Will I be able to get through all of the AAMC material?

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I haven't signed up for a test date, but I think I am shooting for September 9th. I have the next 10 days to do full time studying, and then I have to start my full time job. I will be pretty much working 5 days a week, 9-5, starting August 1st up until my test date. So I will only be able to study 2-3 hours on weekdays maybe, and then on the weekends (as long as nothing comes up).
I am done with content, and I have already taken NS1, NS3, NS4, EK1, and the NS half length exam. I have not started any of the AAMC material. Will I have time to get through all of it before my test date? I have been using Berkeley Review passages for times when I'm not taking or reviewing a full length, but I think I might shift my focus to AAMC stuff now.

This material includes:
AAMC flashcards
Official guide to the MCAT
FL1
FL2
Sample Exam
Section Bank
Q packs

Also, I did not finish all of the TBR stuff (still have some of the end of book 9 passage "practice exams" for each subject (gen chem I and II, physics I and II, bio I and II). I know that the AAMC FL1, FL2, sample exam, and section bank are highly recommended. And I know everyone says all AAMC material is highly recommended, and that makes sense, because they are the creators of the exam. However, do the AAMC flashcards and Q packs resember actual MCAT passages? Would TBR passages be better to do than those? How about the other full lengths I have (NS2 and NS5)?

 

[workaholic181]

I haven't signed up for a test date, but I think I am shooting for September 9th. I have the next 10 days to do full time studying, and then I have to start my full time job. I will be pretty much working 5 days a week, 9-5, starting August 1st up until my test date. So I will only be able to study 2-3 hours on weekdays maybe, and then on the weekends (as long as nothing comes up).
I am done with content, and I have already taken NS1, NS3, NS4, EK1, and the NS half length exam. I have not started any of the AAMC material. Will I have time to get through all of it before my test date? I have been using Berkeley Review passages for times when I'm not taking or reviewing a full length, but I think I might shift my focus to AAMC stuff now.

This material includes:
AAMC flashcards
Official guide to the MCAT
FL1
FL2
Sample Exam
Section Bank
Q packs

Also, I did not finish all of the TBR stuff (still have some of the end of book 9 passage "practice exams" for each subject (gen chem I and II, physics I and II, bio I and II). I know that the AAMC FL1, FL2, sample exam, and section bank are highly recommended. And I know everyone says all AAMC material is highly recommended, and that makes sense, because they are the creators of the exam. However, do the AAMC flashcards and Q packs resember actual MCAT passages? Would TBR passages be better to do than those? How about the other full lengths I have (NS2 and NS5)?

I never used the flashcards, but the Q pack passages are exactly like the real thing.. I actually think I read somewhere that they were past exams or past questions they ultimately didn't use. Either way, I can tell you as someone who has already tested that they are a great representation of what you will see.

 

[Marcos95]

@acetylmandarin

After taking the 5/19 MCAT, I'll give my two cents. The section banks are good for sharpening your research skills for some of the toughest passages on the actual test. The question packs are easier than the actual test and are good for finding gaps in your content knowledge. I did both in chunks of passages whenever I had time after classes.

 

[Troll-like receptor 4]

If you end up being pressed for time, I would suggest prioritizing the AAMC full lengths and section banks. Everything else is of marginal value IMO.

 

[Coltuna]

If you end up being pressed for time, I would suggest prioritizing the AAMC full lengths and section banks. Everything else is of marginal value IMO.

^^^ second.

 

[deleted647690]

If you end up being pressed for time, I would suggest prioritizing the AAMC full lengths and section banks. Everything else is of marginal value IMO.

^^^ second.

Thanks for the responses
I have done the aamc sample so far, the chem q pack, half of the physics q pack, and I just started the cars q pack. I'm checking over the chem q pack now, and I might just move on and do the SB soon

 

[Coltuna]

At a month out, I would focus on section bank, AAMC FL1, and AAMC FL2

 

[deleted647690]

At a month out, I would focus on section bank, AAMC FL1, and AAMC FL2

So I should skip over the official guide and q packs? I was going to start the section bank soon and then do the AAMC FL 1 around August 5th, and then maybe do FL 2 like 2 weeks before Sep 9

 

[Coltuna]

So I should skip over the official guide and q packs? I was going to start the section bank soon and then do the AAMC FL 1 around August 5th, and then maybe do FL 2 like 2 weeks before Sep 9

Yes, I would. Section banks, AAMC FL1, AAMC FL2 are the absolute best materials.

I might save FL2 for like a week before. This is considered the best predictor.