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My turn!!
AA 19
TS 20
Orgo 22
Bio 20
G Chem 20
PAT 18
RC 19
QR 16
Okay, so overall, I know I can get into some school. I'm an Ivy League graduate, hoping to go to Columbia or Penn. I've contacted these schools, and essentially they advised that I retake the exam (which I knew they would once I saw the scores) my GPA isnt great, 3.1. But I know I can do better. I honestly didnt prep for QR as well as I should have, thus the 16 .
Bio: I had ALOT of questions on things you wouldnt have known unless you took a cellular bio course, or have worked in a lab. I.e. FRAP, genetic experiments, in vitro fertilization...I mean things I had to try to recall from school, not found in any study material. I think I lucked out with a 20, but Ive been used to scoring higher.
Chem: my worst area, straightforward, not too many calculations...keep doing as your doing
Orgo: Destroyer all the way, flash cards, the whole nine. Nothing tricky
RC: Now, I always get at least a 21 on this section. My 2nd passage, totally hard! (At least for me). Had nothing to do with science, it was a philosophical passage on justice and morality, and I HATE this sort of crap. Essentially didnt have enough time to complete the 3rd passage
PAT: again, straight forward. Nothing too tricky. Really didnt prepare too much for this. But for my exam in November, I'll be focusing heavily on Math and PAT.
Tips during test: before you start, map out/set up your sheets. I had to use dry erase boards, which we fine (lil annoying during RC, had to make sure not to erase with the side of my palm). Take the 15 min break, at least part of it. Be confident, my nerves were thankfully not on edge.
I'll let u know how the 2nd exam goes. And thanks for all your advice on other post ;-)
AA 19
TS 20
Orgo 22
Bio 20
G Chem 20
PAT 18
RC 19
QR 16
Okay, so overall, I know I can get into some school. I'm an Ivy League graduate, hoping to go to Columbia or Penn. I've contacted these schools, and essentially they advised that I retake the exam (which I knew they would once I saw the scores) my GPA isnt great, 3.1. But I know I can do better. I honestly didnt prep for QR as well as I should have, thus the 16 .
Bio: I had ALOT of questions on things you wouldnt have known unless you took a cellular bio course, or have worked in a lab. I.e. FRAP, genetic experiments, in vitro fertilization...I mean things I had to try to recall from school, not found in any study material. I think I lucked out with a 20, but Ive been used to scoring higher.
Chem: my worst area, straightforward, not too many calculations...keep doing as your doing
Orgo: Destroyer all the way, flash cards, the whole nine. Nothing tricky
RC: Now, I always get at least a 21 on this section. My 2nd passage, totally hard! (At least for me). Had nothing to do with science, it was a philosophical passage on justice and morality, and I HATE this sort of crap. Essentially didnt have enough time to complete the 3rd passage
PAT: again, straight forward. Nothing too tricky. Really didnt prepare too much for this. But for my exam in November, I'll be focusing heavily on Math and PAT.
Tips during test: before you start, map out/set up your sheets. I had to use dry erase boards, which we fine (lil annoying during RC, had to make sure not to erase with the side of my palm). Take the 15 min break, at least part of it. Be confident, my nerves were thankfully not on edge.
I'll let u know how the 2nd exam goes. And thanks for all your advice on other post ;-)