Wallywarp Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 What is test day like? I have been studying the books, and it shows that breaks are optional? Can someone clarify the timing and the typical activities of a computer MCAT? e.g. 7:30a.m.: Sign-in/Check-in 8:00a.m.: Introductions by invigilators/Explanations 8:10a.m.: Start PS 9:20a.m.: Finish PS, then leave your computer to go outside and wait in the lobby, use the washroom, etc. 9:30a.m.: Return. Go back to the SAME computer? Are the computers assigned to each student? e.g. Computer# 038=Tommy Smith, Computer 039=Tara Smith? etc. 9:30-10:30a.m.: Verbal Reasoning 10:30a.m.-10:40a.m.: Break, go to lobby, sit, chat, etc. 10:40a.m.-11:40a.m.: Writing Sample 11:40a.m.-11:50a.m.: Break 11:50a.m.-1:00p.m.: Biological Sciences Then take a quick 10 minute survey, and go home? (no longer have lunch break?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kam Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 thats about right, although our invigilator didn't really explain much, just that we have to sign in and out when leaving/coming back for breaks. computers are assigned, the invigilator will show you which one to use and you keep the same one throughout the day, and YES breaks are optional and there is no formal lunch break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallywarp Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Just to clarify that by forfeiting one's break, you can just go from one section straight into another one? The computer will keep track of you right? Does it mean that if you forgo all of your breaks, you will get to go home earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 ya there was no big instruction/explanation period..u don't wait for others to start..u can start when u get to ur assigned computer..then breaks are optional..people come n go at different times..at first, i was worried about being distracted..but with the ear plugs, it's like u're under water so it was ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatewayMD Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 yeah you can skip breaks, it would be an epic mistake in my opinion, you need a bit of time to re-gather your thoughts and especially let go of the previous section, not worth the extra 30 minutes if you've spend your summer prepping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I would NOT forgo breaks! Your brain needs time to get itself back together after so much heavy thinking for 70 straight minutes. Not to mention, get your jitters out about the next section, pull yourself together, and get your brain cell army ready for the next battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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