MCAT Review

Dr. Putzer's Review & UCF partner to bring you the MCAT Prep Program, a comprehensive course that prepares you for the Medical College Admissions Test. All instructors are highly trained professionals, and possess either an M.D. or Ph.D.

The course emphasizes critical and analytical reasoning which are the primary skills tested by the exam. The entire course is 96 hours of expert MCAT teaching, including detailed strategies for analyzing MCAT passages, problem-solving skills, and thorough exposure to the scientific content of the test.

• A comprehensive course that prepares you for the MCAT
  
  
• All instructors are highly trained professionals, and possess either an M.D. or Ph.D.
  
  
• The course emphasizes critical and analytical reasoning which are the primary skills tested by the exam
  
  
• Expert MCAT instruction, including detailed strategies for analyzing MCAT passages, problem-solving skills, and thorough exposure to the scientific content of the test
  
  
• Course materials are entirely written by the instructor and are included in the course fee.
  
  
• A serious course for serious students. Our best advertisements are our satisfied and successful students

Download Welcome and Registration Procedures for the UCF MCAT Professional Course Packet for Summer 2012 Course Fee: $1675 (Fee includes all course materials) A deposit of $300 is due upon registration As part of the registration process, your information will be forwarded to our MCAT partner, Dr. Putzer's Review. For the purposes of making your final payment, you will be contacted by Dr. Putzer's Review to discuss your payment options for this course after you register online. Part of your initial registration process is to pay the University a deposit to hold your seat in the program ($300).

MCAT changes scheduled for Spring 2015 These changes preserve what works about the current exam, eliminate what isn’t working, and further enrich the MCAT exam by giving attention to the concepts tomorrow’s doctors will need. The new exam is designed to help prepare tomorrow’s doctors for the challenges, advancements, and reformations of our future health care system. The first applicants to sit for MCAT2015 will be those who apply to medical school for the fall 2016. More information on the upcoming MCAT changes can be found on the MCAT site. www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/mcat2015/ Time line of upcoming changes listed here

UCF-Test Prep only provides test preparation review courses and does not provide registration for the actual exam. Please click the link below to get more details on the exam you are interested in or to register for this particular exam. MCAT-Exam Administration Site (AAMC)

On-site Review Courses

Looking to offer a review program on-site? "Bringing UCF to You" with convenient, discounted on-site review courses provided in various, flexible course format options. Whether you would like to offer your own private course or be able to provide a special discount to your students, UCF Test Prep is here to assist you in making your students successful. We bring the most comprehensive and affordable training to your location for your students.

For more details on this training option, please contact Kim Malac at kmalac@ucf.edu or 407-882-0251.

The Difference

The most effective teacher is someone who has followed the same trajectory as those whom he or she teaches; i.e., the most effective teacher of premedical students is someone who once was a pre-medical student, who has taken the same courses and exams as you, and has made it to where his or her students aim to be. The reason is simple: such a person knows intimately the level of knowledge and experience of students, because s/he once was sitting where they are now, and can draw upon this experience to optimize teaching strategies. Don't be misled by claims by others that it's not important whether your instructor is an M.D. or, at least, a Ph.D. in natural science. It is critically important: only such a person is adequately prepared to teach an MCAT. Insist on being taught by persons who once sat in your seats and have made it to where you want to go. Such are the persons who understand YOU and the EXAM best.

The MCAT is a very difficult exam, and one should be extremely wary of claims that suggest otherwise. The best preparation for it is, quite simply, a rigorous course of study in the content outlined by AAMC. This is an obvious point, but aggressive advertising to the contrary can appeal to the student who doesn't want to face reality, and cause him or her to become excited that there is a short-cut. There is not. Using prep materials that are too easy is a very bad idea. There is very little value in memorizing and repetition for this exam. We will tell you nothing less than the truth - the MCAT requires extensive and careful preparation. This is why our course is longer and more detailed than others.

The MCAT indeed can be prepared for -- by hard work, which can be focused and concentrated by a competent instructor. We focus here on the real thing, written by people with backgrounds like ours in the academy and in medicine, not by people who are neither academics nor doctors, and don't understand the mentality of either and the types of tests they write. This test is about critical and analytical reasoning, and this is what we emphasize. It involves a demanding and extensive curriculum. It also is probably the most difficult - and important - exam you will ever take. We are as serious about it as you are. Please consider the evidence. We know what it takes to succeed in medical school admissions, and we look forward to sharing it with you.

Schedules

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Summer - May 12th, 2012 Schedule

Customer Support

Contact Us | Frequently Asked Questions | Transfer and Refund Policy | Special Notes

Contact Us

407-882-TEST (8378)
testprep@ucf.edu

University of Central Florida
Division of Continuing Education
12565 Research Parkway, Suite 390
Orlando, FL 32826

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the size of the class?
  The maximum class size is 25 students.
  
  
• Is the textbook included in the fee?
  For the MCAT all textbooks and materials are included in the price.  
  
  
• Do I have to be a UCF Student to take the course?
  No, the UCF Test Prep Review is available to anyone.

• Who is qualified for the UCF Alumni Discount?
  Students who have graduated and received a degree from UCF qualify for the alumni discount. The discount is also extended to those about to graduate from UCF within the same term as the review course and current UCF Staff and Faculty members. For ACT/SAT only, the discount can be extended to children of UCF Alumni. Alumni discount is not offered for the MCAT course.
  

• What is the success rate of students after taking the test preparation classes?
  We do not have statistics on the test scores because, most students take the test right after they complete the test preparation course and there is no requirement for them to report their scores to UCF Continuing Education. What we do have, from test prep students, are extremely high indications of instructional satisfaction through documented feedback from test preparation students listed on our website.

• Do you offer Tutoring?
  Yes, Tutors are available to prepare students for the GRE, GMAT, and SAT tests. Please call (407)882-0260 or email testprep@ucf.edu for instructor availability and pricing.

• Do you have payment plans?
  Full payment is due before the class begins. If you decide to set up a payment plan, you must fill out a Deferred Payment Plan Form. Contact our office for more information and for approval.

• Why is your test preparation class so much cheaper than other test preparation classes I have found?
  Our goal is to offer a quality service at an affordable price and ultimately assist potential undergraduate, graduate, and professional level students with enrollment into a degree program.

Exam Information

• Can I register for my exam with you?
  We do not manage any of the actual exams. Students need to go to the selected exam's website to sign up for a test date. The links below will provide students with the most up to date details on the actual exam, testing site locations, dates, and exam fee.
  
  Click here for each Exam Administration Website
  ACT www.actstudent.org
  FTCE www.fl.nesinc.com
  GMAT www.mba.com/mba
  GRE www.ets.org
  LSAT www.lsac.org
  MCAT www.aamc.org/students/mcat
  PCAT www.pearsonassessments.com/haiweb/Cultures/en-US/Site/Community/PostSecondary/Products/PCAT/PCATHome.htm
  SAT www.collegeboard.com

• Should I take the GMAT or GRE review?
  The GMAT exam is required for the MBA programs and most business graduate schools. Non-business graduate schools usually require the GRE exam. Students are advised to consult with their school department to see which test scores are required.

• Is the test included in the class?
  Students will be given practice tests, quizzes, testing strategies, and homework assignments to prepare them for the exam. We do not administer the actual exam. The test must be arranged separately with a testing facility.

• Do you offer a free practice exam?
  We provide free practice exam links on each of our test preparation review pages. UCF Test Prep is not affiliated with these sites. These are references from the official testing organizations that administer each exam. We feel each will be beneficial in providing core concepts to students.
  
  On the "Resources Tab" we have helpful tutorials to familiarize you with core mathematical concepts. These exercises are designed to explain concepts that you may have not seen for some time. There is an answer key to use with each exercise so you can check your answers.

Registration/Refund/Transfer

• I tried to register and make payment but the page timed out and I can't log back in. What do I do?
  If you are having trouble making payment or logging in, please contact testprep@ucf.edu or 407-882-8378 to complete payment.

• What do I do if I am going to miss a class session?
  Please contact us if you know in advance that you will be missing a class or if you have already missed a class after the course has started. We will notify the instructor and will work with the student based on the conditions of the absence.

Test Preparation Transfer and Refund Policy

All refund requests will be required to follow the Division of Continuing Education refund policy.

The transfer policy applies only to the Test Prep review courses in the subject areas of GRE, GMAT, FTCE and ACT/SAT courses. For transfers related to MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT or LSAT courses contact our office at 407.882.TEST (8378) as all MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT and LSAT course transfers will need to be handled on a case-by-case basis.

UCF Test Prep Administration will approve all transfer requests, and notify the student of the decision and any pertinent information. Instructors do not have the authority to make decisions on this policy. Notification to instructors does not constitute transfer from the class. The required UCF Test Prep Transfer Request Form must be completed and submitted for review.

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Transfer Process

1. Complete the transfer form: You, the student, must notify the Division of Continuing Education that you wish to transfer from the registered course. Download the transfer form from the UCF Test Prep website. This first step in the process is the most essential. We will consider your transfer request active on the day and time that we physically receive the signed form. Any transfer forms received outside of our regular business hours of Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM will be considered “received” on our next regular business day.

2. Payment: There is a payment required for transferring to another course. A percentage of your registration fee is applied as a credit to the new transfer course. The credit is determined based on how much of the course is remaining, and not on how many classes that you have attended or missed.

We determine the remaining time for the course from the point in time we receive the transfer form, not from the time it is dated and signed. Only class times that meet after we receive the transfer form will count as remaining course time.

The credit is applied to the current registration fee of the course being transferred to, and any remaining balance will need to be paid by the student. There is also an additional transfer fee of $50.00 (fifty dollars) that is added to your registration fee. The $50.00 transfer fee is required to be paid regardless of how much the credit is.

Registration Fee Clarification: If you transfer to another course you will be in the same fee category as the class you are transferring from. For example, you may not transfer and switch from the regular Registration rate to the Alumni rate (unless you have graduated prior to taking the new course).

Example of How the Credit is Determined: The amount of your credit is determined by how much of the course is remaining.

• We take the number of hours for your course (ex. 24 hour review course)
• Then subtract the number of hours the course has met (ex. 2 class meeting at 4 hours each equals 8 hours that have met).
• This will give us the remaining number of hours the course has NOT met (ex. 24-8 = 16 hours).
• The remaining amount of class is be divided by the total number of hours for the course (ex. 16/24 = 66.7%). This percentage of your fee is applied to the registration fee transfer course.

Sample: Orlando was taking the 16-hour review course, but after two class meetings Orlando decided that he wants to transfer to the 24 review hour course. Orlando paid $549 for the 16-hour review course, and the 24-hour review course fee is $700. How much will the credit be and how much will he need to pay?

Orlando’s class meets for 4 hours each session and there have already been 2 class meetings, so 8 hours of the course have already met, and 8 hours or 50% of the course remains. Orlando will receive a credit for 50% of his $549 registration fee that will be applied toward the $700 registration fee for the transfer course.

After the $274.50 credit is applied, Orlando is left with a $425.50 registration fee. Once the $50.00 transfer fee is applied to the remaining registration fee of $425.50, Orlando will need to pay $475.50 for transferring into the 24-hour review course.

Special Notes:

Transfers for LSAT and MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT will be handled on a case-by-case basis, please contact our office at 407.882.TEST (8378).

No portion of your registration fee can be applied to another DCE program or transferred to another person.

UCF Test Prep will not refund textbook purchases, nor will we supply the textbook for the transfer course.

About UCF Test Prep Program Staff

With over 13 years of experience the UCF Test Prep staff contributes to the development and administration of the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, SOA Exams, and Teaching Certificate Preparation Course Reviews. As part of the University of Central Florida - Division of Continuing Education, we believe the UCF Creed of Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions. Our goal is to make sure customers receive the help they need. We will provide each student with the best customer service available, always follow-up when needed to ensure students are satisfied and receive the information that they were seeking, set customer expectation based on what can be delivered and realistically met, and treat all customers with professionalism and courtesy, while expediting service request.

 UCF Test Prep Program Staff

Austin Companion
Program Associate and Customer Support 

Austin is involved in direct programmatic, customer and instructional support for the following programs: UCF-Test Prep, ROPES Programs, Insurance Adjuster Training, Home Inspection, as well as specific client-based corporate/on-site training initiatives. He offers the upmost in quality customer service to provide specific program details and course schedule information to potential and current students/participants. Austin is also responsible for maintaining daily enrollment management services, assisting with marketing efforts, and interacting as the instructional liaison for each program he supports, maintaining cohesion between instructor assignments, compensation and logistical support.

Pat Craft
Program Associate and Customer Support 

Pat is involved with direct programmatic, customer and instructional support for the following programs: UCF Test Prep, Insurance Adjuster Training and specific client-based corporate/on-site training initiatives. She offers the upmost in quality customer service to provide specific program details and course schedule information to potential and current students/participants. Pat serves as the primary schedule-builder for Test Prep as well as maintaining daily enrollment management services, interacting as the instructional liaison for each program she supports and assists in maintaining cohesion between instructor assignments, compensation and logistical support.

Kim Malac 
Coordinator and Customer Support 

Kim is involved in direct programmatic, customer and instructional support for the following programs: UCF-Test Prep; UCF-Test Prep Tutoring Services, Insurance Adjuster Training, Financial and Retirement Strategy Series, Online Photonics Technician Certificate Program, Criminal Justice Seminars, SSP Leadership Program, and Certified Financial Planning Program, as well as specific client-based corporate/on-site training initiatives. She offers the upmost in quality customer service to provide specific program details and course schedule information to potential and current students/participants. Kim is also responsible for maintaining daily enrollment management services, data and report analysis as well as interacting as the instructional liaison for each program she supports, maintaining cohesion between instructor assignments, compensation and logistical support.

Chris Rose
Assistant Division Director
UCF Test Prep Program Director
Chris brings to the Central Florida business community 15 years of programmatic and business development experience focused on industry and professional development training. He started his career at UCF's Executive Development Center in the College of Business, and continued to build on his management and business relationship strengths at SCCorporate College, where he guided the Business and Industry Support Center as well as other Continuing Education programs. Chris joined UCF's Division of Continuing Education in 2003 and, through strategic partnerships and consultative relationships, has developed and expanded the areas of management/supervision, leadership, sales, marketing and organizational-based training. As part of his primary focus, Chris is responsible for the implementation of customized and corporate training programs designed specifically to meet a business' organizational needs and goals. He is also responsible for directing the following programs: UCF's Call Center Academy, the ROPES Challenge Course, UCF-Test Prep, Effective Management Training Series, Train-the-Trainer Series and the division's insurance training programs.

Instructor Biography

Gavin J. Putzer

Dr. Gavin Putzer, MD, PhD, MPH, has spent the last decade assisting aspiring pre-medical students prepare for the Medical College Admissions Test, or MCAT. Dr. Putzer is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the University of Central Florida. He also is a professor of Health Policy and Management at Saint Leo University.  Formerly, he was the Chair of the Department of Business Administration and a Professor of Healthcare Management at Albany State University in Georgia. Dr. Putzer's programs affiliated with the University of Central Florida include Dr. Putzer's Review for the PCAT and Dr. Putzer's Review for the MCAT. He also offers Dr. Putzer's Review through Stetson University.