Is it just me, or does it seem like the MCAT really isn't a "standardized" test?

[MDtoBe777]

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It seems like some forms had easier sections than others. I know the MCAT tries to level the playing field for all applicants by providing a test in which candidates can demonstrate their abilities. However, it seems like so much depends on the form that you get. I find it really frustrating when you speak with others and they mention all these easssyyyy questions they had on their test (especially on the bio section). I'm just venting. But, does anyone else feel this way?

 

[Psycho Doctor]

yea i agree. i would have loved to have organic on mine instead of the other questions i got and what i did have was easy enough to answer without taking a course. there's no way it can ever be an even playing field. and i don't quite consider it like other standardized tests. theoretically those test general knowledge not interpreting passages or ability to recall scientific facts.

 

[Futurepedplease]

I'm sure each form equals out.

However, I agree with you that, I would prefer that the each test have the same themes. How can some testers have mainly genetics and some have mainly cardiovascular or neurology. It does not make sense.

I would prefer them to have a mixture of biology subjects not just focus on one topic.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

I'm sure each form equals out.

However, I agree with you that, I would prefer that the each test have the same themes. How can some testers have mainly genetics and some have mainly cardiovascular or neurology. It does not make sense.

I would prefer them to have a mixture of biology subjects not just focus on one topic.

not really b/c different people have different strengths and weaknesses so you could have gotten stuck with the worse possible exam for you.

 

[Assembler]

I don't really care if they even out or not at the end.

Personally, I would have preferred a broad spectrum of topics on every single section. Not to say that the passages should be diluted with irrelevant things, but at least the topics should cover a wide range of things anticipated to be testable.

That way, at least if you come out of the test screwed, you knew it was somewhat your own fault for not having studied enough.

When I took the PS section, I felt like nothing in the entire world could have prepared me for that. It was freakin' horrible.

My point is...there should be some balance, and it should be between all forms. I know the other girl sitting next to me said she had an easy PS section, but a really hard VR section. It's just stupid to have these differences. The playing field should be leveled out ahead of time (ie. before scaling).

 

[Assembler]

Oh yeah...

Does anyone feel like the entire MCAT is a damned Verbal test????? I mean, we have passages of all things even in the science sections!!!! Ah. It's all reading comprehension. wtf.

 

[MDtoBe777]

I don't really care if they even out or not at the end.

Personally, I would have preferred a broad spectrum of topics on every single section. Not to say that the passages should be diluted with irrelevant things, but at least the topics should cover a wide range of things anticipated to be testable.

That way, at least if you come out of the test screwed, you knew it was somewhat your own fault for not having studied enough.

When I took the PS section, I felt like nothing in the entire world could have prepared me for that. It was freakin' horrible.

My point is...there should be some balance, and it should be between all forms. I know the other girl sitting next to me said she had an easy PS section, but a really hard VR section. It's just stupid to have these differences. The playing field should be leveled out ahead of time (ie. before scaling).

I completely agree with you Asembler! I'm sure people have discussed this with the AAMC before. I'm wondering what they have to say about it. How can scores be compared when one section of a specific form is blatantly easier than on the other form?? 😕 Like you said, after walking out of the PS section I felt like there was nothing I could have studied to make me better prepared. I did so many problems at home...so many flashcards...so much reading!!! This just agravates me so much! 😡

 

[ndn diva]

The test is definitely not standardized. If you happen to get one with topics that are your strongest...then u will do well. Or else you won't. That isn't standardized at all.

 

[bonez318ti]

I think that there are enough test takers (and old data from former administrations) that AAMC can make a statistically significant judgement on our performance relative to our peers.

Getting an easy form isnt always good because it just means that stupid mistakes will be more costly as the curves will be harsher (ie:for an easy form, 10 wrong might be a 11, while on a more difficult form, 17 wrong might be a 11).

Personally, I would rather have gotten a hard form. I actually got CN, which seems like one of the easier forms, since in all those posts about each form, there weren't really many complaints (ie: compared with the A- forms) (btw. i think CX and DX forms had the same passages in different orders).. relative to the others.. so I think our curve wil probably be very tough.

 

[xSTALLiONx]

It seems like some forms had easier sections than others. I know the MCAT tries to level the playing field for all applicants by providing a test in which candidates can demonstrate their abilities. However, it seems like so much depends on the form that you get. I find it really frustrating when you speak with others and they mention all these easssyyyy questions they had on their test (especially on the bio section). I'm just venting. But, does anyone else feel this way?

it was easy for you or them because they were familiar with those topics.. YOUR responsibility is to be prepared for ANY questions.. Person A might have gotten a hard question.... which might be an easy question in Person B's mind.. as long everyone has the same knowledge.. It is standardized.. but if you aren't familiar with a certain area.. or are weak in a certain area.. that's unfortunately only your fault..

 

[MDtoBe777]

XStallionX: Yes, we should be prepared for any type of question. I completely agree. Nevertheless, some forms are easier than others (this is a reality). In order to make the test representative they should ask everyone about the same thing. However, other people have mentioned that the curve varies depending on the form. This CLEARLY shows that each test has a varying level of difficulty...and that luck plays a large role in this test.

 

[drguy22]

All I Have To Say Is That Form Ap Was Mad Hard!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Assembler]

it was easy for you or them because they were familiar with those topics.. YOUR responsibility is to be prepared for ANY questions.. Person A might have gotten a hard question.... which might be an easy question in Person B's mind.. as long everyone has the same knowledge.. It is standardized.. but if you aren't familiar with a certain area.. or are weak in a certain area.. that's unfortunately only your fault..

You're talking straight out of your ass, buddy.

Obviously you didn't get my form, otherwise you wouldn't be saying ignorant **** like this.

ALL TESTS ARE NOT MADE EQUAL.

According to your hypothesis, if I were given the option to do a double integral versus a simple algebra problem, I would think them both "easy" because I know how to do them. No, not necessarily. What makes something easy if it is familiar, conceptually simple, and relatively easy to process in a certain amount of allotted time. You might know how to do something, but if it takes an hour to solve a problem, it's just not worth it. In that case, would you still say it's easy?

Boy...you are something else. One of those claim-to-know it all types, I see.

It's not possible to prepare for every question on a standardized exam. They don't test you on specific questions here. It is not a regular test. That's the main point.

If you really did think it possible to be familiar with every type of question (in that case, you should be able to get them all right), then why does the AAMC claim that the scores of test takers should be roughly the same, whether or not the exam was taken in April or August, or whether you got Form A, B, C, D, or XYZ.

You have no clue...

P.S. You fail to realize that 99% of the people on SDN taking the MCAT have attempted to thoroughly prepare for the exam. Do you not think we would be "intelligent" enough to know that we should prepare for every topic that may be covered? I know I went through every damn thing...

 

[MDtoBe777]

You're talking straight out of your ass, buddy.

Obviously you didn't get my form, otherwise you wouldn't be saying ignorant **** like this.

ALL TESTS ARE NOT MADE EQUAL.

According to your hypothesis, if I were given the option to do a double integral versus a simple algebra problem, I would think them both "easy" because I know how to do them. No, not necessarily. What makes something easy if it is familiar, conceptually simple, and relatively easy to process in a certain amount of allotted time. You might know how to do something, but if it takes an hour to solve a problem, it's just not worth it. In that case, would you still say it's easy?

Boy...you are something else. One of those claim-to-know it all types, I see.

It's not possible to prepare for every question on a standardized exam. They don't test you on specific questions here. It is not a regular test. That's the main point.

If you really did think it possible to be familiar with every type of question (in that case, you should be able to get them all right), then why does the AAMC claim that the scores of test takers should be roughly the same, whether or not the exam was taken in April or August, or whether you got Form A, B, C, D, or XYZ.

You have no clue...

P.S. You fail to realize that 99% of the people on SDN taking the MCAT have attempted to thoroughly prepare for the exam. Do you not think we would be "intelligent" enough to know that we should prepare for every topic that may be covered? I know I went through every damn thing...

👍

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

You're talking straight out of your ass, buddy.

Obviously you didn't get my form, otherwise you wouldn't be saying ignorant **** like this.

ALL TESTS ARE NOT MADE EQUAL.

According to your hypothesis, if I were given the option to do a double integral versus a simple algebra problem, I would think them both "easy" because I know how to do them. No, not necessarily. What makes something easy if it is familiar, conceptually simple, and relatively easy to process in a certain amount of allotted time. You might know how to do something, but if it takes an hour to solve a problem, it's just not worth it. In that case, would you still say it's easy?

Boy...you are something else. One of those claim-to-know it all types, I see.

It's not possible to prepare for every question on a standardized exam. They don't test you on specific questions here. It is not a regular test. That's the main point.

If you really did think it possible to be familiar with every type of question (in that case, you should be able to get them all right), then why does the AAMC claim that the scores of test takers should be roughly the same, whether or not the exam was taken in April or August, or whether you got Form A, B, C, D, or XYZ.

You have no clue...

P.S. You fail to realize that 99% of the people on SDN taking the MCAT have attempted to thoroughly prepare for the exam. Do you not think we would be "intelligent" enough to know that we should prepare for every topic that may be covered? I know I went through every damn thing...

u rock man ! <3

 

[ndn diva]

You're talking straight out of your ass, buddy.

Obviously you didn't get my form, otherwise you wouldn't be saying ignorant **** like this.

ALL TESTS ARE NOT MADE EQUAL.

According to your hypothesis, if I were given the option to do a double integral versus a simple algebra problem, I would think them both "easy" because I know how to do them. No, not necessarily. What makes something easy if it is familiar, conceptually simple, and relatively easy to process in a certain amount of allotted time. You might know how to do something, but if it takes an hour to solve a problem, it's just not worth it. In that case, would you still say it's easy?

Boy...you are something else. One of those claim-to-know it all types, I see.

It's not possible to prepare for every question on a standardized exam. They don't test you on specific questions here. It is not a regular test. That's the main point.

If you really did think it possible to be familiar with every type of question (in that case, you should be able to get them all right), then why does the AAMC claim that the scores of test takers should be roughly the same, whether or not the exam was taken in April or August, or whether you got Form A, B, C, D, or XYZ.

You have no clue...

P.S. You fail to realize that 99% of the people on SDN taking the MCAT have attempted to thoroughly prepare for the exam. Do you not think we would be "intelligent" enough to know that we should prepare for every topic that may be covered? I know I went through every damn thing...

ditto..what he said!!!!

 

[Psycho Doctor]

The test is definitely not standardized. If you happen to get one with topics that are your strongest...then u will do well. Or else you won't. That isn't standardized at all.

exactly my point...i took organic this summer and would have loved a nice long session on that..i didn't get it but others (who probably didn't want it) did. 🙁

 

[xSTALLiONx]

P.S. You fail to realize that 99% of the people on SDN taking the MCAT have attempted to thoroughly prepare for the exam. Do you not think we would be "intelligent" enough to know that we should prepare for every topic that may be covered? I know I went through every damn thing...

So if you prepare.. You should do good?
Life doesn't work that way.. Go ahead.. Spend days and nights playing basketball and I bet you that some dude who eats twinkes and doesn't even want to get off the couch would destroy you in a one-on-one game because of his Raw Natural Talent..

Preparation is only half of the equation.. Instincts and Genes are the other.. You should know this, Dr.

 

[Assembler]

I don't want to argue with you; I'm tired of defending myself.

I see you preach the same things in other posts as well, just like on the reapplicant forum.

Well, I'll have you know I'd rather have a doctor that worked for his or her achievements rather than one that went through life without having to experience what the common person does; struggle and obstacles.

I have gone through my fair share of life, in what little time I have had. I know what it's like to overcome surrounding difficulties, and to emerge.

At least I will have the satisfaction of being able to relate to most people, including my patients.

Preparation and determination can go a long way. It does not necessarily matter how you exactly get to that final path, as long as in one way or another you end up at the same destination.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

I don't want to argue with you; I'm tired of defending myself.

I see you preach the same things in other posts as well, just like on the reapplicant forum.

Well, I'll have you know I'd rather have a doctor that worked for his or her achievements rather than one that went through life without having to experience what the common person does; struggle and obstacles.

I have gone through my fair share of life, in what little time I have had. I know what it's like to overcome surrounding difficulties, and to emerge.

At least I will have the satisfaction of being able to relate to most people, including my patients.

Preparation and determination can go a long way. It does not necessarily matter how you exactly get to that final path, as long as in one way or another you end up at the same destination.

Very well said!!! You rock!!

I would much rather see a doctor who got to be where he is thru hard work, perserverance, overcoming obstacles and struggles, seeing all sides of life and experiencing some of them...than one who was handed everything on a silver platter whether by genes or money.

Life presents us with many obstacles; those who can get up from them and turn the hardships into something positive are the ones who truly make something of themselves. Sometimes the path we travel does make a tremendous difference in the type of person or doctor we become.

Many people can become a doctor and can cure or palliate the sick, but it takes a special person to become an emphathetic, compassionate one who can truly relate to his patients and to really care. You'll be of the latter group and i commend you for that. All the best....

 

[Severus]

Instincts and Genes are the other.. You should know this, Dr.

Ja, Herr Doktor.

I couldn't help it. Sorry.

In any case, try not to feed the trolls. They do not very often come out from under their bridges, but, when they do, they tend to stay around.

Sev

 

[Radio Edit]

to be honest, i really think its just yOU! 😴 😴 😴

 

[BuffaloBill]

I've heard from MCAT staff that they DO try to make EVERY form VERY uniform to every other form in terms of distribution of topics. The difficulty of the forms may vary slightly, but this is all accounted for in the scoring scale for that particular form at the end. Test-takers may perceive that one form is more difficult than another (or that the distribution of topics is different) because there is AT LEAST one experimental passage and/or standalone questions on each section, which are NOT scored, but CAN throw some variability into the different forms in terms of perception of difficulty and distribution of topics. Bottom line: it does seem that the MCAT is fairly standardized.

 

[drguy22]

genetics has nothin to do wit intelligence.....if you work hard u succeed. i agree that some of the test forms were harder than others.!!!!! LIKE FOR AP!!!!!!!!

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

I don't want to argue with you; I'm tired of defending myself.

I see you preach the same things in other posts as well, just like on the reapplicant forum.

Well, I'll have you know I'd rather have a doctor that worked for his or her achievements rather than one that went through life without having to experience what the common person does; struggle and obstacles.

I have gone through my fair share of life, in what little time I have had. I know what it's like to overcome surrounding difficulties, and to emerge.

At least I will have the satisfaction of being able to relate to most people, including my patients.

Preparation and determination can go a long way. It does not necessarily matter how you exactly get to that final path, as long as in one way or another you end up at the same destination.

i just want to quote u bc ur that good
its people like that who make me want to keep struggling for foxhound and disarming metal gear ...
and going on after mcat

 

[Psycho Doctor]

to be honest, i really think its just yOU! 😴 😴 😴

huh?

 

[freesolo]

lets quit with the bitching plz, when you get your scores back and you see you did better than you thought, youll look back at this thread and laugh. The mcat ppl arent ignorant this test has been given to alot of ppl other than you, if it was broken it would be fixed 😀. I really believe if you full prepare youll get a good score.

 

[stinkycheese]

I just want to support the idea that there is a fair amount of luck involved. I suck at Physics and rock at Chemistry; my PS section in April had practically no physics on it, and the stuff it did have was easy. Then in BS, everyone walked out saying it was really tough, but I had lucked out: there was a ton of neuroscience, which was my major. I knew exactly what tetrodotoxin was and didn't need to read the passage about it. I zoomed through the questions. The other half of BS seemed to be all genetics, which was also easy for me because I work in a genetics lab. I didn't remember any organic, and there was hardly any on the test. If the topics had been significantly different, my score woulda probably sucked a lot harder.

Just wanted to say that I understand how you all feel.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

I just want to support the idea that there is a fair amount of luck involved. I suck at Physics and rock at Chemistry; my PS section in April had practically no physics on it, and the stuff it did have was easy. Then in BS, everyone walked out saying it was really tough, but I had lucked out: there was a ton of neuroscience, which was my major. I knew exactly what tetrodotoxin was and didn't need to read the passage about it. I zoomed through the questions. The other half of BS seemed to be all genetics, which was also easy for me because I work in a genetics lab. I didn't remember any organic, and there was hardly any on the test. If the topics had been significantly different, my score woulda probably sucked a lot harder.

Just wanted to say that I understand how you all feel.

that has exactly been my point....yours came with concrete examples. it's very subjective based on the individual and the version of test they got.

 

[palmtree]

If you scored your practice AAMC scores online and look at the score reports, they basically give the same amount of questions to each subject. If they give u a passage about neurology, for example, all the questions may not be on neurology...they integrate questions into passages that arent relevant. another thing is that the mcat tests your evaluation skills, not your knowledge. even if you arent good at something, the passage will tell you everything you need, so i actually preferred the mcat's style over other tests like the SAT, where its just flat out memorization of vocabulary and math techniques. finally, if you read the way the mcat is scored on the aamc website, they explain that the reason for the 15 point scale is to eliminate disparities between the different versions...for example if i scored 64 raw points on an 'easy' section and you scored a '60' on the harder one, we would both score an 11. if it were only based on raw scores, then yes it wouldnt be standardized, but its converted to a more inclusive scale. Basically, these people arent idiots...they know how to design tests to make it fair for everyon

 

[MoosePilot]

Stinkycheese makes a good point and actually uses her experience, which is at least anecdotal support. A lot of you are just judging from your experience and don't even have a score to know whether your impression of how you did is accurate or not.

I took the test twice in April 94 and 95. I got within one point composite and one point in each section of my previous score. I took it again in 04 with much more preparation and I did much better. Judging by my experience, it seems standardized. I scored the same with the same prep and better with more prep. If luck played a big role, I'd expect my scores to be more varied.

 

[chopper]

And I'd like to add another thought to the 'I am an X major, so the questions on this subject were easier for me'.

I think that the MCAT can get quite tricky about outside information and how they ask questions. For example, when I took in April I had NO Genetics and NO immunology outside Gen Bio prior to the test. I remember a question which asked for some specific number of something on an antibody.

Well, EVERYONE on SDN thought it was one answer, and brought up all this crap from the internet on antibodies to explain why. I had no idea what they are talking about. But they were all arguing for how many DIFFERENT regions were on an antibody. They question just asked 'how many regions'. Well, the correct answer, I believe, was double what they were saying, because there were two identical regions on every antibody.

My point: Sometimes outside information is very helpful, but sometimes it can lead to you not READING WHAT THE QUESTION IS ASKING FOR, and putting down the wrong answer. As someone mentioned earlier here, this is as much a reading comprehension test as a test of science knowledge. You can have all the right knowledge, but if you stumble at the bubble stage, you still get the question wrong.

I think that the MCAT IS standardized for the most part - look at how retesters do, they have stats on the AAMC site that shows that MOST people get within 2-3 points of the same score. I think Moosepilot is good anectdotal evidence of this, esp when he took it back in the 90s.

I also believe there is a bit of luck involved. Especially for people at the far range of scores. Test conditions, some of the specific questions, etc - all can have an affect on a few questions. And at the higher scores, one or two questions separate a 13,14,15. But at the 7-11 level? I think that there are enough wrong for these types of variations to be accounted for.

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

u say back in the 90s like the man is making a comback from his hey-days...
i dont want this thread to die...it gives me suport for my bad bad felings 🙁

 

[Dr Sum Day]

The worst part is the waiting..... 🙁

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

The worst part is the waiting..... 🙁

lets all wait together
but not peacefully
what is everyone doing today
i have been up since 5 and eaten all my meals already : 2 slices of pizza and a chocolate bar..so now i have all day to play...thankfully i wont haveto pause mid battle for food-fuel ..let the madness begin!

 

[skiz knot]

My point is...there should be some balance, and it should be between all forms. I know the other girl sitting next to me said she had an easy PS section, but a really hard VR section. It's just stupid to have these differences. The playing field should be leveled out ahead of time (ie. before scaling).

The girl sitting next to you with the easy PS was comfortable with the topics in that section, and a difficult section for her in VR. It is an individual thing.

Luck.


The test is standardized on the level of all test takers. There is no way to standardize a test like this with so many different test takers of different backgrounds and abilities.

 

[skiz knot]

Oh yeah...

Does anyone feel like the entire MCAT is a damned Verbal test????? I mean, we have passages of all things even in the science sections!!!! Ah. It's all reading comprehension. wtf.

If you can't handle reading comprehension, you might have a little trouble with a medical school curriculum. There is a *little* bit of reading to do...

 

[skiz knot]

How can scores be compared when one section of a specific form is blatantly easier than on the other form?? 😕

Do people have any idea how the different test forms are scored? If one form is easier, you will get more right, but so will everyone else. You might have to get 85% of Q's correct to get a 10. If it is harder, you will get more wrong. You may only have to get 60% of Q's correct for a 10. The same # of test takers with the "easy" and "hard" forms get a 10.

 

[researchprof]

If you can't handle reading comprehension, you might have a little trouble with a medical school curriculum. There is a *little* bit of reading to do...

I disagree. The science sections as well involve reading comprehension, and there are people who generally do better there than in the darned verbal.

As a research student, I have read tons of science articles and have 1 pub to my merit, another one is in the offing. My point is that problems with the VR does not necessarily mean inability to read and comprehend material. Most times the passages are understood, but the questions throw people off. The VR section also involves luck. There are people who guess their way through and manage to score well.

My conclusion: it's weed-out. We just have to find our ways of dealing with it.

Ok, let's us pray: God help us as per August 14. Regards mates.

 

[Assembler]

If you can't handle reading comprehension, you might have a little trouble with a medical school curriculum. There is a *little* bit of reading to do...

If I didn't know how to read and comprehend material, I would not have succeeded this far. You can't get by a class without having to read. It's impossible.

I wasn't talking about reading comprehension in general. I was talking about this test, specifically. If they want to gauge your reading ability, it should be isolated in one section only. The way the test is organized now is in such a way that there are passages in the science sections. You are expected to prepare for the science sections very well. There should be no need for passages. It should consist of questions directly testable, off the bat - the things you study.

I know that they are trying to assess a person's ability to create inferences by having passages in the PS/BS sections, but I personally disagree with this method of testing.

This is also why I agree that the SAT II and ACT are much better representations of what students "know" than the SAT I. The latter examines test-taking ability, versus the former, which measures concrete knowledge. You are expected to have concrete knowledge of the basic sciences in medical school. The inferences come later, when you deal with patients & start to apply the information.

 

[lorelei]

There should be no need for passages. It should consist of questions directly testable, off the bat - the things you study.

Right, because when you're a doctor you're going to have to answer questions like "what hormone is responsible for vasoconstriction" rather than "Patient X has symptoms XYZ and history ABC, what's her diagnosis" ... I mean, they ARE going to only care about the things you study, right?

Sarcasm aside, I have read that the reason for all the passages is because one of the key skills as a physician is being able to assimilate new information and make inferences. Patient histories are rarely straightforward. Anyone can memorize a list of facts; being able to apply them is a bit rarer.

 

[Assembler]

Did you not read my entire post?

I think that statement speaks for itself.

You people keep forgetting that I am talking about a test, not a real-world situation. I can make inferences very very easily; I just don't see the point of it on a test that specifically states "Physicial Sciences" and "Biological Sciences," when there's already something called "Verbal Reasoning." Get it? There is already another component of the exam measuring your ability to understand new information, etc.

A good way to see how you measure up with applying information is your ability to do retrosynthesis in organic chemistry. That's a very good example.

 

[palmtree]

dont get mad because you can't do well on the mcat...if you noticed, the free standing questions are generally simple as hell. also, coming from a family of doctors...one thing you're going to have to do your whole life is READ NEW INFORMATION, PROCESS IT, and come to a CONCLUSION. My dad is always reading in his office...that's what it takes to be a physician...not just knowing what happens in the human body.

 

[researchprof]

You guys are wasting your time arguing. You are better of picketing at the MCAT office in IA, I suppose that is the place it is located.

Look, the MCAT science and reading is nothing impossible--application of science in different situations (context-based reasoning)--this is what medicine is about. You see different patients with different complications and address their problems based on your medical knowledge. What me personally I don't get is how VR, with such useless passages that don't concern science and the like, with also a freaking steep curve, accurately assess ones ability to process new science info and reason logically about it. I can't change that so I gats to deal with it--same thing applies to the rest of you.

And for those of us who have taken the MCAT keep your fingers crossed. If you don't get it, persistence can help your intellectual brilliance. Don't give up, keep trying.

 

[Ajay]

You have to write the test regardless of your feelings towards it. Suck it up and get over it. Stop complaining and fight it. 👍

 

[researchprof]

Also wanted to add that if you don't do well on the MCAT doesn't mean you are dumb, just keep trying.

 

[Assembler]

It's pointless arguing with some of you.

I'm done here.

I also took the test already. Mind you, I don't know what my scores are yet.

Have fun complaining amongst yourselves now.

P.S. For the person that stated they come from a family of doctors...that doesn't mean much to me. Goodluck trying to convince the adcoms of your inherent desire. Don't make judgments about the intelligence of someone when you hardly know them.

 

[nanosomic]

some of the people who are of the notion that if you prepared well for the MCAT you WILL do well should really shut up. Some people get high scores not because the test was easy or they are clever or well prepared, some just guessed on most questons and ended up being lucky. These are the same people who are making others feel stupid. Doing well on the MCAT involves some luck, the topics tested and how you feel the day of the test. Sick and tired of the self proclaimed geniuses of SDN.

 

[TheDoctorBen]

Lol

 

[Ajay]

Hey man,

I wasn't implying anything negative nor was I being mean. I just meant to say that since you have to write the test regardless of its structure, then why not put all of your energy in constructive directions? The format of the test is a moot point; the test has been around in this format for years now and this is how it will remain for at least the next little while.

Best of luck, Assembler!