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Retaking the MCAT, struggling with CARS, or preparing for your first exam? Testing Solutions helps you understand where you're struggling, identify what to focus on, and find a preparation approach that fits your needs.
Choose Your MCAT Starting Point
You don't need every MCAT resource on the internet. You need the right support for where you are today. Choose the starting point that fits your needs.
I'm Retaking the MCAT
You have a score and a study history. Find the content, timing, or reasoning gaps that need to change before another attempt.
Explore MCAT Retake Prep →My CARS Score Is Stuck
If CARS is holding back your score, explore a structured approach to reading, reasoning, and answering questions with greater confidence.
Explore CARS Prep →I Need Complete MCAT Prep
You want one structured plan for science content, CARS strategy, practice questions, and full-length MCAT exams.
Explore Complete MCAT Prep →CARS Is Hard. Understanding Why Is the First Step to Improving.
Testing Solutions began with a focus on critical reading and reasoning. Dr. Nick developed an approach to CARS that grew into a book, a training program, and eventually a complete MCAT preparation course. That same emphasis on understanding passages, evaluating evidence, and thinking critically continues to shape how we teach today.
If your science sections are fine and CARS keeps dragging your total down, another pass through content review won't move the number. What moves it is having a process you can run on a passage you've never seen, on a bad day, with the clock running.
Why Is MCAT CARS So Hard?
One Goal. Different Ways to Get There.
Focus on CARS if reading and reasoning are holding you back. Choose complete MCAT prep if you need structure across the exam. Or start with your AAMC practice results to identify what needs attention first.
Train the CARS Skill
Designed for students who want to strengthen their critical reading and reasoning skills through a structured approach to CARS passages. Suitable for first-time test takers and retakers.
Complete MCAT Preparation
For students who want a structured study program covering MCAT content, reasoning strategies, practice questions, and full-length exams in one place.
Understand Your MCAT Weaknesses
Use your existing AAMC practice results to recognize patterns, identify areas needing attention, and make more informed decisions about what to study next.
Pick the Level of Support You Need
Choose focused CARS practice, a complete MCAT study plan, or an assessment of your AAMC practice results. Start with the support that matches your biggest challenge.
CARS Elite
Develop a consistent CARS reasoning method through structured passage practice and detailed review. Elite builds on Pro with six attempts per passage instead of two, plus independent video explanations of official AAMC CARS practice material obtained separately.
CARS Pro
Develop a consistent approach to reading, reasoning, pacing, and reviewing answer choices through guided lessons and practice. Pro includes two attempts per passage; choose Elite if you want six attempts and the additional AAMC explanation library.
Testing Solutions MCAT Course
The Biggest MCAT Study Mistakes
For students who want one organized study plan covering MCAT science content, CARS reasoning, practice questions, and full-length exams.
MCAT Weakness Finder
Use your AAMC practice results to recognize patterns in your performance, identify areas needing attention, and decide what to focus on next.
A Retake Isn't a Do-Over. It's a Rewrite.
Your last score is data. Before you run the same study plan again and hope for a different number, find out what actually cost you the points. Content gaps, passage analysis, timing, and where your study hours went are all measurable.
Analyze My MCAT PerformanceA Smarter Retake Sequence
Not Ready to Start? Start With One Question.
You don't have to figure out your entire MCAT study plan today. Start with one practice question a day to become more familiar with the exam, practice your reasoning, and build a manageable study habit.
It's a simple way to stay engaged with MCAT preparation, whether you're just getting started or studying between classes.
Why one question a day works
Running daily since 2008 at mcatquestion.com, now part of Testing Solutions.
Learn the CARS Method in 30 Days
Testing Solutions' 30 Day Guide to MCAT CARS Success
First developed in 2015 when the MCAT introduced the CARS section, this guide presents Dr. Nick's approach to critical reading and reasoning in 30 daily lessons. It's an affordable way to explore the method and practice at your own pace before deciding whether a full course is right for you.
Learn the Method Before You Spend a Dollar
These resources are free to explore. Learn about our CARS method, find answers to common MCAT questions, and hear from students who've used Testing Solutions. Then decide what kind of preparation fits your needs.
30-Day CARS Guide
The full Testing Solutions CARS methodology, one lesson at a time, free to read online.
Read the Free Guide →MCAT Real Talk
Hear Dr. Nick discuss MCAT study strategies, preparation resources, timing, common mistakes, retaking the exam, and life as a premed student.
Watch Dr. Nick →MCAT FAQ
Straight answers on scoring, prep timelines, when to test, retakes, and building a study plan.
Explore MCAT Questions →CARS FAQ
Answers to common CARS questions about score plateaus, passage practice, timing, and challenges students face when developing their reasoning skills.
Explore CARS Questions →MCAT Assessment FAQ
Learn how the MCAT Weakness Finder uses your AAMC practice results to identify performance patterns and help you decide what to study next.
Learn About the Assessment →Student Stories
Premeds on their MCAT strategy, their CARS prep, and what working with Testing Solutions was actually like.
See Student Experiences →
Meet Dr. Nick Zehner
Testing Solutions began in 2015 when Dr. Nick Zehner developed a structured approach to reading and reasoning for the MCAT. After scoring in the 99th percentile and graduating from Stanford University School of Medicine, he continued building educational resources to help students understand passages, evaluate arguments, and approach questions with greater confidence. His focus remains on teaching practical reasoning skills that students can develop through consistent practice.
The MCAT Is One Chapter. Not the Whole Story.
Whether you're preparing for your first MCAT, planning a retake, or deciding where to begin, explore the resources that fit your needs and take the next step when you're ready.
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