MCAT Preparatory Course Presented by: Hanna El-Nakat, Ph. D., Director, Special Programs

Why an MCAT Preparatory Course? University courses: information of multi-use, spread of information in a particular specialty Responsibility of student: wisely use the information as needed MCAT Course: helps students to make best use of the information towards the MCAT exam

Why an MCAT Preparatory Course? Competition: The number of students applying to the Medical School is in continuous increase. In years to come, taking the MCAT exam more than once will no more be the luxury we have now. This course will soon become a necessity to reserve your space in the filed of medicine

Kaplan MCAT Training Course Classroom course At the University of Balamand Given by a Kaplan instructor

Why Choose Kaplan? Helping students achieve higher scores for more than 70 years US: More people get into the medical school with Kaplan MCAT course than all other major courses combined

Quotation from Kaplan Webpage “As the world leader in test preparation, we provide an edge for high-achieving students seeking competitive academic and professional opportunities. Middle schoolers, college-bound teens, graduate school prospects, aspiring doctors and lawyers and English language learners rely on Kaplan to help them succeed on high-stakes exams. We offer preparation for more than 90 standardized tests for college and graduate school admissions, English language proficiency and professional licensing.”

Kaplan Trained Instructor Scored in the 90th percentile or above in the MCAT Strong academic backgrounds Passed rigorous Kaplan instructor training program Regularly evaluated

Kaplan MCAT Preparatory Course Provides organization and structure to the studying technique Supplies wealth of practice material Gives Motivation Focuses on how to attack the exam and how to study Keeps you on top of your studying

Kaplan MCAT Preparatory Course : Specifications 18 three-hour long classroom lessons 54 hours live instruction from an expert teacher Comprehensive course materials Extensive online course curriculum, including 19 MCAT practice tests

Kaplan MCAT Preparatory Course: Features Access to online curriculum for a period of 4 months Full access to all Kaplan practice materials in your online study center Teacher support by email and telephone until the next MCAT official test

Advantages of Course Enrollment Convenient schedules: September, February, and June Personal attention combined with an interactive group setting Comprehensive and motivational instruction from Kaplan’s renown MCAT faculty

Online Resources Unlimited access to all 8 AAMC exams on computer 11 additional full-length exams in the computer-based format 11000 practice items with 44000 explanations of the answers Over 1000 additional questions in Kaplan’s MCAT QBank

Home Study Materials Comprehensive MCAT course book with class notes and homework assignments Review notes High yield problem solving guide MCAT Quick Sheets: details on the most tested science concepts MCAT flashcards

Feedback and Opinion

Youmna Francis (youmnafrancis@hotmail.com) Benefited from the course Instructor was always available Course met expectations Questions were answered in details and patiently Recommends course to other students Good idea to have Kaplan MCAT course in Lebanon Extension of course time

Diana Tamer’s Testimony (dft04@aub.edu.lb ) Benefited from course Increased confidence High recommendation of the course Extension of course time

Nada El-Youssef (nme24@aub.edu.lb ) Benefited from course Extra chance to increase MCAT course Course presented the MCAT exam, the type of questions, and a way to study Recommends course to her sister, Biology sophomore student Excellent idea to have the course in Lebanon Greater opportunity to score higher Good reputation to UOB as pioneer in presenting Kaplan MCAT course Extension of course time

Ghayth Hammoud (ghayth_h89@hotmail.com ) After taking this course, I am well prepared to take the MCAT. Deals with every part of the exam For sure. I recommend the course to other students because it helps in getting high grades. Having Kaplan MCAT classroom in Lebanon is a great idea because it offers pre-med students a chance to prepare the MCAT with the help of Kaplan.

Fouad Badaoui (badaouifouad@gmail.com) Q: Did the course increase your confidence in taking the MCAT now? A: yes Q: Did you get what you expected to get from the course? A: yes and more Q: Would you recommend the course to other students? A: I already have Q: Do you think that it's a good idea that a Kaplan MCAT classroom prep course is available in Lebanon? A: it's necessary

Amjad Kanj (ank10@aub.edu.lb) Q: Did you benefit from the course? A: More than I imagined Q: Did you get what you expected to get from the course? A: More than I expected Q: Would you recommend the course to other students? A: Of course Q: Do you think that it's a good idea that a Kaplan MCAT classroom prep course is available in Lebanon? A: Excellent idea, but I prefer it to be available also in Beirut

Fouad Antoine Sayde (fredsayde@hotmail.com) Before Course: Natural sciences: 9 Physical Sciences: 7 English: 5 After Course: Natural sciences: 13 Physical Sciences: 11 English: 8

Fouad Badaoui (badaouifouad@gmail.com)  Fouad Badaoui: 13 on bio; 11 on verbal; 13 on phys; R on the essays; 98th percentile Amjad Kanj: 13 on bio; 9 on verbal; 12 on phys; O on the essays; 92nd percentile I must say we are both pleased by the results and feel that the Kaplan course with Miriam Lermer greatly contributed. Best regards, Fouad Badaoui  

Response to Students’ Comments Session I: 3 weeks Session II: 4 weeks If enough students are registered for 2 sections in either locations (Beirut or North), there is a possibility to extend the course over a period of 2 months.

Announcement Keep checking the webpage for new Kaplan-MCAT course offerings and the corresponding registration periods.

Registration Information Course Cost: 2000 $ Course details & Registration forms are available online at www.balamand.edu.lb. Look for KAPLAN MCAT under “Information Bulletin” on the main page For more information Contact Special Programs (06-930250 ext. 3886 or 3955) Email: MCAT@balamand.edu.lb

What do you get for the 2000$? Books & materials 8 AAMC exams on computer 11 full-length exams in the computer-based format Teacher support by email and telephone until the next MCAT official test

What do you get for the 2000$? 54 classroom contact hours with the Kaplan instructor 4-6 weeks direct contact with Kaplan instructor Access to online curriculum for a period of 4 months Full access to all Kaplan practice materials in your online study center 11000 practice items with 44000 explanations of the answers

Looking forward to seeing you joining one of our Kaplan-MCAT preparatory courses. Thank you!!!!