Just took a full length today and my brain really started getting mushy during bio/biochem. Any tips on how to build up my endurance? My exam is Aug 9th. And I plan on taking a FL a week until then. Maybe some more getting closer to it.
^ and keep it up after the MCAT too!Also don't forget about proper nutrition both during your practice FLs and the actual MCAT
Here's how I trained myself to focus well for such a long test:
I took the section banks and qpacks, broke them in half, and used those to assemble additional practice tests. If you break both the section banks and qpacks in half, you end up with a bunch of sections that are approximately the same length (50 to 60 questions) as those you would see on the real test. You can pick and choose four of these (as best as possible, try to have one of each subject) and do them back to back to simulate the timing and endurance for the real thing.
Using this strategy gave me an additional four or five AAMC FL-style tests in addition to the sample test and 3 AAMC full lengths.
I didn't plan well and only had 4-5 weeks to study and gain stamina for the test. I would do one of these tests when I woke up in the morning and then review it in the evening and the next day while taking notes on everything I didn't know perfectly. Then I would start with the next test. Just using this strategy got me a great score.
I basically have about 4 weeks too (bad planning as well), and I'm a bit confused on your technique. Are you saying you practically did a FL every other day or? I am currently just doing all the Uworld qbank questions.. they're awesome but they don't have enough!! Wondering what else I should be doing?? I plan on taking a FL like every weekend (basically 4 weekends) until test day! Any further suggestions?