MCAT Help

[new_dood_don't_be_rude]

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So I had to cancel my MCAT scheduled for January 26 due to not being ready. I started content review combined with Anki in late September, and did not start any practice materials until midway through December (probably a mistake). Anyway, my score breakdown for the two AAMC tests were:
FL1: 504 (127C/P, 127 CARS, 126 Bio, 124 P/S)
FL2 (one week later): 502 (124 C/P, 128 CARS, 125 Bio, 125 P/S)

These scores were pretty disappointing after 3 months of content review, which I overemphasized.

My question: I want to take the MCAT the last date in March, so does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve? I am taking 17 credit this semester as well and my GPAs are 3.9.

 

[SpoiledMilk]

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[new_dood_don't_be_rude]

Are you interested in using different full lengths? PM me

Are you interested in using different full lengths? PM me...

I’m going to save the last two AAMC until closer to my test date. I have 3 free Kaplan (which I’ve heard are deflated). I’ve also heard NS is good

 

[SpoiledMilk]

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[AnotherLawyer]

So I had to cancel my MCAT scheduled for January 26 due to not being ready. I started content review combined with Anki in late September, and did not start any practice materials until midway through December (probably a mistake). Anyway, my score breakdown for the two AAMC tests were:
FL1: 504 (127C/P, 127 CARS, 126 Bio, 124 P/S)
FL2 (one week later): 502 (124 C/P, 128 CARS, 125 Bio, 125 P/S)

These scores were pretty disappointing after 3 months of content review, which I overemphasized.

My question: I want to take the MCAT the last date in March, so does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve? I am taking 17 credit this semester as well and my GPAs are 3.9.

It seems like you've identified your problem. I would get all the AAMC material and work through that. That should be your priority. Like you mentioned, save FLs for closer to the end. If you get through all the other AAMC stuff and still have time, consider third party FLs like Altius, EK, or NS. I wouldn't waste my time with Kaplan. Even if you paid for them, write off the loss and spend your time on higher quality material.

Taking a step back, you have a heavy course load this semester and a good GPA that it would be a shame to ruin. Maybe you'd be better off taking the MCAT over the summer when you can give it your full attention.

 

[alkylgroup]

I would suggest just doing lots of practice passages and questions. For example, the EK questions and 30-minute exams are pretty good. Also, if you do the AAMC Section Banks/Question Packs once now, you will likely forget the specific questions after 2 months. Then you can redo them in March right before your test to get double benefit (this is what I did). Best of luck.