The Official 01/28/2012 MCAT Club

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Sure is silent for the 1/27 test-takers...

Looks like we wait till tomorrow. are we gonna do an

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Originally Posted by nirvikalpa

Sure is silent for the 1/27 test-takers...

Its because we're confident and know that worrying won't help our scores. Also we have better things to do

Originally Posted by railgun

Its because we're confident and know that worrying won't help our scores. Also we have better things to do

No offense, but even if you went out of there thinking you got a 45T you'd be anxious to see your score.

Originally Posted by GrabSlamBoot

Looks like we wait till tomorrow. are we gonna do an

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Sounds good! Might also be helpful for other people planning on taking the MCAT to see an approximate timeline/time input, methods of studying (prep course or no, which set of review books), and any additional personal anecdotes

Originally Posted by GrabSlamBoot

Looks like we wait till tomorrow. are we gonna do an

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yes, lets do this. even though the embarrassment from a possible low score might prevent me from posting in a forum where most posters gets mid to high 30 score and still complain about it or ask if they should retake.

*silent scream of terror*

Originally Posted by IrishCogs

No offense, but even if you went out of there thinking you got a 45T you'd be anxious to see your score.

None taken. I am surely anxious, and can't wait to see my score, but Ill probably check my score about three times tomorrow. The worst I probably did would be ~30, in which case I'll retake over summer. So worst case scenario is I spend an extra year @ college, which is fine by me.
As a side note, I didn't mean to come off sounding like a douche, just wanted to say we're cooler

I actually originally posted that thinking you guys were getting your scores today... oops. I guess not?

Originally Posted by angldrps

yes, lets do this. even though the embarrassment from a possible low score might prevent me from posting in a forum where most posters gets mid to high 30 score and still complain about it or ask if they should retake.

Lol don't worry. If I do poorly I prob wont post anything

What are you guys doing tomorrow when the scores are released?
If I don't have to start my research rotation, I'm going to head to NYC and go bar hopping or bowling or both. I need to keep my mind off the impending doom I feel.

Originally Posted by Libsky

What are you guys doing tomorrow when the scores are released?
If I don't have to start my research rotation, I'm going to head to NYC and go bar hopping or bowling or both. I need to keep my mind off the impending doom I feel.

Hmmmm. I expect crying into my dog's fur for a bit. Then some profuse alcohol consumption with a forecast of poor life decisions.


Or, just sleeping the way I did after the test.

Gah. I had a four hour drive home after the MCAT (I was one of the lucky few who got to select +200 miles away from my testing center, huzzah), so I definitely won't be doing that again. I've got an eight hour shift at work that starts at 3:30, so I'll be... working. Also getting sick, so no partying afterward for me.

*sigh*

I just want it over with.

I will be going to the UW/Minnesota basketball game...should be a good time

Breaking Benjamin- so cold
Breaking Benjamin- dear agony
Papa roach-last restort

Well I think if it is good I'm going to take my physics test and get an A. I it's bad I'm going home and hugging my daughter. That should make me feel better. Then I'm going to schedule my next test and cry!

19 hours 35 minutes.

I'll post my scores tomorrow, the breakdown, reaction, plans for future, etc.

AAMC: 34
Predicted: 30
Actual (1/28): ?????

The thread will be inundated with exorbitant scores, don't feel discouraged. Most people will post something like "43, might be a retake". You'll feel like a failure but they're probably just lying lol

^^^ Dude, I am the same way. Why do you think you dropped four points from your average? For me it was verbal, u?

AAMC: 34
Predicted-27-30 (anticipated 7-8 on verbal)
actual: ???

AAMC: 32.75
Predicted: 27-32. Thinking 29.
Actual: ?

Originally Posted by fneverforget

^^^ Dude, I am the same way. Why do you think you dropped four points from your average? For me it was verbal, u?

AAMC: 34
Predicted-27-30 (anticipated 7-8 on verbal)
actual: ???

Well, mainly my timing was really off this time. I guessed on a full passage for each section. My performance of verbal was abysmal, the first two passages destroyed me. I was playing catch-up for the rest of the section. I only felt good about Physical Sciences and the organic part of the Biological Sciences. I took the MCAT over the summer and received a 30, this recent test felt the same to me as far as performance (maybe worse).

AAMC average: 33
Predicted: 30 because I feel so ****ty about physics
Actual: who knows

This stress is not conducive to maintaining a diet. I'm nervous eating like crazy right now.

Well, mainly my timing was really off this time. I guessed on a full passage for each section. My performance of verbal was abysmal, the first two passages destroyed me. I was playing catch-up for the rest of the section. I only felt good about Physical Sciences and the organic part of the Biological Sciences. I took the MCAT over the summer and received a 30, this recent test felt the same to me as far as performance (maybe worse).

Dude first time I also got a 30 (10/10/10)! Hopefully we both do much better the second time around. I didn't guess on any passages this time around, but first time around I was guessing left and right on the science sections, verbal my first time was really straight foreward. I didn't guess on verbal passages this time, but my timing was off and I was REALLY unsure about the questions I answered. I thought PS and BS were okay with BS having some tough orgo discretes. Good luck man!!!

Originally Posted by fneverforget

Dude first time I also got a 30 (10/10/10)! Hopefully we both do much better the second time around. I didn't guess on any passages this time around, but first time around I was guessing left and right on the science sections, verbal my first time was really straight foreward. I didn't guess on verbal passages this time, but my timing was off and I was REALLY unsure about the questions I answered. I thought PS and BS were okay with BS having some tough orgo discretes. Good luck man!!!

Can I join the first MCAT score of 30 club? Mine was (11/7/12). The thing is, I think I would be less pissed if I got a lower score than the exact same score this time around. Praying this doesn't happen....

sure you can join. hahahaha

What did you think of verbal this time around? BTW when did you take it the first time, in the summer? I took it on Aug. 18th, back then the verbal section was fairly straight foreward.

Originally Posted by TheBoss88

I'll post my scores tomorrow, the breakdown, reaction, plans for future, etc.

AAMC: 34
Predicted: 30
Actual (1/28): ?????

The thread will be inundated with exorbitant scores, don't feel discouraged. Most people will post something like "43, might be a retake". You'll feel like a failure but they're probably just lying lol

Hahahaha!!!!!! SO TRUE. Just keep in mind people who do well are more likely to post their scores than people who don't do as well.

Originally Posted by JohnSnow

Hahahaha!!!!!! SO TRUE. Just keep in mind people who do well are more likely to post their scores than people who don't do as well.

Haha yeah, hopefully we don't have too many people posting fake scores tomorrow, always takes the fun out of it

Originally Posted by fneverforget

sure you can join. hahahaha

What did you think of verbal this time around? BTW when did you take it the first time, in the summer? I took it on Aug. 18th, back then the verbal section was fairly straight foreward.

I took the 1/27 test and I thought the verbal was pretty straight forward (much more straight forward than the other sections). From what I hear, the 1/28 test takers had the harder verbal section.

I took my first MCAT on the same date last year.

Originally Posted by TheWeeIceMan

This stress is not conducive to maintaining a diet. I'm nervous eating like crazy right now.

Opposite for me - I've been so stressed the past few weeks that I've had almost zero appetite - everything is kind of tasteless right now, but I've gotta keep going somehow!

Originally Posted by fneverforget

Dude first time I also got a 30 (10/10/10)! Hopefully we both do much better the second time around. I didn't guess on any passages this time around, but first time around I was guessing left and right on the science sections, verbal my first time was really straight foreward. I didn't guess on verbal passages this time, but my timing was off and I was REALLY unsure about the questions I answered. I thought PS and BS were okay with BS having some tough orgo discretes. Good luck man!!!

My first time was a (11/9/10) and I took it on September 2nd. Honestly, I thought this verbal section was much harder than my first one. Also, I feel like the test passages on each section keep getting more verbose. Even the discretes in the bio section required a good deal of reading. Either way, we both still have the opportunity to retake one more time before the 2013 application opens. Make sure to post tomorrow, I'll be curious to see how you did.

Guys, I'm trying to just keep my mind off of what news we'll all be getting very very soon...but I ended up on sdn soooo, it's obviously not going so well.

Anyway, best of luck to all!!

My first time was a (11/9/10) and I took it on September 2nd. Honestly, I thought this verbal section was much harder than my first one. Also, I feel like the test passages on each section keep getting more verbose. Even the discretes in the bio section required a good deal of reading. Either way, we both still have the opportunity to retake one more time before the 2013 application opens. Make sure to post tomorrow, I'll be curious to see how you did.

Def. man I will post. I will retake it in late June/early July. I will send out the rest of my applications. I just don't have time to study for a retake this semester. Also, it looks really bad for taking the test three times. I am sure that is a red flag for top medical schools (even if you score a 34+ your third time).

I just watched the Normandy invasion scene from Saving Private Ryan to remind myself that no matter how bad I could feel later on today things could always be a whole lot worse and that the MCAT is just a test.

Originally Posted by fneverforget

Def. man I will post. I will retake it in late June/early July. I will send out the rest of my applications. I just don't have time to study for a retake this semester. Also, it looks really bad for taking the test three times. I am sure that is a red flag for top medical schools (even if you score a 34+ your third time).

Yeah it may appear as a red flag or it may even show perseverance on our part. Most people won't retake with a 30 but this shows that we will keep trying until we get what we want. Also, most schools only care about the scores for their metrics, their acceptance averages are based on our highest scores so it doesn't affect them either way. I would probably retake early June so I can get my completed app out by early July. My MCAT score will determine where I apply.

Originally Posted by JohnSnow

I just watched the Normandy invasion scene from Saving Private Ryan to remind myself that no matter how bad I could feel later on today things could always be a whole lot worse and that the MCAT is just a test.

Great movie

are the scores releasing 5pm EST or 3pm EST? when i took it in april of last year, they were released by 3pm EST.

Originally Posted by angldrps

are the scores releasing 5pm EST or 3pm EST? when i took it in april of last year, they were released by 3pm EST.

It usually seems to be after 3, but it may not be until 5, no one knows for sure.

Originally Posted by TheBoss88

Well, mainly my timing was really off this time. I guessed on a full passage for each section. My performance of verbal was abysmal, the first two passages destroyed me. I was playing catch-up for the rest of the section. I only felt good about Physical Sciences and the organic part of the Biological Sciences. I took the MCAT over the summer and received a 30, this recent test felt the same to me as far as performance (maybe worse).

This. I managed to finish, but I felt insanely discouraged after that even though I realize those could have very well just happened to be the hard ones stuck at the beginning.

I guess I should count myself lucky that this is one of the most anxiety-ridden nights of my life. Wishing everyone 45s and a stress-free Tuesday!

I CANT SLEEP!! its 3 am and I have to be up at 7:30 for work....
Although AAMC says that results will be released after 5 pm, I am checking the scores website every hour since 12 am
I WISH I COULD GO TO SLEEP NOW AND WAKE UP AT 5 PM!!
good luck everyone!

Originally Posted by sasmadrid

I CANT SLEEP!! its 3 am and I have to be up at 7:30 for work....
Although AAMC says that results will be released after 5 pm, I am checking the scores website every hour since 12 am
I WISH I COULD GO TO SLEEP NOW AND WAKE UP AT 5 PM!!
good luck everyone!

i am right there with you on this.

Originally Posted by angldrps

i am right there with you on this.

As am I! Maybe sharing my torture will help you all feel a little better; I'm in the UK this semester so you know how you are all waiting until 5? Well, we're 5 hours ahead of EST time so I'm waiting until 10 PM, .

Originally Posted by sciencebooks

As am I! Maybe sharing my torture will help you all feel a little better; I'm in the UK this semester so you know how you are all waiting until 5? Well, we're 5 hours ahead of EST time so I'm waiting until 10 PM, .

ouuuchhhhh

I did not sleep well at all last night. Kept having nightmares then I would wake up in the middle of the night in terror. I had a better night sleep before the MCAT.

Hahahahha I had nightmares too. I had one dream when I opened my score and I got a 47!!! Which made me soooo happy, then it turned into a 37, then a 27, and then a 17

I think I'm going to just wait until tonight to check my scores, that way my heart won't leap out of my chest for nothing when they haven't been posted.

Originally Posted by TinaBina22

Hahahahha I had nightmares too. I had one dream when I opened my score and I got a 47!!! Which made me soooo happy, then it turned into a 37, then a 27, and then a 17

I think I'm going to just wait until tonight to check my scores, that way my heart won't leap out of my chest for nothing when they haven't been posted.

A 47!!! You really are a dreamer

Originally Posted by TheKDizzle

A 47!!! You really are a dreamer

I don't think I'll ever been so happy in my entire life.

Originally Posted by JohnSnow

I just watched the Normandy invasion scene from Saving Private Ryan to remind myself that no matter how bad I could feel later on today things could always be a whole lot worse and that the MCAT is just a test.

haha what an interesting way to put things into perspective ... i agree though i've been reading depressing news stories all morning to remind myself that i have a lot to be happy about no matter what the score is

is it kind of sad that we need to make ourselves feel better already???

I have been telling myself all morning just to be proud and happy I took the test. I hear my mom in my head.

This wait it killing me!!!

Originally Posted by heliscomo

haha what an interesting way to put things into perspective ... i agree though i've been reading depressing news stories all morning to remind myself that i have a lot to be happy about no matter what the score is

is it kind of sad that we need to make ourselves feel better already???

If you want depressing, you should watch "Lilya 4ever" Seriously, after watching this movie, you'll be full of despair and really count your blessing

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...USuezTy0juIUmw