MCAT study vs. class study

[trying]

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I saw this posted on another thread. Someone said studying for the mcat is different from studying for college classes. How so?? Any advice for people who are just starting to study who might be stuck in the college class mode?

 

[OnMyWayThere]

For me it is different because in college mode, I memorize what I know will be on the test and just that - regurgitate it and ace the class. For this motherfriggin MCAT, I am learning conceptual things that I never cared about in undergrad.

 

[JohnHolmes]

Originally posted by OnMyWayThere
For me it is different because in college mode, I memorize what I know will be on the test and just that - regurgitate it and ace the class. For this motherfriggin MCAT, I am learning conceptual things that I never cared about in undergrad.

The MCAT is a test of four things

a) Confidence
b) Stamina
c) Familiarity
d) Analytic/Critical Reading Abilities

You need to enter the test highly confident of your inevitable success.

You need to enter the test just the way so many women want their men: with the stamina to "go the distance."

You need to sit for the test highly familiar with its format, the types of problems you will see, and with the science material relevant to it.

You need to enter the test with honed eyes for critical details and an ability to "solve the problems" they ask of you.

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I would say THE most important skill for this test is confidence. Confidence will flow from increased familiarity, greater critical reading ability and great stamina to hit that exhausting verbal section.

On test day you should be thinking "Are they going to grant me a 46 on this test or try to hold me back with a 45?"

Coops

 

[trying]

Wow, talk about a great little summary of advice. Anybody else got anything like this? Thanks Cooper_.