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Hey all! I am signed up for this date. 8:00 a.m. Yikes!!! I am aiming hard to make 40+ my reality so hence me making this thread so early. A former lab- mate and current medical student had a ton of MCAT prep stuff she gave to me. So I have the Examcrackers set, Hyperlearning set, regular Princeton Review, audio osmosis, and practice MCAT tests from a variety of sources I also do the MCAT questions a day through email and on my phone (to help with super quick recall). I am officially studying legitimately now. Currently starting with Examcrackers. I'd love to hear from you all doing the same. Let's do this!!!
 
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baxt1412 said:
is there any other way to remember that besides the chart? anyone? i know the chart isn't hard, just wondering.
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yes actually:

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lazyindy said:
yes actually:

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i had seen it like that before, but when i tried to line it up with the arrow chart just 5 min ago i thought it was wrong. nvm then haha. yeah i think this is way easier than trying to do the arrows IMO. we all know where the s, p, d, and f blocks are so then that's all you need to know and just read left to right, up to down.
 
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Writing an electron configuration is relatively easy: Look at the periodic table of elements, the 'left' side of the table is designated as s, however He is an exception such that it is also s despite being on the right side. The transition metals in the middle are designated as d and the nonmetals on the right side are designated as p. Finally the last 2 periods of elements on the bottom contain f orbitals but these aren't likely to show up on an exam (but don't take my word for it)
 
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speaking of periodic table stuff...what other jargon should we know besides alkali, alkali earth, transition metals, halogens, nonmetals...anything else?
 
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anon5759 said:
speaking of periodic table stuff...what other jargon should we know besides alkali, alkali earth, transition metals, halogens, nonmetals...anything else?
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The most annoying thing is when they have an exotic metal and I spend like a freaking lifetime searching for that little element on the Periodic Table. LOL
 
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BR loves using berkelium anddddd I thought it was funny bc I thought it was a made up element trying to sound like Berkeley........
 
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btw @anon5759 I remember you addressed me as 'bhai' once in this thread. Are you indian? and how did you know I am indian? haha just curious 😛
 
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Have a little quick question: http://puu.sh/cELBr.png

I decided that this is a rather polar molecule so it would be cytosol, but the answer is cell membrane. My reasoning was there were 3 polar "groups" as opposed to 2 non-polar ones.
 
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texan2414 said:
The most annoying thing is when they have an exotic metal and I spend like a freaking lifetime searching for that little element on the Periodic Table. LOL
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lol so much this. UGH WHERE THE F IS THIS THING


texan2414 said:
Have a little quick question: http://puu.sh/cELBr.png

I decided that this is a rather polar molecule so it would be cytosol, but the answer is cell membrane. My reasoning was there were 3 polar "groups" as opposed to 2 non-polar ones.
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honestly idk. if you tell me what AAMC FL that is from i can look up Kaplan's explanation.. unless it's in the 2015 stuff
 
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texan2414 said:
Have a little quick question: http://puu.sh/cELBr.png

I decided that this is a rather polar molecule so it would be cytosol, but the answer is cell membrane. My reasoning was there were 3 polar "groups" as opposed to 2 non-polar ones.
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I just tend to assume most receptors are going to be on the cell-membrane unless we're talking about steroid hormones, but I don't know if that's the right reasoning here. But even if a neutrotransmitter is polar, it can still attach to a receptor on the membrane, right? It just can't diffuse through the bilayer.

That's how I'd go about it, at least, haha.
 
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So ive spent the past three days sole focused on verbal section. I am satisfied w/ my PHYS/BIO Section (Scoring atleast 10 on AAMC 6-10), but my Verbal isn't budging from approximately 50-60% (7-9 Depending on the Exam).
Does anyone have any last minute tips for verbal????? I am at a loss what i can do
 
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texan2414 said:
Have a little quick question: http://puu.sh/cELBr.png

I decided that this is a rather polar molecule so it would be cytosol, but the answer is cell membrane. My reasoning was there were 3 polar "groups" as opposed to 2 non-polar ones.
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It is polar and that makes it hydrophilic. The cell membrane is a lipid bilayer that is hydrophobic so serotonin would rather have a tough time crossing the membrane just to reach its 'cytosolic' receptor. It makes sense that the receptor is some sort of ligand-gated protein in the membrane itself that can best bind to the hydrophilic serotonin and initiate an intracellular response after binding.
 
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getfat said:
So ive spent the past three days sole focused on verbal section. I am satisfied w/ my PHYS/BIO Section (Scoring atleast 10 on AAMC 6-10), but my Verbal isn't budging from approximately 50-60% (7-9 Depending on the Exam).
Does anyone have any last minute tips for verbal????? I am at a loss what i can do
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Unfortunately verbal is something that requires a lot of slow progress so last minute is not something that can help. Keep practicing but the reality is I wouldn't expect a miracle. But you never know I guess.
 
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texan2414 said:
Have a little quick question: http://puu.sh/cELBr.png

I decided that this is a rather polar molecule so it would be cytosol, but the answer is cell membrane. My reasoning was there were 3 polar "groups" as opposed to 2 non-polar ones.
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It is a neurotrasmitter like AcH - I know that. Those are generally small peptides, long peptides, amine based etc. 2A and 2B would mean adrenergic receptors alpha 2, beta 2 (just guessing, leap of faith) etc. Using that as a clue and knowing that those receptors are on the membrane I thought cell membrane. Besides I don't know of any neurotransmitters which are steroidal......
 
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AAMC 11 - (PS/VR/BS) 11/7/9. Anyways, so it is. I wonder how I went from 44/52 to 35/52 in BS. And I thought PS was from hell, not BS. Not going to do anything anymore other than light content review from here on now......

and tag me on that desi list.....ha ha
 
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sps27 said:
AAMC 11 - (PS/VR/BS) 11/7/9. Anyways, so it is. I wonder how I went from 44/52 to 35/52 in BS. And I thought PS was from hell, not BS. Not going to do anything anymore other than light content review from here on now......

and tag me on that desi list.....ha ha
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That's what I'm doing. I don't think I could bring myself to do any hardcore studying even if I wanted to. The heaviest stuff I've done this week is AAMC 11, haha.

There are a lot of Indians on this thread, though (I'm one too...).
 
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To all my desi's in this thread: I hope your parents aren't the ones pushing you into medicine 😉

Although tbh I am still undecided if Medicine is the right career for me. I'm just taking this test as soon as possible before the big change in case I do plan to apply this upcoming cycle.
 
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lazyindy said:
To all my desi's in this thread: I hope your parents aren't the ones pushing you into medicine 😉

Although tbh I am still undecided if Medicine is the right career for me. I'm just taking this test as soon as possible before the big change in case I do plan to apply this upcoming cycle.
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Yay so many Indians here :woot:

The only thing my parents are pushing me into is an arranged marriage! 😀 (kidding...)
 
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Keep it p
Wow so many Indians, am African but grew up watching so many Indian movies lol. Anyway am ready to strip this beast naked on Friday and rape it hard
 
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BigEinstein said:
Wow so many Indians, am African but grew up watching so many Indian movies lol. Anyway am ready to strip this beast naked on Friday and rape it hard
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You're in trouble buster:
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Putting that aside, you'll be fine, Einstein!

@lazyindy Googling that Drau pic...I found a blogpost where a guy compared Karna to Superman. Beyond hilarious. Kryptonite Karn. 😀


MajorUnderDog said:
Power bfast of eggs, bacon, and avocado

For the 10 minute breaks protein bar, macadamia nuts, and water
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I think I share your avocado enthusiasm 🙂
 
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i eat the same thing every morning.

3 whole eggs and 1/2 cup egg whites cooked in 1Tbsp olive oil
8 ounces of coffee w/ 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder, 1Tbsp dark cocoa, 2 servings benefiber

errrrryday

i'm "dieting" (or whatever) so my carbs are cut down so i reserve them for lunch and dinner so i get more at each sitting.



i will try to go to bed around 9:30. def gonna pop a couple benedryl and try my best to sleep
 
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baxt1412 said:
i eat the same thing every morning.

3 whole eggs and 1/2 cup egg whites cooked in 1Tbsp olive oil
8 ounces of coffee w/ 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder, 1Tbsp dark cocoa, 2 servings benefiber

errrrryday

i'm "dieting" (or whatever) so my carbs are cut down so i reserve them for lunch and dinner so i get more at each sitting.



i will try to go to bed around 9:30. def gonna pop a couple benedryl and try my best to sleep
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Same! 930 for me. waking up at 530. you?
 
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adr2be said:
Same! 930 for me. waking up at 530. you?
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20-30 minute drive for me. want to get there at 7:30 so i will leave no later than 7:00. which means cook breakfast around 6:20. which means up at probably 5:45 to shower and wake up.
 
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Boy I'm exhausted... took AAMC 11 and my brain feels like jello but that's how I feel after every FL test. I am so glad I took this because it's really is close to what I've been hearing. Little ochem, very experimental biology, perfect for PhD student, etc.

I got a stupid 10/7/10 for a total of 27 but after that ebola passage I felt like crap and thought I would get a 8-9 or something on biology. Kinda surprised at physics because I'm usually better. Messed up on newtonian mechanics and you'd think I would be good at that because of my major but I guess not. All in all, I think this is what the MCAT we'll take will look like and if I can just score a couple more points I will be ecstatic!
 
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baxt1412 said:
20-30 minute drive for me. want to get there at 7:30 so i will leave no later than 7:00. which means cook breakfast around 6:20. which means up at probably 5:45 to shower and wake up.
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Me too! I'm think about waking up at 5:30 am. Take a shower to wake up and eat breakfast and deep breaths all the way lol!

I day folks and then we all can kick this test in the a**!
 
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oh and i guess i didn't exactly do nothing. i had to take a picture for my MD interview next friday

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What do you guys think? I bet they will love it. I did some mild photoshopping to bring out my best characteristics. lol. well i plan on wearing a white shirt for my interview so i didn't want to do white here too.
 
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baxt1412 said:
oh and i guess i didn't exactly do nothing. i had to take a picture for my MD interview next friday

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What do you guys think? I bet they will love it. I did some mild photoshopping to bring out my best characteristics. lol. well i plan on wearing a white shirt for my interview so i didn't want to do white here too.
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Hahahaha I love it and think you're photoshopping really brings out you eyes and lips. That skin is flawless too might I say 😉

I'm thinking I'll use my composite picture I will get taken for graduation next may for my application.
 
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Oh and @texan2414 I tried the Official Guide Bio questions so far. There were about 4-5 passages all experimental with like 10 discretes that were tougher than FL discretes, imo.
 
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Janus_Kinase said:
Where are my hispanics at??

@baxt1412 I had the same feeling. I actually had dinner at restaurant with my mom . The whole time I felt anxious and wanted to rush back home to study lol. But at this point I feel like I am at my Kstudy .Le'Chatelier taught me not to mess this equilibrium
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LOLOLLL

At your Kstudy
 
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I've been lurking here for about a month and I want to wish everyone the best of luck tomorrow!! Hopefully we'll get THE score we want/needed!!! 🙂
I'm doing some light review until noon today, and then closing the books to do fun and relaxing things; hopefully this will increase my brain's buffering capacity for tomorrow, so it will remain around the same alertness from start to finish...
What is everyone's plan for today?
 
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TheEvilBunnie said:
I've been lurking here for about a month and I want to wish everyone the best of luck tomorrow!! Hopefully we'll get THE score we want/needed!!! 🙂
I'm doing some light review until noon today, and then closing the books to do fun and relaxing things; hopefully this will increase my brain's buffering capacity for tomorrow, so it will remain around the same alertness from start to finish...
What is everyone's plan for today?
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Welcome! I am about to drive to the testing center to get a feel for it. Supposed to be 15 mins away.
 
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well tomorrow is the day, my situation blows.

Took a bunch of kaplan sectionals (about 5 for BS and PS so 10 total) and 3 AAMC practice exams, scored a 30 on the last one I did. Ended up starting to feel sick 1.5 weeks ago, fast forward to now, still very sick, congested, cant focus for more than 10 minutes looking at a computer monitor before it gives me a migraine. I have to stare at one for 4 hours tomorrow and haven't studied in a week.

Going in with good faith, how BS is it that I get sick right around this time -___-
 
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