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MCAT practice tests and how to do a post-test analysis
It is quite common for students to stress over their practice test scores for the MCAT--or any life-changing exam for that matter. After all, keeping track
of your results from practice tests define the extent and pace of your preparation before the “actual thing.”
On the other hand, students tend to overlook one essential and vital element in their test preparation and that is confidence. Oftentimes, the level of difficulty
a particular exam exudes depends on your ability to focus on multiple passages, your familiarity with the flow of the exam, and your knowledge that you are up against random topics.
Therefore, taking full-length practice tests that simulate the real MCAT exam should prepare you by exposing you to a broad spectrum of content and effective
strategies while granting you a mindset that will keep you from panicking on test day. In other words, the more MCAT practice tests you take, the fewer surprises you can expect on the real exam.
Post-Test Analysis
Now, remember that your practice test results should be used primarily to identify your weaknesses and learn from them in the process. MCAT success entails
acquiring the right strategies along with addressing your errors. So, here are some important questions to ask yourself during your post-test analysis:
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Did I read the questions thoroughly?
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Did I fully understand what the questions were asking?
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Did I have any idea what the passages were talking about?
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Did I read all the answer choices thoroughly?
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Did I second-guess my answer?
Ideally, you should schedule a time to take one timed, full-length, practice test each week for at least one month prior to your test day. And do not forget
to try our
MCAT practice tests that follow the updated format of the MCAT.
We hope you found this information helpful. If there’s any topic you would like us to tackle, please let us know. We wish you the best on your journey to
medical school!
From the Gold Standard MCAT Prep family
Announcement
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When: January 27, 2018
Organized by: Medical and Pre-Health Student Society (MAPSS), an organization dedicated to empowering the minds of pre-health students in an effort to promote diversity and social awareness
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