Study the format of the MCAT. Study all four areas -- physical sciences, biological sciences, reading comprehension and writing -- but study them separately. Clip or copy any helpful notes you come across, and organize them in a way you'll understand.
Map out a study calendar. Schedule a regular day or study session for each subject. You should plan to study this for at least a 10- to 12-week period and about 10 hours per week.
Read anything and everything to prepare for the reading comprehension section. It may cover everything from global warming to Indian literature. Ask yourself questions about everything you read, such as what was the major argument in an article. Train your mind to read actively.
Start taking practice tests a few weeks ahead of the real test date. Take a practice test in the morning, then review the material you got wrong in the afternoon. If you hate physics, concentrate on the formulas and make them make sense. Don't waste your time mastering a single subject that doesn't connect with your mind. Memorize the main formulas and move on.
Relax the day before the test. By then it's too late to "cram" and you need time to rest.