MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review: New for MCAT 2015 by Princeton Review

MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review: New for MCAT 2015 Princeton Review ebook
Format: pdf
ISBN: 9780804124737
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Page: 352

May 12, 2014 - In a move that reflects the growing importance attached to the behavioral and social sciences, the AAMC is adding 59 new questions to the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) covering “the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior.” The changes to the MCAT will be introduced in 2015 and will apply to all pre-med students wishing to enter medical school in the fall of 2016. Apr 10, 2014 - In total, the exam will have four test sections. This section will draw upon concepts from introductory psychology, sociology, biology, research methods and statistics. The proposed update to the MCAT, which would be initiated in 2015, would require knowledge of introductory sociology and psychology. The writing section This is part of an effort to engage in a holistic review of applicants so that it is not just about GPA and the MCAT score, but also about the activities, experiences and perspectives the applicant brings, he said. Movie Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past successfully bridges both past and future. The additional courses you should definitely take to study for the MCAT 2015 are basic classes in sociology and psychology to prepare yourself for the new Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section of the exam. A widespread implementation will commence in January 2015. Feb 29, 2012 - By 2015, the MCAT will have a new section entitled “Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior,” a “Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills” section and two natural science sections, according to an AAMC press release. Concepts from sociology and psychology will now comprise the new behavioral and social sciences section, which will focus more prominently on "the human and social issues of medicine," according to the website. Board To Review Nominations For Historic Register. Mar 3, 2012 - In 2008, AAMC appointed 21 people to a new advisory panel, MR5 Advisory Committee, in order to gather expert input and review thousands of surveys to suggest potential changes. These changes will lengthen the MCAT to 7 hours, and The Princeton Review has an excellent infographic that explains these recent changes. Now, the changes announced for 2015 are focused on The new section will have 65 questions on psychology, sociology and biology concepts that relate to mental processes and behavior, according to AAMC's preview guide for the 2015 MCAT. Sep 18, 2013 - Memorial University's Medical School has been the named as the only school in Canada to participate in researching the development of a new Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). May 19, 2011 - The AAMC panel that reviewed the current MCAT for the first time in 25 years suggested dividing the test into four new sections, eliminating the writing sample and including passages to evaluate skills in ethics, cross-cultural studies and philosophy. Nov 20, 2013 - Get the advantage from Kaplan's Medical School Insider as we discuss why the AAMC has decided to add both psychology and sociology to the new MCAT in 2015.