Day of MCAT Tips

[RowanNora]

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I am registered to take the examine March 31st at a hotel and was wondering if anyone has any experience with MCAT testing in hotels and could give me any advice on what to expect.
Also, what did people for lunch? what foods seems best?
How did people use their 10 minute breaks and lunch time?

Thanks

 

[alana615]

I can't help with the hotel part. I stayed in one the night before the exam, but I actually took my test in a testing center. As far as food goes, I went to the store and stocked up on healthy snacks and packed my lunch box with an assortment of things so I'd have choices. I had carrots and cucumber slices, a quest bar, blackberries, a pb&j for lunch, string cheese, a banana, some pretzels. I snacked a bit during the breaks, drank some coffee, went to the bathroom, talked with anyone else who was on a break. You breaks are the time to relax, refocus, NOT think about the test for ten minutes before you have to go again. Do whatever will help you feel relaxed and rested.