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Test Preparation Resources: MCAT
PrepSTEP Online Test Preparation - MCAT
If you plan to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), how you prepare can make a significant difference in your score. Get started the right way using PrepSTEP, an online suite of resources to help you prepare for the MCAT.
- Take practice tests
- Read prep books
- Take tutorials
- Start and stop practice tests and tutorials and pick up where you left off
View the quick start instructions below, or watch the video tutorials for a detailed walkthrough.
- PrepSTEP Test Prep for the MCAT This link opens in a new windowLearningExpress' PrepSTEP offers practice tests and study guides for a wide range of entrance exams including the MCAT.
You must create a personal account to use PrepSTEP.
- Access PrepSTEP using the link on this page. You will need to log in with your GCU username and password.
- Click "Sign In/Register" at the top.
- Click "Register".
- Fill out the form and register for a free account using an email and password of your choice. Please note that you do not need to include your Student ID# or Course Section #.
- Click Home or choose a center from the Centers menu on the navigation bar to begin using the resources.
To begin a practice test or tutorial:
- Click on the category you need.
- Choose the test or skill you need to work on.
- Choose the resource you need. You can begin a practice test or read a test book.
To continue a test or exam:
- Log in by clicking Sign In/Register.
- If you are already logged in, click on your name and choose "My Center".
- Find the test or tutorial you wish to continue and click on the title.
- You can also delete your progress by clicking the trash can icon next to the title.
Additional Resources - MCAT
There are many online resources immediately available to help plan, study, and practice for these tests. Check out the online resources below for practice tests, test-taking tips, discussion forums, study review guides, and videos!
- MCAT Official Prep Hub This link opens in a new windowMCAT Official Prep Hub is now live! To access the practice platform, including free resoures and low cost MCAT preparation products, sign in using your OneAAMC account log-in credentials (i.e. the email used to sign in to the AAMC website or register for the MCAT exam).
- How to Create a Study Plan for the MCAT Exam: A Six-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Study Plan This link opens in a new windowGet a six-step guide, developed by the MCAT team at the Association of American Medical Colleges, to help you create your own study plan. The best study plan is one that is tailored to your personal learning style and schedule. Discover how to make the most effective use of your MCAT study time!
- MCAT Study Schedule This link opens in a new windowBrought to you by the Student Doctor Network, a non-profit organization, create your free personalized MCAT study schedule.
- MCAT Student Doctor Forum This link opens in a new windowStudent Doctor Network, a non-profit organization, brings you a variety of forums, including a discussion forum for current MCAT, future, tests, and study tactics.
