AAMC 3 verbal

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Hello everyone!

I have not yet started taking my pre-requisites for medical school. so I took the AAMC 3 verbal section CBT.

I took this exam 3 weeks ago and recieved an 8. When i took it initially i did not review it or look at any answers. I took it strictly under test like conditions.

I took it today and i scored a 10.

I took both under strictly timed conditions: 60 minutes/ 40 questions

The fascinating thing that i noticed was when i initially took it i had finished early, but today i spent more time digesting and comprehending the overall thrust of the author/passage. I was rushing and i barely finished but i feel as though taking longer on the reading helped me strategically. I didn't rush through the passage but instead took my time until i new what the author was conveying.

1st: 24/40 : 8
2nd: 32/40: 10


My question is do you think the score is inflated? Do you think it is a valid score?

Bear in mind that i took the test but i didnt review or see any answers from my initial practice. and it has been weeks since i have taken it!!!

 

[sgtbrushes]

Even if it's been a month since you read it, you'll still be somewhat familiar with the material, so the score may be a little inflated. The important thing is that you learned the better strategy: stay calm, take your time, read the passages.

 

[ridethecliche]

Subconsciously, you'll remember reading the passages and the various answers.

Looks like you learned something between those two times, maybe it was because you had more time. Who knows.

Edit: Why are you taking a practice MCAT section when you haven't finished your Pre-reqs?

If you want to prepare, go read things like the economist, Scientific American, and a philosphy book.

 

[PeterPesto]

From what I recall, AAMC 3 had a fairly lenient curve and the passages were not as difficult as the later AAMC's.

Try taking AAMC 7 to see where you stand.