The Khan Academy Psych/Soc Docs Every MCAT Student Should Know
If you are studying for the MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section, and you are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. This section covers a wide range of concepts and knowing what to study is often harder than studying itself.
That is exactly why the Khan Academy MCAT Psych/Soc documents (86-page and 300-page) have become some of the most trusted and widely used MCAT prep resources among premed students.
I recommend these documents to my students because they are clear, organized, and directly aligned with what the AAMC actually tests. Download the documents, and follow my simple guide on how to use them effectively.
Download the 300-page document here:
Khan Academy Behavioral Sciences Review 300 page notes.pdf
What is the 300-page Khan Academy Psych/Soc document?
The 300-page document was created by Khan Academy and contains the most complete written summary of all the psychology and sociology content they developed for the AAMC.
This document:
- Fully summarizes every Khan Academy MCAT Psych/Soc lesson
- Closely follows the official AAMC content outline
- Provides deeper explanations and context
- Is ideal for students aiming for top percentile MCAT scores
Professor Zaghi Coaching tip:
If Psych/Soc feels unfamiliar to you, or you want a strong conceptual foundation, start here. Many of our high scoring students learn from the 300-page document first, then transition to the 86-page version for review.
Download the 86-page document here:
KA P_S – The Lazy OCD Version (3).docx.pdf
What is the 86-page Khan Academy Psych/Soc document?
The 86-page document is a student-created, high-yield summary based entirely on Khan Academy’s official MCAT Psychology and Sociology videos. It distills everything you need to know into an efficient, easy-to-review format.
This is why students love it:
- Covers all AAMC MCAT Psych/Soc topics
- Based on free, official Khan Academy MCAT content
- Extremely organized and exam-focused
- Perfect for review, memorization, and Anki integration
- Frequently recommended on r/MCAT, r/premed, SDN, and other premed forums
Professor Zaghi Coaching tip:
If you are short on time or if you are already familiar with the material, this document is one of the best ways to boost your Psych/Soc score quickly.
MCAT Anki Decks That Pair Perfectly with These Documents
Try using Anki alongside these documents. This combination will help reinforce definitions, theories, and high-yield terms through spaced repetition.
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To be successful on the Psy/Soc section you must not read everything. The trick is to use the right resources in the right order. And remember, you are not doing this alone. Thousands of students have used these documents to feel more confident walking into the MCAT and you can use them too. Be consistent, trust the process, and focus on understanding the concepts and theories, not just memorizing terms. And to get that extra boost, sign up for the MCAT King Psych/Soc Workshop where we review the hottest psych/soc topics and teach effective passage analysis.