
I needed context to fully grasp new concepts. I tried doing flash cards, completing practice problems, and reading MCAT review books, but I couldn’t get the information to stick.įor new information, I found watching Khan Academy videos explaining concepts to be crucial for my understanding.

Unlike the science content on the MCAT, I had never seen many of the topics covered in the psychology and sociology section. In this blog post, I’ll break down the strategies that helped me transition from feeling flustered to confidently going into the Psych/Soc.


If you’re overwhelmed by the seemingly endless amount of terms and theories necessary to succeed on the psychology and sociology section of the MCAT, know that I was right there with you.
