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  • Proven instructors
    More than 90% of BYU Test Prep students rate their teachers highly. And why shouldn’t they? All of our highly skilled Test Prep instructors have mastered the material they now teach, scoring in the very top tier (in the 90th percentile or higher) on the tests.
  • Best test–taking strategies
    We teach many advanced test–taking strategies for every question type. Besides an essential skills review, our curriculum covers multiple approaches to solving each problem type in 60 seconds or less.
  • Money–back guarantee
    We offer one of the top guarantees in the industry. Come to the first two Test Prep sessions, learn from our instructors and decide for yourself if this course is right for you. Afterward, if you are not satisfied for any reason, you get a full refund.
  • Higher score guarantee
    If you are not satisfied for any reason, we offer you the opportunity to come back and retake the class one time free of charge within four years!
  • Tradition of Excellence
    Test Prep classes are conveniently located on BYU Campus.
GRE Quantitative Score: 740

“My first go around, I got a 530 on the verbal section, and 580 on the quantitative section. After taking the test prep, I scored 660 on the verbal, and 740 on the quantitative. Overall, I improved my score by 290 points.”

—Jeff R.
Verbal Score: 92nd percentile!

"The GRE class was worth every penny! The math teacher simplified difficult math concepts that I’d struggled with my entire life. Because of that, I raised my math score 200 points, and beat my English score! On the GRE I scored a 660 in English, a 680 in Math and a 5.5 in writing.”

—Jenny K.
GMAT Score Improved 150+ points!

“BYU’s test prep course, along with my own personal study, allowed me to improve my score by over 150 points. Getting my target GMAT score on the first try gave me extra time to focus on my essays and get my applications in order. I was accepted to Columbia and the University of Chicago.”

—Carlos Z.
LSAT Score: 172

“I took the BYU test prep course for the LSAT. The course provided me with enough practice tests to participate in class and practice on my own. It was a pleasure to learn from such experienced teachers and to benefit from such resources. I was able to score a 172 on the LSAT because of the preparation I received at BYU.”

—Debi H.
DAT Score: 21

“BYU DAT test prep helped me to find where I was weak. This helped me to curb my personal study onto subjects that I didn’t have such a firm grasp on. The results were phenomenal!
Academic: 21
Perceptual: 22”

—Geoffrey C.
MCAT Score: 37

“BYU’s MCAT prep class was definitely helpful. I took the first test and scored around 30, and my final score was 37. It was much cheaper than other prep courses and helped me a lot. Now I am in a top medical school and would certainly do it again if given the choice.”

—Joseph N.
ACT Score: 32

“I took the ACT and got a 25, but since I wanted to get into BYU, I wanted a better score. I participated in the BYU ACT Test Prep class and it really helped. After the class, I got a 32 on the ACT, with a 35 in English. This class was fabulous! I definitely suggest taking the test once, taking the class, and then watching your score improve.”

—Valerie M.

Superior MCAT Test Preparation

  • All of our teachers have been specially chosen for each subject because of their vast experience with the MCAT as well as their excellent scores. All of our teachers teach at BYU and have taken the MCAT within the last two years so they know how to teach to the format of this test. Each is skilled in breaking down the sections in a way that will help you increase speed and accuracy.
  • Pre-tests and post-tests are administered to familiarize students with the format and to assess improvement.
  • Materials include Princeton Review’s Cracking the MCAT prep book, The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, four practice tests online directly from AAMC, Chem Tutor Software, and official tests that are used as pre- and post-tests.
  • This course will instill confidence in test-taking skills for each test section:
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Biology
    • Physics
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Verbal Reasoning
    • Personal Statements
    • Test Maximizing

Exceeding Expectations

When coupled with personal study, our comprehensive program and excellent teachers will prepare you to excel on these high-stakes tests, giving you the best opportunity to increase your score.

January 22 - March 26
  • Nine-week course
  • Tuesdays from 6:00–9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Six hours of class most weeks; total of 45 hours of instruction
  • Three proctored official tests used as a pre-test, mid-course test, and a post-test to help guide individual study (9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)

Pricing

$795 For the MCAT Test Prep Course.

Why should I register???

  • BYU’s advantage of free use of on-campus classrooms lowers our costs
  • Big savings over other local and national courses
  • Money-back guarantee to “test Drive” our course at no risk
  • All books, materials and diagnostic tests included
  • Higher Score Guarantee allows you to retake the course one time for up to four years

2012 MCAT Test Prep Course


Online Registration Closed: 20 January 2012

MCAT Information

Please visit aamc.org for more information regarding the MCAT

Visit BYU’s Pre-Med Advisement blog:
http://premedbyu.blogspot.com/

MCAT Format

Section Number of Questions Length of Time
Verbal Reasoning 40 60 minutes
Physical Sciences 52 70 minutes
Biological Sciences 52 70 minutes
Writing Sample 2 essays, 30 minutes each 60 minutes

Scoring

Each section is scored between 1 and 15, with 15 the highest. However, the essays are assigned a letter score from J to T, with T the highest. Your scores will be sent out approximately 60 days after the test.

Average Scores

Section Average Score Good Score Top Score
Verbal Reasoning 8.6 10–11 12+
Physical Sciences 8.8 10–11 12+
Biological Sciences 9.1 10–11 12+
Writing Sample N Q S+

What do I need to STUDY?

On AAMC’s MCAT Web site, the AAMC has provided Clear and Explicit study guides for each subject. Please print these to help you study. They are invaluable! Click on this link to take you directly to the page.


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