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Expert strategies, study plans, and insights from Dr. Stuart Donnelly — Oxford PhD, 20+ years of MCAT tutoring
What 500+ MCAT Students Taught Me About Score Improvement
After tutoring more than 500 pre-med students over 20 years, I have observed clear, repeatable patterns in how MCAT scores improve. Which sections move fastest, the mistakes that keep students stuck, and the mindset shifts that separate students who gain 15 points from those who gain 5.
Read Article →The Complete MCAT CARS Strategy Guide (From an Oxford PhD)
CARS is the most feared section on the MCAT — and the one where the right strategy matters most. This comprehensive guide covers my CARS Pathfinder methodology, timing strategies, passage types, question traps, and the analytical reading techniques I developed at Oxford.
Read Article →How to Study for the MCAT in 3 Months: A Detailed Plan
A realistic, week-by-week 3-month MCAT study plan based on what actually works. Daily hour breakdowns, practice test scheduling, content review phases, and the exact AAMC materials to use — from a tutor who has guided hundreds of students through this timeline.
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