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Enrich the exam:• At many schools, students currently learn theseconcepts in first-semester psychology andsociology (and in introductory biology)• Questions will ask examinees to combine theirknowledge of these concepts with their scientificinquiry, reasoning, research methods andstatistics skills to solve problems thatdemonstrate readiness for medical schoolSocial and BehavioralSciences ConceptsScientific inquiry, reasoning,research methods, andstatistics skillsQuestions20
Additionally, we recommend:• Introduce the new exam in 2015• Report scores on a scale that’s similar to thecurrent 1-15 scale, rather than on a pass/ fail orother categorical scale• Report scores with confidence bands aroundthem so users are reminded of the errorassociated with applicants’ scores• Update the content that the exam tests on aregular schedule to ensure that MCAT keepspace with the rapid changes in science21
Page 3: Why did we review the MCAT exam?•
Page 7 and 8: What are the next steps?• Preview
Page 9 and 10: What are our goals for the 2015MCAT
Page 11 and 12: 11What are our recommendationsabout
Page 13 and 14: Preserve what’s best:• Two natu
Page 15 and 16: Preserve what’s best:• Question
Page 17 and 18: Eliminate what’s not:• Drop the
Page 19: Enrich the exam:The new section wil
Page 23 and 24: Resources for admission officers:
Page 25 and 26: Financial support for examinees:•
Page 27 and 28: Resources for advisors and otherfac
Page 29 and 30: Resources for advisors and otherfac
Page 31 and 32: Go beyond the MCAT exam to:Investig
Page 33 and 34: 33What are the reasons for ourrecom
Page 35 and 36: What are the reasons for ourrecomme
Page 37 and 38: MR5 Committee MembersSteven G. Gabb
Page 39 and 40: Innovation Lab Working Group Member
Page 41 and 42: Includes 4 test sections and report
Page 43 and 44: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A
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