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?Q:A? I just got my MCAT score back, and I didn?t do as well as I expected.
2007-09-11 17:43:00 I just got my MCAT score back, and I didn’t do as well as I expected. The rest of my application (ECs, GPA, LORs, etc.) is great, but my MCAT is lower than the average at the American allopathic schools. I studied a ton and I did much better on my practice tests, so I ... More About: Back , Score , Well
?Q:A? Why is the AAMC moving to a computerized MCAT exam?
2007-09-10 17:43:00 There are several reasons why changing the MCAT to a CBT is logical. One is that it is more efficient in terms of your time to take the test, and their time to grade it. You will get your scores back faster, you will have more flexibility in choosing a time to take the test, ... More About: Moving , Exam
?Q:A? What is the CBT (Computer Based Test) for the MCAT, and what will the
2007-09-09 17:42:00 If you will be taking the MCAT in April or August 2006, you will have the option in certain cities of taking it either on a computer (CBT) or via the normal, pen-and-paper way. Beginning in 2007, all MCATs will be administered on a computer. This will obviously create some changes in the test itself, ... More About: Computer , Test , Base
?Q:A? Non-traditional Students: Advice and Special Considerations
2007-09-08 17:36:00 I am a non-traditional student (generally defined as an applicant of age 25+, but basically this could be any student who has been out of school for a while for whatever reason). What do I need to know about preparing for the MCAT, OAT, DAT, or PCAT? QofQuimica: Basically, all of the advice that applies to ... More About: Education , Advice , Students , Special , Traditional
?Q:A? Is my SAT (or ACT) score a good predictor of how well I will do on th
2007-09-07 17:35:00 QofQuimica: We have discussed this issue on SDN before, and the general consensus is that there is not a strong correlation between scores on the pre-college tests and scores on the MCAT. There was even a thread where people tried to come up with a formula to calculate theoretical MCAT score based on SAT or ... More About: Score , Good , Predict , Well
Will it hurt my test score if I cram for the MCAT?
2007-09-06 06:34:00 Nutmeg: I’ve never understood this mentality. If you cram ’til the last minute, you can rely on information in your long-term memory and your short-term memory. I always do much better on a test if I enter the test in the mindframe of the subject–it helps wake up all of the relevant mental machineray, so ... More About: Hurt , Test , Score , Cram
What should I do if my MCAT practice test scores have started to decrease?
2007-09-05 17:33:00 jmugele: If you’re studying intensely, I’d recommend taking the week of the actual MCAT off. I find that intense studying can actually make me more nervous and give me performance anxiety. Taking the final week off from studying might help you go into the test fresh and ready. QofQuimica: My practice test scores also started decreasing ... More About: Practice , Test , Scores , Ice T
What can I do to stay focused and awake while I?m studying MCAT?
2007-09-04 17:32:00 Nutmeg: A good stay-awake method my sister taught me was strong gum (like Dentyne Ice or such–strong mint or cinnamon gum). Also works well for long drives. Additionally, there’s a dietary supplement called DMAE (dimethyl amino ethanol) which I heard Dr Perricone talk about in his lecture dealie that he gives during PBS fund raisers. ... More About: Studying , Stay , Awake
Usmle Courses
2007-09-04 14:46:00 Usmle Word Step 2 CS Course: Combine usmle world cases with first aid and that’s all you need… all set to go!! No more then 2 weeks to study… all they want to know is that you can communicate effectively w/ patient and w/ other healthcare professionals through notes. Kaplan 5-Day Prep Usmle Course: review of the skills ... More About: Usmle
Should I be writing a detailed reason for each question I got wrong in a no
2007-09-03 17:32:00 jmugele: I would not revisit the ones I got right. Instead, as I’m taking a test, I’ll mark the ones I’m guessing on or unsure of (I wouldn’t worry about keeping track of time on a test until late in the studying process). That way, even if I get them right, I can still go ... More About: Writing , Question , Reason , Wrong , Tail
?Q:A? Did you keep track of problems/passages you got wrong so that you cou
2007-09-02 17:31:00 jmugele: Um, not really. I definitely went over those problems after taking a test. And I would do whatever reading/studying necessary to make sure I understood the correct answer. But I never saved those up. I guess I generalized it more — I kept track of those topics that I was having trouble with. I ... More About: Problems , Track , Wrong , Trac , Ages
?Q:A? After taking a diagnostic exam, what would be some good ways to go th
2007-09-01 17:49:00 jmugele: One of the most useful learning experiences for me was taking a diagnostic test, marking the questions I was uncertain of (in case I guessed correctly), and then looking up the correct answers. I would recommend taking as many diagnostics as I could and looking up all of the answers you could (not waiting ... More About: Exam , Good , Taking , Diagnostic , Some
?Q:A? Does it make sense to take the MCAT before I?ve taken organic chemist
2007-08-31 16:49:00 Shrike: No. Or so seems to be the consensus. jmugele: As I posted before, I think a person could get away without taking genetics. But I think the opposite is true for organic chemistry. Although there’s not a whole lot of orgo on the MCAT (although, that probably depends on the specific test — I’m ... More About: Sense , Organic , Make , Fore , Chemist
?Q:A? Will it really help me to take an advanced Genetics course before tak
2007-08-31 16:48:00 MoosePilot: I took one and I thought it helped. Genetics is getting more emphasis, but it’s pretty basic genetics. I’ve noticed at least one pedigree question on each practice/actual test I took last year. Know the major types of inheritance (dominant, recessive, sex-linked) and these aren’t too hard. Draw the pic and it becomes easier. ... More About: Fore , Ally , Vance
IELTS Academic Action Plan for IELTS
2007-08-30 20:57:00 Who is Action Plan for IELTS for? Action Plan for IELTS is a short, self-study guide for IELTS, containing one complete practice test. It is designed for students with a limited amount of time to prepare for the IELTS test or for students who have already completed an IELTS course and would like a last-minute guide ... More About: Academic , Cade , Demi
British concil ielts in Pakistan
2007-08-30 20:14:00 How do I register for IELTS? To register for IELTS follow these steps: Download the IELTS application form, IELTS information sheet and notes on the application form. How do I get my IELTS results? Your online IELTS results are put up on our website within eight working days of your taking the test. How can I prepare for IELTS? Find out ... More About: Pakistan , British
Which physics class should I take to prepare for the MCAT: calculus-based (
2007-08-30 16:47:00 Shrike: You should take calculus-based physics, in my opinion. Calculus was invented to solve physics problems, and many of those problems are a lot easier with calculus available. More importantly for us, some of the concepts are easier to understand with calculus, too. Anyone who makes it through calc-based physics will be better placed when ... More About: Physics , Class , Base , Pare , Prep
?Q:A? Does it make sense to take the MCAT before I?ve taken physics?
2007-08-29 16:47:00 Shrike: Actually, it’s not a terrible idea if you’re getting professional test prep instruction. Many of my students have not had, or are currently taking, second-semester physics, and this works fine. A few haven’t taken any college-level physics, and they have a lot of catching up to do but most manage if the instruction ... More About: Sense , Physics , Make , Fore
IELTS Test centers in MALAYSIA
2007-08-29 13:13:00 Address Contact British Council Kuala Lumpur IELTS Administrator Ground Floor, West Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142C, Jalan Ampang ... More About: Malaysia , Test , Mala , Malays
ielts sample exam
2007-08-28 17:03:00 Free ielts sample - Reading Free ielts sample - Writing Free ielts sample - Listening Download a sample section of a lecture for use with the listening test. Free ielts sample - Speaking 1. General Reading Sample 2. Academic Reading Sample 3. General Writing Sample 4. ... More About: Exam
?Q:A? How long before the MCAT should I start studying?
2007-08-28 16:46:00 QofQuimica: I recommend that most students begin preparing for the MCAT three to six months in advance, depending on their work/school schedule and how much preparation they require. It is possible to prepare in two months, but I don’t recommend doing this unless you are able to devote yourself to studying for the MCAT full-time. ... More About: Start , Studying , Long , Fore
free ielts material
2007-08-28 16:44:00 ETS offers free TOEFL practice tests at http://toeflpractice.ets.org/ IELTS offers free practice materials http://www.ielts.org/candidates/testprepa ration/ Go to Free Study Materia l on IELTS Oxford IELTS preparation Book and practice listening and speaking … You can get all details of Oxford IELTS preparation Book and practice listening and speaking along with free preparation material of IELTS test. www.learnielts.com/ielts-free-material/ oxford-ielts-preparation-book.htm IELTS Preparation Material, ielts-free-material A ...
IELTS Test centers in PHILIPPINES
2007-08-28 13:10:00 Address Contact British Council Pasig City - Test Centre IELTS Administrator 10/F Taipan Place Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Centre ... More About: Philippines , Lippi , Hili
anatomy mnemonics
2007-08-27 18:59:00 Cranial Nerves mnemonics I On (Olfactory) II Old (Optic) III Olympus (Oculomotor) IV Towering (Trochlear) V Tops, (Trigeminal) VI A (Abducens) VII Finn (Facial) VIII And (Auditory) IX German (Glossopharyngeal) X Viewed (Vagus) XI Astounding (Accessory) XII Hops (Hypoglossal) I Some (Sensory) II Say (Sensory) III Marry (primarily Motor) IV Money, (primarily Motor) V But (Both) VI My (primarily Motor) VII Brother (Both) VIII Says (Sensory) IX Big (Both) X Bras (Both) XI Matter (primarily Motor) XII More (primarily ... More About: Anatomy , Mnemonics , Anatom
amino acid mnemonics - usmle
2007-08-27 18:49:00 Non-essential amino acids mnemonics Caaats gggP (…. a vetinary general physician specializing in felines…) Cysteine, alanine, aspartate, asparagine, tyrosine, serine glycine, glutamate, glutamine, proline essential amino acids mnemonics PVT TIM HALL Phenylalanine Valine Threonine Tryptophan Isoleucine Methionine Histidine Arginine Lysine Leucine all amino acids that start with T are ketogenic and glucogenic threonine tyrosine tryptophan all ... More About: Acid , Usmle , Mnemonics
?Q:A? How much time per day should I study while preparing for the MCAT?
2007-08-27 16:45:00 QofQuimica: This question depends on so many factors that it is hard to answer it generically. There won’t be one answer that is right for everyone. First of all, you need to honestly assess how much preparation you need for the MCAT. If you are a current student who has just finished the pre-reqs and ... More About: Study , Time , Prep
Usmle Mnemonics - OB/GYN
2007-08-27 16:11:00 LARA CROFT: Labor Abruption of placenta Rupture (eg. ectopic/ uterus) Abortion Cholestasis Rectus sheath hematoma Ovarian tumor Fibroids Torsion of uterus Causes of premenarchal bleeding: FEST F=Foreign body E=Exogenous estrogen S=sexual abuse T=Tumors(ovarian,adrenal,pitutary,sarcoma botryods.) drugs for hyper tension in pregnancy Better Mother Care During Hypertensive Pregnancy B-beta blockers, M-methyldopa(doc) C-calcium channel blockers D-diazoxide (not sure plz check ... More About: Usmle , Mnemonics
?Q:A? Should I take Kaplan or The Princeton Review (TPR) for my test prep c
2007-08-26 16:44:00 Shrike: There is no single test prep course that is right for everyone, so we can’t tell you which one you personally should take. Not because we’re being difficult, but because we don’t know. For the record, we want everyone to know up front that I teach for TPR, and QofQuimica teaches for Kaplan . There ... More About: Review , Test , Princeton , Prep
IELTS test modules
2007-08-26 16:21:00 There are two IELTS test modules available - the Academic Module and the General Training Module. The results of the Academic Module may be used to determine a candidate’s suitability for study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The General Training Module is suitable for candidates wishing to continue their studies at diploma level only. The General Training Module is ... More About: Test
IELTS exam
More articles from this author:2007-08-26 16:20:00 The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination can be taken in over 100 different countries in the world. It is primarily designed to assess the readiness of candidates to study or train in further or higher education courses held in English at college or university The examination takes 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete, and consists of ... More About: Exam 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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