EK practice test vs. real thing

[jayhawkjbc]

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I got a 23 on the EK practice test, but a 28 on the AAMC 3. I've heard that the AAMC ones are the best predictors for the score, but how about the EK?

 

[DrDre2001]

I got a 23 on the EK practice test, but a 28 on the AAMC 3. I've heard that the AAMC ones are the best predictors for the score, but how about the EK?

Ive never taken an EK practice tests but ive taken Kaplans practice tests. Kaplan tests aren't good predictors at all. And i've seen a study done with EK tests that shows they are not good predictors.


I believe most informed people just use the EK, TPR, and Kaplan tests as practice and not as predictors of your real score. The only good predictors are AAMC practice tests.

 

[ChemEngMD]

I got a 23 on the EK practice test, but a 28 on the AAMC 3. I've heard that the AAMC ones are the best predictors for the score, but how about the EK?

AAMC3 specifically says that it is easier than the other AAMC tests and that it is outdated with the material so scores should be expected to be higher than actual. For a more realistic attempt take 7-10 (even those have been said to be easier than the most recent MCATs but more close I guess). I even heard some people in the 6/18 thread saying TPR was closer to their actual MCAT.

 

[SN2ed]

EK practice tests are considered to be, by far, the worst out of the major companies (Kaplan, TPR, AAMC, BR). I wouldn't bother using them as practice tests. Mine them for passage practice.

 

[DrDre2001]

AAMC3 specifically says that it is easier than the other AAMC tests and that it is outdated with the material so scores should be expected to be higher than actual. For a more realistic attempt take 7-10 (even those have been said to be easier than the most recent MCATs but more close I guess). I even heard some people in the 6/18 thread saying TPR was closer to their actual MCAT.

That is in terms of difficulty though. The curve averages every thing out. It's not like the students taking the test today are more intelligent than those 15 years ago.

I would say that ALL of the AAMC's are great predictors of your real score.

 

[Will Hunting]

I got a 23 on the EK practice test, but a 28 on the AAMC 3. I've heard that the AAMC ones are the best predictors for the score, but how about the EK?

Why do you guys not search? EK tests are hard. Your score on an EK test is AT LEAST 5 and most likely 7 points off. Miiki21 scored a 42 and was getting 39s and 40s but only got a 32 and 31 on EK so don't worry about scoring. People, AAMC is for scoring. The other exams are just for practice and to get a rough gauge.

 

[mcat student]

For the record, if any of you want a good source of mcat prep you should check out mcat-prep.com. That is where i went and i bought The Gold Standard MCAT 2010 edition. Well, actually, my whole premed club bought the book- under group discount. It is pretty good.

 

[amine2086]

For the record, if any of you want a good source of mcat prep you should check out mcat-prep.com. That is where i went and i bought The Gold Standard MCAT 2010 edition. Well, actually, my whole premed club bought the book- under group discount. It is pretty good.

Umm...do you work for Gold Standard or something? I looked up your post history and 100% of your post sounds to me like you are advertising Gold Standard. I have never used the books but if you do a search you will see that many people recommend TBR or Examkrackers over Gold Standard.

 

[Will Hunting]

Umm...do you work for Gold Standard or something? I looked up your post history and 100% of your post sounds to me like you are advertising Gold Standard. I have never used the books but if you do a search you will see that many people recommend TBR or Examkrackers over Gold Standard.

Yea, that's very suspicious. You're dead on. Gold standard exams are awesome but their review isn't better than EKs. I have the 07 book for three passages and I skimmed it. It's ok but EK presents stuff in a much better conceptual manner.