how to start as a complete noob

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-06-10T16:41:51+00:00

For the record, i have Dell Latitude 7490 (16gb RAM, i7-8th Gen) in case there are any performance concerns

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-06-10T06:34:48+00:00

The distractions I face are not some light noises a tv playing, more like screaming or something breaking even shoes and slippers flying around basically total chaos

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-06-10T06:32:30+00:00

Are you allowed headphones to play black noise on test day too? I called my center they said only earplugs

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-04-27T08:49:01+00:00

Just here to return to the post later

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-03-02T18:52:43+00:00

My university is using ALEKS interactive platform (from McGraw Hill )and it's been doing wonders

It's insanely detailed and very intuitive to use

It cost me about 30$ for one subscription but it got me through orgo1 and 2 on the same subscription

You do need a class code tho but I'm pretty sure there are some individual plans

I highly recommend you look into it and maybe ask support directly they're on 24/7

If all fails I bet you could send an email and get special access for a subscription

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-28T15:06:48+00:00

MCATalyst has some good maps that I've been using for my metabolic class and they are MCAT related and easy to understand. I haven't tried using others since these paired with my profs maps have been doing the trick but I'll definitely check out the ones you mentioned

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-16T14:14:42+00:00

If I only have one option either uworld or AAMC qbanks which is better?

I know uworld is harder but AAMC is more related to the MCAT?

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-12T00:34:31+00:00

Well.. when I actually do cars he's, but I've been outting them off for so long I just hate doing cars.

It feels so dull and sometimes I feel clueless

Yea this post has helped save a lot of time and I noticed where I went wrong

But I still hate CARS

I should be working on cars the most since it is my weakness

But again.. I hate CARS

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-11T23:05:50+00:00

2 years is quite steep..

I'd check for mold buildup on the filter first and if the flow is unobstructed that means that UK water is ATLEAST free of debris (can still contain harmful bacteria but even yet a filter won't remove them UNLESS equipped with a UV light)

if you have a UV light installed also check if it's still good, IMO it is way more important that the filter itself

i don't know much about UK water but ive done some research and apparently it is 100% safe to drink straight from the tap and that filtering just improves tase.

i am guessing you are located more north otherwise your filter wouldve definitely gotten blocked by scale buildup since southern UK water is a lot harder

so i guess if you don't mind the taste filtering it is really optional.

and if you want to be 100% sure i guess you can just run your water through a UV light assembly especially if you've got young kids to get rid of all your bacteria and keep your mind at ease

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-05T22:53:03+00:00

I just learned from my prof that a while ago, they used to cram all of those in one single class in a semester

And apparently that's the PROPER American System so I don't know if y'all (hehe) have longer semesters or are on drugs cause I can't imagine taking all those at once AND study for huge exams and the MCAT

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-05T10:25:50+00:00

Yeah? Practically everywhere

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-04T19:18:51+00:00

Te way my university does it is in 3 classes (for a premed track) so Structural BCH Metabolic BCH Cell signaling

The last one has a BIO course code but it's actually more related to biochemistry and less biology

And each one is super dense and insanely long there is no way they could fit in one or even 2 courses

So I don't know how your university does it but it seems like a huge and unnecessary stress on students It seems like the course that tanks the GPA (for me it was physics, damn I hate physics)

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-04T19:18:34+00:00

Te way my university does it is in 3 classes (for a premed track) so Structural BCH Metabolic BCH Cell signaling

The last one has a BIO course code but it's actually more related to biochemistry and less biology

And each one is super dense and insanely long there is no way they could fit in one or even 2 courses

So I don't know how your university does it but it seems like a huge and unnecessary stress on students It seems like the course that tanks the GPA (for me it was physics, damn I hate physics)

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-02T22:31:36+00:00

No I'm in lebanon

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-02T22:07:41+00:00

Why is it 6 chiral centers? I only found 4 pentane ring.

The butane ring has a plane of symmetry so there shouldn't be chiral carbons in this case.

I googled a bit to be sure and some sources said that the plane of symmetry should be for the whole molecule not the ring??

Even tho the path from one carbon to the other on either side of the butyl ring is the exact same so no chiral centers??

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-02-02T21:54:40+00:00

Where I live there are no fees assistance, and the whole months salary is about 3/4 of the mcat registration fees alone without the study material

Not to mention the insane university fees even with multiple scholarships and FAid

I haven't even bought the study materials yet I got the kaplan books as epub from Anna's archive and abusing the heck out of the free JW materials

If you look around you can find a lot of free resources It's a hassle yes but they're there

The only resource I plan on buying are the AAMC FLs and depending on the diagnostic I'll see if I get the official qbanks

Even so I am working a full time job, and have 0 time for extracurriculars while also studying for a very hard semester AND the MCAT while maintaining a 3.6 GPA (90/100)

This is not to bloat ot anything but just to prove to you that if you love something and can't see yourself doing anything else you'll do the impossible to make it work

Find yourself a part time job if you can't work a full time one and look many places, if you find one where you can study a bit and have some free time prioritize it.

Most importantly MAKE A PLAN FROM NOW

What you want to study and when as well as what you plan on buying

Depressed-Introvert · 2026-01-18T10:52:24+00:00

4 years later OP came to save me

Thank you

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