How hard is the MCAT? You’ve undoubtedly heard horror stories about this test. And you have probably heard many students wondering how to get into medical school with a low MCAT! This question is not uncommon and often gets asked after the first unsuccessful attempt of taking the test.

In a grueling seven and a half hours, the MCAT tests nearly everything you learned during your undergraduate studies. Sounds hard, right? But you may be wondering, just how hard is it to achieve a competitive score? It's an important consideration because a good MCAT score will help to get you noticed with admissions committees at your programs of choice.

There is a lot of mystery surrounding the MCAT and even myths about its difficulty. This blog sets the record straight with an honest look at the difficulty of the MCAT. Of course, the MCAT is a challenging exam, but it is not impossible to ace – especially with adequate preparation. If all of the horror stories you have heard about the MCAT were true, there would not be thousands of applicants accepted into medical school each year. So, what can you expect when you sit down to take the MCAT? This podcast includes an overview of how the MCAT is scored, what students find most challenging about the MCAT, and tips to address each of those challenges. Understanding these aspects of the MCAT will help you to craft an effective approach in preparing for the exam.