Alastriss Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 LOL u've got some solid scores there! i've finished all EK verbal material...i'm gonna redo some to practice finding the mcain idea & improve my confidence ...and then i only have aamc 10 verbal to do a couple days before the mcat, which i've heard is a killer Yeah that's what I've heard too, are the recent mcats as hard as aamc 10 in terms of verbal? most people say that its been generally the usual, so is that aamc 10 usual or previous aamc exams included? I hate VR cuz it really is a crapshoot for me, if my concentration wanders for even a little bit or if the passage scares me, i lose confidence, waste time, and start to panic..ahh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 thanks eng. I just did the verbal on aamc 9, finished with an 11 but I got the majority of the ones I was iffy on right, so it really could have gone either way ... Same here alastriss, if my concentration goes away for a second or with deep prose I start thinking ah crap, but the questions sometimes might be easier than you think. I'm still trying to figure out how to raise the bio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 thanks eng. I just did the verbal on aamc 9, finished with an 11 but I got the majority of the ones I was iffy on right, so it really could have gone either way ... Same here alastriss, if my concentration goes away for a second or with deep prose I start thinking ah crap, but the questions sometimes might be easier than you think. I'm still trying to figure out how to raise the bio phantom man what's your background? are you not science? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng_dude786 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 lol...phantom you're not eng too are you? eng_dude786 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 its funny how I kick myself if i get anything less than 12 on BS while some engs aren't satisfied with 12s on PS! DO you guys mind if i post an essay or two here and you guys throw out a mark (1-6)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 phantom man what's your background? are you not science? hey, I actually do have a science background, predominently in physiology however. It seems that my bio passage dissection is lacking though. As for verbal well I never read many novels growing up or have tried reading the economist or other magazines around those lines... but what might indirectly be helping me is that I have taken a couple sociology classes and other classes which do require a heavy amount of reading but I am not too sure if that can be related... I've only done 1 WS practice , gotta get on those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDoc Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Damn bio, always a thorn in the side of eng's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 hey, I actually do have a science background, predominently in physiology however. It seems that my bio passage dissection is lacking though. As for verbal well I never read many novels growing up or have tried reading the economist or other magazines around those lines... but what might indirectly be helping me is that I have taken a couple sociology classes and other classes which do require a heavy amount of reading but I am not too sure if that can be related... I've only done 1 WS practice , gotta get on those Yeah definetely need to get on WS! My friend has a kickass score but can't get an interview at UWO cuz of writing sample! anywayz i can understand where your coming from, the questions I miss are usually cuz i missed something in the passage! I also on more than one occasion, if not all, I look at the clock and im like oh s***, i end up racing through some of the passages, and then i finish with like 6 minutes left and i want to go bcak but i don't know which ones to ponder so i just hit end. Phantom we might get lucky and a have physio heavy mcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 DO you guys mind if i post an essay or two here and you guys throw out a mark (1-6)? not at all..it would be a pleasure to steal ur ideas jkjk i only got a Q myself, but sure i could tell u what i think based on the essays/scores i've seen....speaking of which i have yet to do any practice for WS...better get on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 yeah maybe eh... seems to been quite a bit of genetics this past summer so a physio/orgo might be a coming. I am pretty much out of verbal material... which sorta sucks because you do gotta keep a bit fresh. I think I aswell will redo some EK 101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 yeah maybe eh... seems to been quite a bit of genetics this past summer so a physio/orgo might be a coming. I am pretty much out of verbal material... which sorta sucks because you do gotta keep a bit fresh. I think I aswell will redo some EK 101 had a definete low with a 6 then 7s in VR after a 11 10 10 for Kaplan. I don't like their detailed style so im going to hit up aamc IX after I have a bit to eat and mentally prepare for it..wishin a productive study day to all as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 had a definete low with a 6 then 7s in VR after a 11 10 10 for Kaplan. I don't like their detailed style so im going to hit up aamc IX after I have a bit to eat and mentally prepare for it..wishin a productive study day to all as usual. don't worry about that, if you hit the score before you can hit it again. I think I am a bit too relaxed right now, haven't done anything since morning and just was watching tv and yes played some fine hockey on the good old xbox.... however I should be focusing on bio which reminds me I shall do that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 well my highest mark in bio came on a kaplan test i just did, kaplan 9. Got a 12, haven't even hit that mark on any aamc's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 well my highest mark in bio came on a kaplan test i just did, kaplan 9. Got a 12, haven't even hit that mark on any aamc's what?! I hit 12 on Kaplan ONCE, and my aamc has been 12-14! kaplan is so much harder than aamc man why are you having so much trouble? AAMC VR IX scored a 9 but just one away from a 10! pourrqueeeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 14 on aamc 9 BS that's the only practice test i've done for BS this summer tomorrow is my last BS day...seems like i'm in good shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 wicked score avenir that is killer I just did kaplan bio 8 and have been brought back to my normal score of 10 , so much for that 12 in 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 14 on aamc 9 BS that's the only practice test i've done for BS this summer tomorrow is my last BS day...seems like i'm in good shape Nice work avenir, I got a 14 on the BS for aamc 8, and I think i called BS done and ready for action. Just need to review the numbers for IR and such as well as some orgo reagents How's PS and VR coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 nice scores all across the board, sorta makes me feel a bit lucky that I don't have to go head to head with you guys lol. a question for the kaplan tests... I felt that kaplan 8 and 9 were more 'passaged based' than other tests I have taken, would others agree or disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 nice scores all across the board, sorta makes me feel a bit lucky that I don't have to go head to head with you guys lol. a question for the kaplan tests... I felt that kaplan 8 and 9 were more 'passaged based' than other tests I have taken, would others agree or disagree. i don't know cuz i've never done kaplan tests, but ppl are saying that the recent mcat BS sections have been more passage-based, so it's a good idea to practice with those i guess...i'm doing the EK mini-mcats and they also seem to be more psg-based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Nice work avenir, I got a 14 on the BS for aamc 8, and I think i called BS done and ready for action. Just need to review the numbers for IR and such as well as some orgo reagents How's PS and VR coming along? ugh i hate VR...fluctuating as usual...i'm just trying to do a few psgs every other day and hope for the best haven't done PS in a couple weeks...before that, i did 2 aamc tests and got 13 i think...i'm gonna dedicate the last 3-4 days to PS and doing the rest of the aamc PS sections... as for WS, well it's been neglected for the most part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 ugh i hate VR...fluctuating as usual...i'm just trying to do a few psgs every other day and hope for the best haven't done PS in a couple weeks...before that, i did 2 aamc tests and got 13 i think...i'm gonna dedicate the last 3-4 days to PS and doing the rest of the aamc PS sections... as for WS, well it's been neglected for the most part yeah i think tomorrow ill throw a WS up on here haha to get the ball rollin, hopefully we can all help each other out on that. VR is a thorn in my side..I feel like a fat kid reaching for chocolate but can only reach so far cuz he ate an entire cake by himself and he's now bloated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 well i just did a kaplan verbal (tried one before but I thought it was totally different), this time I just did it via the EK routine and it sorta worked, it was kaplan 5 and finished with an 11 but again I still feel verbal can go either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roycer Posted August 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 VR is getting better for me. I can go either way too. I'll be happy with a 8-9 on the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 ughhhh how i hate metabolism and special senses...so boringgg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Man I just did an EK test and i scored a 9. For a company that says 90% of the questions will focus on the main idea, they sure jacked up the number of ridiculously detailed questions in their 101 passages..wtf! i feel aamc is easier because it is about the main idea regardless of the difficult looking question stems and not about straightforward yet detailed questions. Maybe its just test II that is like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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