Getting an accurate prediction from earlier AAMCs?

[CorgiDoctor]

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I took the MCAT in May and didn't score where I wanted (>30), so I am retaking in September. Unfortunately, during my first round of studying I used up all the later AAMC practice tests. I've been left with only the earlier ones, and my score went up significantly on the one I just took, AAMC 4. I can't tell if that's due to my studying, though, or if the test is just significantly easier than the later ones.

What do you guys think? Should I expect my "real" score to be a few points lower? If so, how many? I'm trying to decide whether or not to push back the test, and it's frustrating to have information that I feel may not be totally accurate.

 

[ebasappa]

Although I haven't taken it yet, I've frequently heard that the PS and VR of earlier AAMCs don't deviate too far off the current MCAT. It's the BS that differs significantly.

 

[CorgiDoctor]

How does the Bio differ, do you think? More knowledge needed, or harder experimental passages to interpret?

Thanks for the info - my physics score is what I'm the most worried about, so I'm glad that I can take it as somewhat accurate.

 

[mushuwu158]

How does the Bio differ, do you think? More knowledge needed, or harder experimental passages to interpret?

Thanks for the info - my physics score is what I'm the most worried about, so I'm glad that I can take it as somewhat accurate.

It's more based on experimental passages and interpreting results.