Feeling hopeless

[kokobean]

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GUYS i am so frusturated right now. My exam is on the 29th of June, and although I feel partly prepared, although my practice scores say otherwise..
What do you guys think of these prac scores??
-- In order taken --

Top Score (test 1)
Bio 17/ Gen chem 17/ O chem 14 😡 / PAT 17/ QR 19/ RC 15/ PAT 17

Acheiver:
(test 1)
Bio 16/ Gen Chem 17 /O chem 17/TS 17 /Reading 20 /PAT 15 (ran out of time.. )

(test 2)
Bio 15/Gen Chem 17/ O Chem 17


I don't know what to do w/ myself.. it seems like the more I study the worse I do.. ESPECIALLY in biology. I think i'll be one of the few people posting my sub 20 scores.. 🙁

 

[SF85tea]

i'm on the same boat with u...i'm very bad in bio too n i left my intro bio text in school..can't even refer to anything cuz kaplan is insufficient...the worst thing is that i'm taking it this wed...i know i'm not ready...but i guess i'll never be ready...

 

[armorshell]

If you don't feel that you're ready to get the scores you want, then reschedule your test.

Also remember these two things:
1. From what I've heard, Topscore's science sections are slightly harder then the real thing, and everyone knows Achiever is harder, they say it right on there website.

2. You have a face-kickin' gpa! Seems to me like you could afford to get straight 18s on the dat and still have a good shot at most of those schools on your list

edit: Also, feeling sorry for yourself in going to help. Attitude is huge, so get some confidence!

 

[hopelessdoc]

"kokobean" I second you...I have the same situation though I haven't taken any full length test yet but I am still having problems with just finishing kaplan subj tests and quiz!!! which I think is the easiest of all materials...I am scheduled for 30th june...I think I am gonna have to reschedule it....🙁

 

[kokobean]

Alright! positive! I'll try to stay positive. happyhappyjoyjoy! 😀

and as for my gpa.. i wouldn't say its that impressive since I took half these classes at a community college. I've been told some dental schools look down upon taking prereqs here, so that's why I have to support this gpa with good dats.. thus the stress.

anyhoo life's good. thanks guys 😎

 

[FatalExtraction]

whoa hey meee tooo...i gotta take it on june 28th and these friggin' kaplan QR subject tests are destroying me...the bio on their full length tests are frustrating the crap outta me because i love bio....andddd there are just enough questions to drop my score down to an 18 if im lucky - they can be so tricky (to me)! not to mention they can pull anything out of anywhere...gen chem is tough just cuz its gen chem...ochem though...i actually like it and i was good at it once upon a time...but these practice tests say otherwise...for ochem i went through the kaplan book and picked out all of the main reactions on paper (about 6 pages worth front and back) with notes written by me on the side... i intend to write this over and over again till it hopefully sticks in my head (im on my second copy now heh)...what you guys think? i hope it does me some good...

kokobean dont worry i feel ya...the worst thing to do right now is freak out...i just got pissed off while reviewing some of my infamous stupid mistakes on my gchem portion of this last practice test i took and i just realized that it doesnt do me any good being upset or worried...control control control - being in control of myself helps me think straight and concentrate on what's most important right now (this test) while not letting myself dwell on vague possibilities which serve no purpose to me - let yourself be in control...just do your studying to the best of your ability and take the test with ease - then you will have no regrets. if it comes down to having to retake then so be it...its all for the best because its for you...

"Worry not, for if there is a solution then there is no need to worry; if there isn't a solution, then worrying will do you no good."

 

[armorshell]

Alright! positive! I'll try to stay positive. happyhappyjoyjoy! 😀

and as for my gpa.. i wouldn't say its that impressive since I took half these classes at a community college. I've been told some dental schools look down upon taking prereqs here, so that's why I have to support this gpa with good dats.. thus the stress.

anyhoo life's good. thanks guys 😎

Hey, I'm the last person who looks down on someone who went to community college. I find it reprehensible the way people treat community college students here, like we went to community college because we couldn't handle the rigors of 100 level classes at a university

Good luck though, I have a feeling you won't be needing it 😉

 

[kokobean]

woww thanks guys, I can't believe how much better I feel after reading these posts. you guys rock!

now back to studying.. 😎

 

[vagus_84]

i'm on the same boat with u...i'm very bad in bio too n i left my intro bio text in school..can't even refer to anything cuz kaplan is insufficient...the worst thing is that i'm taking it this wed...i know i'm not ready...but i guess i'll never be ready...

Dude, I'm taking it this wednesday also and I am FREAKING out. I feel like I will panic, blank out, and DIE.
how the hell do you build testing confidence? should i really not study much the day before? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[kokobean]

Dude, I'm taking it this wednesday also and I am FREAKING out. I feel like I will panic, blank out, and DIE.
how the hell do you build testing confidence? should i really not study much the day before? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

WOAHhh there. definetely take it easy the day before. Clear your head, and be ready to ace the dat tomorrow! Good luck