Official Gold Standard CBTs "AAMC-style"

It is a full CBT package (1-10). Not sold individually. I found it beneficial because it was a bundle deal. I recommend that at least to try it out the GS-1 and than purchase the rest.

I purchased these around December, I think, I put it off because they weren't designed and programmed like the AAMC, which was distracting. Now I can confidently take the test, because my results and testing is as if I am taking a real AAMC CBT.

If I may be so bold as to say, user runningscared, that reviewing my GS CBT 4 on BS, is as if I did a real CBT. The questions are AAMC-like.

After so much practicing with AAMC, I began to have a second intuition about what to expect. I believe I know now why EK 1001 BS gets so much good reviews, (I speak about this only from most recent experience) because a well-crafted science section would be designed that the stems offer such subtle clues that whether you are in Physical or Biological Science turf, looking back at the passage, is done seldom. Test takers who have practiced with AAMC for a while have picked up on this.

Like a german shepherd who sniffs and is able to detect suspicious activity, an experienced MCAT test taker with AAMC can pick up the scent. I am glad such an opportunity has opened up tonight. This change is new, I believe this evening. May all users here tonight viewing this, seize this opportunity as I gladly did.


Best regards, user runningscared.

RunningScared said:

Whoops, never mind. 35 smackers each. But definitely worth it. So, you say we can get them on e-bay for cheaper? Do they still give you the adjusted score at the end? How do you know if you're being scammed or not?

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The scaled score along with explanations to all your responses. I can understand how you may be distrustful to EBay, that's normal. Dr. Ferdinand, the surgeon, is the seller. I paid through a secure transaction thru Paypal. He is a man who will go out of his way to help. I email him questions and he responds. He is here to help.

His rating shows. Also, it is a secure transaction if you do it through Paypal, you have my word.

Best regards.

Personally, it costed me $100.00 for all 10 of them. No individual package was available. I still cannot find such on their website.


Best regards.

My sincere apology regarding my last post to any who may have been confused by the comment.

The cost I paid was on EBay. Another user mentioned they are going for a little less on auction now. The reference I made to the site was to support my statement that I haven't been able to find individual CBTs for sale.

I hope that this will clear any confusion. Once again, my apology. In case any are still wondering, no, I do not work for any test company. I am studying for this exam as any of you are. I come to this forum to read about reviews and sugggestions other students may have that helped them score higher. I feel it to be my responsibility to do the same if I come across something. If I have lied to you, I would be ashamed and would not have come forth. But today, I come forth reaffirming my statement I made. I would suggest that you don't use the search engines and highlighter and practice without it. On test day, if something should go wrong, we cannot afford to put so much weight on a tool, but it would be more helpful is we used the basics. Why?

According to AAMC guidelines concerning the operational exam, no search engine will be available. There are other changes that when practicing with AAMC CBTs or Gold Standard CBTs that you should be aware of, and to closely mimic those same conditions when sitting down to test yourself. Here is the link: http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/differences.htm


Best regards to you, and be strong.

When I made the statement, I checked the program to see if it follows through, as I mentioned, and I am sorry to repeat myself again, but score with raw score appeared in the left window as soon as you click end test. On the right window it has a list of numbers "1-52" for example, click on the numbers and are taken to the detailed explanation. I have check once again after the latest comment, still works!

Does this mean not to buy it? I still cannot see a valid reason that would hinder me. I want to see my results immediately, personally, and it does it. I want to see a detailed explanation to the ones I missed and be able to review them right away, not in a history panel for 3 days, 1 week... later. Currently it does that. Take what it is and see that it works to our advantage. For me, this is a benefit, b/c it forces you to review your answers immediately after finishing it. You can go and sup, but just don't close the window. I don't see adding my score to a history panel stopping me from buying this if someone told me.


One last thing, this isn't only about this thread, but about anything else. When a conflict presents itself, go to the company issuing it and present the matter to them and attain information. For example, I verify information and see if it is true on www.aamc.org about current testing situations. If what is unclear on their site is conflicting, I talk to them over the phone. What I am saying is... anyone can come in and write things to discredit statements. As I mention about this now, please visit www.mcat-prep.com there is a toll-free phone number and you can verify for yourself. The phone number is a toll-free number and available to assist you 24/7. Yes, I have called before, it is real, too.

Because we all want honesty, and most importantly we deserve honesty, not only to ourselves, but to others as well. I could have read this thread and seen all the statements being made, and then thoughts of so many students from different walks of life studying for this exam that takes their time away from family, loved ones, etc, and I thought yes I have to study, and at times it seems I am doing it in vain, but then I remember that you deserve to know and that you not let my statements or anyone's else to influence you. Simply check the sources out by trying it out. If you are having technical difficulties with your browser, call the number or email the email on the site.


200 people may have read this, 199 walks away from the "it's probably to good to be true" but I have still have a responsibility to that one person who is still standing, waiting and in need of help. I am being helped, I am learning all the time with the explanations. You can't lose. Gold Standard CBT 1 is free.

I have written everything about this and must go back to continue on my studies. I hope that one person is still listening.


the best regards,
neighbor

I am suspicious at recent statements made here.


I have just taken a verbal gs-1 filling in answers. When I clicked end test, once again, repeating over and over again, received score on left window. 30/40 and right below it, 8/15. And still able to review my answers, i can click on next button and go to the next passage with more explanations.

If this is a game, which I have my suspicions, I cannot play. Please do not harm others by discouraging statements which I have tested to be wrong. Examine yourself, think of others here. See if the problem is with your browser. Again I have tested your claims several times. I am not going to do this anymore.

Others reading, please be cautious.

Best regards.

I just did a PS exam in GS-4 and the scaled score it said was mistakenly "1/15" which is an error. Also it said my raw score was something else, which I know it wasn't. I was testing in putting in some correct answers to see what the cuttoff for that exam is for a score of 10 and up.

The problems others have been speaking about, regarding giving wrong scaled scores, are now, I see to be true. I have run into the same problem. I am really really sorry if I have offended anyone. I just didn't see it happening during my run tests, and grew suspicious based on clearly an assumption. I do apologize again if I have behaved immaturely.

While I wait for the changes to take into affect, so I can practice on GS-5 PS, I will go ahead and work on verbal passages and AAMC practice test 2 questions. I reviewed the answers and explanations to the first 4 GS PS CBTs.


If I have caused any harm or confusion, I take full responsibility.


Best regards.