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Several people have asked me about my studying schedule and how to do it in such a time crunch. I have attached a calendar to this thread that you may access that has a detailed list. I had a mock test day of July 5th. Almost exactly a month from today. Hopefully this helps you all. If you have any questions feel free to ask me!
Here is my link to my previous post about my individual scores by using a schedule such as this after taking the OAT four times this type of schedule helped me without a doubt.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=994779
Below is a list of the sections amongst each topic on Chads Videos along with how long those videos will be. For example in G1 there are sections within those breaking them down. So it isnt just one video that is two hours long. It will be broken up into shorter 20 to 30 minute segments. When studying I tried to get a full section (G1,G2, ect) covered in a day. If they were shorter I would try to get more than one in a day. The notes I am referring to are what Chad provides along with his videos.
The sample schedule I am providing is focusing on how I studied for my test. I struggled with Organic, General Chemistry and Physics. Reading Comprehension and Biology were my strong points so I did not focus on them as much notes wise. I did start doing Biology practice tests from the beginning because I felt that was the only way I got it. I did write down anything that I wasnt for sure of and didnt understand why I got wrong for future reference to review when I have down 'Review all notes'. For Quantitative Reasoning I provided some of the videos that I thought were the most helpful. Other than that I would suggest doing as many practice problems as possible. If your strengths are different you should swap them out from mine and focus on your weak areas.
Practice tests: When referring to practice tests I am referring to Crack the OAT software. When I say NS Sectioned Test I am meaning the full natural science portion. Crack the OAT does not contain Physics practice tests so I also purchased OAT Destroyer. This provided me with full tests as well as physics practice tests.
The first couple weeks suck. They are busy and hectic. When you get towards the end you have more time since you are only taking practice tests and reviewing the notes. At that point it is laid back.
DAY BEFORE THE TEST: I reviewed all sectioned notes and that was it for the day. The rest of the day I relaxed and I got a massage that day to help relax. I highly suggest that. It does help you relax and get all your tension before test day.
TEST DAY: I didnt review anything. I didnt bring any kind of study materials with me to the testing center. Listen to music and hype yourself up. Take your break. By now your stamina should be up even though you only took one FULL test you did several NS sectioned tests which is the major portion of the test.
General Chemistry
G1- (2:15)
G2- (2:10)
G3- (2:09)
G4- (1:38)
G5- (3:50)
G6- (1:34)
G7- (1:34)
Organic Chemistry
O1- (2:36)
O2- (1:03)
O3- (1:01)
O4- (2:44)
O5- (2:05)
O6- (1:16)
Physics
P1- (2:47)
P2- (2:27)
P3- (2:01)
P4- (1:56)
P5- (2:14)
Quantitative Reasoning: There are more videos on the website than I am listing but these are the ones that helped me the most. Other than that practice problems work the best.
13 Fractions (12:46)
14 Comparing Fractions (8:15)
15 Percentages (14:26)
18 Conversions (27:50)
19 Dilutions (5:37)
23 Exponents (12:11)
24 Logs (6:03)
31 2D Geometry (23:29)
32 3D Geometry (17:30)
41 Permutations and Combinations (19:46)
42 Probability (23:52)
44 Ratios and Proportions (3:43)
45 Age Problems (4:01)
46 Rate Problems (9:37)
Trigonometry (25:06)
Biology
For Bio there are videos but I didnt watch them. I used other notes from previous Kaplan course and I felt as if the sectioned tests helped the most.
Good luck all!
Here is my link to my previous post about my individual scores by using a schedule such as this after taking the OAT four times this type of schedule helped me without a doubt.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=994779
Below is a list of the sections amongst each topic on Chads Videos along with how long those videos will be. For example in G1 there are sections within those breaking them down. So it isnt just one video that is two hours long. It will be broken up into shorter 20 to 30 minute segments. When studying I tried to get a full section (G1,G2, ect) covered in a day. If they were shorter I would try to get more than one in a day. The notes I am referring to are what Chad provides along with his videos.
The sample schedule I am providing is focusing on how I studied for my test. I struggled with Organic, General Chemistry and Physics. Reading Comprehension and Biology were my strong points so I did not focus on them as much notes wise. I did start doing Biology practice tests from the beginning because I felt that was the only way I got it. I did write down anything that I wasnt for sure of and didnt understand why I got wrong for future reference to review when I have down 'Review all notes'. For Quantitative Reasoning I provided some of the videos that I thought were the most helpful. Other than that I would suggest doing as many practice problems as possible. If your strengths are different you should swap them out from mine and focus on your weak areas.
Practice tests: When referring to practice tests I am referring to Crack the OAT software. When I say NS Sectioned Test I am meaning the full natural science portion. Crack the OAT does not contain Physics practice tests so I also purchased OAT Destroyer. This provided me with full tests as well as physics practice tests.
The first couple weeks suck. They are busy and hectic. When you get towards the end you have more time since you are only taking practice tests and reviewing the notes. At that point it is laid back.
DAY BEFORE THE TEST: I reviewed all sectioned notes and that was it for the day. The rest of the day I relaxed and I got a massage that day to help relax. I highly suggest that. It does help you relax and get all your tension before test day.
TEST DAY: I didnt review anything. I didnt bring any kind of study materials with me to the testing center. Listen to music and hype yourself up. Take your break. By now your stamina should be up even though you only took one FULL test you did several NS sectioned tests which is the major portion of the test.
General Chemistry
G1- (2:15)
G2- (2:10)
G3- (2:09)
G4- (1:38)
G5- (3:50)
G6- (1:34)
G7- (1:34)
Organic Chemistry
O1- (2:36)
O2- (1:03)
O3- (1:01)
O4- (2:44)
O5- (2:05)
O6- (1:16)
Physics
P1- (2:47)
P2- (2:27)
P3- (2:01)
P4- (1:56)
P5- (2:14)
Quantitative Reasoning: There are more videos on the website than I am listing but these are the ones that helped me the most. Other than that practice problems work the best.
13 Fractions (12:46)
14 Comparing Fractions (8:15)
15 Percentages (14:26)
18 Conversions (27:50)
19 Dilutions (5:37)
23 Exponents (12:11)
24 Logs (6:03)
31 2D Geometry (23:29)
32 3D Geometry (17:30)
41 Permutations and Combinations (19:46)
42 Probability (23:52)
44 Ratios and Proportions (3:43)
45 Age Problems (4:01)
46 Rate Problems (9:37)
Trigonometry (25:06)
Biology
For Bio there are videos but I didnt watch them. I used other notes from previous Kaplan course and I felt as if the sectioned tests helped the most.
Good luck all!
