fatty Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Okay so here it goes... I've been studying for the MCAT for a few weeks now and I don't understand MCAT physics. I used to understand physics just fine until I started preparing and realized I cannot think clearly through the concepts when asked MCAT-like questions. So when it comes to translating my understanding onto the paper and working out questions in a timed situation I always fall short on physics and no other subject. I don't know what to try to improve on this. All the techniques that work for the other sections have failed for physics. I have tried understanding, memorizing, conceptualizing in different ways and using different techniques for approaching the question in the practice tests but nothing seems to help so please HELP!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I'm sorry that you're having trouble - other that time, is there a specific area that you're having trouble or maybe you need to do more standalone practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock33y Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Have you tried Khan Academy? http://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy It has great explanations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1c127 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Thanks for posting that link! It's been awhile since I have had a physics class, so the videos are a great addition to my study plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatty Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Thanks Rock33y! This actually helps a lot... I think this is what was missing. I'm using Examkrackers to study and the books have explanations at the back of the book but I think it was the step by step process that I have to see to understand it. If anyone else knows about video like this, links would be very appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limoncello Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I found the Princeton books great for physics, especially if you haven't taken physics in university like me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanabedoc12 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 MCAT is all about rationalizing and logical reasoning, no lie. If you end up doing a long calculation on the MCAT physics, chances are your doing it wrong. I suggest you look into the proportionality, thats HUGE and if you pick up those little short-cuts, physics is a blast. I ended up getting 14's on the practice tests, the rest of the other physics is really simple and basic, just need ALOT of practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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