I could really use some helpful advice right now!
I am scheduled for my 2nd MCAT on 7/31. The first time was on 5/1 and I scored a 21S (6PS, 7VR, 8BS). I spent the past 1.5 months on content review and some practice passages. I just took my first practice AAMC test since the actual MCAT in May and only scored 20 (6PS, 7VR, 7BS).
Needless to say, I am extremely frustrated and overwhelmed at this point, and I'm being very realistic - what is the point of taking the exam on 7/31 with such consistently low scores? I've already taken the TPR class twice in the past year, completed all the homework and took all the TPR diagnostic tests, and all the AAMC practice tests except two (#4 and #5). I've thoroughly reviewed my test errors and have copius amounts of review notes.
Aside from the MCAT, I think I've got a reasonably decent application - I have a 3.6 undergraduate GPA, a masters degree in social work, nearly 5 years of hospital work experience as a medical social worker, and 6 years as a volunteer coordinator for a medical clinic for the homeless. This exam is the main roadblock standing in the way of my future and I feel as though it's going to consume me.
I would welcome ANY input on how to study strategies or mental exercises on how to tackle this exam, once and for all...and perhaps some validation that I really need to cancel my exam date for July 31 rather than keeping it, given my last practice exam score.
I am scheduled for my 2nd MCAT on 7/31. The first time was on 5/1 and I scored a 21S (6PS, 7VR, 8BS). I spent the past 1.5 months on content review and some practice passages. I just took my first practice AAMC test since the actual MCAT in May and only scored 20 (6PS, 7VR, 7BS).
Needless to say, I am extremely frustrated and overwhelmed at this point, and I'm being very realistic - what is the point of taking the exam on 7/31 with such consistently low scores? I've already taken the TPR class twice in the past year, completed all the homework and took all the TPR diagnostic tests, and all the AAMC practice tests except two (#4 and #5). I've thoroughly reviewed my test errors and have copius amounts of review notes.
Aside from the MCAT, I think I've got a reasonably decent application - I have a 3.6 undergraduate GPA, a masters degree in social work, nearly 5 years of hospital work experience as a medical social worker, and 6 years as a volunteer coordinator for a medical clinic for the homeless. This exam is the main roadblock standing in the way of my future and I feel as though it's going to consume me.
I would welcome ANY input on how to study strategies or mental exercises on how to tackle this exam, once and for all...and perhaps some validation that I really need to cancel my exam date for July 31 rather than keeping it, given my last practice exam score.
