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My scores:
QR: 340
RC: 360
Bio: 340
G chem: 330
O chem: 330
Physics: 360
TS: 350
AA: 340
I studied for this exam literally in 4 days, for an average of 5 hours each day. I skimmed through the big Kaplan review book, looked through the Kaplan flashcards, and practiced some physics and QR questions on the OAT Destroyer book (I didn't even touch chemistry).
To be honest, NOTHING in the Kaplan book or flashcards helped me on Bio, QR, or Chem. Everything I recalled on the test itself was from when I took the pre-requisite classes two years ago. For example, my section on bio was mainly about ecology and evolutionary biology stuff that I (sort of) remembered from my freshman year. When I was studying I spent time on going over ALL these concepts and details about photosynthesis, respiration, reproduction, respiratory...etc etc and there were maybe only a couple of questions on those things, and they were SIMPLE ones at that.
The only thing that Kaplan really helped me on was physics. I looked over all the concepts and how to apply the equation. And it probably could have helped with chemistry too, if I had memorized the reactions better.
So, my tip to those who will be taking it in the future: DON'T bother memorize specific details. Just try to recall the major concepts and "take home messages" of the different topics. But most importantly, WATCH YOUR TIME on the test. I definitely didn't do well as I could have on QR and Chem because I spent too much time dwindling on one specific problem.
QR: 340
RC: 360
Bio: 340
G chem: 330
O chem: 330
Physics: 360
TS: 350
AA: 340
I studied for this exam literally in 4 days, for an average of 5 hours each day. I skimmed through the big Kaplan review book, looked through the Kaplan flashcards, and practiced some physics and QR questions on the OAT Destroyer book (I didn't even touch chemistry).
To be honest, NOTHING in the Kaplan book or flashcards helped me on Bio, QR, or Chem. Everything I recalled on the test itself was from when I took the pre-requisite classes two years ago. For example, my section on bio was mainly about ecology and evolutionary biology stuff that I (sort of) remembered from my freshman year. When I was studying I spent time on going over ALL these concepts and details about photosynthesis, respiration, reproduction, respiratory...etc etc and there were maybe only a couple of questions on those things, and they were SIMPLE ones at that.
The only thing that Kaplan really helped me on was physics. I looked over all the concepts and how to apply the equation. And it probably could have helped with chemistry too, if I had memorized the reactions better.
So, my tip to those who will be taking it in the future: DON'T bother memorize specific details. Just try to recall the major concepts and "take home messages" of the different topics. But most importantly, WATCH YOUR TIME on the test. I definitely didn't do well as I could have on QR and Chem because I spent too much time dwindling on one specific problem.