u/Acrobatic_Camel1955

I’m currently in the content review phase of studying for the MCAT and I’m struggling with how long it’s taking me to get through each chapter.

Right now I’m using the Kaplan Biology book alongside lecture videos. My workflow is:

* Watch a lecture video and take detailed notes
* Read the corresponding Kaplan chapter and take additional (less detailed) notes
* Do Anki
* Complete the Kaplan end-of-chapter questions
* Review Anki/cards from previous chapters

I think my biggest issue is that I’m trying to develop a really deep understanding of every topic before moving on. Earlier in my studying, I rushed through content, but by the time I got to the later chapters I had forgotten a lot of the earlier material. Now I feel like I’ve overcorrected and am spending too much time on each chapter.

For example, I’ve spent about 7 days getting through the first 3 Kaplan Biology chapters.

My questions are:

* How well should I know a chapter before moving on?
* Did you take notes, or just rely on Anki and practice questions?
* At what point do you stop reviewing content and trust that UWorld/AAMC practice will fill in the gaps?

For context:

* I’m planning to take the MCAT in December or January.
* I haven’t taken Biochemistry or Physics II yet (I’ll be taking both this fall).
* My goal score is 516+.
* I took the free scored full-length as a diagnostic before starting content review and scored a 504 (124/126/127/127). I’ve attached the score report.

I’m not necessarily worried about the amount of work I’m putting in, I just want to make sure I’m studying efficiently and not spending too much time trying to master every detail before moving on.

I’m currently in the content review phase of studying for the MCAT and I’m struggling with how long it’s taking me to get through each chapter.

Right now I’m using the Kaplan Biology book alongside lecture videos. My workflow is:

• Watch a lecture video and take detailed notes
• Read the corresponding Kaplan chapter and take additional (less detailed) notes
• Do Anki
• Complete the Kaplan end-of-chapter questions
• Review Anki/cards from previous chapters

I think my biggest issue is that I’m trying to develop a really deep understanding of every topic before moving on. Earlier in my studying, I rushed through content, but by the time I got to the later chapters I had forgotten a lot of the earlier material. Now I feel like I’ve overcorrected and am spending too much time on each chapter.

For example, I’ve spent about 7 days getting through the first 3 Kaplan Biology chapters.

My questions are:

• How well should I know a chapter before moving on?
• Did you take notes, or just rely on Anki and practice questions?
• At what point do you stop reviewing content and trust that UWorld/AAMC practice will fill in the gaps?

For context:

• I’m planning to take the MCAT in December or January.
• I haven’t taken Biochemistry or Physics II yet (I’ll be taking both this fall).
• My goal score is 516+.
• I took the free scored full-length as a diagnostic before starting content review and scored a 504 (124/126/127/127). I’ve attached the score report.

I’m not necessarily worried about the amount of work I’m putting in, I just want to make sure I’m studying efficiently and not spending too much time trying to master every detail before moving on.

From what I’ve seen the real world comparisons between the 120 and 130 are underwhelming. Does anyone have any thoughts on if it would be worth getting the 130 or if it would be better to get the 120 while it’s on sale for $299?