Rising Above Pressure: How Eman Shahid Scored 197/200 in MDCAT 2019
When Eman Shahid walked into the exam hall, she knew the stakes. But more than that, she knew herself.
Years of dreaming about medicine had brought her to that moment. And while her drive was fierce, the pressure was very real. Especially for a student of ALMS, trying to balance conceptual understanding with a tight 3-month timeline.
But Eman had something that changed the game: KIPS.
“For me, the most difficult part wasn’t the syllabus—it was staying mentally strong. There were moments I broke down. But the guidance at KIPS? It kept me grounded.”
Her MDCAT score? 197 out of 200.
Her position? Among the top 3 in Pakistan.
Her journey? Proof that pressure doesn’t break you—if you have the right support behind you.
At KIPS Faisalabad (Satyana Road), Eman found more than teachers. She found mentors who understood how to bridge the gap between ALMS and FSc. In her words, “They didn’t just teach the syllabus—they taught us how to cope. How to adapt. How to trust the process.”
The structured LMS, regular MCQ practice, chapter-wise revisions, and daily feedback helped her simulate real test conditions long before the actual exam. She credits that simulated experience for reducing panic on test day and sharpening her accuracy.
But it wasn’t just academic.
KIPS, she says, made her believe again—especially during moments when the pressure became too much to handle alone.
“I had doubts. Many times. But KIPS took ALMS students like me seriously. The teachers knew where we were struggling—and they never left us behind.”
Nowadays, Eman has a dream to be a doctor not only because it is a good job, but also because she feels that it is necessary. She knows that there is a lack of physicians in Pakistan. She’s seen patients suffer for reasons that shouldn’t exist. And that drives her forward.
“The biggest victory in life,” she says, “is recognising your own potential—and having the courage to chase it.”
With KIPS MDCAT preparation, she didn’t just chase it. She caught it.