PastaInhaler Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Now that the MCAT has been modified so that lunch is 10 minutes, does it affect you? Some people like to have a decent meal, then have some time to digest. Does this affect how the person performs on the MCAT? Usually after a decent meal, e.g. some pasta or a sandwich, some need a bit of time to digest before putting their A-game back on. Has this been a problem for you? Have you gotten hungry, or are the breaks sufficient to have large snacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jan Intor Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I had a 12" sub an hour before the exam and couple cookies after verbal lol and no hunger issues to report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayven Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Now that the MCAT has been modified so that lunch is 10 minutes, does it affect you? Some people like to have a decent meal, then have some time to digest. Does this affect how the person performs on the MCAT? Usually after a decent meal, e.g. some pasta or a sandwich, some need a bit of time to digest before putting their A-game back on. Has this been a problem for you? Have you gotten hungry, or are the breaks sufficient to have large snacks? You're just fat. lol.. jk jk.. I did lol when i saw your username though. I think I prefer the shorter lunch because I just want to get the MCAT done with and to be honest I don't have much of an appetite when I'm "serious". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan10 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 i would practice and get to know what works. you can do this best by simulating a testing environment when you take a practice test. personally i eat a ton, as if i never stopped working out at the frequency i used to. so i would have a protein bar between every section and down a bottle of water as well. caffeine at least an hour before the test sometimes earlier, so i wouldnt feel like urinating throughout the beginning. a meal about an hour to half an hour before nothing too heavy, something simple that i wouldnt get an upset stomach with. brown rice and a chicken breast/tuna would be fine. as long as i can get by VR, im happy, it seems i could do the remainder of the test in less than ideal conditions and do fine. so i think your best off finding out what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCATStrategy Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I just had a good breakfast to start off my day. During the test, a quick snack during breaks can go a long way. I prefer trail mix which has a lot of healthy elements in it and provides a steady supply of energy -MCAT Strategy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war485 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I personally don't eat during stressful times so this was a small plus for me. A simple chicken noodle soup in the morning for breakfast and off I went. I didn't even bother to drink any water, just chewing on one piece of candy per break. Awesome thing about the place where I wrote the MCAT, they offered free water but I got paranoid and maybe someone tainted them...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCATStrategy Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I personally don't eat during stressful times so this was a small plus for me. A simple chicken noodle soup in the morning for breakfast and off I went. I didn't even bother to drink any water, just chewing on one piece of candy per break. Awesome thing about the place where I wrote the MCAT, they offered free water but I got paranoid and maybe someone tainted them...? Now that is paranoia lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Meal replacement bars (not protein bars - you need carbs) and gatorade at every 10 minute break. I Don't recommend this to everyone but it worked for me. I had only 3.5 hours of sleep thenight before, so I started the day with a healthy breakfast and 2 redbulls. Then I had a bar every 10 minute break, except for the first break after PS. I also eat alot during mentally straining activity. Insane. 10char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t45f Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 i wrote for a 2pm sitting, but i got into a routine of eating the same thing for lunch each day for 4 days at the same time before doing a timed - full length aamc practice starting at 2pm at a library. everyday i had a terryaki experience rice/noodle lunch with one of the meats and water to drink and that held me over and it definitely did during the exam. i also had during the breaks - gatorade, granola bars - with chocolate chips or covered in chocolate, trail mix, water, and in case of emergency during test day - i carired a bottle of ensure - a meal replcaemnt drink to have in case i was running low on energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaInhaler Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 i wrote for a 2pm sitting, but i got into a routine of eating the same thing for lunch each day for 4 days at the same time before doing a timed - full length AAMC practice starting at 2pm at a library. everyday i had a teriyaki experience rice/noodle lunch with one of the meats and water to drink and that held me over and it definitely did during the exam.i also had during the breaks - Gatorade, granola bars - with chocolate chips or covered in chocolate, trail mix, water, and in case of emergency during test day - i carried a bottle of ensure - a meal replacement drink to have in case i was running low on energy yeah, ensures, they go on sale occasionally at Shopper's Drug Mart, dropped from $14.99 for a pack of six. Usually, they go for $10.99 for a pack of six everywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Now that the MCAT has been modified so that lunch is 10 minutes, does it affect you? Some people like to have a decent meal, then have some time to digest. Does this affect how the person performs on the MCAT? Usually after a decent meal, e.g. some pasta or a sandwich, some need a bit of time to digest before putting their A-game back on. Has this been a problem for you? Have you gotten hungry, or are the breaks sufficient to have large snacks? Honestly, if you really think about the length and timing of the exam you should be able to go without a meal--just a light snack and drinks during the breaks. A large meal can be eaten just before and after...you are so "into" the exam that hunger will not be noticed and you may prefer to urinate in your pants before leaving your "exam mode". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaInhaler Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Honestly, if you really think about the length and timing of the exam you should be able to go without a meal--just a light snack and drinks during the breaks. A large meal can be eaten just before and after...you are so "into" the exam that hunger will not be noticed and you may prefer to urinate in your pants before leaving your "exam mode". This post conjures up the image of the "marathon runner" in a somewhat of a similar predicament... PM for link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 This post conjures up the image of the "marathon runner" in a somewhat of a similar predicament... PM for link I can figure it out without the link. Everyone that took the exam with me were the same--if you have enough adrenaline, you don't need to stop (nor do you want to). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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