
🏛️ Social Institutions on the MCAT: Understanding the Building Blocks of Society
Master MCAT sociology with our guide on social institutions. Learn theories, real-world examples, and how they show up on test day.

Mastering Ascribed vs Achieved Status for the MCAT: A High-Yield Sociology Topic
Not all MCAT challenges come from biochemistry or physics—some of the sneakiest questions hide in the Sociology & Psychology section. One classic concept that trips up test-takers? Ascribed vs Achieved Status. This is where King of the Curve’s signature visuals can turn memorization into real understanding. Let’s break down this high-yield topic and how it shows up in MCAT-style passages.