Boosting From Low 30s to High 30s + Crunch Time Questions

[DrPepper23]

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Whats up everyone, I have a few questions for our seasoned vets here if any one would care to help...

1) I've been getting 30-32 on Kaplan (6-9) + PR diags and I'm wondering if you think this is a good indicator of the real score?

2) Are the AAMC exams good indicators of what the score may be like on test day? Or can you always count on a few extra points due to the curve?

3) My sciences are pretty strong, its the verbal that I always have a problem with. I get 10 or 11 on the PR and Kaplan verbal, but examkrackers usually gives me problems like 8-9. do you think Kaplan and PR are good indicators of the actual verbal score you'll get, or do you think EK is the best??

4) Finally, what do you think is the best way to go from low 30's to high 30's? I know the material like the back of my hand, and 1/3 mistakes i make are due to carelessness...does the key to boosting that score lie in taking more diags or mastering the material down to a T??? or is it something i'm missing??

5) One more, I plan on taking 4 more diags from Saturday Thursday (sat, mon, wed, thurs) Good idea or bad idea??

Thakns a lot for the help guys

 

[docmd2010]

Whats up everyone, I have a few questions for our seasoned vets here if any one would care to help...

1) I've been getting 30-32 on Kaplan (6-9) + PR diags and I'm wondering if you think this is a good indicator of the real score?

2) Are the AAMC exams good indicators of what the score may be like on test day? Or can you always count on a few extra points due to the curve?

3) My sciences are pretty strong, its the verbal that I always have a problem with. I get 10 or 11 on the PR and Kaplan verbal, but examkrackers usually gives me problems like 8-9. do you think Kaplan and PR are good indicators of the actual verbal score you'll get, or do you think EK is the best??

4) Finally, what do you think is the best way to go from low 30's to high 30's? I know the material like the back of my hand, and 1/3 mistakes i make are due to carelessness...does the key to boosting that score lie in taking more diags or mastering the material down to a T??? or is it something i'm missing??

5) One more, I plan on taking 4 more diags from Saturday Thursday (sat, mon, wed, thurs) Good idea or bad idea??

Thakns a lot for the help guys

1) These tests from what i remember were really hard, but the scales were generous-so the scores are probly indicative of ure abilities, but the take the difficulty with a grain of salt. Usually on the test day out of the 3 main sections, one section will be killer hard (harder than you've ever seen before), so do Princeton A-D to get you acclimated to the difficulty. Not trying to scare you, but make sure you don't freak if u see somethin difficult. but remember chances are, if u think it's hard, it really is hard.

2)The best indicator out of anything. remember these are the real thing.

3)EK is the best in my opinion-they were right on with my actual.

4)ummmmmm......bad idea-take maybe 1 or 2 more, but don't stress yourself out-the best thing you can do at this point is too get well rested, believe me, that will raise more points than taking more full lengths at this point. good luck! 😀

 

[pre-med machine]

If you're only in the low 30's now, then you're probably not going to do very well on the MCAT. I have been getting 42's on my past few AAMC tests, and I started with a 38, so I never dealt with the "low 30's" but they seem pretty hopeless, if you ask me.

 

[Bluemirage]

Since when was a score of low 30's considered to be associated with the word "only" and "not doing very well on the MCAT"? You have scored a 42 on your practice tests? Great... congradulations. But that does not entitle you to post such condescending crap. Pre-med machine you need to grow up.

 

[Anastasis]

Since when was a score of low 30's considered to be associated with the word "only" and "not doing very well on the MCAT"? You have scored a 42 on your practice tests? Great... congradulations. But that does not entitle you to post such condescending crap. Pre-med machine you need to grow up.

He's a troll that's been all over this forum today - 🙄

 

[Sol Rosenberg]

Whats up everyone, I have a few questions for our seasoned vets here if any one would care to help...

1) I've been getting 30-32 on Kaplan (6-9) + PR diags and I'm wondering if you think this is a good indicator of the real score?

2) Are the AAMC exams good indicators of what the score may be like on test day? Or can you always count on a few extra points due to the curve?

3) My sciences are pretty strong, its the verbal that I always have a problem with. I get 10 or 11 on the PR and Kaplan verbal, but examkrackers usually gives me problems like 8-9. do you think Kaplan and PR are good indicators of the actual verbal score you'll get, or do you think EK is the best??

4) Finally, what do you think is the best way to go from low 30's to high 30's? I know the material like the back of my hand, and 1/3 mistakes i make are due to carelessness...does the key to boosting that score lie in taking more diags or mastering the material down to a T??? or is it something i'm missing??

5) One more, I plan on taking 4 more diags from Saturday Thursday (sat, mon, wed, thurs) Good idea or bad idea??

Thakns a lot for the help guys

Please STOP doing Kaplan Full-Lengths now. They are not an accurate representation of the real test (OK, maybe the BS sections are.) EK verbal is more like the real thing than Kaplan verbal.

If you are hell-bent on taking ~4 more tests before the real thing, I would take AAMC 7, 8, and 9. If you really HAVE to take 4, then take 6R, as well. These (7-9) are the most recent, most realistic practice tests.

I think that if you are getting a low 30s on Kaplan tests, you may be pleasantly surprised by how well you do on the AAMC tests. I scored low-mid 30s on Kaplan tests, but mid-upper 30s on AAMC tests.

IMHO, the Kaplan tests are too hard (the scores ARE probably valid because of the scales) and will hurt your confidence. You need to boost your confidence so that you can kick ass next Sat.

JMHO -- Good Luck!

Jota

 

[Ugly Boy]

Hey Jota, how was your 4 compared to the rest? It didn't seem that hard, although I think the PS is more vague than 8 for some questions. I scored significantly lower on this one than the rest.

 

[HunterGatherer]

I did 2 AAMC exams in the week before the MCAT. MY last one was on the Wednesday before the MCAT.

4 practice exams between now and MCAT day seems like a lot.

Also you should try to do at least one AAMC verbal exam since the questions are slightly different than kaplan's in my opinion. Even doing AAMC 3R would suffice because you just want to get a feel for AAMC's verbal style.

You are scoring well overall so don't concern yourself with indicators. Believe it or not your practice scores are probably in the 85th-90th percentile right now. Don't let SDN fool you.

For me AAMC was the best indicator as well as the EK 30 min chapter exams.

You can't count on a 1-3 point increase because of the curve because your practice exams already have a curve figured into them. If you continue to work on your weaknesses in the last 2 weeks then that surely helps getting a bump in scores.

I got a 1 point increase in composite score between my final practice and the MCAT 3 days later.

 

[nekrogg]

If you're only in the low 30's now, then you're probably not going to do very well on the MCAT. I have been getting 42's on my past few AAMC tests, and I started with a 38, so I never dealt with the "low 30's" but they seem pretty hopeless, if you ask me.

you know what bro, you can take your ******ed antics and gtfo of these forums. thank you.

 

[pre-med machine]

I don't understand why people keep calling me a "troll." I don't even know what that means. That's just bunk! Maybe if you name-callers would spend a little more time studying for the MCAT like I have been and a little less time making up immature names, then you wouldn't get such bad practice test scores. I hope things shape up before the real test, and everyone can just get along. I find everyone's jealousy counterproductive to what we're all trying to achieve. I didn't earn my 42 by calling people "trolls."

I can't help it if I think that a 38 is unacceptable. It's not my fault if Harvard doesn't like low scores. If I were in the "low 30s" bracket at this point, I would seriously reconsider my career choice.

 

[blkprl]

I don't understand why people keep calling me a "troll." I don't even know what that means. That's just bunk! Maybe if you name-callers would spend a little more time studying for the MCAT like I have been and a little less time making up immature names, then you wouldn't get such bad practice test scores. I hope things shape up before the real test, and everyone can just get along. I find everyone's jealousy counterproductive to what we're all trying to achieve. I didn't earn my 42 by calling people "trolls."

I can't help it if I think that a 38 is unacceptable. It's not my fault if Harvard doesn't like low scores. If I were in the "low 30s" bracket at this point, I would seriously reconsider my career choice.

Ha Ha HA...this is funny stuff. maybe you need to be on comedy central,

 

[Mr. Tee]

For real....

 

[Sol Rosenberg]

Hey Jota, how was your 4 compared to the rest? It didn't seem that hard, although I think the PS is more vague than 8 for some questions. I scored significantly lower on this one than the rest.

Kaplan 4 or AAMC 4R?

Kaplan 4, I actually did very well. I ended up with a 14 (!) on the PS, 10 VR, and 12 BS. This is contrary to most people's experiences with Kaplan 4, so I guess I'm wierd.

AAMC 4R, was my worst AAMC exam, so far. I got a 13 PS, 9 VR, and 12 BS. I haven't taken AAMC 8 yet (I'm taking it tomorrow.)

Good Luck,

Jota

 

[Kristiyana]

If you're only in the low 30's now, then you're probably not going to do very well on the MCAT. I have been getting 42's on my past few AAMC tests, and I started with a 38, so I never dealt with the "low 30's" but they seem pretty hopeless, if you ask me.

You're only getting 42's?!!!!! What the hell is wrong with you?! Are you an idiot?! You'd better go jump off a bridge or something, as you obviously have no future.

🙄

On a serious note, if you want to become a doctor, perhaps you should learn how to be a little bit more sensitive towards other people ... we don't need any more dinguses in the field.

 

[Zymogen]

I don't understand why people keep calling me a "troll." I don't even know what that means. That's just bunk! Maybe if you name-callers would spend a little more time studying for the MCAT like I have been and a little less time making up immature names, then you wouldn't get such bad practice test scores. I hope things shape up before the real test, and everyone can just get along. I find everyone's jealousy counterproductive to what we're all trying to achieve. I didn't earn my 42 by calling people "trolls."

I can't help it if I think that a 38 is unacceptable. It's not my fault if Harvard doesn't like low scores. If I were in the "low 30s" bracket at this point, I would seriously reconsider my career choice.

This guy is not serious. He's obviously just messing around. Have a laugh. Get back to studying.

 

[Ugly Boy]

Kaplan 4 or AAMC 4R?

Kaplan 4, I actually did very well. I ended up with a 14 (!) on the PS, 10 VR, and 12 BS. This is contrary to most people's experiences with Kaplan 4, so I guess I'm wierd.

AAMC 4R, was my worst AAMC exam, so far. I got a 13 PS, 9 VR, and 12 BS. I haven't taken AAMC 8 yet (I'm taking it tomorrow.)

Good Luck,

Jota

That is still a pretty high score. We score about the same on EK full-length, but you've beaten me by 3 points on this one. What's up with that?

 

[Sol Rosenberg]

That is still a pretty high score. We score about the same on EK full-length, but you've beaten me by 3 points on this one. What's up with that?

Dunno. In which section were our scores the most different? AAMC 4 is one of the few cases where I have scored below a 10 on verbal (The EK tests, and AAMC 4R were the only cases.)

If you're doing better on the other AAMC exams, I wouldn't worry about it too much -- just find your weak areas and brush up on them. I'm sure you'll do fine next week....

Jota

 

[Ugly Boy]

44/60 = 8 for 4R. I didn't find the science sections that bad but I always rush through them thanks to Kaplan. Left with 10 minutes in PS, scored 11. 1 point from a 13 in BS. I scored 7 points higher in test 7.

 

[docolive]

Ha Ha HA...this is funny stuff. maybe you need to be on comedy central,

hehehehe, me agree. 😀

 

[premed machine2]

What's "Comedy Central"? Some sort of fast-food joint? I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in taking a job that pays less than $250,000 per year. That's why I'm becoming a doctor.

 

[MasterMD]

What's "Comedy Central"? Some sort of fast-food joint? I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in taking a job that pays less than $250,000 per year. That's why I'm becoming a doctor.

ok everyone... now it is OBVIOUS this guy's a faker!!

 

[premed machine2]

I don't get cable. You know why? Because I don't spend my time in mindless pursuits, when I should be studying for the MCAT. That's just bunk!

 

[JEV2007]

I don't get cable. You know why? Because I don't spend my time in mindless pursuits, when I should be studying for the MCAT. That's just bunk!

when I grow up I want to be just like you...... 👎

Good luck to all the "real" MCATers... Premed machine2 you are a wearout...this is all

 

[IowaGuy]

I don't get cable. You know why? Because I don't spend my time in mindless pursuits, when I should be studying for the MCAT. That's just bunk!

Wow- ok, it's pretty clear this guy isn't kidding, he actually is a huge A$$. I suggest you crawl out of your antisocial cubby hole and go try to talk like that you somebody in the real world. I am pretty sure you will get punched in the throat pretty quick.

 

[premed machine2]

I think I have a much better idea of what the "real world" demands than you do. If you don't understand the type of competition that the "real world" and the medical world require, you should remove yourself from the pre-medical forums. I can't help it that I'm extremely well-prepared to take the MCAT and apply to med schools. It's not my fault if I'm practically a shoe-in for Harvard.

Also, I will not wear out. Ever. That is bunk! As long as I have the opportunity to make at least $250,000/year, I will take it.

 

[IowaGuy]

I think I have a much better idea of what the "real world" demands than you do. If you don't understand the type of competition that the "real world" and the medical world require, you should remove yourself from the pre-medical forums. I can't help it that I'm extremely well-prepared to take the MCAT and apply to med schools. It's not my fault if I'm practically a shoe-in for Harvard.

Also, I will not wear out. Ever. That is bunk! As long as I have the opportunity to make at least $250,000/year, I will take it.

I wonder how long it is going to take the administrators to kick this loser off again. Not soon enough.

 

[premed machine2]

I'm not the loser. At least I'm going to Boston, not Iowa. If I get kicked off, I will still read all of the posts and hope that I have left my insightful impact to inspire others.

 

[IowaGuy]

I'm not the loser. At least I'm going to Boston, not Iowa. If I get kicked off, I will still read all of the posts and hope that I have left my insightful impact to inspire others.

Damn straight I was born in Iowa- proud of it. I go to Princeton by the way.

 

[premed machine2]

Princeton doesn't even have a med school. That's bunk!

 

[IowaGuy]

Princeton doesn't even have a med school. That's bunk!

Princeton undergrad you idiot.

 

[premed machine2]

Yes. What I am saying is that I would never go to a school like Princeton because it is lacking a med school and thus, you can gain nothing from a medical community. Harvard apparently looks down at applicants from schools without affiliated med schools.

 

[SBBunny]

plenty of people turn down Harvard med school. There's more to med school than the US World and News report!!! It isn't my top choice and wouldn't be no matter what I was scoring on my tests. Besides that, the HMS matriculant average MCAT is 35...

If what you want is "over $250k a year" go into business. You'll make easy money and you can be a jackass ALL DAY LONG!

 

[snowkhat]

Harvard doesn't accept narcissists....you might want to look into that category of medical school admissions. The MCAT isn't THE deciding factor.

I don't understand why people keep calling me a "troll." I don't even know what that means. That's just bunk! Maybe if you name-callers would spend a little more time studying for the MCAT like I have been and a little less time making up immature names, then you wouldn't get such bad practice test scores. I hope things shape up before the real test, and everyone can just get along. I find everyone's jealousy counterproductive to what we're all trying to achieve. I didn't earn my 42 by calling people "trolls."

I can't help it if I think that a 38 is unacceptable. It's not my fault if Harvard doesn't like low scores. If I were in the "low 30s" bracket at this point, I would seriously reconsider my career choice.

 

[premed machine2]

Please refer to my postings on other threads. I also have 2.75 publications.

 

[nekrogg]

What's "Comedy Central"? Some sort of fast-food joint? I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in taking a job that pays less than $250,000 per year. That's why I'm becoming a doctor.

uh btw you can make 250,000 a year being a lawyer with 4 years of schooling. your definently in the wrong field bro

 

[Trail Boss]

I don't care who you are--don't blow off the writing sample

 

[premed machine2]

I don't care who you are--don't blow off the writing sample

Hahaha! That's the funniest joke I've heard all night!

 

[thadarknyte]

I think I have a much better idea of what the "real world" demands than you do. If you don't understand the type of competition that the "real world" and the medical world require, you should remove yourself from the pre-medical forums. I can't help it that I'm extremely well-prepared to take the MCAT and apply to med schools. It's not my fault if I'm practically a shoe-in for Harvard.

Also, I will not wear out. Ever. That is bunk! As long as I have the opportunity to make at least $250,000/year, I will take it.

you do know that when medical schools, especially Harvard, find out that you were banned from SDN for trolling, they will not even interview you. They think its a serious offense, even if you get a 44.5 on the MCAT. Now that is what I would call "bunk." 👍

 

[coralfangs]

no offense, premed

u sound like u could really use a life

instead of posting a lot of crap here, go out with ur friend(s) for a change, seriously

 

[JEV2007]

Pre med machine.....I did not say you are going to wear out....that doesn't even make sense you a**. I said that you are WEARING ME OUT!

 

[nikibean]

Please STOP doing Kaplan Full-Lengths now. They are not an accurate representation of the real test (OK, maybe the BS sections are.) EK verbal is more like the real thing than Kaplan verbal.

I think that if you are getting a low 30s on Kaplan tests, you may be pleasantly surprised by how well you do on the AAMC tests. I scored low-mid 30s on Kaplan tests, but mid-upper 30s on AAMC tests.

Agreed, EK verbal is more like the real thing, but Kaplan is scaled better than EK.
My Kaplan tests were slightly higher than my real score, but that being said, I changed a bunch of right to wrong on my bio at the last minute. Had been consistently scoring 10, 13, 12 and ended up with a 10/11/10 R. Pretty good, but not what I wanted, in light of my record (my instructor thought I'd have a 35, but that's the way the ball bounces). For reference, my diagnostic was a 27 (9/9/9), before I took physics and ochem.
If you want to KILL the verbal, go find your friend who's a women's studies major and read her fem theory reader. Trust me. It helps a LOT.

The moral of the story: RELAX.

PS everyone, ignore pre-medmachine. When you acknowledge him/her, you give words power. Just pretend that s/he doesn't exist. Do your own thing.

 

[abadri421]

You're only getting 42's?!!!!! What the hell is wrong with you?! Are you an idiot?! You'd better go jump off a bridge or something, as you obviously have no future.

🙄

On a serious note, if you want to become a doctor, perhaps you should learn how to be a little bit more sensitive towards other people ... we don't need any more dinguses in the field.

lol. THats funny!! I completely agree with you on that serious note.. yo is that u in that pic, that girl is beautiful.

 

[docolive]

I wonder how long it is going to take the administrators to kick this loser off again. Not soon enough.

hehehe, what cracks me up is "that is bunk."

 

[Jacqui3932]

If you're only in the low 30's now, then you're probably not going to do very well on the MCAT. I have been getting 42's on my past few AAMC tests, and I started with a 38, so I never dealt with the "low 30's" but they seem pretty hopeless, if you ask me.

I cannot believe that a person would write such condescending garbage. Low 30's is great. Relax, and you'll do fine on test day!

 

[JHI42084]

this is for pre-med machine. you are SOOO arrogant. I have more respect for a doctor who got "low 30's" on their MCAT but was humble than someone like you. A good doctor has character, can show humility, and has respect for others.

 

[poppytart]

this is for pre-med machine. you are SOOO arrogant. I have more respect for a doctor who got "low 30's" on their MCAT but was humble than someone like you. A good doctor has character, can show humility, and has respect for others.

right on! i know people with less than average mcat scores who are 4.0 med students.

 

[Mr. Tee]

Don't worry..SDN is ridded of him so

 

[Kristiyana]

lol. THats funny!! I completely agree with you on that serious note.. yo is that u in that pic, that girl is beautiful.

😉

 

[Kristiyana]

hehehe, what cracks me up is "that is bunk."

Yeah that was pretty funny. Who the hell talks like that?! 🙄 😛

 

[Saluki]

Yeah that was pretty funny. Who the hell talks like that?! 🙄 😛

Me, for one 😛