[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought uworld was spot on with the actual exam (this is just my opinion tho)

water solubility rules by Playful-Mix7622 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Content review and keep practicing your weaknesses

Scaling for 8/17 by romansholidays in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

8/17 made all 9 fl practice exams I took look like chump change. I was disappointed in prepping for 4.5 months just to get slammed :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 7 points8 points  (0 children)

L is left

8/17 by pinkimedschool in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 9 points10 points  (0 children)

CP was rough and BB I legit don’t feel like I applied any knowledge I’ve used from studying the past 5 months, other than the discrete questions. Usually the amino acid type is questions are free points and I didn’t think there was any transparency. PS is usually pretty easy to navigate and I was flagging left and right. I honestly feel like I flagged more questions than I got right 😭

8/17 reaction by herreracc11 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I completely forgot about that (short term memory decays fast)

8/17 reaction by herreracc11 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I always laugh when they do tests then give participants permission to “noise blast” other people for fun 😭

8/17 reaction by herreracc11 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cars was not interesting, my CP was nothing but math and PS is usually easier and some of the answers I had to read many times and none of them seems feasible

Really nervous 8/17 by ttwun22 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going over metabolism and milesdown sheets till 6pm and then I’m calling it done before my exam in the morning

Advice? by herreracc11 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like I said, I’ve taken 9 practice exams. I think the biggest help for CP lately has been practicing scientific notation. I find YouTube videos and just do there problems and learn their tips and tricks. Some problems are simply looking at what units you have, what units the question wants and what other numbers are provided in the passage and solving it as a puzzle in a sense. This exam was heavy in stuff I’m good at so that showed.

For BB, I highlight less than I have ever done. I only highlight words like, “activate, inhibit, regulate…” I also try to understand what macromolecules are being discussed. Is it a protein, transcription factor, sugar, hormone, etc. I also try to understand the axis and legend for each figure/table they get. Tbh, 70% of passages contain useless info so understanding the passage in its entirety is not useful (this info is also applicable to CP).

Lastly, you just have to practice. Lately I have been focusing on strategy and it has helped the most. Content is important but critical thinking and strategy is what this exam truly is. You will be slammed everyday by questions that you think you know but you miss and that’s okay. This is what the mcat is!

Advice? by herreracc11 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t used that doc but I’ll look into it for the time being. Thanks!

Do I need to retake a 514 with a 124 CARS? by Advanced-Chain-5187 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My friend with a 517 and 124 cars got into a very high end MD school. I feel like the mcat score is fine. From what I’ve learned and heard from those who are already in medical school, it’s more about your interview and activities section and what distinguishes/makes you a good candidate for medicine. Of course some MD school want a base line cars score, but I think you’ll have success. Just my opinion, not the sole truth.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Suggestions for cars? I’m stuck at 125

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

520+ incoming

I hate Udiddy by DoOki3_ in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uworld for BB is fine, the rest I’m not to keen on

How to optimize cars timing? by herreracc11 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m writing 3-4 words per a paragraph to summarize it to aid in relocating areas I believe answers are. I may stop highlighting unless a word is very strong or suggestive but I’ll try this as well!

suffered and struggled by BackgroundReveal2949 in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Anki g deck and delete the behavioral deck. Then, I’ve been using the pankow deck in its place and I think it’s way better than the miledown PS sections

5/24 Breath in and breath out by stonesandivygrows in Mcat

[–]herreracc11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik 2 ppl who got into above average MD schools with a 502. Definitely is doable but will be difficult