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@HinduHammer , thanks for replying. Here is the run-down: For timing, I am doing well on verbal and BS, finishing both sections with lots of time to spare. Physics, on the other hand, I have a lot of trouble with timing. In fact, I have not been able to finish a single PS section on time. I always have like 5 left that I need to blindly guess on because I run out of time. It's a combination of me being slightly slow at math and also getting stumped on some hard questions. I have heard that you don't even need to read the passage most of the time on physics...you can get away with just reading the questions and referring to the passage as needed. Is this true? If so, this strategy may save me some precious time. When it comes to Biology, on the other hand, even when im not sure about a problem, I can usually narrow it down to two answers, so I am never blindly guessing. I have a good intuition about orgo mechanism, but I think I need to do a more comprehensive review of common reactions. Its the orgo that usually trips me up. And when it comes to verbal, that is my best section. I feel like I could even get a perfect score on verbal on a really good day.
So overall...Verbal is my best, I always finish it on time and am confident in my answers. BS is my second best. I always finish with plenty of spare time, but I have come content gaps. PS is my worst. I never finish on time, and I have some content gaps.
Well it seems to me like you have two issues going on, 1. content and 2. timing. PS = content and mastery of simple math, doing scientific notation multiplication in your head and so forth. PS requires a lot of confidence IMO, because you can get so tripped up mentally with all the equations and relations, the only way to get confidence in physics is to know the equations like the back of your hand...make flashcards. Be able to derive the units instantaneously. There was one question on my MCAT I was able to solve within 5 secs because I could derive the units from the answer choices very quickly and thus eliminate the thing that did not fit.
BS = while you say its your best subject, your only 1 point above PS. Seems to me your not as strong as you think you are here, and if you say you're suffering with orgo, then review more orgo. I had 2 orgo passages on my MCAT, and thankfully I recalled them from my lecture course. There were some orgo discretes on my BS that I didn't have time to review like calculating polarization (not that, but an example of something similar) that really screwed me and def cost me points on the real thing.
Again, flash cards that YOU MAKE are your best friend. It is proven that when you write things down in your own hand and use different colors and stuff, you remember it better.
Overall timing can be improved it seems for PS. You claim you're not having trouble with VR or BS which is good, however it seems your BS needs content review. I don't know which VR questions your getting wrong, but strongly suggest you just practice, practice, practice. Get the AAMC Verbal self-assessment.
Remember, rule of thumb is to take your MCAT average and subtract 2 points for your real MCAT score. If your scoring 33s on practice tests, expect a 31 on the real thing.
I think you can improve to where you need to be in a month, but it will require 8 hours/day of MCAT studying and nothing else taking your time and energy. Alternatively you can push back, but you may start to see diminishing returns. OTOH, I know if I was able to study for just a few more weeks I could have done at least a few points better on mine.
It really is a personal choice. Don't take it until you feel ready. Possible to improve 2 points in a month? Absolutely. Will you get there? Only you know the answer.
