How did you guys study for the MCAT?

[Nini2020]

So I am starting to study for the MCAT early on. But I am stuck on how I should study. I bought the 7 subject Kaplan books, which are amazing, but I am not sure if I should take notes on them while studying or just read through it.

So I just wanted to know how you guys studied for the MCAT which helped you guys.
(I know everyone studies and retains information differently, I just wanted to see others methods)

Thanks in advance

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[Optimist Prime]

I take notes and then turn them into anki cards

 

[GDTBATH16]

I bought the new Kaplan 2018-2019 review set. It arrives Monday. My plan is to study the best way I learn which I call Phase Studying. 1st Phase is the Subject phase which I will just go through the material in the books and highlight and annotate in the book important info based on the diagnostic exam I already took (wasn't good). I'm focusing on making connections rather than memorization.

Phase 2 (Review Phase). Here I will go through the highlights and annotations and consolidate it into a document. Serves to solidify the info and review.

phase 3 will be strategy building where I will go over exams or AAMC questikns and work through them at my own pace making sure I put emphasis on how I should approach the questions and shortcuts etc.

Last phase is just time practice exams.

Sounds like a lot and probably is over kill but this is how I usually perform the best. I should mention I plan on taking the exam in a year. Anyone have opinions?


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