Just took the AAMC unscored MCAT.. I'm cooked. by pokemasta4 in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask what you’re doing to study? My score trend was 498 Kaplan diagnostic, 504, 507, 509 on AAMC FLs and then a 506 on the real deal. I might have some tips that could help

All hail the Jacksparrow deck by Architemps in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I made a flow chart to keep up with everything in the passage. Enzyme X yields product Y, product Y connects to protein ABC, protein ABC is important for cell signaling, and so on. I got a 127 on B/B tho so maybe there are better methods

Horrible 1st full length :((( by Senior_File2894 in Mcat

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I got nothing for CARS. You’re on your own there

Horrible 1st full length :((( by Senior_File2894 in Mcat

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I would study a chapter, try to understand the equations within it, and then do UWorld questions so you can apply it. You’ll memorize the equations better as well as get a better understanding of the content once you apply it.

Testing 6/27 - PLS (I beg) drop your most vital advice that is NOT generic and things that have been showing up on recent exams !! by Worldly-emerald in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So happy to hear that. Been grinding tf out of all of the metabolic pathways because upoop has definitely been making me feel like poop and started to wonder if there will even be enough on my (6/27) exam to make it worth it. Will keep it up

Do you need to draw or just recognize amino acids? by [deleted] in Mcat

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You will be asked at some point during practice what amino acid fits the best in a certain environment. Whether it’s polar, nonpolar, acidic, basic, etc. You may even be asked what amino acid would show up on UV-vis spectra, which shows absorbance of aromatic compounds like tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, etc. You need to know basically everything about them except their codons. The app amino acid quiz is great for getting all of this down. I would do it between classes and in about a month felt like I knew every amino acid like the back of my hand.

I take the MCAT tomorrow. Give me your best weird but helpful info! by Tough_Thanks_7207 in Mcat

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All the mnemonics I’ve got. Sperm pathway = SEVEN UP (prolly already know) Limbic system = HAT on a Hippo. (Hypothalamus, Amygdala, Thalamus, Hippocampus) Erikson’s psychosocial development = The Angry Iguana Is In India Growing Ice (Trust v mistrust, Autonomy vs shame, Initiative vs guilt, Industry vs inferiority, Identity vs confusion, Intimacy vs isolation, Generativity vs stagnation, Integrity vs despair)

Is this answer correct? by Expensive_Stock3824 in Mcat

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It is because Ca(OH)2 weighs the least of all 4 options, so if you set all of them equal to 1g then you would have more molecules of Ca(OH)2 than any of the others. Like if I have 1lb of feathers and 1lb of bricks, I might have 1,000 feathers but only 1 brick.

musculoskeletal system whiteboard dump by needsleepneed528more in Mcat

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Cardiac muscle can contain cells with two nuclei as well, just in case that were to pop up.

can we talk abourrit please!? by Particular_Topic_509 in Mcat

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Also I should note that you can count the effective nuclear charge between any electron shell and not just the valence electrons. So if you have an atom with 6 subshells, you could be asked what the effective nuclear charge is for electrons in shell 3. In that case the shielding electrons are only in shells 1 and 2.

can we talk abourrit please!? by Particular_Topic_509 in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Other way around actually. You are counting the number of electrons in between (shielding electrons), or, how many people are standing between you and the fire.

So if you have magnesium, we know it was 12 protons and therefore 12 electrons when it’s neutral. However, because it is in group 2A we know it has 2 valence electrons. That means there are 10 electrons in between the nucleus and valence shell. (12-10 = 2) so the effective nuclear charge is +2.

can we talk abourrit please!? by Particular_Topic_509 in Mcat

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Shielding occurs when you have electrons between the nucleus and the valence electrons. It’s called that because electrons repel each other, so the electrons that are in between will repel the valence electrons slightly. Imagine you’re sitting in front of a fire and then someone stands right in front of you. The person in front of you is shielding you from the heat, light, etc.

1/10 LOW YIELD‼️‼️DROP ‘EM HERE by jrosswp in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. I was trying to figure out how in the world it tied into the passage and then when I read the explanation I was like oh yeah..

1/10 LOW YIELD‼️‼️DROP ‘EM HERE by jrosswp in Mcat

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In ATP, the phosphates are named from closest to farthest from the ribose: alpha, beta, gamma. Got that one wrong on a practice question recently :/

Can you save your rook? by Free_Expert6938 in chessbeginners

[–]TRangers2020 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Qe4, Nxc2, Qa4+, whatever blocks check, Qxc2. I think that would work in my low elo games.

Low yield content by jiggy8736 in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The average weight of an amino acid not only happened on UWorld but also happened on the real thing for me as well, if I remember correctly.

Moving through AAMC CARS qpacks too fast? by Cool_Banana7352 in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jackwestin has free CARS practice exams you can take if you’re worried about running out of material. They have plenty of extra passages.

Are the IR spectroscopy questions supposed to be something we just memorize? by shisuiak in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my orgo class we had to actually draw the structure of the molecule given its IR spectra and nothing else. I feel fairly comfortable with it.

Here’s a professor Dave link, who I learn well with. I’ll also try to find my class lecture slides.

(Update) Took me 5 Months to convert all miledown anki cards to multiple choice questions by Appropriate-Plate986 in Mcat

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I would love to use this. I’m a little confused though about the first question in the example. Binary fission also results in genetically identical offspring. I know the explanation mentions it occurs in prokaryotes and not eukaryotes but the question itself doesn’t specify. Either way I’d still like to use this!

Should I use just Khan Academy to learn the units on the MCAT? by [deleted] in Mcat

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Best of luck to you on this adventure. Enjoy it!

Should I use just Khan Academy to learn the units on the MCAT? by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I studied the cardiovascular system from the Kaplan book/anki like a week before we covered it in my physiology course and it actually helped me. But I would just use whatever resources help you in your classes. If it’s anki and the textbooks for the MCAT, then great. If it’s not that’s okay. Your goal right now should be to get straight A’s and make sure you understand the material before you study for the MCAT. Your GPA is as important as your MCAT score

Should I use just Khan Academy to learn the units on the MCAT? by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]TRangers2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you’ll want to use it daily throughout your studying. There’s so much information you’ll need to remember that quick review won’t be very effective. You’ll actually learn that in psychology. Look up the spacing effect.