AAMC harder than Kaplan?

[prionsRbad]

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So, I don't know what's going on, but I've been doing significantly better on Kaplan full length's than the AAMC's. This is not good. 😕

For BS I went from a 9 in Kaplan FL 2, to a 4 in AAMC CBT 9???? 😱

Anyone else having major fluctuations between the two tests? I'm freaking out here!

Thanks and good luck to all who are taking the MCAT soon or waiting for scores!

 

[shaqkillz451]

In general, u might want to note the number of questions you get wrong. For Kaplan, you can get a lot more wrong and get a high score but AAMC exams really hurt ur score with every wrong answer.

Kaplan tests have a greater number of harder questions than AAMC, but like i said, the curve is more strict on the aamc. From what I know, Kaplan 2 is an easier test than aamc 9, especially the bio. I just took bio today and thought it was hard too.

Just try to figure out what concepts give you trouble. Whenever I take a test, I write down all the concepts that I didn't understand, and try to go over these concepts later. Hope this helps & Good Luck!!

 

[prionsRbad]

Just try to figure out what concepts give you trouble. Whenever I take a test, I write down all the concepts that I didn't understand, and try to go over these concepts later. Hope this helps & Good Luck!!

That's a great idea to write down all the concepts you need to review after the test.

I've noticed that I'm still doing worse on AAMC's than Kaplan (by comparing % correct) . . . sometimes by as much as a 30% difference! I guess there's nothing else I can do but to keep studying! Thanks 😀

 

[J ROD]

From what I understand, it usually is Kaplan harder than AAMC.

Kaplan is more forgiving though.

Another poster said to take a Kaplan test and use an AAMC grading curve.

I like that idea because you can miss way too many on Kaplan and still get a decent score.

I think you should just try to think through the passages and learn how to think MCAT style and make sure you have the concepts down.

From recent MCATers, it appears the actual MCAT is just different. So, having the ability to think through whatever shows up, is more important than comparing the two tests.

Basically, it just boils down to luck and critical reading and thinking once you have a base of knowledge.

There is really no one best way to prepare. Try some more tests.

 

[prionsRbad]

From what I understand, it usually is Kaplan harder than AAMC.

Kaplan is more forgiving though.

Another poster said to take a Kaplan test and use an AAMC grading curve.

I like that idea because you can miss way too many on Kaplan and still get a decent score.

I think you should just try to think through the passages and learn how to think MCAT style and make sure you have the concepts down.

From recent MCATers, it appears the actual MCAT is just different. So, having the ability to think through whatever shows up, is more important than comparing the two tests.

Basically, it just boils down to luck and critical reading and thinking once you have a base of knowledge.

There is really no one best way to prepare. Try some more tests.

Thanks 😀

 

[greg1184]

I disagree about using the AAMC curve in the kaplan exams. Exams are curved for a reason, the distinguish hard tests from easy tests. Kaplan's tests are harder and therefore have an nicer curve than the AAMC tests. If you use the AAMC curve on the Kaplan exams can possibly make you feel discouraged.

Both the kaplan and AAMC exams have been pretty close score wise for me.

 

[J ROD]

I disagree about using the AAMC curve in the kaplan exams. Exams are curved for a reason, the distinguish hard tests from easy tests. Kaplan's tests are harder and therefore have an nicer curve than the AAMC tests. If you use the AAMC curve on the Kaplan exams can possibly make you feel discouraged.

Both the kaplan and AAMC exams have been pretty close score wise for me.

Recent testtakers have said that the actual MCAT was somewhere in the middle depending on form, etc.

When I practice, I like the hardest conditions I can get. That way if I get a hard MCAT I will not get shocked and blow the whole test.

Harder test, tighter curve = hardest conditions.

If you can beat it, then on the real one, you should be 🙂

Everyone has their own preferences!!