3; UWorld Phys (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Phys Ch 1-3
Jul 17ThuKaplan Phys Ch 4-6; UWorld Phys (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Phys Ch 4-6
Jul 18FriKaplan Phys Ch 7-9; UWorld Phys (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Phys Ch 7-9
Jul 19SatKaplan Phys Ch 10-12; UWorld Phys (~40q)Finish UWorld; Anki Phys Ch 10-12ALL CONTENT COMPLETE
Jul 20SunAAMC CARS Diag. + OGQ (~50q)Review questions + All Anki ReviewsShift to AAMC
Phase 2  ·  Week 5
Jul 21MonAAMC SB C/P (50q)Deep Review + All Anki Reviews
Jul 22TueAAMC SB B/B (50q)Deep Review + All Anki Reviews
Jul 23WedAAMC SB P/S (50q)Deep Review + All Anki Reviews
Jul 24ThuUWorld Weak Area Drills (~59q)Review Mistake Log + All Anki Reviews
Jul 25FriLight Review & Mental PrepCOMPLETE REST (Anki optional)Rest for FL1
Jul 26SatBlueprint 1COMPLETE RESTFL Exam 1 (Stamina Check)
Jul 27SunDeep Review of Blueprint 1Continue Review + All Anki ReviewsIdentify weak areas
Phase 2  ·  Week 6
Jul 28MonAAMC SB C/P (remaining 50q)Deep Review + All Anki Reviews
Jul 29TueAAMC SB B/B (remaining 50q)Deep Review + All Anki Reviews
Jul 30WedAAMC SB P/S (remaining 50q)Deep Review + All Anki ReviewsSection Banks Complete
Jul 31ThuAAMC CARS QP Vol 1 (~50q)Review CARS logic + All Anki Reviews
Aug 1FriLight Review & Mental PrepCOMPLETE REST (Anki optional)Rest for FL2
Aug 2SatAAMC Unscored SampleCOMPLETE RESTFL Exam 2
Aug 3SunDeep Review of AAMC SampleContinue Review + All Anki Reviews
Phase 2  ·  Week 7
Aug 4MonAAMC QP (Bio/Chem/Phys)Review questions + All Anki Reviews
Aug 5TueAAMC CARS QP Vol 2 (~50q)Review CARS logic + All Anki Reviews
Aug 6WedUWorld Mixed Weak Area Drills (~59q)Review Mistake Log + All Anki Reviews
Aug 7ThuUWorld Weak Area Drills (~59q)Review Mistake Log + All Anki Reviews
Aug 8FriLight Review & Mental PrepCOMPLETE REST (Anki optional)Rest for FL3
Aug 9SatAAMC FL 3COMPLETE RESTFL Exam 3
Aug 10SunDeep Review of AAMC FL3Continue Review + All Anki Reviews
Phase 2  ·  Week 8
Aug 11MonReview FL Mistake Logs (Sample & FL3)Targeted UWorld (~30q)Consolidate Knowledge
Aug 12TueReview Mistake Logs (Blueprint)Targeted UWorld (~30q)Final Content Gaps
Aug 13WedReview key weak pointsLight Anki / Mental PrepConfidence Building
Aug 14ThuLight Review & Mental PrepCOMPLETE REST (Anki optional)Rest for FL4
Aug 15FriAAMC FL 4COMPLETE RESTFL Exam 4 (Predictive)
Phase 3  ·  Week 9
Aug 16SatDeep Review of AAMC FL4Finalize Cheat Sheets
Aug 17SunReview mistake logs (2-3 hrs MAX)RelaxTrust Your Preparation
Aug 18MonLight Anki & formula review (1-2 hrs MAX)RelaxNo new problems
Aug 19TueFinalize test day logisticsRelaxPack your bag
Aug 20WedCOMPLETE RESTCOMPLETE RESTCRITICAL REST DAY
Aug 21ThuOptional: 20-min formula sheet glanceEarly bedtimeRelax your mind
Aug 22FriWake up, good breakfast, go time.CELEBRATE!MCAT TEST DAY
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