June 15th

[swifteagle43]

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Oh my god....it is comming!

RUN!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BeatrixKiddo]

Kaplan 1 PS 10 VR 5 BS 8 = 23
Kaplan 2 PS 13 VR 9 BS 12 = 34
Kaplan 3 PS 11 VR 11 BS 10 = 32
Kaplan 4 PS 10 VR 9 BS 10 = 29
Kaplan 5 PS 11 VR 8 BS 11 = 30
Kaplan 6 PS 11 VR 8 BS 8 = 27
Kaplan 7 PS 9 VR 8 BS 8 = 25
Kaplan 8 PS 11 VR 10 BS 8 = 29
AAMC 3 PS 10 VR 8 BS 9 = 27
AAMC 4 PS 12 VR 9 BS 11 = 32
AAMC 5 PS 13 VR 10 BS 12 = 35
AAMC 7 PS 13 VR 12 BS 10 = 35
AAMC 9 PS 12 VR 9 BS 10 = 31

Just took it aamc 9: total 26
8, 9, 9
🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁

im going to die man, die.

I need like time to rest after each section or something.. or i duno... ughh =(

 

[Jatt]

Just took AAMC CBT9 , mixed emotions due to the fact that I feel capable of much better, but things are moving in the right direction. Hoping for that last little push sometime before friday,

PS- 10
VR- 11
BS- 12
Total: 33

My VR and BS scores have really stalled lately, I have been getting around an 11 on both for a while now, most likely due to hyper focus on PS trying to get it over a 10(finally)

Good luck all!

 

[AWhitehair]

Just took it aamc 9: total 26
8, 9, 9
🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁

im going to die man, die.

I need like time to rest after each section or something.. or i duno... ughh =(

That sucks dude, but I feel ya. My brain function the best at about 1 AM...wish I could take the exam then. 😀 I am nervous about taking it in the afternoon because I am always soo sleepy and I have done most of my practice at night.

 

[Florida premed]

I am just wondering for how long have you been studying..u have improved a lot!...I have been studying for about 3 months and took TPR classes and can't get to improve my scores. I always score around 20 and I am taking the MCAT on Jun15th!!...my problem is that I always run out of time, specially on the verbal section.

....I feel very confident in temrs of knowledge....but I can never finish verbal on time....and that throws me off!!!!.............

SHOULD I RESCHEDULE THE MCAT?????????????????????????

 

[starlight04]

I'm basically dead - can't motivate myself to study AT all, and went through doing some passages in physics today and realized I don't remember anything I've studied:S

ME TOO. i still have AAMC 8, 9, and 10 left before test day, but manage to convince myself that i shouldn't do one today. sigh. all i am doing now is using every possible tactic to distract myself because i am sooooooooooooo sick of studying. i'm so panicked b/c i feel like i forgot ALL of my content. i have a lot of topics to refresh on before test day (optics, electrochem, mendelian genetics, hormones, orgo, fluids....). most of these topics don't really show up a lot on CBT's, but knowing my luck, there will be entire passages about them on the test...and i will cry. i realllly dont wanna retake this thing.

im too afraid to take more practice tests because I dont want to see my score drop any more. 🙁🙁🙁🙁

 

[AWhitehair]

ME TOO. i still have AAMC 8, 9, and 10 left before test day, but manage to convince myself that i shouldn't do one today. sigh. all i am doing now is using every possible tactic to distract myself because i am sooooooooooooo sick of studying. i'm so panicked b/c i feel like i forgot ALL of my content. i have a lot of topics to refresh on before test day (optics, electrochem, mendelian genetics, hormones, orgo, fluids....). most of these topics don't really show up a lot on CBT's, but knowing my luck, there will be entire passages about them on the test...and i will cry. i realllly dont wanna retake this thing.

im too afraid to take more practice tests because I dont want to see my score drop any more. 🙁🙁🙁🙁

That's kinda how I'm feeling right now. The last thing I need before the real exam is a low pt to shoot down my confidence.

 

[Phoenix.]

ME TOO. i still have AAMC 8, 9, and 10 left before test day, but manage to convince myself that i shouldn't do one today. sigh. all i am doing now is using every possible tactic to distract myself because i am sooooooooooooo sick of studying. i'm so panicked b/c i feel like i forgot ALL of my content. i have a lot of topics to refresh on before test day (optics, electrochem, mendelian genetics, hormones, orgo, fluids....). most of these topics don't really show up a lot on CBT's, but knowing my luck, there will be entire passages about them on the test...and i will cry. i realllly dont wanna retake this thing.

im too afraid to take more practice tests because I dont want to see my score drop any more. 🙁🙁🙁🙁

starlight: You've voiced my exact feelings and fears. I was supposed to take CBT 10 yesterday, then today, now tomorrow. Guess that pushes taking CBT 9 to Tuesday.... I got a 30 on my last two, and I'm terrified that it will drop below a 30 on 9 or 10 and I'll lose the small amount of confidence I've got.

Also, I lost my VR 101 passages book and am waiting to get another on Monday afternoon to fix my recent problem of running out of time. And of course, a friend of mine has me a bit freaked because he said he usually finished most sections during practice with 20 minutes to spare, and *just* finished each section on time on the real thing. This makes me a bit panicky since I always finish PS with only about 5 minutes to spare, and I've been running 5 minutes short on VR on the last two practices. Oh, and did I mention that I agree with you that I feel like I'm forgetting content at this point? ARGH.

 

[HristosKaran]

I was looking over practice test #5 on AAMC, can someone tell me where this equation was derived from? t = (2h/g)1/2 Thanks.

 

[AWhitehair]

I was looking over practice test #5 on AAMC, can someone tell me where this equation was derived from? t = (2h/g)1/2 Thanks.

Off the top of my head, it looks like something to do with free fall? h= 1/2 gt^2

 

[ilovelucy]

ME TOO. i still have AAMC 8, 9, and 10 left before test day, but manage to convince myself that i shouldn't do one today. sigh. all i am doing now is using every possible tactic to distract myself because i am sooooooooooooo sick of studying. i'm so panicked b/c i feel like i forgot ALL of my content. i have a lot of topics to refresh on before test day (optics, electrochem, mendelian genetics, hormones, orgo, fluids....). most of these topics don't really show up a lot on CBT's, but knowing my luck, there will be entire passages about them on the test...and i will cry. i realllly dont wanna retake this thing.

im too afraid to take more practice tests because I dont want to see my score drop any more. 🙁🙁🙁🙁

If you decide to take one of the three -- take 9 -- it is a confidence booster (very bio heavy, but doable), and that is exactly what everyone needs before the test next Friday. I am sure you'll do just fine.

 

[acurax]

I was looking over practice test #5 on AAMC, can someone tell me where this equation was derived from? t = (2h/g)1/2 Thanks.

AWhiteHair is correct...perhaps a more familiar form would be:

∆x = vt + (1/2)at^2

where, h = ∆x (or ∆y in this case), a = g, and intial velocity was zero.

 

[Tribeca]

Which one should I do, 6 or 7? I'm planning to take 8, 9, and 10 the beginning of this week before the test, so I only have time for either 6 or 7. Thoughts please! Thanks!

 

[RollSkins]

Just took AAMC CBT9 , mixed emotions due to the fact that I feel capable of much better, but things are moving in the right direction. Hoping for that last little push sometime before friday,

PS- 10
VR- 11
BS- 12
Total: 33

My VR and BS scores have really stalled lately, I have been getting around an 11 on both for a while now, most likely due to hyper focus on PS trying to get it over a 10(finally)

Good luck all!

That is the same breakdown that I have had on several of my practice tests. I just wish I could bring up my PS. Anyway I am in the same boat as everyone else. My motivation is completely gone and I am soo sick of studying for this thing. I took a practice test yesterday and usually I am able to put in 100% and really focus but I could barely get through a passage without losing focus. I just want to take it and be done with it. Its even worse because I just graduated and so I am taking a year off and I can't wait to get started!

 

[starlight04]

man, i'm completely failing at even trying to do content review. i feel like i've read these books sooo many times that even looking at the pictures/diagrams makes me sick to my stomach...

so to lighten up the moood...

what are everyones plans to relax before the big day and to CELEBRATE after its over??

what are your DREAM SCHOOLS?

i plan on taking my last CBT either tues or weds (depending on when i can motivate myself to take it 😛), and really just relaxing until friday: read a book, go out to lunch with friends, go to the gym, go shopping, go out to dinner the night before, etc. i will probably come home friday night and just watch tv/movies, and definitely going out this weekend with friends!

and my dream schools: Cornell, Northwestern, Stanford 🙂love: hey, i didnt say they were realistic )

 

[swifteagle43]

No Particular Order

Kaplan 1 PS 10 VR 5 BS 8 = 23
Kaplan 2 PS 13 VR 9 BS 12 = 34
Kaplan 3 PS 11 VR 11 BS 10 = 32
Kaplan 4 PS 10 VR 9 BS 10 = 29
Kaplan 5 PS 11 VR 8 BS 11 = 30
Kaplan 6 PS 11 VR 8 BS 8 = 27
Kaplan 7 PS 9 VR 8 BS 8 = 25
Kaplan 8 PS 11 VR 10 BS 8 = 29
AAMC 3 PS 10 VR 8 BS 9 = 27
AAMC 4 PS 12 VR 9 BS 11 = 32
AAMC 5 PS 13 VR 10 BS 12 = 35
AAMC 6 PS 12 VR 11 BS 10 = 33**Most Recent**
AAMC 7 PS 13 VR 12 BS 10 = 35
AAMC 9 PS 12 VR 9 BS 10 = 31

 

[swifteagle43]

Just took it aamc 9: total 26
8, 9, 9
🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁

im going to die man, die.

I need like time to rest after each section or something.. or i duno... ughh =(

Beatrix, don't worry- we all have off days. My best advice to give is to take a break if you are burning out. I was in a RUT not breaking 30 when I had scored a 34 on Kaplan 2.... I was consistently not breaking even 30 anymore...

My mother told me to take a break for two days(last week). I looked at her as if she was crazy but did it because she went through similars things as I am going through(USLME's and etc). I took her advice and the next test I took jumped from a 29 to a 35.... Point is take a days break if you are burning out

 

[swifteagle43]

Which one should I do, 6 or 7? I'm planning to take 8, 9, and 10 the beginning of this week before the test, so I only have time for either 6 or 7. Thoughts please! Thanks!

6 is harder, 7 is more accurate- upto you

 

[swifteagle43]

man, i'm completely failing at even trying to do content review. i feel like i've read these books sooo many times that even looking at the pictures/diagrams makes me sick to my stomach...

so to lighten up the moood...

what are everyones plans to relax before the big day and to CELEBRATE after its over??

what are your DREAM SCHOOLS?

i plan on taking my last CBT either tues or weds (depending on when i can motivate myself to take it 😛), and really just relaxing until friday: read a book, go out to lunch with friends, go to the gym, go shopping, go out to dinner the night before, etc. i will probably come home friday night and just watch tv/movies, and definitely going out this weekend with friends!

and my dream schools: Cornell, Northwestern, Stanford 🙂love: hey, i didnt say they were realistic )

I dream of getting in to you 😉 jk

 

[starlight04]

I dream of getting in to you 😉 jk

i'll promise to make your dreams come true if you make mine!!

great...now i'm selling my body to get into med school.

i hate myself and my incredibly difficult undergrad for making classes so hard. now i have to make up for my lacking GPA.

 

[MystA RavE]

I still have 9 and 10 left...planning on 9 tomorrow and 10 on tuesday. I have given up sh*tting bricks over this thing. I've been on unisom for the past week due to mcat insomnia 👎. This is the first time in my life I have had sleeping problems. I plan on taking the last day off completely with some light physics formula review.

Anybody here from Brooklyn taking it in Livingston?

 

[dayumgina]

Everyone...

I feel exactly the same way. Scored a measly 26 today on AAMC 10 and it completely knocked my confidence down. I've been scoring consistently 28-30, but those aren't the scores I'm aiming for.

IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER.

You know everything you need to know, and even if you don't know it, you'll probably know enough to make an educated guess. You know your weak points, so attack them until they're no longer weak. At this point in the game, our confidence and belief in our capabilities will be what carries us through. I'm looking at this as the last few days before a competition. If you think you'll lose, you will.

Someone call me Coach Dayumgina already.

 

[AWhitehair]

Everyone...

I feel exactly the same way. Scored a measly 26 today on AAMC 10 and it completely knocked my confidence down. I've been scoring consistently 28-30, but those aren't the scores I'm aiming for.

IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER.

You know everything you need to know, and even if you don't know it, you'll probably know enough to make an educated guess. You know your weak points, so attack them until they're no longer weak. At this point in the game, our confidence and belief in our capabilities will be what carries us through. I'm looking at this as the last few days before a competition. If you think you'll lose, you will.
Someone call me Coach Dayumgina already.

Preach it brotha! I completely agree.

 

[Phoenix.]

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! FINALLY broke a 30! Just got a 31 on CBT 10:

PS 10 VR 10 BS 11

Missed one point higher in VR and BS by one point. And I'm happy that my BS score finally jumped from a 9 to an 11 (probably since I finally made myself read chapter 3 in EK orgo). My last two were CBT 6 and 8, both a 30, with PS 10 VR 11 and BS 9. And, instead of running out of time on VR like on 6 and 8, I actually had 12 minutes left. Also had about that much time left on PS and BS.

Can I say WOOOOOOOOO again? Just have CBT 9 to do now! Any I can't believe that I've barely done any studying or practice for the past two weeks. Guess maybe laying off the material helped.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[SaLeeNS7TT]

man, i'm completely failing at even trying to do content review. i feel like i've read these books sooo many times that even looking at the pictures/diagrams makes me sick to my stomach...

so to lighten up the moood...

what are everyones plans to relax before the big day and to CELEBRATE after its over??

what are your DREAM SCHOOLS?

i plan on taking my last CBT either tues or weds (depending on when i can motivate myself to take it 😛), and really just relaxing until friday: read a book, go out to lunch with friends, go to the gym, go shopping, go out to dinner the night before, etc. i will probably come home friday night and just watch tv/movies, and definitely going out this weekend with friends!

and my dream schools: Cornell, Northwestern, Stanford 🙂love: hey, i didnt say they were realistic )

Hmm, I think I'll take my last cbt (aamc 5, I went out of order) monday or tuesday and just review kaplan flashcards + physics formulas tuesday/wednesday. Relax ALL day thursday with dinner/movie, maybe go to the beach.

I hear some people say don't look at any study material the day of the test. What do ya'll think?

I'm going to call all my friends right after the test, go STRAIGHT to the bar and drink lots and lots of beer. They're already looking forward to that day.

Then complete my applications/send off.
Then off to CANCUN for a week! 😎 Gotta celebrate 6mo of studying/hibernating being over!

 

[Phoenix.]

And for those of you reading this that are taking the MCAT in July or August and freaking out because your scores are only in the mid-20s, you *can* make some good improvement in one month. One month ago I took CBT 7 and got a 27 (8 PS 10 VR 9 BS) and today I took CBT 10 and got a 31. That's a 4 point improvement.

 

[BeatrixKiddo]

I think im burning out, should I continue to take prac tests then take a break on wednesday and thursday? or should i slowly go through some prac questions thursdays afternoon or something?

 

[SaLeeNS7TT]

You should definitely rest the day before. You want to be in tip top shape!

 

[Phoenix.]

I think im burning out, should I continue to take prac tests then take a break on wednesday and thursday? or should i slowly go through some prac questions thursdays afternoon or something?

If you think you're burning out, you definitely need to take it easy and not cram too much in the few days before the real thing. Personally, I think the last practice test day should be Tuesday. Wednesday for doing some practice questions or review in areas you know are your weakness if you feel you need to, and Thursday off.

I might break down and look at some flashcards or a formula sheet on Thursday, but no problems or serious studying. And then I definitely won't look at anything MCAT related on Friday until the test at 1:30pm.

Good luck!

 

[MystA RavE]

What was up with that verbal curve on AAMC 10? 28 out of 40 = 8? I'm really hoping it will be better this friday...

 

[BeatrixKiddo]

If you think you're burning out, you definitely need to take it easy and not cram too much in the few days before the real thing. Personally, I think the last practice test day should be Tuesday. Wednesday for doing some practice questions or review in areas you know are your weakness if you feel you need to, and Thursday off.

I might break down and look at some flashcards or a formula sheet on Thursday, but no problems or serious studying. And then I definitely won't look at anything MCAT related on Friday until the test at 1:30pm.

Good luck!

Thanks, im saving my last bit of drugs for test day as well, and I hope that everything I know well will be on the test, I'm looking into black magic right now to see if there's anyway I can try to predict the content ect. No not really I'm losing it.

 

[BeatrixKiddo]

What was up with that verbal curve on AAMC 10? 28 out of 40 = 8? I'm really hoping it will be better this friday...

I havent taken #10 yet

but for AAMC9 i got 28 out of 40 as well and it was scored a 9

 

[acurax]

Some updated scores for me:

AAMC 3: PS 11 - VR 8 - BS 11 (30)
AAMC 4: PS 11 - VR 9 - BS 9 (29)
AAMC 5: PS 12 - VR 11 - BS 10 (33)
AAMC 6: PS 10 - VR 11 - BS 11 (32)
AAMC 7: PS 11 - VR 9 - BS 11 (31)
AAMC 8: PS 10 - VR 10 - BS 11 (31)
AAMC 9: PS 12 - VR 9 - BS 10 (31)

Gonna take AAMC 10 tomorrow. I dunno what is with me and VR--been feeling violated after it lately.

 

[Phoenix.]

Some updated scores for me:

AAMC 3: PS 11 - VR 8 - BS 11 (30)
AAMC 4: PS 11 - VR 9 - BS 9 (29)
AAMC 5: PS 12 - VR 11 - BS 10 (33)
AAMC 6: PS 10 - VR 11 - BS 11 (32)
AAMC 7: PS 11 - VR 9 - BS 11 (31)
AAMC 8: PS 10 - VR 10 - BS 11 (31)
AAMC 9: PS 12 - VR 9 - BS 10 (31)

Gonna take AAMC 10 tomorrow. I dunno what is with me and VR--been feeling violated after it lately.

FYI - the curve on VR on CBT 10 is a bit tighter. I got 33/40 on CBT 8 and got an 11, and got the same 33/40 on CBT 10 and got a 10. Meh.

 

[vicinihil]

i hear you man

 

[largeman]

so whats the deal with CBT 9, i hear everyone saying that that one is the confidence booster but i just took it and got my lowest score and had all my hopes and dreams shattered. Its way different from 10 in that 10 requires you you seek knowledgde from the passage but 9 tests more of what u already know. Any thoughts?

 

[acurax]

FYI - the curve on VR on CBT 10 is a bit tighter. I got 33/40 on CBT 8 and got an 11, and got the same 33/40 on CBT 10 and got a 10. Meh.

Super... I can't even wait. I was just looking at the scale for CBT 9 and I was 1 question away from getting another point in all 3 sections. Lame!

 

[kbp3450]

im starting to lose faith in these AAMC tests...

my results today for CBT10 -

10/8/15 -- 33

im disappointed with the verbal, but look at that BS. there's no way that BS was accurate to the real thing, i had to have been easier or not rely on passages too much or something...

i missed 1 question about the function of skin and which wasn't a function. i was going to pick respiration (the correct answer) but remembered something about small amounts of CO2 released through skin, and my alternate answer (prevents internal injury) i reasoned that if it's internal injury, maybe not by skin or something.

but ya, 33 i like, however the 8 in verbal is making me angry... some of those verbal answers are just ridiculous, i don't get their reasoning at all...

 

[starlight04]

whoaaa.

AAMC CBT 8:

PS: 14
VR: 13
BS: 12
Overall = 39

i dont know how accurate it is... i was so unmotivated, i paused during both the PS and VR sections and took long breaks, because I felt like i wanted to throw my computer out the window. i was also too annoyed to go back to the psg at all during VR, so i just went off my first whim, and finished hella early. that apparently seemed to work!

either way, BS was killer. i missed an entire passage basically because of my stupidity and blindless, unable to see that all the answers were embedded in the text.

i feel like i should be happy considering the score i just got, but i am just so sick of studying that nothing excites me at all anymore.

MAN I AM SO BURNT OUT!

 

[starlight04]

im starting to lose faith in these AAMC tests...

my results today for CBT10 -

10/8/15 -- 33

omg INSANE BS score!! congrats!👍

 

[Phoenix.]

so whats the deal with CBT 9, i hear everyone saying that that one is the confidence booster but i just took it and got my lowest score and had all my hopes and dreams shattered. Its way different from 10 in that 10 requires you you seek knowledgde from the passage but 9 tests more of what u already know. Any thoughts?

I don't know. I haven't taken it yet (probably Tuesday), but most of the posts I've read say that 8 and 10 are harder than 9. *shrug*

 

[quintessence]

so after slacking off for like 3 days, I finally got myself to take AAMC 6 today...was happy to see that my scores went back up from the disasterous score I had on AAMC8:

PS - 12
VR - 13
BS - 12
Total - 37

Still need to do 9 and 10....am thinking of doing 10 tommorow night and 9 on Tuesday night.

 

[swifteagle43]

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[Jatt]

Anyone else going stir crazy!! This is how bad it has gotten, I just took Kaplan FL #3 out of shear boredom! Actually did ok, but it's a Kaplan so I take it for what it is 11/11/12 for a 34. I only have AAMC 10 left so I'm guessing I'll take it Tuesday morning. It's to the point now that I am realizing that I know a hell of a lot and my score is going to hinge on what is asked.

I will be spending all day Thursday fishing and doing everything in my power not to think about the MCAT. Anyways I think it is fair to say that it is officially upon us.

 

[quintessence]

Anyone else going stir crazy!! This is how bad it has gotten, I just took Kaplan FL #3 out of shear boredom! Actually did ok, but it's a Kaplan so I take it for what it is 11/11/12 for a 34. I only have AAMC 10 left so I'm guessing I'll take it Tuesday morning. It's to the point now that I am realizing that I know a hell of a lot and my score is going to hinge on what is asked.

I will be spending all day Thursday fishing and doing everything in my power not to think about the MCAT. Anyways I think it is fair to say that it is officially upon us.

yeeeees!!! I'm going crazy waiting for Friday to come, especially because at this point it ALL depends on what topics come up...I hate that so much of this depends on luck 🙁 btw...what does your name mean?

 

[Phoenix.]

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Yes, that's sick. Turn that OFF! I was staying relatively cool until I clicked on that. Now I think I'm having a panic attack! There goes a restful night of sleep....

 

[Jatt]

btw...what does your name mean?

It's kind of funny actually, my friends and I made it up when I was like 16, we were at a party in a neighboring town and for reasons I won't go into I didn't want them to know my real name so I told them it was Jatt, ever since that is what my buddies have called me.

Now it wasn't until years later that I became enlightened to the fact that a Jatt is a part of Indian culture, of which I am not. So if there is anyone here that is of Indian descent that can shed more light on the subject feel free. Also, if my name is offensive for some reason beyond my current understanding please let me know, it is not my intention to be disrespectful.

Holy crap, it's monday!

 

[FlowLimited]

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That sort of looks like the June 14th Countdown Timer to me.

 

[majik1213]

so i just did PS on kaplan and got 15 .. yea okay, c'mon kaplan let's try to be more realistic.

 

[starlight04]

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i hope you know that i hate you....

LIKE I WASNT PANICKED ENOUGH ALREADY!!

(woke up today with a migraine! wahooo!!)

 

[Amilin]

Kaplan 2 :20
Kaplan 1: 19
Kaplan 3: 23
Kaplan 4: 26
Kaplan 5: 25🙁

Not the best scores in the world...but The last three i took this week after about 3 weeks of not studying more than 5 hours a week. Oh well...all i can do is try...besides i'm not applying to a US school...😳