SN2ed study plan -- scheduled time to correct/review answers?

[Drbound2012]

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I am doing the SN2ed plan... and noticed that there is not any built in time to check/review completed passages or tests. I read that it is best to do that the next day and that it should actually take longer than doing the passages, but other things are scheduled for those days?

Is it best to check/correct the passages right after you complete it, or before reading new material the next day?

Also, it seems like there is so many passages to do on the review days, Has anyone considered distributing that load a little more during the week? Opinions?

 

[NickNaylor]

I didn't use SN2ed's study plan, but as far as when to review material it really depends on you. I was always too tired and too ansy to get out of the library, so I wouldn't review the material immediately after the test. I'd take a break for a few minutes and go home and then go over my answers. I found that I was able to easily remember all the passages/questions and didn't have to waste time rereading everything.

 

[phonyreal98]

As far as the AAMC's, I would usually take a few hours after each exam and go do something else. Then, later in the evening, I would go through each science section and read through my correct answers (this would knock out about 90-100 questions and this would take about an hour). The next day, I would go through my incorrect answers in the science sections and the verbal section...this would take another two hours.

 

[Dharma]

Give sN2ed's post a reread. He actually mentions to review all questions the following day. Review even the ones you were correct on (unless they were very easy and obvious questions/answers). I have noticed that I have actually learned a thing or two from reviewing the ones I was correct on as well.
That said, it is probably best to not review the same day. Then again, it may work for you.

 

[fatsum]

Give sN2ed's post a reread. He actually mentions to review all questions the following day. Review even the ones you were correct on (unless they were very easy and obvious questions/answers). I have noticed that I have actually learned a thing or two from reviewing the ones I was correct on as well.
That said, it is probably best to not review the same day. Then again, it may work for you.

Is there a set day for reviewing the answers from the passages or is that done on the same day?
because i am having trouble with running out of time i spend 2hrs reading the chapter 1hr answering passages and 1hr going thru my answers and feedback thanks. (SN2ed doesnt mention anything about passages being reviewed)

 

[Drbound2012]

Is there a set day for reviewing the answers from the passages or is that done on the same day?
because i am having trouble with running out of time i spend 2hrs reading the chapter 1hr answering passages and 1hr going thru my answers and feedback thanks. (SN2ed doesnt mention anything about passages being reviewed)

I don't know, SN2ed says to correct and review the next day, but that is for the 4 month study plan. I didn't see time set aside for that during the 90 day plan. I am trying to balance out the days a little, so I wanted to make sure correcting/reviewing each passage is actually part of my schedule.

 

[SN2ed]

When to review your practice problems is found in the notes section:

Notes:

- Do NOT retake old practice material
- Thoroughly review ALL of your practice problems. Review your problems the day AFTER you take them. Don't even look at the answers until then. If there's a break day, review your problems on the day after your break.
- Remember to round like crazy for any math problem
- Always use process of elimination with your answer choices
- Before you begin this schedule, count the number of verbal practice passages (101 from EK + however many in the TPR Hyperlearning Verbal Workbook). Divide the number of passages by 67 (total days - the number of break days AND FL days). That number is the number of verbal passages you should be taking per day. I'm hoping that number breaks down to at least 3 passages per day. Ideally, you should take 4-5 verbal passages per assigned day. You do NOT take verbal passages on break days OR FL days.
- If you don't want to get the EK 1001 series, spread out the second 1/3 of BR practice passages over 2 days. Again, I recommend you get the EK 1001 books that are listed.
- If your practice test score is not within your target range after 4 tests, you should consider delaying. If you delay, go over your weaknesses again and complete an in-depth analysis of what went wrong.
- If you have enough money, you could adjust the schedule to fit in more practice tests. I didn't include that many to keep the cost down.
- If your test is in the morning and you're not a morning person, start getting used to waking up early when you start taking practice tests.
- Try to practice under as realistic as possible conditions when you take your practice tests. In other words: wake up early enough to be able to drive to your center; eat a meal you would eat before a test; follow the proper timing; and if you're really into it, you could even drive around for about the same time it would take you to get to your test center.

REMEMBER TO READ ALL OF THE FIRST FOUR POSTS.

 

[Drbound2012]

When to review your practice problems is found in the notes section:

Notes:

- Do NOT retake old practice material
- Thoroughly review ALL of your practice problems. Review your problems the day AFTER you take them. Don't even look at the answers until then. If there’s a break day, review your problems on the day after your break.
- Remember to round like crazy for any math problem
- Always use process of elimination with your answer choices
- Before you begin this schedule, count the number of verbal practice passages (101 from EK + however many in the TPR Hyperlearning Verbal Workbook). Divide the number of passages by 67 (total days - the number of break days AND FL days). That number is the number of verbal passages you should be taking per day. I’m hoping that number breaks down to at least 3 passages per day. Ideally, you should take 4-5 verbal passages per assigned day. You do NOT take verbal passages on break days OR FL days.
- If you don’t want to get the EK 1001 series, spread out the second 1/3 of BR practice passages over 2 days. Again, I recommend you get the EK 1001 books that are listed.
- If your practice test score is not within your target range after 4 tests, you should consider delaying. If you delay, go over your weaknesses again and complete an in-depth analysis of what went wrong.
- If you have enough money, you could adjust the schedule to fit in more practice tests. I didn’t include that many to keep the cost down.
- If your test is in the morning and you're not a morning person, start getting used to waking up early when you start taking practice tests.
- Try to practice under as realistic as possible conditions when you take your practice tests. In other words: wake up early enough to be able to drive to your center; eat a meal you would eat before a test; follow the proper timing; and if you're really into it, you could even drive around for about the same time it would take you to get to your test center.

REMEMBER TO READ ALL OF THE FIRST FOUR POSTS.

Thanks SN2ed. I was looking for it in the day to day part. -- You say that if you extend the study time that the effectiveness decreases.... do you mean extend more than 3 or 4 month plan?

 

[SN2ed]

Thanks SN2ed. I was looking for it in the day to day part. -- You say that if you extend the study time that the effectiveness decreases.... do you mean extend more than 3 or 4 month plan?

If you extend it beyond the 3 month plan, it's effectiveness decreases. It's kind of like comparing the effectiveness of a concentrated acid to a diluted one. Stretching out any MCAT schedule isn't a good idea. You'll probably forget material and there simply aren't enough good practice passage resources, especially for verbal. So it's best to stick to the 3 month schedule. I included a 4 month schedule for people having a hard time keeping up with everything. 4 months is basically the maximum amount of time I'd suggest. Even then, it'd still be better for a 3 month schedule.