BizMarkie Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 So I'm trying to figure out exactly how the 2015 MCAT is going to compare to the one we're writing now. It kinda seems like this: Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living systems- BS but with more biochem and less orgo Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems- PS, but only 55% chem and physics, the rest is BS and more biochem. Psychological, Physical, and Biological Foundarions of Behaviour- pretty much all new Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: VR, but kinda different, can't quite figure out how though. There also kappears to be a reoccurring theme of statistical analysis, which makes me kinda nervous. This is where I got this information: https://www.aamc.org/students/download/377882/data/mcat2015-content.pdf Any other interpretations on this? Am I even close with my ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriveP Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Interesting, they have a free VR passage with questions at the very end. I did the questions myself and it seams to be on par with the current VR except you get more time to do the questions. 60min for 40 questions (7 passages) vs 90min for 53 questions (? passages). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizMarkie Posted August 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Interesting, they have a free VR passage with questions at the very end. I did the questions myself and it seams to be on par with the current VR except you get more time to do the questions. 60min for 40 questions (7 passages) vs 90min for 53 questions (? passages). Over all it does look like you have more time per section, but I'm kinda suspicious about this. Why would they give us more time? Yes, we need more time for the whole exam because there are more questions, but it just assumed that the time for the fourth section would just be added on. This extra time seems generous on the surface, but I wonder if it's too good to be true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathToMed Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 They divide it into three main question types, which for all intents and purposes matches the current VR section - to put it in different words: 1) Recall questions (detail oriented/retention/comprehension based questions) 2) Argue within the context of the passage, using logic presented in the passage 3) Extend/Expand/Infer what may apply to a new situation, based on the arguments presented in the passage. One thing to note about the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section (as opposed to VR) is that the new section will ONLY have humanities and social sciences passages, in roughly equal proportions. On current MCATs, it was largely luck of the draw, and so my best guess would be they've tried to introduce less variability from exam to exam on that section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just to make sure, the new MCAT is being introduced april 2015? If so I want to rewrite before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizMarkie Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just to make sure, the new MCAT is being introduced april 2015? If so I want to rewrite before then. I think so. You do have time to try this one a few times if you think it will be better for you than the new one, but seats will probably be limited so book now and be prepared to travel. Even though the 2015 MCAT is longer, the material appears to be a bit more up my alley, so I'm actually not going to write the current MCAT more than once. Unless a miracle occurs and I somehow get mid 30s when I write this one, I'll be waiting for the 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think so. You do have time to try this one a few times if you think it will be better for you than the new one, but seats will probably be limited so book now and be prepared to travel. Even though the 2015 MCAT is longer, the material appears to be a bit more up my alley, so I'm actually not going to write the current MCAT more than once. Unless a miracle occurs and I somehow get mid 30s when I write this one, I'll be waiting for the 2015. Thanks! Have you heard of anything to do with Can schools not accepting the current MCAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackowl Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks! Have you heard of anything to do with Can schools not accepting the current MCAT? If I remember correctly, the prairie schools are doing a hard cutoff for the new MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizMarkie Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks! Have you heard of anything to do with Can schools not accepting the current MCAT? The U of M is going to accept the old one for 3 years. Not sure about the other schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGhost Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 UofA and UofC will only accept the 2015 MCAT for the 2015-2016 cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 UofA and UofC will only accept the 2015 MCAT for the 2015-2016 cycle. Darn! What about Ontario schools? Have you heard of anything about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGhost Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Darn! What about Ontario schools? Have you heard of anything about them? So far, there's been no announcements of any changes (i.e. they're going to continue to accept the current MCAT for X years). However, that could change, so keep an ear to the ground for updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 It won't really matter if they give more or less time per question. There really isn't a "generous" motive or whatnot. Keep in mind that since it's all standardized and curved, whatever benefits you, benefits everyone else and whatever hurts you, also hurts everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizMarkie Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 It won't really matter if they give more or less time per question. There really isn't a "generous" motive or whatnot. Keep in mind that since it's all standardized and curved, whatever benefits you, benefits everyone else and whatever hurts you, also hurts everyone else. This is true. However, I think having more time would maybe make it feel a little stressful. It wouldn't give me an advantage, but I still like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 This is true. However, I think having more time would maybe make it feel a little stressful. It wouldn't give me an advantage, but I still like it That is true - on average it will have no effect but locally if you have a particular say less common weakness it can help you For instance if they added a computer science section on average the score would still be the same. Personally I would have a field day though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizMarkie Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 That is true - on average it will have no effect but locally if you have a particular say less common weakness it can help you For instance if they added a computer science section on average the score would still be the same. Personally I would have a field day though Maybe there will be a 2016 MCAT with an entire economics section, I'd own it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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