Biology
What is Cell Theory?
This states that all living things are composed of cells; cells are the basic functional unit of life; cells arise only from pre-existing cells; and cells carry their genetic information in the form of DNA
What is the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?
This states that it is impossible to know both the momentum and position of an electron at the same time.
What are scalar quantities?
Distance, Speed and Mass.
How many times is the MCAT offered every year?
This is offered 28 times a year.
What are the two applications that you can submit?
What is Cytosol?
The fluid component of the cytoplasm.
What is the Pauli exclusion?
This principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same four quantum numbers.
What is rotational equilibrium?
For this to occur, the sum of all torques acting on a body must be zero.
What is the percentage of applicants accepted to medical school
43%
The earliest you can submit you application is...
amcas early june
What are vesicles and vacuoles?
the two membrane-bound sacs involved in transport and storage of cellular materials.
What is Hand's Rule?
This states that electrons will fill out to create the maximum number of half-filled orbitals.
What is kinetic energy?
This is conserved in a completely elastic collision.
What does a 90% score means
Over 90% say it's one of the top 2 most important factors.
How can you send your official transcripts?
Order it at the office of registrar and ask them to send it to the email provided on your application
What is the function of mitochondria?
These are the sites of aerobic respiration and supply most of the cell's energy.
What is Ionization Energy?
This is the energy that is required to completely remove an electron from an atom.
What is conduction?
This type of heat transfer involves the direct transfer of energy from molecule to molecule through molecular collisions?
What are the sections test on the MCAT?
Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, Writing Samples and Biological Sciences.
What is the AAMC Fee Assistance Program?
The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to take the Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®), apply to medical schools that use the American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®), and more.
Needs to be permanent resident, citizen, or have a green card
What is the function of peroxisomes?
This makes hydrogen peroxide and digests fats into smaller molecules.
What are the three phases of matter?
Solid, Liquid and Gas.
What is an adiabatic process?
This process is one in which no heat flows from the system to its surroundings (or vice versa).
How long is the MCAT Exam?
7 hours and 30 minutes
When should I start preparing my application?
It is recommended the you start preparing all the necessary materials (LORs, Experiences, personal statement) one year before applying or at last one semester before applying.