Is UWorld good for MCAT?

UWorld is good for MCAT prep as it provides 2,000-plus questions that are designed to be comparable to the AAMC questions. The questions are categorized into the seven subjects assessed on the exam. You have the option to complete these questions one by one (in tutor mode) or in a block similar to the exam.
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Is UWorld harder than the actual MCAT?

UWorld passages are often very difficult, and on average you should expect your scores to be noticeably lower on UWorld than they would be on the AAMC. With my students, I often see a difference of 10-20%. If you typically do fairly well on CARS, this isn't a big deal.
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What is the average UWorld for MCAT?

You want to aim for a MCAT score of at least 510 or better because this is the average score of everyone who applies and actually gets into medical school.
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What percentage on UWorld is good MCAT?

Uworld 87% is very very good.
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Should I do UWorld MCAT timed?

Is it important to do UWORLD timed or untimed? It doesn't matter. If you struggle with timing - timed is fine. 1.5 minutes per question at maximum with reading the passage.
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How many UWorld questions should I do a day?

During the initial periods of dedicated study, students should be taking blocks of at least 20 questions, with at least 50 questions covered per day. Most students will do a block of 40 topic-specific questions focused on whatever topic they are reviewing at the time, and then a block of at least 10 mixed questions.
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How hard is a 520 MCAT?

So, a score of 520 is a very strong score! It puts you in the top 98th percentile of all MCAT test-takers. To put the score into perspective, the median MCAT score for matriculants in the 2019-2020 academic year was 511.5.
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Is a 520 MCAT good?

Attaining a score of 520 on the MCAT means you performed in the 98% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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What percentile is a 495 on the MCAT?

Attaining a score of 495 on the MCAT means you performed in the 35% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Do UWorld questions get harder?

Just like with the NCLEX, the more questions you get right, the harder the next ones are gonna be. That tells me you're progressing & you should be proud! hotchopstix wrote: That's a good thing though--that they're getting harder.
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How do you get a 528 on the MCAT?

Each of the four MCAT sections is scored from a 118 to a 132, and when you add these four sections up, you can score anywhere between a 472 and a 528. If you score a 132 on each section, you will achieve the perfect 528 MCAT score.
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How can I raise my MCAT by 10 points?

If you seriously want to increase your MCAT score by 10 points or more within 30 days, one of the best things you could do is to go hard on full length, timed practice exams. This will not only train your stamina, but will also train yourself in being able to actually apply the material you have been studying.
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How hard is UWorld compared to AAMC?

The average UWorld question is harder than the average AAMC question, but the questions that stratify the 80th and especially 90th+ percentile scores on the real exam are going to be harder and probably require more critical thinking/analysis than UWorld.
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Is UWorld good for MCAT Reddit?

Uworld helps you fill content gaps and start practicing. They're more content heavy and difficult than the real deal, but great practice because it really helps solidify content. Then in the last month do AAMC stuff. It's obviously a must have because it's the right style of question.
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Should I retake a 512 MCAT?

If you were averaging 510-512s on your practice AAMC exam but scored much lower on test day, this is a good reason to retake the MCAT. The lower score is more likely due to nerves, pressure, lack of sleep, or sickness than lack of knowledge and ability.
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Is 490 a good MCAT score?

Is 490 a bad MCAT score? in, and most importantly, your individual section scores. Attaining a score of 490 on the MCAT means you performed in the 20% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Is a 515 MCAT good?

To get an excellent MCAT score means to score in the overall 90th percentile, which currently means a score of 515 or greater. Anything above the score of 517 is considered as outstanding. With that kind of score, it will be difficult for med schools to reject your application!
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Is a 44 MCAT good?

Old MCAT Scoring System: Range between 3-45. A 50th percentile score approximated 25. New MCAT Scoring System: Range between 472-528. A 50th percentile score approximates 500.
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Can I finish UWorld in a month MCAT?

Of course it can be done in a month. MIXED and TIMED Qs full length blocks. 2 blocks a day.
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Can I finish UWorld in a month?

In summary, getting through the UWorld Qbank in 30 days is definitely possible! That being said, it is still recommended to start earlier than 30 days so that you can both move through the QBank at a slightly more relaxed pace and work through it twice, which is ideal.
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How many questions does UWorld MCAT have?

The UWorld MCAT question bank has close to 2,000 questions that load in the same format (one question at a time, passage on the left) and have probably some of the best explanations I have ever seen.
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