Should I start studying for MCAT verbal? I'm a freshman

[collegerer]

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Hey, I'm a freshman chemical engineering major and I was wondering if I should start practicing for the MCAT verbal section? I know that standardized testing involving critical reading involves alot of practice. I did that for the SAT critical reading and went from 590 --> 750, ALOT of practice. I did that practice throughout 5 months. Should I do the same for the MCAT? BTW is the MCAT reading kindof like the SAT in that you just get better at it through practice. I mean like the SAT critical reading was sort of like a game and you had to crack the code of the test makers, once you found out how they worded everything, had a solid approach,and much practice, a high critical reading score was attainable. Is the MCAT reading easier and similar? Thank you!

 

[Cawolf]

1) Wrong forum.

2) If I was a freshman I wouldn't do any focused studying for the MCAT. I would do well in my classes and be involved on campus with groups and friends. I would become a casual reader of journals that interest me, newspapers, and editorial magazines.

There is no trick to MCAT verbal. It is quite different than the SAT. It is more about being able to understand the author's tone and point of view than to find clues or hints in the text.

This is just my opinion, I am no expert. It is what I would do if I could go back 10+ years to freshman me and change things.