Why self-prep works for MDCAT
Many top MDCAT scorers self-prepare — often because academies aren't accessible, are expensive, or because their teaching pace doesn't match the student. Self-prep works when you have three things: (1) a fixed timetable, (2) a curated MCQ pipeline, and (3) at least 5 timed full-length mocks before the exam.
Weekly self-study skeleton
- Pick 3 weak topics (e.g. Genetics, Equilibrium, EM Induction) at the start of every week.
- Day 1–3: Concept + textbook + 1 video lecture per topic.
- Day 4–5: 50-MCQ topic test, error journal entries.
- Day 6: Mixed 100-MCQ mini mock at exam pace.
- Day 7: Full review of error journal, no new content.
Recommended (free) sources
- Raahban Test Prep Video library — KIPS, Nearpeer, Sir Asad, Future Doctor playlists
- PMDC official sample paper — start here
- Khan Academy for biology + chemistry concept videos
- FSc Federal Board / Punjab Board textbooks (don't switch to a single MCQ-only book)