Until I take the MCAT for the second time. My practice exams are closer to where I want to be, compared to last year, but I hit a plateau. According to the MCAT diagnosis, my problem is related to test taking errors. I have a bad habit of changing my answers, like I explained in a previous post, and I am trying real hard to go with the first answer that pops into my head instead of changing it. If I can do this my score will improve by a few points. Don’t get me wrong, I would be happy with the score I’ve been getting, because I feel this score would get me an interview, but I would have more options if I could get it a little higher.
After saying all that, I’m really just ready to take the damn thing and be done with it. I am pretty much done with studying, but still doing practice problems and light review to keep things fresh in my mind. I am keeping a positive attitude about it and not letting nerves or pressure get to me. I have a score in my head and that’s the score I keep telling myself I will get. My favorite professor told me to think of it as an intellectual challenge, a game, and really, it sort of is. There are tricks and traps throughout the exam, and the challenge is to find the correct answers. The exam doesn’t test your knowledge as much as it tests your critical thinking skills, but the knowledge helps.
The exam is at 8:00am and I have to leave by 6:30 to get to the testing center early enough to check in. I figure I will get up at 6:00 and have a little breakfast and a small cup of coffee. I am going to bring snacks this time as last time I forgot my snack and pretty much crashed after the verbal section. So far, I plan to bring blueberries, almonds and a banana. I might bring something else, but haven’t decided what. I’m also taking Friday off of work to just relax and enjoy the day. :o)
Let's hope it helps!
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