***Official Practice Score Thread August 2006***

[UMP]

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Might as well start things rolling, I know there are a few of you that backed out of April's test that can post here too 😉
Post any AAMC, Kaplan, PR or EK full length test scores here, let's see how we progress: (PS,VR,BS)


Let's get the August excitement rolling!

 

[Iceageheatwave]

finally went about grading fl2 and ended up with a 9 on the physical sciences section. (which isnt great compared to everyone else on here but i had a 5 last august on the real deal) I hope theres still enough time for me to get an 11 on the beast.

 

[dng_06]

finally went about grading fl2 and ended up with a 9 on the physical sciences section. (which isnt great compared to everyone else on here but i had a 5 last august on the real deal) I hope theres still enough time for me to get an 11 on the beast.

No that is a great accomplishment! I went from making a 6 on april 2005's mcat verbal and now i'm making 8-9's...definitely not the highest, but individually, i feel great. I found that FL 2's PS was on a stricter scale...you could only miss like 13-15 or so questions to get an 11...usually about 17-20 questions missed get you an 11. How are you doing in your other sections? I feel like my big mistake first time was not practicing enough and pulling hair off my head when I was stuck on a question rather than just skipping it and moving on.

 

[pslee]

Yup, its 7 and 8.

So, would taking 3R closer to the test be a better idea? I heard that 3R is pretty easy compared to the others, so it would be a nice confidence booster i guess.

3R is not easy. You might find them hard compare to other aamc tests.

 

[estairella]

If you want a confidence booster close to test time don't take 8 or 9. At least this is what I have been told...anyone concur? 😕

AAMC8 is my highest so far (and I would be thrilled to get it on the real thing), so I don't concur, though I haven't taken 9. I think if you want a "confidence booster" though, take AAMC3R

edit: I just saw pslee's comment, so I guess it's personal opinion.

What I thought of AAMC3R was that it's PS and BS sections really tested basic topics because I was confident after taking it even though I had only reviewed about 10% of the material at that time. And for me personally, the VR section was ridiculously easy (got a 14! I will likely never see it again).

 

[UofT_475]

AAMC 8R on 2 hours of sleep really felt painful: 28

AAMC3R was a joke (actually got 8 hours): 34 (but I didn't know what arctan was and stuff, must we know that?)

I'm still behind in my studies, haven't done much physiology, or electrochem, or waves or sound...gotta get down

Time is crackin

I can't seem to push verbal higher than 10 sometimes an 11 -- this is frustrating. I always get 10 questions wrong, always *angry*

I'm a crazy insomniac.

 

[AWhitehair]

AAMC 8R on 2 hours of sleep really felt painful: 28

AAMC3R was a joke (actually got 8 hours): 34 (but I didn't know what arctan was and stuff, must we know that?)

I'm still behind in my studies, haven't done much physiology, or electrochem, or waves or sound...gotta get down

Time is crackin

I can't seem to push verbal higher than 10 sometimes an 11 -- this is frustrating. I always get 10 questions wrong, always *angry*

I'm a crazy insomniac.

Please try to refrain from using statements like this...it can be taken offensively very easily. Thanks.

 

[AWhitehair]

AAMC 8R on 2 hours of sleep really felt painful: 28

AAMC3R was a joke (actually got 8 hours): 34 (but I didn't know what arctan was and stuff, must we know that?)

I'm still behind in my studies, haven't done much physiology, or electrochem, or waves or sound...gotta get down

Time is crackin

I can't seem to push verbal higher than 10 sometimes an 11 -- this is frustrating. I always get 10 questions wrong, always *angry*

I'm a crazy insomniac.

I am confused...according to what you post in the game plan thread this does not add up? Were you including the stuff you already did this week on purpose?

TPR Class in morning until 11'30

Gym until 1'30 pm

1'30 - 11 pm, study; eat the sandwiches in the cubicle

4 weeks --> 3 weeks: Do AAMC 3,4,5, 7, 8 and solidfy foundation in physics and biosci

2 weeks onward --> cleanup AAMC 6, 9; do review questions from EK in physics and gchem to keep the brain active and review bio continuously; Also do a few EK passages to keep my verbal stamina

I have too much kaplan material, i might use it or maybe not

1 week before: should be done all past tests, 1 EK passage left and just review sciences hardcore

3 days before: study max 8 hours or so, and try to sleep early.

 

[Iceageheatwave]

No that is a great accomplishment! I went from making a 6 on april 2005's mcat verbal and now i'm making 8-9's...definitely not the highest, but individually, i feel great. I found that FL 2's PS was on a stricter scale...you could only miss like 13-15 or so questions to get an 11...usually about 17-20 questions missed get you an 11. How are you doing in your other sections? I feel like my big mistake first time was not practicing enough and pulling hair off my head when I was stuck on a question rather than just skipping it and moving on.

The last time i took the test, i hadnt done much at all in respect to review for the sciences. On test day, I ended up guessing on 20 PS problems because i ran out of time. I got a 9 in verbal last time but never got to the last passage, so im working on finishing the test.

I do have a problem with taking too long on some questions and then panic attacking, but im hoping that consistent review of the material will make me more confident.

 

[dng_06]

The last time i took the test, i hadnt done much at all in respect to review for the sciences. On test day, I ended up guessing on 20 PS problems because i ran out of time. I got a 9 in verbal last time but never got to the last passage, so im working on finishing the test.

I do have a problem with taking too long on some questions and then panic attacking, but im hoping that consistent review of the material will make me more confident.

I can soo relate to that! The best change i have made so i could get to all the problems was skip the really mathy chemistry problems and if i spent more than a minute on a problem. It feels scary at first, but it actually helped me finish. Getting a nine without doing a passage is really great...just working on pacing and you can bump it up to the doubles!! 🙂

 

[Punkn]

If you want a confidence booster close to test time don't take 8 or 9. At least this is what I have been told...anyone concur? 😕

FWIW, I took the MCAT in April and received exactly the same breakdown/score as I did on AAMC 9. I think I took it 2 weeks before the exam. Good luck, you guys!!

 

[deleted106503]

Tonight was the first full-length practice MCAT I've taken. First suggestion to everyone here, don't ever take a practice exam starting a 7:30 PM. You'll be working on it til 12:40 with only a couple 10 minute breaks. I was seriously almost falling asleep in the first couple sections of Bio.

EK 1g Breakdown: 10 PS, 7 VR, 10 BS
Overall I'm happy with my base numbers on PS and BS. I know I have less than 4 weeks til MCAT, but I think I can work out timing issues.

I was really surprised with my PS score since I figured I did a lot better than that. I haven't checked which answers I got wrong so first thing in the morning I will review it. I'm confident I can easily bring up PS to a 12. With a little more work possibly a 13.

Verbal, wow. Timing wasn't that much of a problem. I had about 2 minutes to spare. I didn't feel the questions were that hard, but man, they're all asking for your opinion and then they tell you you're wrong. wtf? The ones that surprised me the most were the economics and law passages, which I didn't do well on. Considering my degree is in econ and I took many law classes, I didn't understand the scores. I knew the material more than I needed so that might've hurt me.

Biology: I started that section at 11PM and finished at 12:30. I was already getting tired in the first passage. It was unfortunate that the first passage had to also be the hardest for me. Once a few of the passages went by, it became a little easier. I missed most of my questions in the first 25. I was really surprised to see very little of the answers come from direct knowledge of previous bio. Most were just from passages. At least I got a bunch of free points with the discretes. I think I prefer orgo passages to bio. I never thought I would say that. I'm not sure I can improve much on this bio section because the passages aren't based on a lot of prior knowledge.

I have 9 more full length exams (2 Kaplans, 7 AAMCs). Hopefully the EK will be harder than the real one in August. Next full length will be Wednesday. Not sure if I should do an AAMC or Kaplan, any suggestions? Oh yea, this time I will take it in the morning when I'm actually awake and not 1/2 dead. 🙂

Edit: holy crap this post is long. My sig makes it look worse! 😛

 

[zissouintern]

Hey everyone, in the past two weeks, I did AAMC 6R & 7. So my scores are now:
EK 1G: PS 12, VR 8, BS 12 = 32
AAMC 3R: PS 12, VR 11, BS 12 = 35
4R: PS 13, VR 9, BS 11 = 33
5R: PS 13, VR 11, BS 13 = 37
6R: PS 13, VR 12, BS 13 = 38
7: PS 14, VR 10, BS 14 = 38

Initially I was aiming for a 37 (13/11/13), but now I'm hoping for slightly higher. I guess we'll see how it goes. I'll update again once I've done 8 & 9.

Oh, and great work all around - some very impressive improvements. Good luck everyone! 👍

 

[BXP]

Hey everyone, in the past two weeks, I did AAMC 6R & 7. So my scores are now:
EK 1G: PS 12, VR 8, BS 12 = 32
AAMC 3R: PS 12, VR 11, BS 12 = 35
4R: PS 13, VR 9, BS 11 = 33
5R: PS 13, VR 11, BS 13 = 37
6R: PS 13, VR 12, BS 13 = 38
7: PS 14, VR 10, BS 14 = 38

Initially I was aiming for a 37 (13/11/13), but now I'm hoping for slightly higher. I guess we'll see how it goes. I'll update again once I've done 8 & 9.

Oh, and great work all around - some very impressive improvements. Good luck everyone! 👍

Fantastic scores man! I'm jealous. I'm aiming for 14s on the sciences, and hoping, HOPING that with more practice I can finally get my verbal up to a 12 and keep it there. Bleh.

 

[amoheban]

Here's my progress so far....

(PS, VR, BS)

TPR 4911 (6, 8, 9) 23....i took it cold...
TPR 4921 (5, 7, 9) 21...after two weeks of studying...woohooo
TPR 2-practice test book I bought at the bookstore
Test 1 (8, 7, 8) 23...this was unreasonably hard...
Test 2 (10, 8, 10) 28...more of a reasonable assesment
TPR 4931 (10, 7, 11) 28...after some serious 10 hour/day studying

So far I have only taken tpr, but in the next month I plan on taking 7 AAMC tests and maybe a few kaplan full lengths...

Are there any good kaplan diagnostics anyone could recommend I take? I have access to all of them.

 

[Noeljan]

Kaplan full length #2 : 36🙂 moving up🙂
I got an 11 on PS, 11 on VR, and 14 on BS. Does anyone have any tips on jumping up verbal a few? I have been reading wall street, economist, etc and doing the book of Kaplan verbals?
thanks🙂.

 

[gujuDoc]

Kaplan full length #2 : 36🙂 moving up🙂
I got an 11 on PS, 11 on VR, and 14 on BS. Does anyone have any tips on jumping up verbal a few? I have been reading wall street, economist, etc and doing the book of Kaplan verbals?
thanks🙂.

I think Kaplan Fl 2 was easier then FL 3 and FL 1. I did the best on any bio section in that test.

 

[gujuDoc]

Here's my progress so far....

(PS, VR, BS)

TPR 4911 (6, 8, 9) 23....i took it cold...
TPR 4921 (5, 7, 9) 21...after two weeks of studying...woohooo
TPR 2-practice test book I bought at the bookstore
Test 1 (8, 7, 8) 23...this was unreasonably hard...
Test 2 (10, 8, 10) 28...more of a reasonable assesment
TPR 4931 (10, 7, 11) 28...after some serious 10 hour/day studying

So far I have only taken tpr, but in the next month I plan on taking 7 AAMC tests and maybe a few kaplan full lengths...

Are there any good kaplan diagnostics anyone could recommend I take? I have access to all of them.

I'd only focus on the AAMC tests next month cuz the Kaplan tests will kill your confidence.

 

[gujuDoc]

Please try to refrain from using statements like this...it can be taken offensively very easily. Thanks.

Eh don't get too offended by it. A lot of people found that to be the easiest test for them and wayyyyyy un predictive of their actual score compared to other AAMC tests or harder tests like Kaplan tests. I wouldn't say it is a joke but I think it is definitely easier for most people when you compare practice scores.

for me, ironically, it was one of my lowest AAMC scores when I took it both times so I'm happy I went up on it. I think I still have tons of time issues where the PS is concerned.

 

[UofT_475]

I am confused...according to what you post in the game plan thread this does not add up? Were you including the stuff you already did this week on purpose?

Hmm, I just did 3R yesterday right before I posted.

Also, I have changed my game plan because I am getting less done than I wanted to. I set very ambitious goals, but I have left 2 weeks of empty review in my calendar...which could be used to fall back upon if I find I'm too slow.

 

[UofT_475]

For AAMC 3r, it was quite easy; On the verbal, I messed up on only i passage (I got a couple wrong on others too), where I totally bombed it -- was the passage about COnfucious and Li...I just read too fast, and couldn't grasp the main idea

I was dead in the water right there.

For VR, I believe judging the passage and knowing whether to hit the gas pedal or apply the brakes is crucial.

 

[deleted106503]

For AAMC 3r, it was quite easy; On the verbal, I messed up on only i passage (I got a couple wrong on others too), where I totally bombed it -- was the passage about COnfucious and Li...I just read too fast, and couldn't grasp the main idea

I was dead in the water right there.

For VR, I believe judging the passage and knowing whether to hit the gas pedal or apply the brakes is crucial.

UofT, for the arctan question, were you confused because you didn't know what arctan was? Tan(theta)=y/x so then theta = arctan(y/x). Would this have solved the problem for you? I can't imagine why the MCAT would ask something like calculus for this if theta wasn't something other than 45, 30, or 60.

 

[superwillis]

do you guys take your practice tests in the morning, or in the afternoon?

My first five practice tests I took at 9am in the morning, but the upcoming tests I'll have to take after lunch or something...do you think it affects scores or anything?

 

[deleted106503]

do you guys take your practice tests in the morning, or in the afternoon?

My first five practice tests I took at 9am in the morning, but the upcoming tests I'll have to take after lunch or something...do you think it affects scores or anything?

I started mine at 7:30 PM and finished at almost 1 AM. I made a difference imo. I was pretty tired at the beginning of Bio. Next time I will take mine at 9AM or sooner.

 

[Noeljan]

I think Kaplan Fl 2 was easier then FL 3 and FL 1. I did the best on any bio section in that test.

Well my bio score ha been pretty constant. I took a bio section of an AAMC and got a 13, got a 13 on kaplan bio FL1 and now a 14 on FL2. Bio/organic are definately my strong points. PS is my weakness. But thanks for pointing it out. BTW what was your point in pointing that out anyways?
Back to my question, if anyone has any verbal tips improving from an 1🙂 please help.
J

 

[UMP]

Kaplan FL 4 12,11,11 = 34 😳

Scores are going down ? Bleh... I guess all my tests are 36 +/- 2, although I think the Kaplan scores are harder to break in to the upper 30s... AAMC 3R was 36, and 5R was 38... I think I'll take 4R soon, tomorrow maybe? or maybe I should do some reviewing since this is the first MCAT related thing I've done in a week and a half. 👎 ... I just want a 36, damn it. that should get me at least an inteview with a low 3-point, right ? 😕

 

[Noeljan]

good luck UMP, I think you are going to be fine. I have also heard kaplan tests are harder/more detail oriented. I am hoping for that🙂
I think starting next week i'm going to just start going through aamc stuff, though my content is not yet done.

 

[whateva07]

I took 8R...and it was my first real aamc test and my score sucked, worse than even kaplan. any advice about this?

 

[DrBowtie]

Kaplan 2 11,10,10 = 31
Kaplan 3 10,11,8 = 29 😡
AAMC 5 13,11,11 = 35

AAMC 6 12,10,12 = 34... 1 question away on PS and VR from a 36.

Next ones I do will be 9 AM conditions. 😱

 

[deleted106503]

Finished 3R about 20 minutes ago. Got a 29 🙁 Supposedly one of the easiest AAMC exams according to some here.

12PS, 8VR, 9BS. I'm really surprised about the BS. Are there any e-mcat detailed solutions for this exam? I can't believe I messed up that badly on bio. Verbal reasoning sucked a lot. The EK passages were a lot more interesting to read. The AAMC ones were just really boring and I had to read some parts over again since I lost focus. It rushed me to answer the questions asap to finish everything on time. Since the e-mcat was a pdf, it wasted a lot of time scrolling up and down to see stuff. Edit: Nevermind, I see that I should've used the CBT format instead of printable pdf. It actually gives you solutions. Nice one on my part...this will take many hours.

7/24/06 1g - 27 - 10PS 7VR 10BS
7/26/06 3R - 29 - 12PS 8VR 9BS

 

[mongmong]

Kaplan Diag- 23 (P8, V8, B7) (end of May)
Kaplan FL #1- 28 (P10, V8, B10) 7/9
AAMC 3R - 30 (P12, V8, B10) 7/15
Kaplan FL #6 33 (P11, V11, B11) 7/17
Kaplan FL #7 30 (P11, V8, B11) 7/19
Kaplan FL #8 31 (P11, V10, B10) 7/21
Kaplan FL #2 33 (P11, V10, B12), 7/23
EK #1g - 29 (P12, V8, B9) 7/26

Goodness, I never felt so lost doing verbal as I did w/#1g. I know people have been saying this practice test was hard, but does this also apply to verbal as well? I feel like I'm getting worse with verbal as I do more practices. I found the physical sciences section much doable than Kaplan FL's as there were very few calculation based questions. I think doing Kaplan tests really have helped timing wise, b/c I was able to finish the EK one 20 early on physical sciences and 40 minutes early on biological.

For those interested in how I did well on physical...I'm not sure, but it might reflect the fact that I had done all EK in-class and lecture questions, and all the odd #d 1001 books. So I guess practice and repetition really does help even though I thought that I didn't retain all the information I went through.

 

[RisingSun]

Just took 4R. That PS was tough! My score breakdown: 9,9,11 (29). All my practice with EK verbal has definately increased my confidence and ability in verbal. Almost every BS question that I missed was a no-brainer type question that made be think D'oh! when I saw the right answer. I think I need to read the questions more carefully so that I know _exactly_ what they are asking before I start a question.

7/19: 5R 29 (10,8,11)
7/26: 4R 29 (9,9,11)

 

[zissouintern]

Just took 4R. That PS was tough! My score breakdown: 9,9,11 (29). All my practice with EK verbal has definately increased my confidence and ability in verbal. Almost every BS question that I missed was a no-brainer type question that made be think D'oh! when I saw the right answer. I think I need to read the questions more carefully so that I know _exactly_ what they are asking before I start a question.

7/19: 5R 29 (10,8,11)
7/26: 4R 29 (9,9,11)

I agree... 4R was pretty rough in comparison to the other AAMC exams (well at least the ones I've taken so far). It looks like you're right on the 30 border, and with a 29 on 4R, I'm sure you'll be breaking 30 soon enough.

Oh yeah, I also agree EK verbal is amazing. My first two EK 101 tests were 7's, and after going through EK's verbal book and taking some more exams, the scores have gotten better. 3 weeks and 3 days left!

 

[jsol]

so heres the test I took today, kinda mixed feelings.

AAMC 7: 13ps, 7v, 13bs

Man I rocked the sciences but had a meltdown on like 3 passages on verbal. It looked like I misinterpreted the main idea of the author so I missed like 15 questions on just those three. The passages didnt look hard at the time but I suppose if you think your answereing them right they never will. I am hoping that it was just a fluke since I had been scoring 8s, then 9s and a 10 last saturday.

 

[UMP]

I just did the PS section of 6R and called it a day earlier this evening... another 13, one question away from a 14 (same as 5R and 3R). 4 questions wrong and still a 13 🙄 I should really save these AAMC tests for when I can do one all at once, but oh well... I don't think I'll move my scores anymore, doing these tests is just killing time until Aug 19th, I just want to get it over with as soon as possible so I don't screw myself in to an anxiety-ridden wreck

NOTE to self: read things through correctly and if you are trying to calculate the cube root of something, you're on the wrong path

Time constraints on this one... have to learn to let some questions go and come back to them

 

[deleted106503]

^UMP, how do you do so well on the VR? What method do you use?

Since today was my first AAMC full length, I noticed the number of questions per passage were a lot different. I had used EK and they had an even amount for each one so I used the 9min/passage timing. That really screwed me for 3R. I was rushing and I was thinking I couldn't finish in time. I'm about to go over the 3R detailed solutions right now to see how and why I screwed up big time in Bio.

 

[AWhitehair]

^UMP, how do you do so well on the VR? What method do you use?

Since today was my first AAMC full length, I noticed the number of questions per passage were a lot different. I had used EK and they had an even amount for each one so I used the 9min/passage timing. That really screwed me for 3R. I was rushing and I was thinking I couldn't finish in time. I'm about to go over the 3R detailed solutions right now to see how and why I screwed up big time in Bio.

Me too! I had the same prob with timing.

 

[DrCurious]

TPR 4911 9PS/ 8VR / 10BS = 27
AAMC 3R 12PS/ 7VR/ 11BS = 30
AAMC 4R 12PS/ 8VR/ 8BS = 28 🙁
AAMC 5R 12PS/ 10VR/ 10BS (1 away from 11 in BS) = 32 🙂 (highest I have ever gotten)

Ok so I am improving overall... yay!

I had taken 5R before however, but honestly didnt remember anything (I hope it didnt effect me subconsciously)

Regardless it makes me feel good, anyone have any input on 5R's predictabiity vs the real test?

Will take 6R on Sunday, hope to pull up Bio to an 11. Good luck all.

 

[physiologyguy]

Woo hoo! Just had a big breakthrough. Took AAMC 6R and went: PS-12, V-12, BS-11.

I was one point away from a 12 in Bio.

Previous scores, in order:
Kaplan Diagnostic-27
AAMC 5R- 28 (9,9,10)
AAMC 3R- 30 (9,11,10)
EK 1g- 28 (10,8,10)
Kaplan FL (book)- 28 (7,10,11)
Kaplan FL (book)- 34 (13,10,11)
AAMC 6R- 35 (12,12,11)

Pretty pumped, shooting for a 36 on the real thing. 3 weeks of studying and tests 7,8, and 9 to go.

 

[bunnybear]

Any ideas about whether Kaplan 6 is a better test or Kaplan #8??
I would really appreciate it, if you can help me out.
I took Kaplan #5, and I did not do so hot 10PS,9V,9B
My bio was just not good.
Also, how should I improve my PS on Kaplan's test, I always run out of time on 2-3 passages.

 

[dr. game]

i must be mildly retarted, i just broke 20s in my last full length practice.....kaplans P7 V8 B6

 

[bunnybear]

i must be mildly retarted, i just broke 20s in my last full length practice.....kaplans P7 V8 B6

I'm sorry dude, I did not mean to make u feel bad, i'm just applying for MD/PhD, so a high score is almost a must for me

 

[gujuDoc]

Any ideas about whether Kaplan 6 is a better test or Kaplan #8??
I would really appreciate it, if you can help me out.
I took Kaplan #5, and I did not do so hot 10PS,9V,9B
My bio was just not good.
Also, how should I improve my PS on Kaplan's test, I always run out of time on 2-3 passages.

A friend of mine just took the MCAT for her last and final time this past april and used the Kaplan full lengths, along with TPR full lengths and AAMC full lengths.

She never got higher then 30 on her Kaplan full lengths, but the thing she did that helped her most on test day was to review those solutions. The only thing you can do is keep practicing. Keep reviewing all the solutions and find your weak points and then review like crazy to fix your understanding of those weak points.

Then go ahead and do more practice tests and review until you understand it cold and can bring your speed up.

I've been taking Kaplan tests and AAMC tests and I think you'll find that time issues will be there with Kaplan tests but won't on the real deal because the PS and BS aren't nearly as tough as Kaplan FL's.

So don't sweat it and get discouraged by the scores.

 

[bunnybear]

A friend of mine just took the MCAT for her last and final time this past april and used the Kaplan full lengths, along with TPR full lengths and AAMC full lengths.

She never got higher then 30 on her Kaplan full lengths, but the thing she did that helped her most on test day was to review those solutions. The only thing you can do is keep practicing. Keep reviewing all the solutions and find your weak points and then review like crazy to fix your understanding of those weak points.

Then go ahead and do more practice tests and review until you understand it cold and can bring your speed up.

I've been taking Kaplan tests and AAMC tests and I think you'll find that time issues will be there with Kaplan tests but won't on the real deal because the PS and BS aren't nearly as tough as Kaplan FL's.

So don't sweat it and get discouraged by the scores.

Thank you
believe it or not that helped.
Anything in regards to whether to take Kaplan 6 or 8

 

[Mr. Tee]

I'm sorry dude, I did not mean to make u feel bad, i'm just applying for MD/PhD, so a high score is almost a must for me

It depends.

 

[gujuDoc]

Well my bio score ha been pretty constant. I took a bio section of an AAMC and got a 13, got a 13 on kaplan bio FL1 and now a 14 on FL2. Bio/organic are definately my strong points. PS is my weakness. But thanks for pointing it out. BTW what was your point in pointing that out anyways?
Back to my question, if anyone has any verbal tips improving from an 1🙂 please help.
J

Did you try the EK method for Verbal or doing any of their practice tests from the 101 book??? I found that has been helping me more then Kaplan FL verbal sections because the Kaplan FL verbal sections are too detail oriented and not as much main idea focused. Try to use EK methodology and your score might improve some

 

[gujuDoc]

Thank you
believe it or not that helped.
Anything in regards to whether to take Kaplan 6 or 8

I've only done the first 3 so far and then took two aamc tests. I won't know which is better until the end of next week when I hopefully am done with up to test 8 or so from Kaplan.

The only thing I know about those two particular tests is that Kaplan FL 8 has a lot of ochem on the bio section from what a friend said. That royally screwed him over. But don't know much beyond that.

 

[bunnybear]

I've only done the first 3 so far and then took two aamc tests. I won't know which is better until the end of next week when I hopefully am done with up to test 8 or so from Kaplan.

The only thing I know about those two particular tests is that Kaplan FL 8 has a lot of ochem on the bio section from what a friend said. That royally screwed him over. But don't know much beyond that.

thanks a lot, does anyone else have any info about whether Kaplan 3,6,8, which one is a better test and closer to reality?

 

[Mr. Tee]

thanks a lot, does anyone else have any info about whether Kaplan 3,6,8, which one is a better test and closer to reality?

None of those really are close. AAMC 7-9 are closest. But I would say Kaplan 6 and 8 would prepare you the best out of those three.

 

[munnabhai]

I'm new to SDN... well I've been a lurker for about the past week but I just registered today.

Anyways... I thought I would post some of my depressing results.

Kaplan diag: 25
Kaplan FL1: (12ps, 9vr, 12bs) = 33 👍
aamc 7r: (10ps, 10 vr, 11bs) = 31 👎
kaplan FL2: (12ps, 11vr, 12bs) = 35 🙂
aamc 6r: (13ps, 9vr, 11bs) = 33

I dont know what the heck happened to me on the aamc 6r... ran out of time on verbal and the bio sci tripped me up... some of the stuff was like... whaaa?? 😡

anyways i have FL3 on saturday and im gonna review orgo (oh the terror) and need to figure out a way to tackle the vr... the passages just didnt click with me today.

I was wondering, does anyone know if the aamc tests get harder in progression (is 9r harder than 8r etc etc)? The lady at Kaplan told me that. And why do I feel like the aamc tests are harder than the kaplan ones while everyone else on here seems to feel otherwise... am I missing some simple trick?

Thanks in advance!

 

[AWhitehair]

Can anyone tell me what the deal is with taking the MCAT on Sunday instead of Saturday? Are there not as many people there? Why is it an extra 10 bucks?