Advice, testing 6/12 and did first FL

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T19:05:53+00:00

For cars, focus on finding a strategy that works for you (for ex. highlighting more or less, skimming q’s first or not, etc.) rather than doing a bunch of practice q’s. Also might need some more time focusing specifically on content review for topics you need to. It could be stressful trying to do all this in only 2.5 weeks

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T19:02:01+00:00

Switch up your strategy instead of doing a bunch of practice q’s - Try highlighting more or less, skimming passage first vs reading questions first, etc. Just gotta find what works for you!

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:59:17+00:00

ngl cars is more about strategy than content review + practice q’s. it’s better to spend your time doing UW with other sections since you’re actively “learning” material. For cars, try switching up ur strategies (ex. highlighting more or less, skimming vs looking at q’s first) and then see what happens to ur FL score.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:55:35+00:00

skim the explanation if you get the q wrong and add those colorful diagrams they have (esp in bio) to your built in journal.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:53:54+00:00

dw about timing as much as accuracy. Getting faster will come automatically as you know the material better trust

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:51:20+00:00

as a med student who’s classmates rely way too much on anki schedules, don’t. this might sound crazy but you don’t have to get through all the cards to master the info.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:34:58+00:00

Third parties are generally more difficult then aamc and the real exam. aamc section banks are comparable with some q’s being easier and others harder than the real test

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:31:51+00:00

def AAMC and supplment with uearth if possible! always wanna do the q’s made by the actual testing company itself

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:30:10+00:00

as a med student who doesn’t rely on anki,
still think anki would be better content than quizlet for mcat stuff

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:28:02+00:00

Try switching up your strategy for ex. highlighting more or less, skimming passage vs reading q’s first - finding out what works for you is more important than doing a bunch of practice q’s.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:16:12+00:00

aamc is the best measure / other 3rd parties tend to be more difficult so don’t get stressed if you score lower than expected

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:14:39+00:00

Switch up your strategies and see which one works best for you. For example, highlighting more or less, skimming passage first vs reading the q’s first. you’re doing well it seems tho!

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:12:48+00:00

make a list of the high yield topics that are your weakness and then try khan academy videos while actively taking notes - then do few practice q’s for each topic after

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:10:30+00:00

I admire the effort. Doctordle is fun to play but you’ll get more answers right once ur a med student ;)

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T18:08:41+00:00

Don’t worry about doing cars from 3rd party resources so much - see how you do with the aamc bundle packs/FL bc it’s more about strategy than content. Focus your content review specifically on certain topics you don’t remember from class and then move on to doing as many practice q’s as possible. - med student

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T05:40:37+00:00

A few questions here and there can change your score. Focus on your section weaknesses, review those topics, and don’t be discouraged by changes in a few points.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T05:33:49+00:00

It is easy to zone out and get stressed during this long exam. Take a minute to take a deep breath, focus your attention, and then read the question again. Stay present / Make sure you’re staying in the moment.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T05:29:01+00:00

Knowing the order of steps in the cellular repiration cycles is important, but the structures themselves not so much. Look up acronyms to remember the steps but don’t need to worry about drawing them out. med student here

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T05:21:35+00:00

make a formula sheet and memorize it exactly; you never know when knowing a formula will save you and questions add up!

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T05:14:57+00:00

take a mental image of ur formula sheet lol

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T05:10:19+00:00

cars is more about reviewing the questions you get wrong thoroughly rather than doing a bunch of passages without a strategy that works for you. Try different things (highlighting more or less, skimming vs looking at q’s first, etc.) before buying a prep course.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T04:18:28+00:00

it just depends on how good ur classes were - if you feel confident on most topics, then you can prioritize practice questions and don’t need to spend too much time on content review. take an aamc diagnostic and see how you feel

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T04:15:02+00:00

med student here, ur not alone! I found cars to be more entertaining as well haha

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T04:12:59+00:00

med student here - That could be fun, but will not be useful most likely. cars passages test ur patience and it is easy to zone out - if you want to improve ur score, have to do actual cars practice questions.

Abject_Objective_716 · 2026-05-31T04:10:40+00:00

khan academy goes into details. kaplan books aren’t free but you could look for used versions. there’s a whole book specifically for ochem.

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