Study Schedule Thoughts
Hi all, I'm currently scheduled to take the MCAT June 30th. I work full time (3 12 hour shifts) and have 3-4 full days weekly to study. I've started my prep and wanted to get some thoughts. My study...
View ArticlePhysics/Reciprocals
In parallel circuits, we see that the Resistor=1/R What does this reciprocal mean? Please explain like I'm five. Thanks!
View ArticleGeometric Optics question TBR
Which of the following statements are true about the index of refraction of a substance? I- it is inversely proportional to the speed of light in the substance II- it depends on the properties of the...
View ArticleOld tbr books?
Hi My TBR books are from 2013. Are these still ok to use? Anyone using the old books to prepare for 2017 exams? I also have kaplan books from 2015. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile
View Article509+ MCAT Study Habits
Use the template below: 1) Your individual scores and composite score 2) The study method used for each section 3) What materials you used for each section(Kaplan, TPR, Examkrackers, AAMC, TBR, etc) 4)...
View ArticleNext Step Course Opinions?
Has anybody tried this? How does this compare to Kaplan or TPR? I am debating among three, and I am leaning towards NS because it offers the best value. It would be great to hear people's insight on...
View ArticleExamkrackers 101 passages
Has anybody used the new Examkrackers 101 biological molecules passages or the physics passages? I checked on amazon, but their isn't any reviews yet.
View ArticleCapacitors and Resistors
Why is the equivalent capacitance for capacitors in series 1/C = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + 1/C3 ... 1/Cn but for resistors in series R = R1 + R2 + R3 + ... Rn? Thanks
View ArticleHealth Issue / Is May MCAT late to apply on time?
If you want to have the advantage of applying on time this cycle coming up, is the May MCAT pushing it? Scores would release June 20th. I am scheduled to take the March exam and planning on sticking to...
View ArticleWhich EK test is the most difficult out of the four?
EK FL 1, EK FL 2, EK FL 3, EK FL 4? What is the order of difficulty from most difficult to least difficult? I took EK FL 1, 2, and 4 but I am not sure if I should get 3 as well.
View ArticleTBR light that hits an interface in a perpendicular fashion
We are given a figure of a half-cylinder with a point a at the top of the half cylinder. Light is transmitted through a half cylinder and the beam was allowed to strike a semi-circular screen. Question...
View ArticleElectrostatics TBR
The dielectric constant K of an unknown material is measured as a function of temperature. What can explain the sharp rise and subsequent slow decay of K as the temperature increases? Graph is K vs T :...
View ArticleThoughts on AAMC Question Packs for MCAT prep?
Howdy folks, First off, sorry if this has been covered elsewhere on the site; I searched and couldn't find anything, but I'm also relatively new to SDN. I'm going to take the MCAT May 19th and I'm...
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practice tests
hi guys. i wanted to know which practice tests are the best to use. i'm definitely using the AAMC ones with all the q banks. what other ones do you recommend? (next step, EK, kaplan?) i'll be studying...
View ArticleSaving subjects for end of studying
I'm scheduled to take test on June 30th (work full time so only 3-4 days per week for prolonged studying). I've been using Anki as one of my main study tools and have come to the realization that there...
View ArticleMCAT Groupme
Is there an active groupme chat pertaining to the MCAT? If not, would anyone be interested? It'd be used to discuss MCAT strategies, questions about content, and just conversate with others going...
View ArticleHow far out to start AAMC material?
Hi all - I am testing on May 13, and been starting on content review, and trying to finalize my daily schedule. I have access to a fair number of resources in terms of books, but I am definitely making...
View ArticleSummer MCAT Prep while doing internship?
Hello, I was hoping for some advice on my plans for prepping for and taking the MCAT. A little about me: I'm a 3rd year undergraduate (planning on taking a gap year) and by the end of the semester I...
View ArticleTERRIBLE MCAT DEMO EXAM: Please be nice
I scored a 485 on the practice/demo test with Princeton Review : Chem-Phys 121/CARS 121/ Bio-Bio 119/Psych-Soc 124. I did no prior studying and guessed on nearly all of it.... I just wanted to get the...
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