mojojojo Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hey guys, I just started studying for the mcat a few days ago, and am finding it hard to keep my mind on the content. I'm using the SN2ed schedule, and gave myself 2 weeks buffer, so I don't think I'm completely doomed yet. I think my biggest issue is that the material I'm doing seems like things I already now. However I don't want to skip over it in case there's something there that I'm not remembering correctly. Any advice on how I can stay focused and really absorb the material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ny Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Yeh i seem to be having the same problem as you.. Im almost 4 weeks into studying and I've already used up 10 days of my 2 week buffer period. I'm thinking I need to change something... Not sure what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axialpac Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Yeh i seem to be having the same problem as you.. Im almost 4 weeks into studying and I've already used up 10 days of my 2 week buffer period. I'm thinking I need to change something... Not sure what Don't think it about it that way. Like you're on a deadline. You're just adding much, unneeded stress to yourself. I mean of course you do have a "deadline", in the sense of you're writing the MCAT on a particular date. But so what, if you took a day off (or a week) here and there? Go at your own pace, and you can always reschedule the MCAT! A lot of people use the marathon analogy--if you slacked at the beginning, and you end up sprinting in the middle, do you think you'll still finish said marathon at the same time as you initially hoped when you ended up being burnt out after your sprint? OP: my best recommendation to you, is to start with the things you know least and work your way up. You don't have to go in order of the chapters--start with your weakest subject or concepts and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPTORS99 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Make sure you take some breaks ! Maybe trying reviewing passages on the same day. I prefer jumping into the new material the next day and don't feel as fatigued during the reading. You have a lot of time left, so try changing a few things up each day and see what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpm Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Maybe do a practice test to identify weak areas that you can work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tms Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I am also having the same problem but my issue is stress from work which is affecting my concentration and focus on my studying for the MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Henderson Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Keep your eye on the prize, do whatever it takes to stay focused. Music that inspires you, movies, checking out school websites, spouse/child (or dreams of these in your future), cars, houses, whatever gets you going. Remember it takes 4+ years to establish your GPA for med school and only a few hours determines another HUGE component (for many schools) in the MCAT. Prepare, seize the opportunity, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 ^ well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaz Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 when i studied for the mcat, i didnt worry too much about days off. i thought that like if i really needed a day off it was my brain telling me that it was being overworked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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