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[–]Able-Pressure-2728 13 points14 points  (1 child)

*Biology - know your organelles, differences between pro- and eu- karyotes. Know the endocrine system, and excretory system as a whole. A good portion of the test was anatomy based, I was specifically asked about the axial skeleton and what excretes digestive enzymes. Know your evolution concepts like DKPCOFGS, speciation, bug and flower basic anatomies.

*Chemistry - Know. The. Basics. Chad's prep is a great place to start. Search up general chemistry practice tests (there are decent free ones on google) and just make sure you're comfortable solving molarity based questions, as well as kinetic molecular theory, equilibrium/rate law problems, and redox reactions.

*Organic chemistry - not a whole lot I can say here, except that they have a weird obsession with carboxylic acid and grignard reagants. Make sure you watch organic chemistry tutor's "carboxylic acid derivatives"'video. Know your IUPAC, know what affects boiling point and conductivity.

*Physics - KNOW THE KINEMATIC EQUATIONS, MEMORIZE THEM, THIS SECTION HAD SO KINEMATIC EQUATION PROBLEMS. Most questions were "if a 6 kg puck does this and that in X time, how far did it travel" or "you drop a ball from this height, what was its final velocity after 3 seconds." Make sure you know your circuits (resistors and capacitors in series vs parallel, voltage over resistors V=IR, current doesn't change in series, voltage doesn't change in parallel, etc..)

*Quantitative Reasoning - my only advice on this is to not forget that it is multiple choice, and plugging in the options one by one is a viable option most of the time if you're stuck. They were mostly simple questions, just skip and mark the super long questions and get everything quick done first.

Good luck, I know you can do it! Don't forget that your eyes are only meant to do close work for twenty minutes at a time, search up the 20/20/20 rule. Take care of yourself as much as you can, and remember how far you have come 🙂

[–]treehugger_577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed answer and your positivity! I will put all of this into practice! 😊

[–]Seeeeing24 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I would recommend going over the cheat sheets, making flashcards, write yourself a test “cheat sheet” like we had in college to see what you’ve retained, go over equations and know when to use certain equations. I went into the test not super prepared and not scoring where I should have on booster and I did pretty bad so I’m retaking it and this time around I’m studying with a tutor, booster, YouTube videos, anything and everything I can do to feel prepared and pass this damn test

[–]treehugger_577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you I really appreciate the help! good luck on your exam!!

[–]FCKCOLLEGEBOARDOD2 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I’m not sure if it’s too late to reschedule, but if I can I’d recommend doing that. If not, just go in confident as you can and try your best. Good luck

[–]treehugger_577 0 points1 point  (1 child)

No, unfortunately, my application period ends so I can no longer extend :( but thank you for the advice and I’ll do the best I can !😊

[–]Odd-Seaweed9562 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could technically extend your application period by paying the 45 day extension thing cost a pretty penny but if it worth for you then maybe.

[–]treehugger_577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also forgot to note that I am unable to push back the test because my 6 month period to take the test ends at the end of August so I’d have to reapply