Theory, Mnemonic

[NeoMorpheusJ]

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So most of us know that every MCAT section has an experimental passage that the AAMC uses to ascertain if it should be used in future MCATs. This passage does not count against your score, and really is the same as you getting all those questions right. If the passage is too easy or difficult and doesn't fit into the standardized scheme, then it is probably thrown out and not used. The AAMC knows that there are many of us that have trouble finishing the Verbal section because of time constraints, and many probably have to rush or don't even get to the last passage or so. So this experimental is probably unlikely to be the last 2 passages because this would defeat its purpose. They need to know how people do on the passage, and if many don't even get to it then they don't know. So maybe it would be wise to start with the last two passages because those are more than likely to count, instead of going from beginning to end and having to rush the last passage and maybe getting many wrong. Obviously this theory only applies to those who have trouble finishing; it doesn't matter for those who have no problem finishing.

Mnemonic for blood flow through Circulatory System

RAVPAL-C-PLAVAT
Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Artery, Lungs, Capillaries, Pulmonary Vein, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Aorta, Tissues of body
Right starts Pulmonary, Left starts Systemic
It doesn't really fit any familiar words except maybe "Toyota Rav 4", and "PAL", but at least it takes the form of a word. I've never forgotten it.

Hope this helps and Good Luck to everyone on Saturday. Lets rock this thing.