Grading Curves-- Kaplan VS AAMC ??

[Robio]

Hi I was just wondering which grading curves the actual MCATs resemble more closely-- the Kaplan FL tests or the aamc practice tests?? I noticed that Kaplan tests tended to be harder but had much more buffer room for getting questions wrong whereas all the aamcs were easier but had harsher curves (some kaplan PS sections- you could generally get a 15 even with 5-6Qs wrong).

[gb35]

AAMC ones are more indicative. My scaled scores were lower with AAMC despite the fact that I was getting waaaay more questions right.

[Robio]

I see- thank you-- I guess I better get used to the AAMC curves then