MCAT* & Medical School. Program Guide KAP-TEST kaptest.com/mcat. Prep smarter, score higher guaranteed or your money back!

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1 MCAT* & Medical School Program Guide The strategies, the knowledgeable teachers, the volume of practice material unmatched! Judy Choe Plano, TX Score before Kaplan: 25 Actual MCAT score after Kaplan: 34 Prep smarter, score higher guaranteed or your money back! Kaplan is the official MCAT prep program of the American Medical Student Association.

2 In a survey of medical school admissions officers, MCAT score was listed as the #1 most important factor in the med school application process. Source: Kaplan Medical School Admissions Officer Survey, July admissions officers interviewed. Are you ready to get into your target medical school? Prospective students often ask us, What makes the Kaplan MCAT program different? There are many things that make us unique resources, teachers, personalized curriculum and you ll read more about them in this guide. But ultimately, what differentiates Kaplan is that our focus is on you. Kaplan is the only program built from the ground up to focus not just on the test, but on your experience preparing for the test. It takes between 300 and 350 hours to prepare for the MCAT; our 40 years experience has taught us that customizing the way you spend those hours is the most effective way to increase your score. Read on and find out why more people get into medical school with a Kaplan MCAT course than with all other major courses combined. We re ready to help you prep smarter and score higher on the MCAT guaranteed or your money back. 2

3 First, let s learn a little about you. As you decide which MCAT prep option is right for you, consider your answers to the following questions: Which medical schools are you pursuing? Build your list of target medical schools and we ll help you tailor your prep to achieve the score you need. Need help with the school selection and application process? Kaplan offers an outstanding pre-med admissions service to help you get organized and stay on track. To learn more, call KAP-TEST or visit kaptest.com/medadmissions. I knew what was most tested on the MCAT which enabled me to focus. Kaplan took the stress and guesswork out of the test because I knew the format of the test inside and out. Kaitlin Severson Fort Worth, TX Score before Kaplan: 23 Actual MCAT score after Kaplan: 31 When should you apply to med school? Most medical schools have rolling admissions, which means that those who apply early in the application cycle will receive interviews and acceptances earlier. Think of it this way: At the beginning of the cycle, you could be one of two people vying for 300 spots; at the end of the cycle, you re likely to be one of 300 people vying for two spots. Give yourself the advantage: Plan your prep and take the MCAT in enough time to submit a complete application when admissions first open up. Average scores at some of the country s top med schools: Rank 1 School harvard university Average MCAT Score Acceptance Rate 4.4% What MCAT score do you need? 2 johns hopkins university % The average scaled score on the MCAT is an 8 for each of the Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, and Biological Sciences sections, and an N on the writing section. But you ll need a score of at least on each section to be considered competitive by most U.S. medical schools, and if you re aiming for the very top schools, your goal should be 12 and above for each section. Get detailed information that includes average MCAT scores at U.S. and Canadian medical schools with our free Med School Search Tool at kaptest.com/medsearch washington university, st. louis university of pennsylvania university of california san francisco % 4.2% 4% When should you take the MCAT? 6 duke university % 86% of the admissions officers we surveyed in 2007 recommend taking the MCAT by the end of May. Why? Taking the test before May means you ll have your scores back from the AAMC at the start of the application cycle, which gives you a distinct advantage over your competition in rolling admissions and gives you the best shot at getting into your school of choice. 6 8 university of washington, seattle stanford university % 3.3% How do you study best? Students typically spend between 300 and 350 hours studying for the MCAT. Our courses are designed to give you options for how to use that time to your best advantage. Do you prefer a classroom setting? Or do you learn better one-on-one? Maybe an intensive summer program or online course is your thing. Take a look at our courses on pages 6-7 to find the program best suited to your needs. kaptest.com/mcat KAP-TEST georgetown university boston university % 4.3% Source: U.S. News and World Report, America s Best Graduate Schools, 2009 Get the latest information on all medical schools at kaptest.com/medsearch 3

4 Kaplan s materials were top-notch, and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I enjoyed my experience so much that I am now a full-time teacher for Kaplan, helping others to achieve the same success I did! Owen Farcy Orange, CA Score before Kaplan: 26 Actual MCAT score after Kaplan: 32 What makes Kaplan the right choice for MCAT prep? Test prep is an important investment and your score is a critical part of the admissions process. As you consider your options, we d like you to remember three reasons why Kaplan is the right choice for your MCAT prep needs. 1. The Most Personalized MCAT Prep Experience. 2. Unmatched Expertise. Any prep company could probably increase your score with some generic skill review and practice. But the content areas and question types on which you need to focus are most likely different from those of the person sitting next to you. So the question is: Which company can help you get your best possible score? At Kaplan, we recognize that the best way to help you master the exam s content and strategies is by making the study experience personal and engaging. Our programs accommodate your individual learning style by offering the largest set of practice materials and study tools available anywhere, along with the biggest library of on-demand personalized content over 250 hours of it. To manage all this MCAT review and practice material, we created our exclusive Smart Reports technology. Smart Reports continually analyzes your performance on all your practice tests and homework, then provides you with analysis that helps you focus your prep on the areas that offer you the greatest opportunity to increase your score. 3. When you enroll with Kaplan, you tap into more than 40 years of MCAT expertise. Those decades of research have led us to create the most realistic MCAT prep experience available, including a practice engine of over 11,000 questions. It s also led us to assemble a team of expert instructors in fact, Kaplan is the only national MCAT prep company that requires its instructors to take the MCAT. Our teachers will also stick by you and work with you to ensure you ve mastered the material and keep you motivated until you do. Guaranteed Results. Kaplan offers the strongest guarantee in the industry: If you don t feel you re ready to take the test, take the class again for free. If you take the test and are not satisfied with your score, no matter how many points you improve, study with us again for free. And if your score doesn t increase, we ll give you your money back. 4

5 Justin Holtzman Ann Arbor, MI Meet our experts. The Kaplan faculty is the heart and soul of our MCAT program. Each is a top-scoring test expert dedicated to your success. B.B.A., M.H.S.A. (2011), M.D. (2011), University of Michigan Kaplan Tenure: 3 years As a former Kaplan student, I wanted to take what I learned and help others learn it. Seeing the spark in student s eyes when they understand a concept with which they were previously struggling is very gratifying. What makes Kaplan s MCAT instructors unique? All of our educators are smart. All have achieved a top score on the MCAT. And some competitors offer the same. Some companies will tell you that having a Ph.D. in a certain science makes their teachers great MCAT instructors. But if you ve ever attended a typical orgo lecture and taken a sample MCAT, you know that just knowing the science is not enough in fact, it s just the beginning for a Kaplan instructor. To earn a spot on the Kaplan faculty, you have to be able to teach. Candidates can have a perfect MCAT score, but if they can t stand in front of a class and be effective, compelling, and motivational, they don t make the cut. In fact, two out of every three score-qualified applicants don t. What does this mean for you? An effective instructor is more like a coach someone who encourages you, and even gives you a little kick in the behind when you need it. Your Kaplan instructor is the key to your success on Test Day. He or she will teach you essential strategies, help you manage and target your prep, and keep you motivated and focused. kaptest.com/mcat KAP-TEST Pierce Stewart Berkeley, CA B.S., M.D. (2010), UC Davis Kaplan Tenure: 5 years I have had a number of my students accepted to prestigious programs like UCSF, UMich and Penn. I am always flattered when they thank me for my contribution to their Test Day success. Megan Brooks Baltimore, MD B.S., Georgetown University; M.P.H., M.D. (2009), Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Public Health Kaplan Tenure: 3 years My most rewarding experiences have been seeing my students succeed: getting excited s with wonderful test scores, seeing them interview at my medical school, or hearing about medical school acceptances. It is a privilege to have played a part in their success. Chris Sanderson Miami, FL M.S., University of Notre Dame Kaplan Tenure: 3 years It s fun being able to make a difference in students pursuit of their goals and getting to work with other smart, cool people all in the same job. 5

6 I liked that there were so many resources: textbooks, notecards, quicksheets, and tons of online materials and quizzes. My teacher seemed to really care that we were comfortable with the material and the design of the test. Rachel Felber Poway, CA Score before Kaplan: 21 Actual MCAT score after Kaplan: 30 Choose your own personal MCAT experience. Our courses will give you the personalized and customized content that targets your strengths and weaknesses. Regardless of your schedule needs or learning style, you ll find the in-depth training you need for success on Test Day. MCAT Classroom Be focused and efficient with our most popular option. Motivated, ambitious, and busy MCAT students want to prep with a complete course, but also need to balance a lot of other commitments. MCAT Classroom is perfect for students who need a complete MCAT prep course that fits into their busy lifestyle. MCAT Private Tutoring Customize your prep with one-on-one instruction. The appeal of MCAT Private Tutoring is a curriculum tailored to your needs and offered at a time accommodating to your busy schedule. And if you want the added benefit of in-class instruction, you can attend any of our MCAT Classroom sessions for free in addition to your tutoring. MCAT Online Complete the Kaplan MCAT program at the best time and place for you. Whether because of schedule, location, or learning style, some students study best independently. MCAT Online provides all of the strategies, materials, and analysis offered with any of our comprehensive course options free of the obligations that come with a pre-set class schedule. MCAT Summer Intensive Immerse yourself in the most concentrated MCAT experience ever at Boston University or University of California San Diego this summer. Designed for students who want to focus exclusively on the MCAT for a short period of time, this six-week course includes over 350 hours of group lectures, small-group workshops, one-on-one tutoring, and weekly guest speaker presentations. 6

7 mcat classroom mcat online mcat private tutoring mcat summer intensive Teaching Format Instructor-Led Self-Study One-on-One Instructor-Led Course Structure 300+ total hours: 18 sessions 54 in-class hrs 250+ hrs of personalized self-study 350+ hours of online self-study 15-, 25-, and 35-hour packages available (Includes access to Classroom Course) 350+ total hours: 90 sessions 300+ in-class hrs, including tutoring 50+ hrs of self-study Computer-Based, Practice MCATs 5 scheduled MCATs, 14 additional available 19 available MCATs 19 available MCATs 5 scheduled MCATs, 14 additional available Average Duration 8 weeks -6 months 4 weeks-6 months 8 weeks -6 months 6 weeks (from late June to early August) Each course includes: Unlimited Access to all 8 AAMC Exams (a $245 value) Kaplan students receive unlimited access to all eight AAMC exams, including full Kaplan explanations for every right and wrong answer, plus 11 additional Kaplan fulllength exams in a computer interface that mirrors that of the actual MCAT. Smart Reports TM Focus on your biggest areas of opportunity with Kaplan s exclusive online score analysis system. You ll target your prep on the highest-yield content to maximize your chances for a higher score. The Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee We re serious about your success. If for any reason you don t feel ready to take the real exam or are not satisfied with your score, take us again for free. If you don t score higher, we ll refund your tuition. For complete course information and online demos, visit kaptest.com/mcat. Online Study Center With over 11,000 questions in the computer-based interface, along with solutions and explanations to both the right and wrong answer choices Kaplan offers the largest library of practice materials available anywhere. The library is divided into four types of tests: 20 Subject Tests for content-based subject mastery, 44 Topical Tests for MCAT passage-based practice on individual topics, 29 Section Tests that mimic individual sections of the MCAT for pacing and timing practice, and 19 full-length Practice Tests for endurance practice including unlimited access to all eight released AAMC tests. You ll also have access to: MCAT Lessons on Demand Online lessons for review or makeup Explanations on Demand Our online mini-lectures with explanations to individual questions Review Notes Online A tool to create your own custom content review notes. All in all, you get 78 MCATs worth of practice questions and more than 250 hours of online, customizable lecture content. kaptest.com/mcat KAP-TEST 7

8 Get on the path to med school success. Taking the MCAT, gaining admission, surviving residency we re talking life-defining stuff here! It s exciting and probably a little scary. The good news is that you don t have to go through it on your own. You already know about our MCAT prep courses, but don t forget to take advantage of everything else Kaplan has to offer. Kaptest.com/mcat Visit us online and tap into a wealth of information, free tools, advice, and more. Learn about free MCAT practice tests, events, strategy sessions, and other events Research and evaluate schools with our Med School Search Plan and get advice on your admissions process Books and Software Kaplan offers a wide range of products to help you score higher on the MCAT, succeed in med school, pass the boards, and launch your career. Visit kaptest.com/store to learn more. Pre-Med Admissions Service Wouldn t it be great to get feedback from the admissions committees before you submit your application? Kaplan s Medical School Admissions Service is the next best thing. Get expert advice from our team of admissions experts on choosing the right program, writing application essays, preparing for interviews, and positioning yourself in the most compelling way. Visit kaptest.com/medadmissions to learn more. Medical Boards Review Kaplan Medical can help you master the medical boards. Get a competitive edge with extensive testing, time-saving strategies, and the expertise of our renowned faculty. With high-stakes exams like the USMLE and COMLEX, every question counts. Kaplan Medical gives you the tools you need to succeed. Visit kaplanmedical.com to learn more. The only nationally accredited test prep provider ** Kaplan is the official MCAT prep program of the American Medical Student Association. Prep smarter, score higher guaranteed or your money back! * MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Conditions and restrictions apply. For complete guarantee eligibility requirements, visit kaptest.com/hsg. The Higher Score Guarantee applies only to Kaplan courses taken and completed within the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and France. People refers to medical students who participated in the survey and who took the MCAT and a course to prepare for it. Harris Interactive online study for Kaplan conducted between Sept. 9 and 18, 2003 among 5,779 U.S. adults who were current medical students or had been medical students previously, of whom 2,746 took the MCAT and a course to prepare for it. ** Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), a U.S. Department of Education nationally recognized agency. XX4387R Printed in USA 2009 Kaplan, Inc.