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There are these weird silicon ones that you kinda smear over your ear that work really well and that are pretty comfortable. I forget the brand offhand though.
None! You can't use em' on the MCAT, so get used to distractions. Study in a library for Christ's sake! Maybe the lord will give you the strength to concentrate.bbaek said:
skiz knot said:
hmm... i dont think he said anything about the MCAT... looks like u have MCAT on the mind!
Flents "Quiet Please". It is a sponge type where you squeeze and then it fits to the contours of your ear. but this particular brand is amazing. i am an ultra light sleeper and these things work like a charm. 29 decibel reduction rate which is the highest I have found in the market. it works better than the wax kinds and are more comfortable.
fun8stuff said:hmm... i dont think he said anything about the MCAT... looks like u have MCAT on the mind!
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well that is the problem. even in the library, and i'm talking about the remote areas, get noisy when one or two ppl come in and just want to chit chat. and sometimes the ventilation is noisy.skiz knot said:
I'm a big fan of those as well. My roommate is up til all hours of the night so I need these to get sleep at night.RUscrewed said:
I've found that my elbows work quite well.
However, I have to agree that you should probably get used to studying in noisy environments. That way you'll be well-equipped to study or take exams in any situation.
However, I have to agree that you should probably get used to studying in noisy environments. That way you'll be well-equipped to study or take exams in any situation.
you should never use crayons, either.. They're not allowed on the mcat.. Heck, golf carts arent allowed during the mcat either.. Stay away from those!!
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what are the bright orange ones that i always see on the college campus.
also, which ones can be used for both studying and sleeping and are very very comfortable and keep out noise the best? any recommended websites?
also, which ones can be used for both studying and sleeping and are very very comfortable and keep out noise the best? any recommended websites?
they're not. but the girl sitting next to me at the mcat got really frustrated during the bio section, and she wadded up some tissue and crammed it into her ears... it was pretty funny actually, especially when she realized she couldn't get it out afterwards!!bbaek said:
Don't use the cylindrical ones made from hard foam. Use the bright orange or forest green ones that are really squishy and flair out at the end. They work wonders.
i dunno, but i've bought them at walmart before in the pharmacy section. they come with a case that i thought was very cool.bbaek said:
The kind I like are the ones they give out on airline flights (but I think you can get them in drug stores). They are called E-A-Rsoft Yellow Neons by the company E-A-R. These are the squishy foam kind and have 33 dB noise reduction. Also, they're free since my dad works for Continental!bbaek said:
I do as soon as my roommate sits down at the table next to me with a bowl of cereal - I can't stand the noise of someon chewing. Also, a problem I've found with the earplugs designed for shooting (the rubber ones) is that they can pressurize your ear canals and mess with your balance. Seriously. The foam ones don't create this problem.microman said: