I know this has been asked a thousand times, but I just wanted to say what was going on with me personally.
I started out doing the tests in EK timed for the full hour. This way I was pulling 7-8 for the first 3-4 tests. I figured I should try something new so for tests 5 and 6 (just finished), I would do 2-3 passages a day, not timed, really trying to read and understand. After each paragraph I would think in my head what the point of it was. While doing the questions I would do my best and not look back into the passage unless I knew exactly where I was looking. Anyway, on test 5 and 6 I think I pulled a 9 and an 8. It doesn't seem like I can even do better while taking my time.
For the questions I get wrong, some are just stupid mistakes. Most however I disagree with and still think my answer is better even after reading the explanation. Also, the explanations in the back of EK 101 are terrible, I feel like I just have to say "um okay" and move on.
Can anyone give me some advice on this? I have BR verbal and Kaplan online resources, but have heard they do not represent the real MCAT. I feel like by doing the EK 101, I am "wasting" passages right now because I am not improving. My test is Sept. 8. Thanks.
I started out doing the tests in EK timed for the full hour. This way I was pulling 7-8 for the first 3-4 tests. I figured I should try something new so for tests 5 and 6 (just finished), I would do 2-3 passages a day, not timed, really trying to read and understand. After each paragraph I would think in my head what the point of it was. While doing the questions I would do my best and not look back into the passage unless I knew exactly where I was looking. Anyway, on test 5 and 6 I think I pulled a 9 and an 8. It doesn't seem like I can even do better while taking my time.
For the questions I get wrong, some are just stupid mistakes. Most however I disagree with and still think my answer is better even after reading the explanation. Also, the explanations in the back of EK 101 are terrible, I feel like I just have to say "um okay" and move on.
Can anyone give me some advice on this? I have BR verbal and Kaplan online resources, but have heard they do not represent the real MCAT. I feel like by doing the EK 101, I am "wasting" passages right now because I am not improving. My test is Sept. 8. Thanks.