LOS ANGELES, CA MCAT® PREP COURSES

Studying for the MCAT in Los Angeles, CA

The best way to prep for the MCAT in Los Angeles is to come up with a MCAT study plan. This means that you'll need to know your deadlines, how much time you have to prep, and what kind of prep materials you should use to get a great score. At Kaplan, we've assembled a list of the top medical schools in the Los Angeles area and the best options for MCAT prep in Los Angeles.

First, though, you'll want to schedule your MCAT at a convenient testing center. The MCAT is a computer-based test, and is offered on specific dates in January and April through September at several testing centers in California. It's wise to register early.

If you can't find a suitable testing center in Los Angeles, check out the list we've provided of additional MCAT test centers in California.

MCAT test-takers at schools like Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California often spend four to five months and 350 hours studying. Regardless of how you prepare, you do not want to take the exam without some sort of preparation. While MCAT prep books and flashcards are a common starting point, most competitive test-takers take live prep courses and use a variety of materials to supplement their studies. Check out the recommended classes below that are starting soon if you're ready to start raising your score. If you can't find a local option in Los Angeles, know there are many live classes that are available online.