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1SM Winter Break MCAT Bootcamp
This 5-week winter intensive makes every uninterrupted hour of winter break count with a curriculum built like the exam and a structure engineered for score growth.
Bootcamp Format & Schedule
Full-Length Exam & Review
- Start the bootcamp with an official AAMC full-length practice exam
- Strategically scheduled AAMC practice exams throughout the program
- Follow 1SM practice testing guidelines to simulate test day as closely as possible
- Complete a guided asynchronous homework assignment to review efficiently
- Answer questions about where you struggled or succeeded
- Receive personalized guidance for the upcoming week’s assignments based on your results
Expert Strategy Sessions
- Build your MCAT stamina with four 95-minute lectures designed to mimic exam structure
- Each lecture focuses on a section of the exam: CP > CARS > BB > PS
- Learn 1SM evidence-based testing strategies & techniques
- Integrate challenging topics, key skillsets & essential critical thinking systems/processes
- Post-class homework designed to cement concepts
Chemistry & Physics Intensive Sessions
- Four 95-minute lectures building on Monday’s topics
- Integrate ideas to progress through physics > general chemistry > organic chemistry
- Expert strategies for tackling the toughest CP passages & questions
- Proprietary 1SM homework designed to facilitate integrated reasoning & engagement
CARS Day + AAMC Section Bank
- Start the day practicing yesterday’s concepts using hand-selected questions from the AAMC section bank material
- Review section bank questions using 1SM video explanations
- Two-hour CARS lecture from 5-week 1SM CARS Series
- Practice using AAMC CARS Q-pack passages with 1SM-guided video explanations
Biology & Biochemistry Intensive Sessions
- Four 95-minute lectures building on Monday’s BB topics from the AAMC
- Integrate ideas to see relationship between Tuesday’s physical sciences & broader BB complexities
- Expert strategies for tackling the challenging experimental design logic in BB passages
- Proprietary 1SM homework designed to facilitate integrated reasoning & engagement
Psychology & Sociology Intensive Sessions
- Start the day practicing Thursday’s concepts using hand-selected questions from the AAMC section bank material
- Review section bank questions using 1SM video explanations
- Two-hour PS lecture from 5-week 1SM PS Series
- One-hour lecture on FLE macro strategies & last-minute preparation
- Night-before-exam homework assignment to prepare for FLE #2
Overview
LIVE SESSIONS
- Question-Based Lectures where you learn the optimal approach to real AAMC passages.
- 80 Hours of Live Instruction.
- Office Hours multiple times per week for open Q&A.
- Live Classes meet 8–10 pm EDT on weekdays and 2–4 pm/4–6 pm EDT on weekends, with a minimum of 6 days per week of live instruction.
Core Curriculum Lectures
LIVE SESSIONS
- AMC Full-Length Exams Weekly with instructor-led debrief post-test
- All AAMC Section Bank Questions (Vol. 1 & 2)
- 600 questions total, with expert-led reviews and insights
- 4 CARS Strategy Specialty Lectures
- Dive into AAMC CARS Question Packs & learn how to deconstruct complex passages.
Optional Curriculum Lectures
LIVE SESSIONS
- Optional content refreshers across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology.
- Pick and choose what you need to review based on your own strengths and weaknesses.
- Every lecture comes with Core and Optional assignments (primarily AAMC & UWorld).
Take command of
your last dedicated study window
This intensive is built for pre-meds ready to use winter break strategically — and finally crack the AAMC’s code.
Over five focused weeks, students train with 525+ scoring experts to master the patterns, logic, and strategy behind real MCAT questions — learning not just what to study, but how to think like the test itself.
Every student begins with a one-hour diagnostic and strategy session to pinpoint strengths, weaknesses, and high-leverage opportunities. From there, 20+ hours of weekly live instruction, guided practice, and full test-day simulations sharpen your conceptual understanding and build lasting confidence grounded in AAMC logic.
Because the MCAT doesn’t stop for winter break. Keep building while others hit pause.
Train harder and study smarter to break past plateaus with this rigorous winter intensive.
High-Impact at Lower Cost
Elite MCAT prep for 70% the cost of industry giants. Our 99.9th percentile scoring tutors deliver expert guidance and flexibility without inflated overhead.
Efficient Prep Promise
We charge only for actual MCAT tutoring time, not small talk or breaks. Our promise: You’ll pay for no more than 95% of each meeting’s billable minutes.
Exceptional Customer Service
Gain access to high scorers, expert instructors, and unlimited resources—plus personal cell phone support from everyone involved!
Engineered for focus,
grounded in exam logic
Learn how to think like the test — not just study for it.
1. Personalized Diagnostic Session
Start with a one-hour strategy session to set the foundation for efficient, focused prep.
- Deep review of your study history, testing record, and performance data
- Targeted plan built around your biggest growth opportunities
- Personalized roadmap designed for accountability, structure, and measurable progress
2. Structured Study System
A clear, efficient system that keeps you focused, accountable, and moving forward every day.
- Know exactly what to study and when — no wasted time or confusion
- Weekly goals and pacing tailored to your test timeline
- Real-time support and progress tracking to keep momentum high
3. AAMC-Focused Curriculum
Learn the logic of the 2026 AAMC content outline.
- Passage/question approach strategies from 525+ scorers
- Deeper, integrated understanding of conceptual connections
- Complemented by assignments from UWorld & 1SM proprietary long-from challenges
4. Intensive Bootcamp
Go all-in with a 5-week training sprint that transforms knowledge into test-day performance.
- 20+ hours of expert-led instruction each week
- Daily lectures, full-length practices exams & strategy workshops
- Intensive focus on test-taking mastery & score maximization
This immersive prep program blends structure, accountability, and expert-designed strategy to help you study efficiently and peak when it matters most.
Turn Winter Break Into Your MCAT Breakthrough
With targeted planning and a disciplined winter sprint, our focused approach transforms “what if” into results.
Winter Break MCAT Bootcamp Program
Choose to enroll in the Winter Break MCAT Bootcamp on its own, or add tutoring for extra support where you need it most.
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