MCAT Practice Qs
Psych/Soc: Learning and Memory
Many pets will run toward the kitchen when they hear the sound of a can opener opening a can of pet food. The sound of the can opener is a(n):
A. conditioned response.
B. unconditioned response.
C. conditioned stimulus.
D. unconditioned stimulus.
C. Conditioned stimulus
The sound of a can opener would not normally produce a response on its own, making it a stimulus that must have been conditioned by association with food.
When are our meeting times?
Every other Wednesday at 6pm
Who offers the MCAT?
(What organization?)
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
What is the largest artery in the body?
The Aorta
How many schools does the average applicant apply to?
(Accept any answer +/- 2)
17
CA applicants may want to apply to >20
Bio/Biochem: The Cell
Which of the following is NOT a difference that would allow one to distinguish a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell?
A. Ribosomal subunit weight
B. Presence of a nucleus
C. Presence of a membrane on the outside surface of the cell
D. Presence of membrane-bound organelles
C. Presence of membrane-bound organelles
How long does a national membership last?
4 years
How long is the MCAT?
7hrs 30 min
(7 hrs accepted)
Which disease is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Rickets
C. Osteomalacia
D. Scurvy
D. Scurvy
When can you submit the AAMC application?
When does the med school application cycle start?
Early June (sometimes late May)
Psych/Soc: Identity and Personality
An EMT sees himself as a bit of a rebel, but is highly sociable and is able to keep calm in an emergency. This person would likely score in the lower range of which of the following traits?
A. Psychoticism
B. Neuroticism
C. Extraversion
D. Conscientiousness
B. Neuroticism
Neuroticism is associated with high emotional arousal in stressful situations, so being able to keep calm in an emergency is a sign of low neuroticism.
Where can you find updates on AMSA at UCM? (besides emails from us )
What’s the average score of a successful applicant?
Scores range from 472 - 528
(Accept any answer +/- 1)
**Average Applicant: 506.4 (65th percentile)
Which organ in the body is affected by Hepatitis A?
A. Liver
B. Kidneys
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen
A. Liver
What’s the average Cumulative GPA of a successful applicant?
(Accept any answer +/- 0.02)
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.73
** Average Science GPA: 3.66
Chem/Phys: Periodic Table
Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?
A. Mg
B. Cl
C. Zn
D. I
B. Cl
Electronegativity increases as one moves from left to right and down to up on the Periodic Table
What are three benefits of joining AMSA?
Insurance, hotels, airfare discounts, connections to health professionals and alumni, Kaplan and other educational discounts
**Also accept any local chapter perks as answers
Name at least 4 classes you should take before taking the MCAT
Any 4 accepted: Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Sociology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Math, etc.
The presence of Amyloid-beta plaques in the brain is characteristic of what neurodegenerative disease?
Alzheimer's Disease
What percentage of applicants actually matriculate?
Matriculate = get accepted and enroll
(Accept +/- 3%)
42%
Bio/Biochem: Enzymes
Refer to the slide
D. Negative Feedback
Name the Executive Board!
Steven - President
John - VPM and Co-VPF
Julia - VPC and Co-VPF
Kalie - Director of Education
Daisy - Director of Outreach
Christina - Director of External Events
What are the four MCAT content categories?
1. Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (gen chem, physics, and o.chem)
2. Critical Reasoning and Analysis Skills
3. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (general bio, biochemistry)
4. Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (psychology, sociology)
2-part question: What disease is characterized by crescent-shaped blood cells due to the malformation of hemoglobin?
What other disease do hosts of the first disease have resistance against?
Sickle Cell Anemia and Malaria
Can you name the steps in the application process to medical school?
(at least 3 steps)
Answers may vary, but answers must include 1. AAMC primary application, 2. Individual School secondary applications, and 3. Interview Invites