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[Smiling MD]

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This is actually only my 2nd post, but I come here often and read what other people have to say. :-D You all feel like family, lol.

So here goes:
I took my test on the 22nd! First of all, I have to say I am glad it's done- but that doesn't matter. I am going to end up retaking it.

I did really good in some areas but for some reason QR just killed me 🙁. I had a problem pacing myself- and then I forgot some of the concepts, and then I just felt like I didn't know any thing (I am pretty sure I panicked and then I was just fried). Chemistry and Bio could have been better, but I think the next go round I will do great.

Sooo, I got an over all 17 (which I am told is average).
QR 13
RC 24
PAT 20
Bio 17
GC 17
OC 16

I am taking this as an idea of my weak areas- also that I need to find more time to study. The next time I go in I will be right there knowing what I need to know (does any one know if Shaums Chem review is any good?).

Any way; QR-
Any good ideas to help me with this area?? I guess I need all the help I can get- the others I can muggle through on my own.

Also- I'll retake it in Nov 🙂scared🙂, but if the deadline for apps for schools is Dec, do I still have a good chance at acceptance if I let them know that I am going to retake the exam?

 

[Archie376]

first of omg that is a killer reading score. good job. As for Qr I hear its the least important of all teh sections but you still obviously dont want a low score to affect your avg. Check out purple math and know all basic concepts. there are tons of review books on math. But i think strategy is important here considering the timing. I havent taken it yet but I plan on doing all non word problems first on the exam and then go back to try word problems. You need a lil more than half correct answers to pull off a 17. Improve your sciences and maintain reading and your set!! as for deadlines i have no clue.

can you give some advice on the reading and your approach?

 

[901preDent]

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[dirtydan311]

Qr.....

Guess, mark it, move on....Getting stuck, slowing down, etc will kill. By marking and proceeding you can cycle to the Q's you're able to complete, hard to do/remember to do during the test, but just program yourself ahead of time.