I'm in the process of trying to order some MCAT practice test so I was wondering what test would be the better bargin. Even though the AMSA test are usually the practice test that most closesly resemble the MCAT it cost 35$ to order one practice test. However Gold Standard has a package where you can get 10 practice test for $100 dollars. Which practice test should I get? And is there any other practice test that you might suggest? And yes money is an issue for me
GS practice test vs. AMSA
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get the aamc tests
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AAMC tests... no doubt
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AAMC are the most accurate ones, but they are easier than the real one.
GS test (1~6) questions are as difficult as the real one. However, their later tests (7~9) are dimensionally more difficult in physical science than in the real thing which could either discourage you or train you to build a tougher nerve. I don't know about GS 10, but I heard that it's an ego-boosting exam for people feeling squeamish after getting destroyed by GS 7~9.
All GS tests have a tough curve, so you may score several points less than your AAMCs.
For normal GS tests (1~6), my goal was to make double digits on their sciences by getting 10, and my highest one ever was only 12. I was glad that I broke 30 on one of their normal ones. Meanwhile, I scored many 13s and one time 15 on AAMC PS sections.
GS 7~9 physical sciences were just plain horrendous so I scored only 8~9.
For all GS tests, their verbal was just bad.
GS test (1~6) questions are as difficult as the real one. However, their later tests (7~9) are dimensionally more difficult in physical science than in the real thing which could either discourage you or train you to build a tougher nerve. I don't know about GS 10, but I heard that it's an ego-boosting exam for people feeling squeamish after getting destroyed by GS 7~9.
All GS tests have a tough curve, so you may score several points less than your AAMCs.
For normal GS tests (1~6), my goal was to make double digits on their sciences by getting 10, and my highest one ever was only 12. I was glad that I broke 30 on one of their normal ones. Meanwhile, I scored many 13s and one time 15 on AAMC PS sections.
GS 7~9 physical sciences were just plain horrendous so I scored only 8~9.
For all GS tests, their verbal was just bad.
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The above post makes me feel better. I took GS Test 8 today and got a 26 >:[[, but got a 30 on GS Test 7. All in all GS really does seem to be a big ball buster. I'm hoping to get at least a 31 on the real thing- which is in a week for me. Possible??
