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awsboard228805
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 Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:12 am Post subject: Is there any hope? |
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So I've exhausted pretty much all of my resources as far as CBTs go (AAMC except 8 which I'm saving for my last week, TBR) but I do have GS CBT 4-10 left.
I have 2.5 weeks until my MCAT and I scored 6/7/8 on GS CBT 2 and 8/8/7 on GS CBT 3.
Is there enough time for me to improve to a 30? And around what scores should I be getting on these GS CBTs that would give me about a 30 on the real thing?
Thanks a lot, I am losing hope and I need some solid advice. I take notes and review my tests carefully but I realize I make lots of careless mistakes on my tests sometimes. |
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mcat_premed3832
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Of course, the scores you received on your AAMC tests that you have done previously would be a good indicator of your preparedness at that time.
In terms of the GS exams, you should read the 2 stickies above this thread (GS scores vs real AAMC scores and vs practice AAMC scores). You will see that on average, students scored 1-2 points higher on the AAMC exams. It would mean scoring between 24-27 on the GS exams to score between 27 and 30 on the real MCAT.
| Quote: | | I take notes and review my tests carefully |
Excellent; on average, you need a full day to adequately review a full length CBT and to review your Gold Notes (top level notes) to get ready for the next exam.
| Quote: | | but I realize I make lots of careless mistakes on my tests sometimes |
If you are finishing your exams with time to spare then you must learn to "Testproof"' your answers prior to moving on to the next question. This means taking up to 20 seconds asking yourself if the answer makes sense (this is learned through pattern recognition, doing/reviewing many exams, etc.) or to play Devil's advocate: tell yourself that you made a mistake and try to determine why. This will help you pick up "silly" mistakes.
It was a good idea to keep aside an AAMC test which you could do in about 2 weeks from now (a few days before the real exam).
Of course there is hope but you know already that it will be quite a challenge. It's full throttle all the way! Good luck! |
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