computer calculator?

[duke2121]

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[BHaus9]

Nope. The workstation you'll be using will display the software that supports the CBT and nothing else. You couldn't minimize the test or access any system tools if you tried.

 

[duke2121]

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[BHaus9]

I thought for sure we could use it. On practice tests, aamc, there are a couple of problems where you need a calculator. I guess none of those types of questions are on the PS of the MCAT

Under no circumstances will you need - or be permitted - to use a calculator on any AAMC exam. What's masquerading as a super-tricky calculation on your practice exam could probably be solved with a little rounding/estimation, or by memorizing some basic values (square root of 3, log(1), etc.).

 

[ridethecliche]

Yeah. Who the eff told you that you could use a calculator?

 

[Preciouzgeek]

Yeah, sadly we can't use calculators 🙁. But you have to remember that the MCAT is not testing you on your mathematical skills.

Even though some problems may seem like you need a calculator, you really don't -- they expect you to use estimations and understand proportions.

I suggest to brush up on exponents, logarithms, decimals (and even basic arithmetic). Also, the Kaplan books do a decent job in teaching quick techniques to solve the latter problems. 😉

 

[duke2121]

Ha, I was thinking of the DAT, which I was studying for back in January when I wanted to go to Dental school.

 

[samvillian]

I wish there was more math 🙁

 

[GooseWing]

TBR Gchem does an awesome job of helping with all the log calculations for pH and buffers/titration.