I've been browsing this forum for a bit, and one thing I keep reading about is how different the real exam is compared to the AAMC practice exams.
However, the AAMC website says this:
So...is the AAMC lying to me? Do you think they should re-evaluate this statement?
Thanks.
However, the AAMC website says this:
Are the Practice Tests as hard as the real MCAT exam?
They are real MCAT exams! The items comprising these tests were pulled from the same item pool that is used to create the current MCAT. Any perceived differences in difficulty between these MCAT Practice Tests reflects normally occurring variations across tests. Any perceived differences in difficulty between these MCAT Practice Tests reflects normally occurring variations across tests. It's important to note that the conditions under which you take the practice tests may be simulated but not perfectly matched-your level of preparation, anxiety, how you feel that the testing environment on test day may influence your scores. So differences between your practice test scores and real scores are not common.
So...is the AAMC lying to me? Do you think they should re-evaluate this statement?
Thanks.