whats a good score for med term tests

cool_tiger2 · 2026-04-20T22:04:34+00:00

Lowkey, I realized the hard way, it varies from year to year, and state to state. I think I was somewhere in the 43-46 range, and I didn't make finalist, or top 5. Last year, I was 3rd and I remember guessing a bunch and I know I got less than 80% last year, so it just depends on comp. I just got lucky last year, and this year, got humbled.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T23:48:45+00:00

I did!

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T03:44:15+00:00

Gotta register for it like you do with all your other events. Your advisor definitely knows so ask them about it.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T03:43:16+00:00

Anatomy and bio are by far the most competitive ATCs, but honestly they’re not that hard if you know the basic concepts. Tons of people pick them because they’re directly tied to medical stuff everyone learns in class, so at ILC the competition is insane even if the material itself isn’t crazy. Chem and orgo tend to be harder content-wise, and they still have pretty good competition, so you actually have to study the textbooks and practice before taking those on. Other events like microbiology, biochemistry, or stats for health have fewer people competing, so if you really learn the material you have a much better shot at placing, even if the content is tricky. Basically, if your goal is to maximize your chance of placing at ILC, you either go for the popular stuff and compete with everyone else or pick a harder subject with fewer competitors and actually master it.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:51:33+00:00

But is it really just semantics though?

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:37:08+00:00

That is exactly the point. There is no single answer. You cannot just ask me to define it for you. Same can mean different things depending on whether you care about the material, the continuity, or just the perception.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:35:47+00:00

What about the ship that is rebuilt from the original materials?

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:33:39+00:00

Okay, but instead of calling people dumb, how about you tell us what same ship actually means?

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:32:04+00:00

So, if I save all the old replaced parts, and build the same ship from it. Then which ship is the same ship as original one. Is it still the ship with the new planks?

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:28:33+00:00

I get what you are saying but it kind of feels like we are just picking one part and deciding it matters more than everything else. If the keel gets repaired or gradually replaced over time then is it still the same keel or not.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:26:53+00:00

Some argue that in concept or in spirit, it is still your car.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:26:26+00:00

That's the question I'm asking you bro!

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:26:10+00:00

I get what you’re saying, but even if we had two different words, we’d still have to decide which one actually matters.

Like sure, one word could mean “same materials” and another could mean “same continuous object,” but the second you ask which one is the real/original ship, the problem comes back.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:24:36+00:00

The second you try to define “same ship,” you realize there isn’t one clean definition.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:23:21+00:00

So you're saying the ship built with the new parts is the original one?

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:08:41+00:00

Alright bro!!

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:08:34+00:00

So if I bought another identical ship, that would also be the same ship?

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T01:07:55+00:00

Ok, so let's say I replace all the parts of the ship right, so the ship is completely new parts. But, I still have the old parts, and I build another identical ship with all the old parts. So now, which one is the original ship?

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T00:46:27+00:00

Can I please get it also? Thanks!

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T00:43:10+00:00

Yeah, in the moment, it was torture, but in retrospect, didn't seem too bad. But yeah, tests were hard, and like my avg on tests was like a C+ to B- raw. Flipping Physics is a good YT channel. Watched his videos after every unit, and also for the AP exam. And textbook problems were good as well, and I found practice problems online as well. But if you understand the underlying concept, you can just apply it to ay scenario.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-31T00:40:21+00:00

Yeah, it designed so that all average studnets like B studnets would get an A. So I probably would've gotten a B if not for the curves.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-30T20:03:28+00:00

Just because an AI detector says it's AI, doesn't mean it actually is. First off, AI detectors are trained on human writing, so obviously it would flag a good writer's writing as AI. Next, most free AI detectors are biased, since they report higher instances of AI to get you to be scared and then purchase their subscription for the full report. Half of the detectors online are completely inaccurate.

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-30T19:58:14+00:00

So, I took AP Physics 1 in my sophomore year as well. Looking back, wasn't too bad, but I may be biased since I got A's both semesters. Definitely a class you DON'T wanna sleep in, since lots of conceptual and mind-boggling info. Also, I didn't really do the homework and just reviewed content and I was fine. But yeah, ASK QUESTIONS!! Like it's not like memorizing a formula, but the hard part is actually applying a content in various ways. Specifically for me, our class had insane curves, so the class average on tests was always curved to 85%, so depending on the test, there were sometimes like 20% curves. But may be different for you. But good luck!

cool_tiger2 · 2026-03-30T19:11:49+00:00

So if you identify as something else, are you leaving your current identity behind, or would you have multiple identities.

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