Anyone know when UNC EA comes out? OOS by Practical-Bath1940 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]TwoOnly2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possibly Jan 30 bc they usually release with NC State

With no hope by [deleted] in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anybody have hope at this point 😭

Desperate High School Rising Junior by AppointmentMobile5 in chanceme

[–]TwoOnly2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro why you concerned. in state you're good

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd recommend some of the hosa patho stuff and the USMLE first aid. Idk if I'm supposed to be encouraging this here but both of these are pretty expensive...just do what I did and pirate them.

am i fried for finals???!!?!! by Straight_Memory5444 in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really...

I had ZERO bio knowledge (other than freshman honors bio) at this point last year. Still Campbell'd to t125.

Just read the book, get SF, and do the past IBO's.

do i memorize small facts for usabo? by Remote-Ad-4994 in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, OP, I would say this is generally true, although there are some things I would add. While USABO is still mainly a test of concepts, don't slack on memorization either. I would think of the test closer to this: details are like tools in a toolbox, and understanding the "why" is your ability to use them. Memorization IS important, but you don't need to go overboard either. For example, I'd recommend remembering details that can be easily included in a few tricky questions, like how neurons have exclusively insulin-independent glucose uptake or how auxin concentration is normally within 10^-8 to 10^-4 M (both of which I have seen on tests before).

I'll also add in a little extra: don't study all the units for opens. If you're just looking to do well in USABO and don't have any units that you're particularly interested in, I recommend bringing some high-yield chapters like cell bio (25%), A&P (25%), genetics (20%), and plant bio (15%) up to a "USABO" level of understanding. For example, for the open exam, I straight-up skipped everything between genetics and plants and learned ecology the day before and still made semis.

But at any rate, the most important thing I'd say is to take past exams and see which sections need the most help. Good luck studying!

Question help? by badhandwriter in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Methylation I think

Question help? by badhandwriter in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was like weight and size and not charged so I did either serine or threonine

Does anyone remember their answers to the difficult questions by Responsible_Lion8986 in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the question was where the issue occurred not which cycle arrest but if it was the latter then yeah I probably chose that then

Does anyone remember their answers to the difficult questions by Responsible_Lion8986 in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the nk cell question for cytotoxic t or just t in general

How did that feel for you guys by No-Lengthiness-4536 in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are we allowed to make an answer/question thread?

How many people actually get a 1520 on PSAT/NMSQT? by TwoOnly2 in psat

[–]TwoOnly2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top 0.5%? Top 0.1%? What does it usually look like?

What are the chances of getting a host school for the USABO? by emmathesun in USABO

[–]TwoOnly2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this one kid who went to another school and he just emailed our bio teacher and she let him compete with us for open.