MDCAT preparation for FSc Pre-medical students

August 9th, 2021

For most students who have their eyes set on being a doctor or dentist, there will be no resting time after the intermediate 2021 exam. The standard practice for most FSc pre medical students throughout the years has been to begin preparing for their MDCAT exams (formerly known as MCAT) as soon as the intermediate exams end. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, PMC and other relevant authorities have adjusted the entry exam schedule according to changes in the intermediate part 2 exams set to start this July.

Nonetheless, students are going to have MDCAT on their mind as soon as their FSc exams end. One of the most overwhelming parts of the exam is trying to map out the preparation phase. Many students are confused about where they should start or may feel overconfident knowing that they were well prepared for the intermediate exams which will automatically translate to good performance in the entry test. Both of these mistakes are known to compromise the ability of even the most intelligent students to score well in the exams and get into the medical college of their dreams. We consider it our duty to ensure that our readers are well informed about the obstacles coming their way so they can perform optimally, here are a few steps you can take to ensure you rise above the rest in this highly competitive exam:

1) Understanding the MDCAT is a very different test from what you might have encountered in your board exams. The intermediate exams are a combination of MCQ’s, short and long questions, practical tests whereas the MDCAT are a combination of 200 MCQ’s from 4 different subjects meant to judge your capability.

2) Dedicate a study schedule and distribute the time relative to the proportion of MCQ’s in the exam coming from one subject. For example, over the course of the day give the largest proportion of time to Biology and the smallest to English

3) Revise your concepts studied in each chapter and try to clarify the basics before diving into details. The questions are going to be concept oriented rather than being lengthy which is why it’s important to have a strong grasp on the fundamentals first.

4) Give extra attention to Physics. This suggestion may seem odd through our interaction with teachers and students we found out that most students have a good grasp on Biology and Chemistry but miss out on precious marks in the Physics portion.

5) Always have a study partner. This helps with keeping accountability and having someone to compare your progress to which allows you to see how much more effort is needed in your preparation. Friends can also fill in gaps in certain concepts which is extremely helpful.

Here at Edkasa, we’ve prepared just the app for you that’s going to allow you to have an amazing preparation experience. We’ve updated our app, and it now hosts quiz sessions that include questions most likely to appear in the MDCAT 2021 exam. We’ve set up a special discount to make sure you get the best bang for your buck rather than investing heavily in academies and coaching centres which are a waste of precious time. You can download our app from here and start preparing for MDCAT. We wish you the best of luck.

August 9th, 2021

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Connect with parents and students with high intent over phone calls
Conduct student’s needs assessment to understand the learning requirements
Suggest learning solutions within the app that are best suited to their requirements
Take up revenue responsibility by seeing the process from call to closure / sale
Encourage Customers to Upgrade their Products
Develops Healthy Customer Relationship
Builds Trust and Transparency with students
Maintain a detailed understanding of products and services, assist customers with questions and suggest the best products for their needs
Efficiently manage time to focus on essential activities to ensure customer satisfaction, account renewal, and account growth
Build relationships with assigned customers, help them with issues
To promote the value of the product and upsell services and products with brand image and promoting value through customer experience
Mentor students to take interest in their education and motivate them to use the app
Use the CRM to capture relevant data
Review customer complaints and concerns and seek to improve all aspects of the customer experience

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Edkasa, Pakistan’s fastest-growing ed-tech platform, is a dream coming to fruition. Not long ago, two curious Pakistanis searched and found answers that would help the country’s education system. The solution was there, staring quietly at them, but it needed
enthusiastic perseverance. The guard could not go down. The duo, drawn into an alliance already, now committed to an even greater partnership that would combine their passion to help Pakistan’s future. As their converged paths continued, companions followed.

This zest and dedication gave birth to Edkasa that now strives each day to solve arguably Pakistan’s biggest problem – access to quality education. As individuals, the goal is to help young minds find answers. As a company, the vision is bring the enthusiasm together.

Why is it important:

At an early age, boundaries are set, and limitations handed out. Education disparity is evident, and becomes wider. As the real world begins, some are tied down with having received sub-par education, while several are left behind. A few, privileged in the context, are left to compete in a world that gives very few chances.

The mission, at Edkasa, is to believe in Pakistan – give back a chance to young minds clear the very first real hurdle in life. The hurt is real, and the company’s founders have seen it, felt it, and want to work to improve it.

The problem:

More than 23 million secondary education-aged students in Pakistan are out of school. The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has its hands full. Nearly half of those who do attend fail their exams. Past and guess papers exist, but are not
substitutes. Teachers are overworked, underpaid, and overwhelmed. Some quit, and a few remain unmotivated. Cash-strapped official quarters are burdened with firefighting remedies. Students find classes unstimulating and refuse indulgence. The system needs help.

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Edkasa has stepped in to make learning more accessible without burdening the teachers. Its online classes reach thousands of students, and have recorded 1.3 million hours of viewing time. Teachers are hired for their knowledge and passion, and their student interactions reflect the improvement.

By leveraging mobile internet availability, Edkasa is helping students pass their Matric examinations. The subjects include Physics, Chemistry, English, and Math, to help students pass their Matric examinations.