Familiarize yourself with the format of the verbal section of the MCAT. The verbal section is made up of several passages, each between 500 and 600 words long. You must read the passages and answer five to 10 multiple-choice questions based on the passage. You have 60 minutes to answer 40 questions.
Prepare yourself by creating a strategy for reading the verbal passages. Some test prep sources state that reading the questions before reading the section can help identify important sentences in the passage. Try different methods before taking the test to see what works for you.
Enroll in an MCAT preparation course. You can find a list of MCAT prep courses at a local college or tutoring service centers, such as Sylvan Learning Center and Kaplan Test Prep.
Take a practice test regularly at least two months prior to the MCAT. The Association of American Medical Colleges offers free practice test at its website. You can also order additional practice test for $35 each, as of June 2011.
Purchase study guide books from your local book store. The AAMC also offers an official MCAT guidebook that can be purchased from the company's website.