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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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.”

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 and telephone until the next MCAT official test

11. 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

12. 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 explanations of the answers
Over 1000 additional questions in Kaplan’s MCAT QBank

13. 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

14. Feedback and Opinion

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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.

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

25. Registration Information
Course Cost: 2000 $
Course details & Registration forms are available online at
Look for KAPLAN MCAT under “Information Bulletin” on the main page
For more information Contact Special Programs ( ext or 3955)

26. 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 and telephone until the next MCAT official test

27. 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 explanations of the answers

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