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I just got back from the testing center...
My overall impression:
I felt like the scoring seemed to be slightly more inflated than the practice tests in the sciences (either that or I just made really good guesses). While I was taking the test, I thought I would get 17's or 18's on every section except maybe the PAT. For some reason, I thought the PAT was incredibly easier than the practice test scores while I was taking it but I got around the same score on the real thing.
As far as the reading section goes, it is basically a science version of the SAT verbal. I probably only had 5-8 questions that were as clear-cut as most of the practice test questions. I ended up reading most of my passages almost the whole way through by the end of the test.
My advice to those who have never taken the test before:
DO NOT freak out about little details in the sciences!! Know the basics and the "whole picture".
Also, sleep well the night before! I got about 4 hours last night and I feel very blessed to have received the scores I did.
Finally, NEVER give up in the middle of the test. Like I mentioned, I thought I was going to get 17-18's on almost everything and probably a 16 in the math and reading sections. Your scores will probably be better than you think.
Oh, one more thing...
Do not drink a lot of fluids before the test! I had coffee, orange juice, and a glass of water before mine and I ended up going to the bathroom twice during the science section and again at the break! If I didn't have to do that I might have had a little more time to look at some more of my marked questions again.
If you would like to ask me about how I studied for the test or more about my general experience, feel free!! I will not give anyone specific information (questions, answers, etc.) about my test.
GOOD LUCK to those of you that are taking it soon!!!
My overall impression:
I felt like the scoring seemed to be slightly more inflated than the practice tests in the sciences (either that or I just made really good guesses). While I was taking the test, I thought I would get 17's or 18's on every section except maybe the PAT. For some reason, I thought the PAT was incredibly easier than the practice test scores while I was taking it but I got around the same score on the real thing.
As far as the reading section goes, it is basically a science version of the SAT verbal. I probably only had 5-8 questions that were as clear-cut as most of the practice test questions. I ended up reading most of my passages almost the whole way through by the end of the test.
My advice to those who have never taken the test before:
DO NOT freak out about little details in the sciences!! Know the basics and the "whole picture".
Also, sleep well the night before! I got about 4 hours last night and I feel very blessed to have received the scores I did.
Finally, NEVER give up in the middle of the test. Like I mentioned, I thought I was going to get 17-18's on almost everything and probably a 16 in the math and reading sections. Your scores will probably be better than you think.
Oh, one more thing...
Do not drink a lot of fluids before the test! I had coffee, orange juice, and a glass of water before mine and I ended up going to the bathroom twice during the science section and again at the break! If I didn't have to do that I might have had a little more time to look at some more of my marked questions again.
If you would like to ask me about how I studied for the test or more about my general experience, feel free!! I will not give anyone specific information (questions, answers, etc.) about my test.
GOOD LUCK to those of you that are taking it soon!!!
LUCKY YOU!! UR ALL DONE 
