2013 MCAT® Summer Intensive

Ready to do whatever it takes to get a powerhouse score?

Take the MCAT Summer Intensive Program, with over 320 hours of MCAT immersion for the most concentrated prep experience ever. This intensive program focuses all your brainpower, energy and attention on the MCAT.

Only five (5) seats remain for the Boston program, although we still have capacity in San Diego and Boulder.  Our final pricing promotion ($250 off SIP) ends next Tuesday, April 30th.  So now’s the time to commit to a top score and make travel plans.

For more information, including video testimonials from students please visit  http://KaplanMCAT.com/mcatsummer.

As always, you can also get in touch with our local Kaplan Manager Gail Harris at gail.harris@kaplan.com. Alternatively, you can contact a Kaplan representative at 1-800-KAP-TEST.

Also, UVM MCAT class starts on May 16th:  http://www.kaptest.com/enroll/MCAT/05405

THE PULSE:  Kaplan’s monthly series for pre-meds—

Join us for for MCAT 2015 Test Change ..Need to know NOW panel

Monday, April 8 — 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET

In this episode we will focus around the WHY behind the upcoming MCAT 2015 test change.  Summary:  Big changes are coming to the MCAT in 2015.  We’ll explore what those changes are, why they’re happening and what you need to do now to be prepared.  Owen Farcy, Kaplan’s Director of MCAT, is the host.

Meet the panelists and register: kaplanmcat.com/pulse

Med:  MCATVet: GRE
Dental: DAT

Kaplan is offering free strategy sessions until April 7th in their Classroom Anywhere environment, giving students the ultimate experience and helping them build comfort, speed, and technique in an online environment.  See expert instructors in action and learn proven, effective strategies to help ace the exam.

Free Kaplan Class: MCAT Class

Until April 7th

Join us for a free live online Kaplan test prep class.  See our expert instructors in action and learn proven, effective strategies to help you ace the exam.

Demo Video:  Classroom Anywhere

Free MCAT Event Series:

Try us for Free:  until April 7th

Join us for a free Kaplan MCAT test prep class. See our expert instructors in action and learn proven, effective strategies to help you ace the exam.   Meet our featured MCAT instructor, Dr. Joshua Brooks:

• Over 2,700 students taught since 2005
• Highly-rated by 99% of students*
• Teaches Kaplan MCAT Classroom Anywhere^TM classes
• Received Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Vanderbilt University Medical School
• Founder of his own medical communications firm

Free Kaplan MCAT classes featuring Josh will be held live and online in our virtual classroom on:

• Monday, April 1st 9:00pm ET | 6:00pm PT
• Saturday, April 6th 12:00pm ET | 9:00am PT

Free DAT/OAT Event Series:

Try us for Free:  until April 7th

Join us for a free Kaplan DAT/OAT test prep class. See our expert instructors in action and learn proven, effective strategies to help you ace the exam.   Meet our featured DAT/OAT instructor, Patrick Boyle:

• Over 750 students taught since 2009
• Highly-rated by 98% of students*
• Teaches Kaplan DAT Classroom Anywhere^TM classes
• B.S. degrees from University of Illinois & Dominican University
• Ironman tri-athlete, bow-tie connoisseur and former Kaplan student

Free Kaplan DAT/OAT classes featuring Patrick, will be held live and online in our virtual classroom on:

DAT:

• Tuesday, April 2nd 9:30pm ET | 6:30pm PT

OAT:

• Thursday, April 4th 9:30pm ET | 6:30pm PT

Reserve your spot:  http://bit.ly/middleburyfreeclass2013

Free GRE Event Series:

Try us for Free: until April 7th

Join us for a free Kaplan test prep class for the GRE . See our expert instructors in action and learn proven, effective strategies to help you ace the exam.   Meet our featured GRE instructor, Jennifer Fletcher:

• Over 7,000 students taught since 2004
• Highly-rated by 98% of students*
• Teaches Kaplan GRE Classroom Anywhere^TM classes
• Earned BA in French then taught for Kaplan in Paris
•  Avid cyclist, baseball enthusiast, and origami master

Free Kaplan classes for the GRE, featuring Jennifer, will be held live and online in our virtual classroom on:

•   Sunday, April 7th  5:30PM ET

Reserve your spot:  http://bit.ly/middleburyfreeclass2013

Bennington College offers a Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program in addition to the opportunity to focus on premed studies as an undergraduate.

This year we have partnered with The Princeton Review to offer an on-campus MCAT prep course to be held this summer. Course dates are June 10-July 7 and we are inviting students from area colleges to enroll as well.

Enrollment in this course includes 105 hours of live instruction, 19 full length practice tests, 5 diagnostic tools and TPR’s own learning app, amplifire.

I have suggested that TPR contact you but also wanted to reach out personally. We would welcome any Middlebury students looking for a course in the area this summer- enrollment is currently at 13 and we have room for more. Registration is open right up to the start of the course.

If you would like to share this information with your students and advisees, they may request more information or enroll by calling 1-800-447-0254, x1039 or following the link to TPR’s site above.

If you have questions for me I will be happy to talk with you. For more information about the postbac program at Bennington follow the link in my signature below.

All the best,

Ferrilyn Sourdiffe  ’84
Postbac & Graduate Admissions
Bennington College • Office of Admissions
One College Drive • Bennington, Vermont 05201

fsourdiffe@bennington.edu
802-440-4885  •  800-833-6845

Postbac Premed Program

Planning to attend medical, dental, or veterinary school? Not sure how to prepare for the MCAT, DAT, or GRE?

On Tuesday, March 19th, GlobeMed at Middlebury will be hosting a Graduate Admissions Workshop and auctioning off a FREE Kaplan course!

At the workshop, students will gain valuable insight into the most important factors in the admissions process, admissions timeline, and how to prepare. We will be raffling off a free Kaplan course (choice of GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT). Raffle tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at the event or at go/KaplanRaffle.

The event will be at 7:30 p.m. in Bi Hall 220. All proceeds directly benefit GlobeMed’s partner organization, Gardens for Health International. Hope to see you there.

From the AAMC, these updates just in:

As the 2013 testing seasons begins, the MCAT team would like to share with you a few important announcements related to MCAT preparation.

The Official MCAT® Self-Assessment Package

Unsure of how to best spend your precious study hours? Start with The Official MCAT® Self-Assessment Package to analyze your MCAT knowledge.

• Answer hundreds of real MCAT questions not seen on any current MCAT prep materials
• Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses in ALL MCAT content.
• Use the results to plan your study time to focus on your weak areas to prepare in the most efficient manner.
• Review the questions and solutions to learn from your mistakes
• Learn more about the product by viewing the tutorials on www.e-mcat.com <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/19448080:21783348317:m:1:1628114153:EF8C30C48C3A82C1853378B2EAFB9CC5:r>
• Purchase as a bundle or an individual self-assessment www.aamc.org/mcatsap <http://echo4.bluehornet.com/ct/19448081:21783348317:m:1:1628114153:EF8C30C48C3A82C1853378B2EAFB9CC5:r>

The Official MCAT® Self-Assessment Package includes:

• Physical Sciences Self-Assessment: 213 questions–$45 Physics and General Chemistry Tests
• Biological Sciences Self-Assessment: 208 questions–$45 Biology and Organic Chemistry Tests
• Verbal Reasoning Self-Assessment: 120 questions–$40 Verbal Reasoning Test

20% discount on the self-assessment package bundle:

• Purchase all 3-self-assessments for the bundle price of $104

Purchase with other AAMC MCAT prep products to save more:

• The Official MCAT ®Self-Assessment Package + Practice Test 4–$125
• The Official MCAT® Self-Assessment Package + Practice Test 4 + The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam–$145.

—Now a FAP benefit!
· Students receiving benefits under the AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP) will now receive free access to The Official MCAT® Self-Assessment Package. Recipients will receive an activation code for the bundle of three self-assessments (Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Verbal Reasoning) after registering for the MCAT exam using their FAP benefit. The package normally costs $104.

· For more information please visit: https://www.aamc.org/fap.

e-MCAT Practice Tests—No more Writing Sample!
· On the e-MCAT Practice Tests, the Writing Sample has been removed to reflect the changes to the actual MCAT exam. In its place in the actual MCAT exam is an optional Trial Section. The Trial Section is not included in the e-MCAT Practice Tests.

· For more information and to check out free Practice Test 3 please visit: http://www.e-mcat.com.


The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam—Third edition now available
· The third edition of The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam is now available. Reflecting the changes to the actual exam, the Writing Sample section has been removed and replaced with information about the voluntary Trial Section, as well as 2011 examinee data.

· For more information please visit: www.aamc.org/officialmcatguide .

The 2013 American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Fee Assistance Program has opened and is now accepting applications. Applicants with financial need who will be registering for an MCAT exam or applying through AMCAS during the 2013 calendar year are encouraged to apply. To ensure a timely eligibility decision, please apply for fee assistance well before the date you plan to register for a testing date or submit the AMCAS application.

Another great benefit for award recipients this year: an authorization code for access to The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Package® (valued at $104). All of the MCAT, MSAR, and AMCAS benefits are detailed on the Fee Assistance Program website:
https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/fap/benefits/.

In addition, AAMC has deployed a technical enhancement to the application, which now allows applicants to upload required supporting financial documentation directly to their application.

Applicants can begin the application at http://www.aamc.org/fap .

If you have questions, please contact an Advisor Relations Specialist at 202-828-0950 or visit http://www.aamc.org/contactamcas .

Free GRE Event Series:  Try us for Free:  Nov 17 – 25th

Join a free Kaplan test prep class for the GRE this month. See a top-rated instructor in action and learn proven, effective strategies to help you ace the exam.   Meet featured GRE instructor, Gene Suhir:

• Over 5,000 students taught since 2002
• Highly-rated by 98% of students*
• Teaches Kaplan GRE Classroom Anywhere TM classes
• Two-time recipient of the Kaplan “Teacher of the Year” Award
• Avid traveler, amateur magician, and talented guitar player

Free Kaplan classes for the GRE, featuring Gene, will be held live and online in our virtual classroom on:

• Saturday November 17th 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT
• Tuesday November 20th 8:00pm ET | 5:00pm PT
• Sunday November 25th 4:00pm ET | 1:00pm PT

Attend from anywhere.  Reserve your spot:  http://bit.ly/middleburyclassfree2012

And for the MCAT:

Preview a Kaplan MCAT Class for free. Attend this free class and learn valuable strategies and methods to raise your MCAT score. An expert MCAT teacher will provide information on the structure and scoring of the exam, strategies you can use on tough question types, and an overview of Kaplan’s MCAT course and materials.

• Preview class Saturday November 17th 3:00pm ET
• Preview class Monday November 19th 9:00pm ET
• Pre-Med seminar: Med Sch. Personal Statement Workshop Tues. November 20th 9:00pm ET—Discuss the important role your application essays play in your medical school admissions package. Develop essay topics based on your vision, goals and accomplishments; focus your theme and get expert tips on writing and editing.

Attend from anywhere.  Reserve your spot:  http://www.kaptest.com/enroll/MCAT/online/events?intcmp=MCAT:tuff_landing

Our Kaplan rep stopped by the other day and dropped off more than 50 booklets entitled MCAT Quicksheets — intended for those who are reviewing now to take the MCAT soon — as well as other material for pre-health students earlier in their journey.  There’s the Medical School Admissions Roadmap and another sheet on the MCAT, and the Graduate School Admissions Roadmap, which has information on the GRE for the pre-vets among you.  All these broadsheets and booklets are available to you; come and get them if you’re interested [they are, of course, also advertising the Kaplan prep courses].

Start With a Great MCAT Score!

Kaplan Test Prep is proud to partner with Middlebury College to offer students a discount on their MCAT prep.  Prep at your own pace through an online video course with teacher support or practice with our expert teachers who deliver comprehensive instruction in a live classroom setting. For course information visit www.kaplanmcat.com. For discounts, questions, or to register for a course, please contact Middlebury Kaplan Campus Manager, Gail Harris at (413)214-8554 or gail.harris@kaplan.com.