#i find it much easier to believe the traveler is biologically 18 at the very least

[licorishh]

Genshin characters age headcanons masterlist (updated)

Yeah. I could give you many reasons why I believe some of the more debatable/"controversial" ones are very sensible and Good based on just freaking paying attention to context given in the game but for now I'll just compile a basic list. If you'd like to hear my reasoning for some of these you're welcome to ask as long as you're polite about it.

List under the cut.

Aether/Lumine: 19

Amber: 18

Kaeya: 22

Lisa: 33

Barbara: 17

Razor: 16

Xiangling: 16

Beidou: 29

Xingqiu: 15

Fischl: 19

Ningguang: 31

Bennett: 18

Noelle: 18

Chongyun: 16

Sucrose: 20

Jean: 21

Diluc: 22

Qiqi: 6-8 (Hard to tell given she's a zombie and talks and acts differently from normal)

Mona: 20

Keqing: 21

Venti: 20 (biologically)

Klee: 7-ish?

Diona: She's so hard because she literally runs a business and acts like an adult but she's super short. I have no idea.

Tartaglia: 21

Xinyan: 19

Zhongli: 37

Albedo: 21

Ganyu: 23

Xiao: 20

Hu Tao: 18

Rosaria: 23

Yanfei: 21

Eula: 24

Kazuha: 20

Ayaka: 18

Sayu: 9- or 10-ish maybe?

Yoimiya: 18

Kujou Sara: 24

Raiden: 28 (biologically)

Kokomi: 18

Thoma: 20

Gorou: 18

Itto: 26

Yun Jin: 19

Shenhe: 23

Yae Miko: 30

Ayato: 26

Yelan: 24

Shinobu: 20

Heizou: 21

Collei: 16

Tighnari: 22

Dori: Super hard to tell, because again, she lives alone and runs a business by herself despite using the short girl model.

Candace: 24

Cyno: 23

Nilou: 21

Nahida: 7-9

Layla: 18-19 (she seems to maybe be in her first year of college - definitely in college, I'm just guessing the year here)

Faruzan: 24 (I know she's like a hundred years older but she was stuck and didn't age and I'm talking biologically still)

Scaramouche: 21 (biologically)

Yaoyao: 7-ish?

Alhaitham: 26

Dehya: 25

Mika: 17

Kaveh: 27

Baizhu: 34

Kirara: 20

Lynette: 20

Lyney: 20

Freminet: 17 (Don't know how much younger he is than his siblings, just guessing based on context and the way he talks and acts)

Furina: 21 (biologically)

Neuvillette: 36 (biologically)

Wriothesley: 32

Navia: 26

Clorinde: 27

Sigewinne: Basically impossible to know as she's a Melusine and not a human

Charlotte: 21

Signora: 29

Dottore: 33

Arlecchino: 31

Dainsleif: 22 (biologically)

#genshin #genshin impact #genshin impact headcanons #this is largely aimed at people who are under the mistaken impression that any characters have a CANON age particularly the travelers #sarah miller-crews saying she was under the impression the travelers were 15 and then correcting #and saying “actually i don't know for sure that's just what i thought” has left the fandom with the mistaken idea that that is solid canon #and it most definitely is not #i find it much easier to believe the traveler is biologically 18 at the very least #largely because of that part in one of the mondstadt quests where kaeya is openly flirting with the traveler (obviously as a joke but still #he's clearly a young adult and would not at all be flirting with a teenager as a joke or otherwise #this is also why the way lisa flirts with the traveler makes me extremely uncomfortable (and i think it's intended to) #because even though i headcanon them as 19 she seems like she's in her late 20s and that's a bit much of an age gap #this is also largely aimed at one particular artist who keeps drawing neuvillette and wriothesley and making them both look like old men #it weirds me out because there's literally a line in the fontaine archon quest where paimon says wrio's younger than she expected him to be #and neuv is pretty nimble and uses the young male adult model so idk where that person got the idea that they're in like their mid 50s #calling them both “wrio” and “neuv” feels very cursed but there is unfortunately a character limit in the tags #it annoys me that the fandom is completely blind to context and just goes “medium height model equals teenager #and tall height model equals adult" because if the medium height female characters in liyue are any clue that is definitely not the case #ganyu and keqing literally work IN THE GOVERNMENT #hu tao RUNS A FUNERAL HOME #yanfei is a freaking lawyer #they would not be letting teenagers do that #heck this is the case in every nation almost #tighnari runs the whole dang forest ranger thing out in gandharva ville #cyno also literally works for the government and is like their frickin chief of police for the entire frickin country #faruzan is a licensed professor at arguably the most prestigious university in all of teyvat #layla is literally in college and as far as we know is normal college age and isn't doing advanced classes as a teenager #in inazuma ayaka runs their clan's GOVERNMENT WORK along with her brother #kokomi and gorou are literal generals in the army #heizou is a licensed detective

[butwhatifidothis]

Continued long rant about the competence of the Empire government from the same anon. Hope ya don’t mind:

I have always wanted to talk about this, but Adrestia is the literal worst country to live in among the three nations in Fodlan? This is a little analysis of which region in Fodlan is the most “liveable”:

1. Garreg Mach Monastery

Rhea is a good leader that cares about her people, the Church doesn’t discriminate based on social class, it is a meritocracy where you can climb the social ladder based on your skills and accomplishments, it has never been invaded (until Edelgard) and the land around it is apparently fertile enough to support a small army so you probably never have to starve living there. May or may not have free healthcare based on the incident that the Church goes to Remire to handle the plague there.

2. Riegan territory under Claude’s leadership (especially if you are a merchant)

Again, good leader that cares about people, burgeoning merchant class means you can rise to the middle class with your skills, has rarely been invaded and the land is reasonably fertile. Comes with the downside that it is very dangerous to travel around and there is some discrimination based on social rank as it has nobles as rulers who likely have much more leeway and privileges. Claude is also rather sheltered and ignorant when it comes to the plights of the common folk, so it is hard to judge the well-being of the citizens here, but since he is beloved by his people and believed to be a good leader, so I will give Riegan under Claude the second place. May be moved to the third place if travelling safely is very important to you.

3. Fhirdiad under Dimitri/King Lambert’s leadership (especially if you can use magic/is interested in it)

Two good leaders in succession who are shown to care about the people a lot (Dimitri literally has the idea that he lives to serve drained into him, not good for his personal health but hella nice for the commoners). One of them actively takes an anti-poverty stance by providing social welfare and works on creating a new form of government that allows commoner participation. Dimitri is better than Claude in this aspect as he is more “down-to-earth” in terms of being familiar with the plights of the common folk.

Apparently the rulers here were wise enough to see the value of education as they established the Royal Sorcery Academy in Fhirdiad and its tuition fee is low enough that Mercedes’ adoptive father who does give a shit about her and is only using her is willing to send her here and Constance, after her noble house is dissolved, is still able to afford the tuition. Annette also comes here because it is much cheaper than the Officers Academy. Therefore, we can surmise that the Sorcery Academy is relatively affordable for an education. Their King is also willing to give Cornelia a place in court because of her skills and accomplishments, so there is a lot social mobility if you are a magic user. Not so much if you aren’t (like Dedue who only has 10% magic growth)

Rarely has been invaded too, but comes with a significant drawback that the land surrounding the city is a barren, cold wasteland and there must be some discrimination based on social class too as they have a royal family and nobles.

4. the Edmund territory (if you are a merchant)

Competent leader who may or may not be morally good and may or may not care about the people. Rarely has been invaded. Has reasonably fertile land and a burgeoning merchant class too so there is social mobility. Still comes with class discrimination and it may be dangerous to travel around because there is a legendary demonic beast wandering in the territory.

5. Daphnel (and it’s the 4th if you aren’t a merchant)

Judith is a good leader and is morally good too. Rarely has been invaded. The land is reasonably fertile. Still a part if the Alliance so the burgeoning merchant class (middle class) exists here too which shows social mobility but relatively less than Riegan and Edmund. Still has discrimination based on social class. In fact, it likely exists all of the regions mentioned below so I am going to stop talking about it unless it is a particularly severe case.

6. Fraldarius

Good leader who cares about the people enough to go into battle himself with his heir to rescue the villagers from bandits. Rarely any invasion. Land is barren though.

7. pre-Duscur Gaspard

A leader kind enough to take a homeless thief into his household and raise them as his own children and is popular among the people that his citizens are willing to throw their lives away in a futile attempt to seek justice for his son. Rarely any invasion. The land may be barren wasteland but based on the geographical location and being so close to the apparently very fertile Garreg Mach lands, may not be that bad?

8. Goneril

Good leader. Land is reasonably fertile. Probably has a burgeoning middle class too as it is still in the Alliance. Constant invasions though so be careful about where you live and travel to. May have perks if you are a merchant willing to sneak into the Almyran territory for trade.

9. Dominic

A leader who cares enough that he surrenders to Cornelia just to protect the territory. Rarely invaded. No idea about the social mobility and it may be a barren wasteland too (but it’s in the southern part of the Kingdom so it may be an exception)

10. Charon

Not much is known about Charon, but based on Catherine, how he remains loyal to Dimitri and provides extra soldiers for his army I guess he is not THAT bad. Not sure about the land but it is close to Galatea so may be a barren wasteland again. Invasions are rare.

11. Galatea if you are rich

Good leader and rarely has been invaded. There is constant famine though but if you are a merchant who can import your own food from other territories, then you are fine.

12. All the other Alliance territories including Gloucester

These regions are likely more well-off than the others and provides good social mobility based on its large merchant class, but I wouldn’t bet on the morals of their leaders when they are willing to kill people just to stop them from trading with Riegan.

12. Galatea if you are poor/Gautier

If you can’t afford buying the food from elsewhere then you are screwed. Gautier is also a barren wasteland but based on Sylvain’s description it is probably more well-off than Galatea and it probably has a good leader too? Gautier, however, faces constant invasions to the point that the ruling house absolutely requires an heir with a crest just to scare them off. If you are a good fighter, you may have an easier chance rising in the social rank because they are constantly fighting Sreng and you may be able to distinguish yourself through military service, so there may be some social mobility. Still, be careful not to get caught up when the lord’s eldest wayward son decides he wants to take his anger on you by pillaging your villages and slaughtering your people.

13. All the other Kingdom territories

Not much is known about these regions, but they are likely worse than the Alliance since the lords here instigated the Western Rebellion and they don’t have the social mobility the Alliance has. They are also known as barren wasteland.

14. Aegir (would have been ranked the fifth place if it is under pre-timeskip Ferdinand’s leadership, and absolutely at the very least ranks the fourth if it’s post-SS/AM/VW Ferdinand)

Not much is known about Duke Aegir but he is shown to be taxing the hell out of the people in Hrym. However, his son and heir especially when he has spent five years living amongst the commoners will be the best leader you can find.

15. Bergliez

Very fertile land, but based on how its heir is described as morally bankrupt and how they deal with their thieves by executing them, probably not the best place to live even as a farmer.

16. Ordelia

Reasonably fertile land and would have ranked around the sixth place if it hadn’t been taken over by the Empire. They have morally good leaders who may be relatively competent and an heir who is hellbent on getting Ordelia back to its feet. There is a large middle class here too so good social mobility.

17. All the other Empire territories except Hrym and Arundel

Mentioned in the previous post and they have a future leader who is proud of the fact that she will throw their lives away for her goal.

18. Kleiman

19. Arundel

Horrible here because of their leadership and the high chance of getting kidnapped and turned into a biological weapon.

20. Hrym - absolute hellhole

This region has been taxed incredibly heavily for almost two decades and is likely piss poor because of it. The leadership here sucks and the Princess has let out a rabid mad dog on them as hunting grounds. Very likely to be kidnapped and turned into demonic beasts too. You are killed if you try to flee. People living here have a better chance at a decent life killing themselves and waiting for reincarnation somewhere else than staying here (since Fodlan believes in reincarnation)

I don’t mind at all!! As long as you don’t mind that I don’t have much to add lol, very interesting!

#ask #anon #I like how Dimitri and Claude can go back and forth for second place - really highlights how well they both lead #even though they prioritize different things #meanwhile Edelgard is uhhh not doin' as hot lmao #also fuckin' lol Kleiman's so ass the reason doesn't need to be explained

[sarifel-corrisafid-ilxhel]

Space Battles in Animorphs

So I’ve been doing some thinking on the way space battles are fought in Animorphs based on what scant evidence we have, and what I’ve been able to conclude are the following:

Battles begin at long range. We know from Book 8 that the unnamed Pool Ship and the Dome Ship GalaxyTree began engagement almost as soon as the Dome Ship crossed into the Earth’s sphere of gravitational influence, while the Pool Ship was in Low Earth Orbit. Now, it’s up for debate whether this was the Hill Sphere (1.5 million kilometers- This is the area where objects moving slowly will orbit the Earth instead of orbiting the Sun) or the astronomical Sphere of Influence (924,000 kilometers). Either way, this is far beyond lunar orbit distances and you would see a light delay of 3 to 5 seconds! Compare this to Star Wars and Star Trek, where battles typically occur between ships close enough to each other that you could theoretically open a window and start firing with a rifle at the enemy ship.

Battles begin with maneuvering and deployment of fighters. This also comes from Book 8, with some backing from The Andalite Chronicles. In the battle in Book 8, the first thing the Dome Ship and Pool Ship do is begin closing the distance and launch fighters. They know roughly where each other are, but due to the light delay, they won’t be able to use optical sensors to aim at each other until they are closer together.

Theoretically they could use predictions of the enemy’s flight path to give lead, but it’s very likely both ships were also using countermeasures and maneuvering to disguise their intended course and prevent this from happening.

Fog of War exists even in space. This may seem silly given that you can see literally for billions of lightyears in any direction, but there are things to take into consideration in Animorphs space battles. The few space battles we see in Animorphs all occur at or near planets or asteroid fields, which are places where people would go for resources. There is no indication that any battles occur in deep space. So this gives us situations where ships can be ambushed without relying on the mystical super-dense nebulas of Star Trek. In book 8, for example, the Blade Ship was hiding in the lunar surface to avoid detection and then ambushed an unaware Dome Ship, presumably from behind. Another issue is the sheer distances involved. In Point 1, I mention that the range given in Book 8 is several light-seconds. In The Andalite Chronicles they mention having to fly at significant percentages of the speed of light to reach targets in a timely manner (and that flying too fast for too long resorts in time dilation, which is something you want to avoid). So the distances involved create two problems:

1. Finding the enemy. It goes without saying that space is big and ships are small. It doesn’t matter how powerful your sensors are, there will be a range where enemy ships just aren’t visible to you because they’re just too far away. On top of this, certain things like emissions management like in Book 54 will make ships easier or harder to spot, and electromagnetic cloaking exists in this setting. So maneuvers need to be carefully planned and constant surveillance of your surroundings is a must. As we saw in Book 8, the Dome Ship failed to reconnoiter the Moon correctly, and it was destroyed because of that mistake. 2. Shooting at the enemy. We have already established that battles in this setting can begin at ranges with a significant light-delay. For ships using light-speed weapons as Shredders and Dracons appear to be, this means that if you fire at where the enemy is when you see them, you will miss unless they are sitting still. You need to fire at where they are going to be, but when they have 3 to 5 seconds to maneuver, you almost certainly won't be able to hit them at that range either. Slower weapons like missiles can adjust their trajectory in flight without expending too much fuel thanks to the way physics works, but the moment they are detected, they can be shot down. So both energy weapons and missiles will have limited ranges. A well-executed missile attack with proper support may have a longer effective range than Shredders or Dracons, but not by much, and directed energy weapons excel at the point-defense role. Thus, missiles are not a commonly used weapon in the setting, although they are probably used when the situation calls for it. Additionally, electronic warfare is something the factions in the setting are capable of. Not only do they have cloaking devices and the ability to spoof or jam RADAR signals, but hacking is explicitly used on several occasions, usually by Ax. Additionally we see that formidable electronic defenses exist on both sides in Book 38 and Book 49, which implies that this is an aspect of combat people are prepared for. We can assume that long before two fleets are in range to shoot at each other, they're already trying electronic warfare to give themselves the advantage over the other fleet. At extreme range with light-delays they're likely using FTL sensors to probe the enemy's communications, and when they close the distance they're trying to throw off enemy targeting systems, disable enemy maneuvering systems, et cetera.

The number of ships in a battle is relatively small. In Book 8, the only ships explicitly referred to are the Blade Ship, the Dome Ship, the Pool Ship, and some fighters. We know from other books that a wider variety of vessels exist on both sides, and it’s unlikely a Pool Ship or Dome Ship would go anywhere without fleet tenders and escorts, but fleet composition almost certainly involves single-digit or low-double-digit numbers for large vessels. In book 54, the Andalite fleet that arrives at Earth is mentioned to be 2 Dome Ships and some unspecified escorts, while the Yeerk fleet’s composition is never given. While no escorts for the Dome Ship or Pool Ship were mentioned in book 8, real-world historical precedent says they probably had escorts. In World War Two, carriers always had escort vessels, but the escort vessels contributed comparatively little to the battles and so no one remembers their names. Often times accounts of battles like Midway will focus so heavily on the carriers that you would be forgiven for thinking those were the only ships there.

Warfare is changing rapidly. The Blade Ship is a form of assault vessel similar in function and size to the USS Defiant from Star Trek DS9. It’s much smaller than the Dome Ships it engaged in The Andalite Chronicles and in Book 8, but is a dedicated capital-ship killer that the Andalites are not prepared to defend against in those battles. We do see in book #54 that the Andalites have new cruisers (e.g. The Intrepid) meant to counter the Blade Ship, and the Yeerks in turn have new cruisers (e.g. The Rachel) designed to counter the Andalite cruisers.

The opening salvos of a battle are quick and decisive. In Book 8 and The Andalite Chronicles, the Blade Ship is able to decisively disable two Dome Ships with a few hits each in spite of the fact they should be shielded and armored. We know that shields and forcefields (Book 16, Book 18, etc) exist in the setting, and we know that starships must be armored well enough to withstand small pieces of debris traveling at several thousand miles per hour. However, the predominant weaponry used by the Yeerks and the Andalites are disintegrator-type weapons utilizing exotic particles as their mechanism of action. While these particles are never explicitly described, we can assume similar behaviors to the Nadion particle from Star Trek, which is able to break the molecular bonds present in non-degenerate* matter and is the active component of both Phasers and Disruptors. These types of particles are known to penetrate shields if sufficiently energized, presumably in the realm of GeV, TeV, or even higher levels of energy the likes of which would not normally exist outside of a supernova. There is simply no way to block this kind of attack when it comes from a comparable vessel to your own. *Degenerate matter such as Neutronium is immune, but no mention of degenerate matter is made in Animorphs. It should exist- It's what neutron stars and white dwarfs are made of- but no one uses it as armor. To use another example, the Andalite cruiser Intrepid is easily disabled by a single shot in Book 54 and is repeatedly hit again and again until the life support failed. By the time rescue could arrive, only one crew member was still alive, presumably because they found a SCUBA tank in the rec room. Thermal regulation in space is a secondary concern to the biological requirement for oxygen- It takes hours to freeze in the void or cook in starlight, but only minutes to asphyxiate. Thus, we can conclude compartmentalization of ships to prevent air loss after damage is vital, but somehow Andalite vessels are lacking in this regard. In any case, every time we see ship on ship combat in the series, we see that precise shots to key parts of enemy ships are used to decisively disable an enemy ship, and whichever ship manages to score hits on the other ship's vital components wins. The only times this is not the case is when one side has much weaker weapons compared to the other, such as The Rachel versus the Blade Ship, or in the case of Hork-Bajir Controllers with handheld Dracons firing on a stolen Bug Fighter.

Analysis. Taking all of these things into consideration, I believe that the first shots fired in a space battle in Animorphs are the product of a chain of decisions made from the engineering of the vessels in question, to the deployment and maneuvering of the vessels, to their situational awareness and tactical prowess, and the battle has already been won by the time the first Dracons or Shredders have discharged. For a comparable real-world example of this type of engagement we turn to the Battle of the Denmark Strait, which occurred on May 24th, 1941. In that battle, the German battleship Bismarck and it's escorting cruiser, the Prinz Eugen, were being pursued by British cruisers with RADAR. The German vessels were not able to evade their pursuers, and they were eventually engaged by British forces in the form of the battleship Prince of Wales and it's escorting cruiser, the Hood. It should be noted that these two battle groups were comparable to each other in size, composition, and technology. This is similar to the Yeerks and Andalites being at technological parity, given that the Yeerks largely got their technology from the Andalites. In the real-world battle, the German battle group was aware that they were being pursued, so the two ships turned to cross the T of the British battle group and coordinated their fire on the Hood. This was an important maneuver, as it let the German ships fire all of their guns broadside while the British ships, still sailing straight towards them, could only answer with their forward weapons. The British attempted to turn broadside to answer the Germans in kind, but they were already at a disadvantage, and large ships turn slowly. Within ten minutes of the first shots, a shell from the Bismarck penetrated through the upper armor of the Hood and detonated the aft magazine, breaking the Hood in half. The British battlecruiser sank in three minutes with a loss of all hands except for 3 sailors. This single shell proving so decisive was the end result of a series of decisions starting with the engineering of the ship and ending with the maneuvers carried out that day by the two battle groups. In both Animorphs and the Battle of the Denmark Strait, superior maneuvering by one side led to a favorable position that the other side could not answer. The Blade Ship ambushed the Dome Ship just as the Germans turned and crossed the T of the British vessels. And as we know, large ships turn slowly. This, coupled with a debilitating strike to the all-too-important mechanical areas of the ship, was the death of both the GalaxyTree and the Hood. In both Animorphs and the Battle of the Denmark Strait, the older vessel was caught in a horrible position and, unable to maneuver sufficiently to gain an upper hand, was struck in a vital location and destroyed in short order.

Conclusion. In Animorphs space battles, the action will not play out like the battles of Star Wars or Star Trek. Instead, they will universally be more comparable to the long, drawn out naval battles of the real world. To achieve a victory in anAnimorphs space battle, you must start with the construction of a ship with strong defenses against electronic warfare and good compartmentalization of the vessel and distribution of key systems through the ship. From there, through superior intelligence gathering and maneuvering, the first strike craft will be launched to limit the enemy ship's ability to maneuver, and once the distance has been closed, decisive and surgical shots to the enemy's bridge, life support, power systems, and engines will be made. This is the formula for victory in an Animorphs space battle.

#Animorphs #Space Combat #This was four pages in microsoft word #Why am I even writing this it's like 3 AM #Long Post #Headcanon

[the-mira-life-project-mtf]

My MtF~H.R.T. Journey -- As Gender Nonconforming, People Still Love Me

Finding Acceptance Where I Though None Existed

     COMING OUT...IT ALWAYS OCCUR OVER AND OVER

     Back in 2018, I initially came out as gender-nonconforming as I did not want to fully convert as I was terrified of my family and being outcast by my friends. My transgender identity keep changing as I found myself adapting and becoming Mira. I was turning from gender-nonconforming and turning into gender-fluid.

     Even now, I am gender-fluid as I prefer to remain between genders. Male when it serves me and female when it comforts me. Since the start of 2019, both of my genders have been active with a case of a-gender to protect my feelings. Unknown to me, I have lived my life as a-gender as I have no set of pronouns and typically refer to myself as ‘they’ or ‘we’. However, since March of 2019...I have converted once more into a trans-woman as I am now on the path to turn my appearance and identity, female.

     To this day, I still call myself gender-nonconforming and gender-fluid as I know I will always have a male and female side, however, my trans-woman side will take dominance.

     MY NEW FAMILY IS LETTING MIRA BLOOM

     Ever since I have came out to the Messinger’s, I have witnessed Mira bloom. Even though I am the same person, I ‘feel’ different now. I feel allowed to act out my emotions, show love and seek family. My whole Transgender nature depended on the Messinger’s accepting me as Mira and since they did, that is why I am writing this.

     I was visiting the Messinger’s as I was dropping off some of my stuff from my old home as Michelle was sharing her day. “I had to take Ryan to the doctor today, we thought he might have a nasal polyps, and as a mom, I was concern for him.” I released a concerned groan as I listened from the stairs, which I was sitting upon. “Luckily it wan’t that, his nose has a deviated septum. Anyhow, I told him about you moving in with us and joining our family, he thinks that is a good idea. Then I told him about your other issue and he was excited. He said that he wants to help you!”

     “Oh?” I ask as I know that I will need all the help.

     “He said, if anyone messes with you, he will protect you. He can’t wait to do your makeup and do your hair...I told him that you need to ask him.” Michelle says as I thought about having makeup and having my hair done...looking feminine.

     REACHING OUT TO ONE WHO ONCE HATED THE GAYS

     Barb:  Your dad and I would love to get together with you. We could meet at a restaurant, your grandmother's house...wherever. Whenever, just let us know what works for you. Scratch Crisco's and AJ's ears for me.

Mira:  I certainly have been needing to have a revisit, and look forward to setting up a time.      Might have to be awhile, I am in the process of moving and transitioning to a new family who has asked to take me in (countless times). They are wonderful people, very loving and have been there for me when my family would not (besides you and Dad, who have came more times then my mother, which really means much to me). I believe their willingness to adopt me as a member of the family is due to the fact that Mitch lost both of his daughters to CF and for two years prior, one of his daughters named Amanda, was the one who keep pushing me to be tested for CF. If it wasn’t for her diligence, I probably would not be here today. So I feel indebted to the family, and I believe it is a way he can properly grieve and hope to save me from the mistakes he made with his own girls. Ironically, I am much healthier with them as they keep me true to my regiment and help with clearing my airways.      They are also willing to let me live my life without hiding an embarrassing secret, which I am certain will nevertheless have me excommunicated from the family. I am not certain how you both will take the news, and if you wish to distance yourselves, I would not be offended and honor your wishes. Only four people know this, and you’ve both been quite like family to me, so I will share it with you, so you can decide if you still want to visit:      Since I was seven years old, I’ve struggled with identity. I have come to a conclusion that my gender dysphoria was caused from being raised in a female-styled family with no male influence, many links to me being female started when I was nine, steroids I was taking for my asthma starting my development on the incorrect path. Teen years were not easy, my actions certainly were not masculine as I avoided sports and sang soprano in my choirs until I was 18 years old, then lowered to alto. With my failing health, and depression from hiding this from my family, and hearing their opinions about transgender individuals with borderline on the violent side, I lived a double-life. About five years ago, when I could not work, my health was crashing, grandfather passed away and my relationship with Ruth failed, I accepted my nature and began converting my identity. I am enrolled in hormone replacement therapy and have plans to change my name and identity once I am fully adopted into the new family.      I don’t press my views on other people (as that personally annoys me); and so I will not be ashamed or upset if you still wish to refer to me as David. However, my identity will be shifted to Mira Carlene Messinger probably by the summer.      It has taken me much will to write this, and again, I understand this is much to accept...it took me a year just to accept it myself. So I expect, and understand that many old relationships will be destroyed by this.      Please let me know your thoughts.      I will certainly pass on your love to Cisco and AJ...they love the attention!

Steve: Your my son and I love you, that will never change! Barb's cares about you. Search your heart; seek Jesus . Remember, your my son. I will not turn my back on you!! We love you. Dad.

Barb: David your dad and I love you, We love you as David and will love you as Mira. We still want to be part of your life and we still want to see you.

 Mira: That is so comforting to hear! I can’t express how happy it makes me, that both of you are so willing to except me for who I am!  I still like to meet-up, catch-up on how you’ve been doing. Hopefully sometime in May would be great! With all my love!

     I was shocked to see that Barb and my biological father were so accepting of my transgender nature. When I sent the message, I watched the message gain a thumbs-down, then a angry face and finally a thumbs-up. This was probably because the revelation was shocking for Barb and Steve that she did not know how to respond. (amended 9-26-2019 — misleading information in article has been corrected after learning family past)

     REKINDLING A LOST LOVE

     Back in 2016, Ruth (Bisexual) and I got into a fight while traveling the Oregon Coastline. We had dated for over eight years and after that August disruption, we called it an end. It wasn’t until 2018 when I reached out to Ruth to talk about my transgender revelation; but did not tell her I was taking hormones and wishing to become female. Today, I sent a message to her to see what she thought.

     I have started coming out to a selected few as I don’t want these people to feel bad when I come out officially in May. It is easier to privately speak to these people...preparing them for my transformation:

Mira:  Thank you so much for reaching out...it means a great deal to me! I just want to drop a few lines to bring you up to date about what is going on. Much is about to change in my life and a few are on board to see me through, and I want to inform you too before I decide to go public about my choices.      So, after long deliberation, I have decided to move from my grandparents place and to Mason county. This move is due to the nature of my health, knowing they will not be there for me, and placing myself in the hands of someone who has experience with treating end-stage cystic fibrosis. They have asked for me to come live with them, and willing to adopt me into their family permanently. For about a year I said no, but have decided that living there is best for my physical and mental health.      The second change that is coming soon is to align myself with my identity. I have been in deep consideration and reflection and last year, I decided to act upon my gender-fluid issue by taking hormones to correct my physical form. As you know, I closely identify as female over male, and my discomfort in my body made me isolated and unwilling to be affectionate. Sorry for the ordeal this has put upon you, since taking hormones...I’ve noticed that it is so much easier to be comfortable with myself and have became deeply empathetic. It is wonderful!      If this makes you uncomfortable, I apologize and totally understand your feelings and respect any decisions you make. I     f you are willing to continue our relationship, I would like to start over! I know the past two years had some strain and I hope my choices will help us become closer. This experience has been hard upon me as I fear losing people I love, but I think it is time. I have came out to my new family to see what they think and they fully support my decisions and will help me convert over time. By summertime, I hope to leave my old life behind and become Mira Carlene Messinger.      Let me know your thoughts.      I’d like to set up a time for us to see a movie, there is a sad one about cystic fibrosis in the theaters right now. I’ve read the book, it was well written and hauntingly accurate. We could wait and see Avengers Endgame. Maybe this summer we can take a few day trips until we feel comfortable to take longer ones. Love you!

Ruth:  Hi Mira, I must say I am in awe of your courage in embracing who you are. I must also say you were right about me in noticing the characters I identify with are primarily male, and I have suspected for awhile that am either bi-gender or identify as male.

     For the time being, I'm staying physically female, but I am absolutely willing to both continue our relationship and start over.

     Once you admitted to me that you are female, it was like the whole universe aligned and everything just made sense. I would love to see a movie with you, and have been wanting to see both the CF one and the Avengers one.

     I'm dog sitting at the moment and am enjoying the time to be the alpha male I am inside. BTW, if I had been born a man, my name would be Timothy. As things stand now, I identify as both Ruth and Timothy, although only you, my sister, and my shrinks know that.

     I love you, Mira, and am excited to date my new girlfriend. Much love,      Ruth/Timothy

Mira: Much love too Ruth/Timothy...I love that name, very pretty. Be curious to hear about it!

     Sorry my last message was rushed, was talking with my soon-to-be family; been busy planning my room and needs...it is all rather exciting!  Just wanted to acknowledge your wonderful comment.      I certainly love you, either as Ruth, Timothy or both! And I wish to express my sincere gratitude that you shared this with me.      I always was pleased that you played the masculine role in our relationship...and it comforts me to start anew as your girlfriend.      It will take some time to conform, but from what my mom and dad say, looks like I am conforming quite well...even my moms 13 year old daughter is going to help me adjust...and I can always use advice along the way.      I can’t express how excited for our first date! As Mira, my world has open...it is amazing and I can’t wait to legally take the name!      Have fun dog sitting my young Alpha and I look forward to even possibly sharing our first kiss.      Let me know when you are free sweetheart!      Mira

Ruth: I will be done dog sitting on Monday. On Tuesday I work at L'Arche, but I am free all other days. As for my male name, the story behind it is quite simple. Either ultrasonic imaging hadn't been invented yet, or my parents chose not to know my gender right off the bat. My parents each chose a name for me. Dad chose Ruth Ann if I was a girl, and Mom chose Timothy John if I was a boy. I feel like both

Mira: Oh...that is so awesome! That is so wonderful that you have both of your given names! You are blessed to have such a loving mom and dad! They are great people! My schedule is pretty free, will be gone the weekend to clam dig and then gone the third weekend. I have my facenra injection on the 19th, digging clams 20-24th at Ocean Shores and see my transgender physician on the 26th for the first time. Anytime next week be wonderful!

#transformation #transgender #trans #gender fluid #genderfluid #gender bender #gender #COMING OUT #consequences #lgbt #lgbtq #LGBTQA #lgbtq community #feminine #hormone #hormone replacement therapy #body dysphoria #Dysphoric #sex hormones #change #feminism #fear #male to female #maletofemale

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Novel Prep Tag

Tagged by  @oleander-fricke and @corishadowfang Thanks!!! This’ll hopefully be really useful as I’m still trying to figure out a whole new wip here

So bear with me lol.

Rules: Answer the questions and then tag as many writers as there are questions answered (or as many as you can) to spread the positivity! Even if these questions are not explicitly brought up in the novel, they are still good to keep in mind when writing.

FIRST LOOK

1. Describe your novel in 1-2 sentences (elevator pitch)

Richard, Volt and Skyler, the three person crew of courier ship the Lord of Chaos (working name for now lol) all have someone trying to track them down. As easy as it would be to live their new lives, none of them can run forever.

2. How long do you plan for your novel to be? (Is it a novella, single book, book series, etc.)

Just one book. I wish I had the patience for multiple books but… I do not.

3. What is your novel’s aesthetic?

It’s a little rough in this department, but something along the lines of romanticized space travel, far future society spread across multiple planets, daring heros and cunning villians. Tbh think like… Spatoon 2 Octo Expansion... but in Space.

4. What other stories inspire your novel? 

I am currently seeking some inspiration right now lol. But so far I don’t think there have been any specific stories that really inspired this one as much as just like… General ideas that come up in a lot of different stories like the vague notions of space stuff, fugitives, over-the-top skills/abilities, … I hope to find some outside inspiration soon though.

5. Share 3+ images that give a feel for your novel

*photo credit bottom: Xavier Portela

MAIN CHARACTER

6. Who is your protagonist?

Technically I have three planned for this one, but I’ll focus on Richard for now.

7. Who is their closest ally? 

Hands down, Volt Powell. He trusts her completely .

8. Who is their enemy?

He wouldn’t really call the Organization (name in the making still lol) an enemy, but he wants nothing to do with him and fears being captured and dragged back since he more or less ran away (and is VERY valuable to them both financially and practically).

9. What do they want more than anything?

To exist as freely as other people without having to hide away out of sight. He doesn’t want people to think he’s dangerous and he just kind of wants to live his life.

10. Why can’t they have it?

The organization that made him is trying to track him down, and he can’t usually leave the ship in populated areas without running the risk of someone reporting him (he’s not exactly human-looking as he was more or less created through a combination of genetics and engineering by what can kind of be considered space mafia/illuminati stuff?? More on that eventually when I have it figured out).

11. What do they wrongly believe about themselves?

That he’s only valuable/most valued for what he can do, not who he is.

12. Draw your protagonist! (Or share a description)

He’s fairly tall, with black hair that is so dark it doesn’t reflect any light. One eye is similar to that of a cats, with a yellow-orange iris and slit pupil that can dilate wider for better night vision while the other looks less biological, and was made to see light in the infrared spectrum (though has broken by the time the story takes place). He has sharp teeth, fingertips that can convert to claws, and antenna-like things by his ears that allow him to kind of... tune his hearing or something. His skin is fairly pale, with a kind of cool-toned complexion like he’d been outside in the cold for too long. 

PLOT POINTS

13. What is the internal conflict?

Since he’s kind of like a cyborg with biological and non-biological parts making up his body, he needs semi-regular maintenance, but its been years since he’s last been with the organization and the lack of upkeep is starting to show. He doesn’t want to worry Volt, and especially doesn’t want to worry Skyler, so he tries to keep it to himself, but there’s no question that his body is wearing out and will only get worse without treatment only the organization can give. But at the same time, if the organization were to operate on him, he knows they would replace a part that had been accidentally removed years ago which alters neurotransmitter function that made him easier for them to control and blocked most emotions except anger. So he doesn’t want that.

14. What is the external conflict?

That parts a little fuzzy right now, but it will involve the organization gaining on  their tail, the tyrannical prime minister’s daughter (skyler’s half sister) and a tangled web ready to unravel.

15. What is the worst thing that could happen to your protagonist?  

The Organization captures him back and turns him back into a tool for extermination.

16. What secret will be revealed that changes the course of the story?  

It’s all up in the air right now, so I’ve got nothing for sure yet. But I’m thinking that there may be one person who ends up being connected to more than meets the eye.

17. Do you know how it ends?  

No lol.

BITS AND BOBS

18. What is the theme?  

Different kinds of love (ie, family, friends, parental, siblings etc…) and ties between individuals.

19. What is a recurring symbol?  

I don’t know if I’ve gotten far enough to have that kind of detail known yet.

20. Where is the story set? (Share a description!) 

A solar system… somewhere… maybe our solar system… maybe not? Depends on if I want to make up planets or not.

21. Do you have any images or scenes in your mind already?  

Yeah some of them, though I can’t be sure how many will actually make it into the story when I start writing. None of them are in any way connected to each other either.

22. What excited you about this story?  

I’ve wanted to do a sci-fi thing for a while (my last two wips were both fantasy based) so it’ll be fun to explore the genera. This story also uses characters that I made when I was still a kid (like, elementary school and early high school) and I’m excited to see how I write them- Rick, Volt and Skyler- now compared to when I first made them. This also gives me an excuse to write about things like genetics and other science things that I find interesting.

23. Tell us about your usual writing method!  

Well, it’s kind of lengthy but it works. First I get the idea, then flesh out the characters and sort of form a vague story around them. Next I make a point form, chapter by chapter outline of what I  think I want to happen. Then I pick a nice notebook and handwrite the first draft from the outline. After that, I review what I wrote, make a few notes and rewrite it on the computer. After all that than I revise, and finally, I edit.

Thanks again, and hopefully I’ll know more about  this unnamed wip eventually!

tagging: @esoteric-eclectic-eccentric, @iwritetypos, @pens-swords-stuff, @lilmissravingwriter, @writingbusinessizzy, @writerproject, @urbanteeth, @iamidentical and @thelysstener have fun. 

#tag game #novel prep #space reboot #idk what else to call it yet #thanks!

[thoughtprovoke]

Considering myself an auto-didact, I always taught myself everything that I know apart from the first basics which I learned in school, such As the alphabet and how to read and write, and my first basic math lessons. I do remember enjoying history as they taught it, and i believe some of the things i learned at St. Olave’s Boarding School York were the basis of my ability to apply self learning to educate myself, long after i had left school without a single qualification.

In recent years, my self education based in web programming and etymology and lateral thinking, i became very obsessed with educating myself about how Artificial Intelligence may be developed and applied in the present and future, both near and far

The story of Google Deep Mind’s Alpha Go beating an 18 times world champion at the world’s most complex and difficult boardgame GO, rose my interest as to thinking both how the A.I. learns from its own mistakes, how it predicts, and how in game 4 of 5 rounds, the Korean master managed to cause a memory overload by making the A.I. need to look further ahead in the number of moves as it was programmed to do, and tax its own computing power to the point where it became confused.

In my early years when the rest of the kids were playing Basketball or Rugby or Cricket or whatever, i would go to the Library and read Asronomy Books. Computing was not a topic one could find in school libraries in the mid seventies, otherwise i may have interested myself for that as much as i interest myself for algorithms, computing and Artificial Intellligence, in relation with NBature’s Natural Algorithm of Self Learning which we call ‘Darwinian Evolutionary Theory’

I refused to go to school at the age of 13, and didn’t go back until the final term of my 15th year of life. As the exams came up after 2 years of absence, and being in a Cambridge based educational comprehensive state school after having left an Oxford based Jesuit Boarding school in Malta, I walked in with a new tattoo on my arm, and my sleeves rolled up, signed the exam sheets and left them empty, and walked out.

Walked Out of the Exams Without Fillling in a Single Question and Signed my Name

So what does all of this have to do with algorithms? I hear you asking; All I can say to you in answer is “absolutely everything”

Let’s start with the classic scientific definition and current public understanding of the world algorithm in the IT Computing world;



An algorithm is Math based set of instructions which depend on sets of functions, variables, and priorities. An Artificial Intelligence algorithm however, no longer needs the Human to continue teaching it (although Humans will interfere and add code to improve the algorithm when a runtime error or inacccuracy or inefficiency is detected).

Below is an old GCE level computing algorithm tutorial, which even if you dont understand code and computing, will begin to give you an idea about how an algorithm can be built upon.



Perhaps you can then imagine how a point can be reached in the programming, where the machine itself can be set to learn from its own set of varied experiments and attempts to solve or execute programs.

For example, an analytics algorithm could be built in with a runtime error log which would then be combined as machine learning database information after reboot, and the machine would use its ‘memory of the experience’ to avoid making the same mistake twice. But algorithms are not merely computer based, for if Mathematicians are right, it is the process of Evolution itself which uses self learning algorithms in the same way an A.I. program does.

  A further calculation program to analyse alternative possible fails and runtime errors which may occur through similar scenarios would then also be run, and with a series of ifs, and whens, buts and thens, the machine would learn to make the most effective decisions,

The next problem in Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Programming is to decide and understand how to program a set of ethics into the system (see Arthur C. Clarke’s Science Fiction series of books ‘I Robot’ which deals with the 3 laws of robotics, and is a major foundation of the philosophy of most modern Artificial Intelligence Programmers up to the present day, despite being a science fiction novel.

Arthur C. Clarke was also one of the world’s greatest Astronomical Scientists, but also wrote science fiction novels, which have shown great predictive foresight into how the future (our present day) may turn out.

So what do mathematical and A.I. Algorithms have to do with Nature and Evolution?

A.I. Interfacing with Humans Controlling the Decisions over all Important Protocols. This is how we eventually circumvent the problem of how A.I. can remain under Human Control

Will the Biological Entity (Humans) merge with Artificial Intelligence?

The answer to this question is very Easy; We already are doing. Many of us speakj to Siri or Cortana or Google Assistant or similar every day for menial questions, calling up data or commanding basic actions, be it on the device within apps, or with smart home hardware technology in the home.

I can remember seeing various Science Fiction Movies where the Protagonists spoke to the ship they were traveling in or the building they were residing in, and the computer with a background  listener would perform its duties.



In those days, nobody thought o the security issues which would arise with background listening microphones and devices, and webcams, and now we stand between a heaven of Futuristic technology which could make our lives so much easier (or arguably more complicated), and a hell of a Dystopian Future with Big Brother-Like Government Agencies and Companies spying on one’s every private aspect of one’s life, be it physical, medical, mental, habitual, social behavior.. all data gathered from our actions on Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and so on, is gathered and analyzed using A.I. to interpret our behavior patterns using Math, This has proved efficient enough that Alpha Go could beat an 18 times world champion 4 out of 5 times in a row.

Will we Blend with Robots AND A.I.?

The answer to this is yes! this is inevitable.

How do Social Networks Use Algorithms to Process and Apply the Knowledge Gained from Our Data and Behaviours? Well, that’s a long topic, and needs many more blogposts to cover the matter properly, but I leave you with some visual food for thought below.

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  Algorithms in Nature and A.I The Code of Self Learning

#Algorithms #Artificial Intelligence #Code #Decoding Reality #Education #Evolution #Hidden Secrets #Machine Learning #Macrocosmos #Mathematics #Microcosmos #Nature #Quantum Science #Science #Self Learning

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How to prepare for MCAT exam?

17. Practice tests are not necessarily a massive index of how you can perform. It is based they are and upon the practice tests. You might also receive a really bizarre MCAT. Do not get confident by your own scores, or thrown away, frustrated. Normally, but the FLs are an excellent indicator that you learn whether you're prepared or not.

18. Create 1 page outlines of what you find out for every chapter. Decorate these traces with sketches and distinct colored highlighting so as to make it stay in your memory for simple recollection. This technique can be useful throughout medical school. If you did not believe you had a photographic memory, then you might think again after training with this.

19. Download free of charge full-length clinic tests here and here. Taking practice tests frees you through routine and practice. Odds are slim.

20. It isn't important if you require 3 practice examinations each week or 1 a week, but it's ideal to take the examinations once you have completed a fantastic quantity of your analyzing. Assessing the replies to the full-scale evaluations once you have finished them is analyzing, too.

21. Review your evaluations. Again, reviewing is crucial. Figure out why you have a question wrong, be in a position to properly do the issue, and find your weak spots. Look at failing a query as an chance develop and to learn. Consult professors or friends to fix a question which you can not fix. I finished a FL about each 3 times after analyzing the substance (afternoon A: FLdaily B: inspection first half FLdaily C: inspection past half FL, replicate).

22. Practice carrying FLs in locations that are distracting. Throughout the authentic examination, you'll be with a number of different students taking a variety of MCATs. They sniffle, cough, change, and tap their pens. You ought to get accustomed to this ahead.

23. If a training class appears right for you, take action. Frankly, I believe 90 percent of you must be OK with no since your desk as well as your mind should be everything you desire, but folks have experienced favorable results with coaching classes. Specifically, I'm considering the Berkeley Review one in CA (hard to take though in case you stay in NE America, such as me).

24. If group work will help, research with a buddy. Two heads are better than one because they could provide unique viewpoints and approaches to understanding and solving issues. I find studying in classes makes me recall the information. I wind up explaining it to somebody and never forget this, or vice versa.

25. The true MCAT doesn't have an alarm clock which rings or beeps each hour. Practice timing yourself softly.

26. Research through the day. Your mind is more lively and absorbs info best during the daytime.

27. Practice deciphering complicated biological systems and figuring out just what's happening and what is being requested. Recognizing concepts in anatomy is more important than memorizing bodily systems.

28. Take your clinic tests on a pc using a plug in keyboard. That is exactly what the true MCAT would be like.

29. Practice carrying FLs using earplugs or thoughts muffs. Most testing facilities offer both or one. Make the most of those.

30. Bring the flash cards. Learn all of the theories -- which means comprehend them, and memorize the vital details, formulas, names, and responses. Put those which you've learned. The EK novels will let you know exactly what is absolutely vital to memorize and what is not. This was really valuable to me personally.

31. Keep all of your flashcards at precisely the exact same pile and repeat frequently. Topics are always merged on the MCAT. This can allow you to learn how to bridge data.

32. Actively attempt to bridge thoughts -- link unrelated info in a realistic manner as you review. If you are learning about purines in chemistry and about deciding the speed of objects in physics, then you could consider solving and comprehension the way quickly caffeine (a purine) gets absorbed into the blood flow. You then can bridge biology and ascertain where the chemical will travel to anatomically or exactly what enzymes it may encounter in various regions of the human body.

33. It can be tough to distinguish, but this really is crucial. Remember that the MCAT frequently provides you reactions or formulas you have never noticed. It's your obligation to employ them in assisting you to answer questions properly.

34. Make your personal mnemonics to recall names and definitions, particularly in mathematics. Examkrackers provides many tricks and tricky methods to recall things.

35. You will build stamina because you continue to examine. It is futile studying substance while your head is elsewhere. In a couple of weeks before your test date, then you should not be taking breaks.

36. Discover how to eliminate incorrect answers so as to pick your final response. That is something that the Berkeley Review pressures within their homework publications, and rightly so! You won't have enough time to consciously think through the very precise explanation or response. On your limited quantity of time you want to get rid of incorrect answers and make educated guesses. I guessed on several questions, but these suspects were advised guesses. There is no opportunity to establish why response B is right, simply select it, proceed and return to reaffirm your response when you've got time.

37. Know everything about important organs, but particularly the kidneys. Know how Bernoulli's Equation uses, understand the path of circulation, what goes in and comes from every component of the kidney, and also understand the biochemistry behind the responses and exchanges therein. Everybody advised me to prepare kidney ailments, and I did catch them!

38. Your homework books should provide you many questions pertaining to this, so be certain that you do these passages. These kind of questions are usually around the MCAT.

39. Know your endocrine hormones in which they come from, how they're administered, what their purpose is, and wherever they move. These queries, whether indirectly or directly asked, will also be often found on real MCATs.

40. Compare equations replies with factors by throwing in a easy, easy-to-work-with amount instead of a factor and seeing the way the equation could change amount. At times it's hard to know which factor adjustments, but that ought to be given somewhere in the question, passing, formulation you have realised, or a brand new formula you'll be able to make by fusing the formulation given and a formulation you have memorized. Work on figuring out how to extract the info and work it in the formulas.

41. There's not any need to invest an excessive amount of time planning for the writing department. Provided that you're able to complete the specified tasks in a grammatically correct fashion, you can do fine. Just be sure that you give yourself about 25 minutes to write every query and 5 minutes to shine this up, since you won't have a rest between the documents. You will have 60 minutes completely.

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43. Total all three as requested, and don't fret about being politically correct or using a particular opinion. The best way to write is what's rated, not exactly what your comments are. You just have to get ready for the writing department by completing the essays on your own clinic FLs.

44. Although you do not need to spend time planning for the writing department, do finish the essays so once you take your full scale practice examinations. Should you fail the composed part during FLs, then you'll be worn out much faster on the afternoon of the MCAT since you did not build your endurance. Additionally, should you receive a significantly reduced letter rating to your writing samples, then that will hurt your odds to get a medical school interview.

45. Sometimes the questions offer enough info to answer them and this also saves a lot of time. Nonetheless, this isn't something you'd want to start trying in your MCAT day. I had the time to spare and scored maximum in PS on the big moment.

46. Being a fantastic physician means communicating information and coming to a decision immediately, particularly when a patient rolls on a stretcher and can be coated in blood. You'll need to think quickly on the MCAT too. The largest gripe of MCAT-takers is they did not have sufficient time. Exercise being true, effective, and quick as you do quests.

47. Review what you have been analyzing at least one time per week. That usually means rereading the chapters and performing a few of the passages you jumped earlier. Don't redo passages!

48. You're the sole one you out there. You've got a exceptional method of learning data and solving issues in the very best manner possible. Do not do exactly what your classmates do just because they may be better pupils or insist on a fantastic strategy.

49. Do not be worried about conserving your undergraduate textbooks to get ready for them. MCAT prep books are intended to teach you exactly what you want to understand and sift out the important info.

50. You've got 60 minutes to finish approximately 12 passages.

51. You have 60 minutes to reply approximately 7 or 6 passages.

52. You have 60 minutes to reply approximately 7 or 6 passages.

53. Every 30-minute essay will provide you an outline or query. You'll need to clarify what it implies, provide examples, and react to both essay questions in 60 minutes, one at a time.

54. You'll get 10 minute breaks between each part of the MCAT. Use them to find some clean air, munch a protein-rich bite, and rehydrate. There is, nevertheless, no fracture between composition questions.

55. Ideally, you would like to have about an average of 10 in every section and anything acceptable on the writing sample (N or over should take action).

56. In this manner it will be a lot easier to study topics you've already heard.

57. Just take the MCAT after your Junior year or year of undergraduate faculty, as soon as you've finished your pre-medical pre-requisites. It'll make learning easier since you'll have been familiar with all the subjects.

58. The more programs AMCAS/AACOMAS have, the longer they will have to examine and submit them into medical schools. The more time you wait to file your MCAT scores, the more medical college chairs that have been filled.

59. Everything considered, the ideal time to take the MCAT is if you're ready. Remember tip 3, however!

60. Don't retake the MCAT over 3 occasions (unless you've got a very compelling reason). If you receive a very low score, then it is not looked down to retake the MCAT, provided that your score improves. Be ready to explain your gap in scores in your medical school meeting.

61. You may up your general MCAT score by doing well in verbal reasoning, and it does not require understanding or pruning that a wealth of theories. Follow these strategies.

62. While studying a passage in verbal reasoning, speech these 3 questions: 1). What is the writer talking about? , 2. What's the author's overall disposition and comment towards it? , 3. (You are going to need to refer back to this passage to reply detail-specific query, therefore remember where to obtain the info. You won't have a lot of time to hunt around.)

63. Do verbal daily, first thing in the morning, in the precise time of if your registered MCAT begins. Rituals are great.

64. Do not choose answers only due to a gut-feeling. The testmakers intentionally choose answers with phrases you have read before from the passing, which means that your mind automatically wishes to select what's already familiar. This is a lousy idea. Do not fall for their own traps. Gut-feelings are great to fall back on if you are totally stumped, but do not opt for an answer simply because you have read these words before.

65. Don't employ concepts you have learned in your mathematics courses to natural sciences. The passages can often contradict facts you have learned. Again, it is about just what the writer is writing and believes, not about what's accurate.

66. Strategy verbal passages exactly the ideal way. Read each word, know the overall idea and sense for the passing, and answer questions as best and fast as possible. I discovered that I felt hurried that the most on the verbal part, but do it quickly yet efficiently assisted provide me my very score.

67. Think hard and figure about the rest if you are running out of time.

68. Remove answers that directly conflict with the writer's view of the subject or which are irrelevant to his/her view, unless of course the question is specifically requesting the response that fits with the writer's opinion.

69. It is dead-on accurate.

70. Write off your start times for every passing (e.g. 60-52-44-36-28-20-12-4 for 2 passages) in your own scratch paper so you divvy up time appropriately for every passage. Mark and return to questions you're unsure about.

71. Answer each question in verbal, however attempt to answer the simple ones first so you are able to spend additional time on the harder questions. You might even wish to read the most intimidating passages too, but do not waste time looking for simple passages. It is difficult to tell what is or isn't straightforward. If you are bad at deciphering, simply progress.

72. Bear in mind that it takes a while to your score in VR to rise. Provided that you do it each morning in precisely the exact same time, you will gradually see it rise. I started with fives and sixes and finished using twelves and thirteens. Be patient.

73. Do not Cram -- you will forget 90 percent of it.

74. Do not rely upon Kaplan. In reality, do not use it at all, unless you are using the practice examinations. Simply compare their evaluations on Amazon in case you do not believe me.

75. Don't study a single subject at one time. Mix it up -- insure every topic each week. The MCAT will probably be muddled up also; body shows up at the Physical Sciences department and chemistry formulas appear at the Biological Sciences section. You use various regions of your mind to study unique subjects. Switching between issues is a lot more powerful than block-studying.

76. Do not wait till after work or later hanging out with buddies to reassess your own passages. Adjust your passages immediately. Read the chapter, do passing 1 and examine it instantly; do passing 3 and 2 in a row when time yourself, then examine 3 and 2 straight later.

77. Do not relieve your bladder mid-way by means of a part in your clinic FL. On the exam day you may just have the ability to visit the toilet in your own breaks, and you do not wish to squander valuable time choosing mid-test toilet breaks.

78. Do not skip fractures during your examination. You do not need to burn.

79. They supply you with an attentive but passive focus. You will make dumb mistakes. It is wonderful to believe the buzz, but it is nicer to stop the crash.

80. Whatever you do, don't leave questions unanswered. In case you have 3 minutes left to the proctor clock, then fill in the remaining replies in that segment and also the return to everything you had been working on. Unanswered questions are erroneous answers. Guessed replies have as much as a 25% random prospect of being right, and that is definitely better to bet.

81. Do not read a query over and over again, hoping to each the surprising understand it otherwise.

82. Never retake a clinic evaluation. If you do, do not even think about your score to be more true. Whether you recall the info or not, some portion of your mind will comprehend replies. This may completely discombobulate your own score.

83. Do not worry. It is a waste of precious energy.

84. Don't intensify your analyzing as your examination day approaches. In reality, you may really hurt yourself and your MCAT score result in case you don't end up and take a minumum of one day off until the MCAT. Ensure that you are well rested. Ideally you'll be accomplished with all your studies weekly prior to the examination so that you may just review some substances to get a few hours every day during this last week.

85. Do not invest in a costly course simply because you would not know where else to get started. It is dependent upon how you understand, but investing in the ideal stuff and managing your own time efficiently is the perfect method to prepare for the MCAT. Some prep-courses are extremely interactive, which can be very good for somebody who can not learn by themselves, but the majority of men and women learn faster and in bigger amounts in their particular if done the ideal way. If you wish to excel, you will need to purchase the perfect prep books, create a program, and spend approximately 75 days preparing the proper way.

86. I went to bed early and woke up at 5:30am for the whole week before my real test day, and much more or less stuck into the same "rise-and-rest" MCAT research program for my whole 75 days of prep. Establish your analyzing occasions, especially the clinic FLs, in the exact same time you're going to be taking your examination.

87. Get physical exercise during your analyzing months. Folks perform at their peak when they're healthy. Have a run after you are done studying for your day. I jogged just about every single day once I researched, but you do not need to go daily. A couple of times per week function just fine.

88. Remove distractions while you examine. Close your programs in your computer, switch off your ipod, and place your phone off and on quiet.

89. Avoid drinking alcohol study days. Should you require a beverage on your break times, then drink. Alcohol is usually fairly bad for you, particularly for your mind and instructional performance. A typical glass of red wine will not hurt, however.

90. Great friends will encourage you and your devotion.

91. Eat well.

92. Do not only read medical information, but create your online homepage CNN (or any other impartial newspage) and navigate around various posts provided. Reading everything you normally would not (for me personally it was politics) assists your mind adapt to understanding all the various kinds of passages at the verbal section on the MCAT. Most mathematics majors are extremely familiar with all the natural sciences but struggle with all the social sciences and humanities. Brush upward in your free time.

93. The evening before the examination, be kind to your body and mind and find no less than 9 hours of sleep. You'll feel refreshed and awake the subsequent morning.

94. Bring protein-rich, sugar-free bites (e.g. Larabars plus a few walnuts) to a testing centre to your own breaks. Do not forget juice or water. You do not need to wreck from a scarcity of a sugar as soon as you start the BS section.

95. Whatever you've been practicing with together is ideal to use on the true test day; should you've been using earplugs though you study, request a pair in the exam centre.

96. The MCATs being handled differ, and question issue also changes. If you can not figure out something, make an educated guess, proceed, and return to the noticeable query as soon as you complete that section when you've time.

97. Do not worry too about the writing department. Practice typing your documents when you choose the clinic FLs, but do not worry if your score is not phenomenal. What makes an effect is if you score tremendously well, or exceptionally badly. A superb score in composing can cancel a low verbal score.

98. Relax. A stressed head can impair your access to crucial information. This single exam is not the conclusion of your lifetime.

99. Be confident. You have got this!

100. I discovered my eyes burnt because I had been careful to the passages I have to have forgotten to blink.

101. Unless you have been educated with a much better line of reasoning, resist the need to change a response you have already clicked.

102. Beware of tips! The MCAT test-makers frequently throw in tip replies! Gut feelings are not necessarily the ideal feelings. Know why you are selecting an answer, do not simply go with a sense.

103. Smile.

104. Focus on what you are studying, what you know about the topic, and what response makes the most sense (or that replies make the least feel). Push out extraneous ideas and concentrate.

105. In case you've got enough money, you might also get Examkrackers MCAT Audio Osmosis . The CDs condense several significant theories to a collection of streamlined, conversational assignments, also you'll be able to hear them while driving or exercising in the fitness center.

106. As you did to your undergraduate studies, keep your eyes to the objective. Daily as a pre-medical pupil is 1 step nearer to a dream. When times get tough, recall your prize awaiting you in the conclusion of the trip! Understand why you chose this particular area, then take it one evening, night, idea, passing, or query at one time.

107. Listen to my podcasts, so I usually try to incorporate some of my own insights and expertise on or on the MCAT in every episode!

108. House says we ought to complete by restating both main and crucial tips! Each one the things I made are significant, however, the two main ones are 1) selecting the best stuff and 2) understanding when you're ready and fully ready. There is a trusted way to know when you're prepared: take a lot of full-length clinic tests by AAMC and determine if, normally, you are prepared!

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17. Practice tests are not always a massive indicator of how you will do. It truly depends just how hard they are and on the practice tests. You could also receive a really weird MCAT. Do not get thrown away, frustrated, or overly confident by your scores. On average, however, the FLs are a very good indicator for you to learn whether you're prepared or not.

18. Make 1 page outlines of what you learn for each chapter. Decorate these traces with sketches and distinct colored highlighting so as to make it stick in your memory for simple recollection. This technique can be applicable during medical school. If you didn't think you had a photographic memory, then you might think again after training with this.

19. Download free of charge full-length clinic tests here and here. Taking practice tests frees you through practice and routine. Chances are slim.

20. It isn't important if you take 3 practice examinations per week or 1 per week, but it is ideal to take the examinations after you've completed a good amount of your analyzing. Assessing the answers to the full-length tests once you've completed them is studying, too.

21. Extensively review your evaluations. Again, reviewing is crucial. Figure out why you got a question wrong, be in a position to properly do the problem, and find your weak spots. Consider failing a question as an opportunity to learn and grow. Consult friends or professors to solve a question that you just can't solve. I finished a FL about each three times after analyzing the material (afternoon A: FLdaily B: review first half of FLdaily C: review last half FL, repeat).

22. Practice taking FLs in somewhat locations. During the authentic exam, you will be with many different students taking a variety of MCATs. They sniffle, cough, change, and tap their pens. You should get used to that beforehand.

23. If a training class seems right for you, take action. Honestly, I think 90% of you should be OK without it since your desk and your brain should be all you desire, but people have had positive results with coaching courses. Specifically, I'm considering the Berkeley Review one in CA (hard to take though if you stay in NE America, such as me).

24. If group work will help, study with a buddy. Two heads are better than one because they can offer unique perspectives and approaches to understanding and solving issues. I find studying in classes makes me remember the information. I end up explaining it to someone and never forget it, or vice versa.

25. The true MCAT doesn't have an alarm clock that rings or beeps each hour. Practice timing yourself silently.

26. Research through the day. Your brain is more lively and absorbs information best during the daylight.

27. Practice deciphering complicated biological systems and figuring out exactly what's going on and what's being requested. Recognizing concepts in physiology is more important than memorizing bodily systems.

28. Take your clinic tests on a pc with a plug-in keyboard. That is exactly what the actual MCAT would be like.

29. Practice carrying FLs with earplugs or head muffs. Most testing facilities offer one or both. Take advantage of those.

30. Bring the flash cards. Learn all the concepts -- that means comprehend them, and memorize the necessary details, names, formulas, and responses. Put away those that you've learned. The EK novels will tell you what is absolutely necessary to memorize and what isn't. This was extremely helpful to me.

31. Keep all of your flashcards in the exact same pile and shuffle frequently. Topics are almost always merged on the MCAT. This will help you learn how to bridge data.

32. Actively try to bridge thoughts -- link unrelated information in a realistic manner while you review. If you are learning about purines in chemistry and about determining the velocity of objects in physics, then you could consider solving and understanding how quickly caffeine (a purine) gets absorbed into the blood flow. You then can bridge biology and ascertain where the chemical will travel to anatomically or exactly what enzymes it might encounter in various regions of the body.

33. Memorize the necessary formulas and definitions; ditch the rest. It can be tough to differentiate, but this is crucial. The MCAT is a reading comprehension and critical thinking exam, not a memorization test. Remember that the MCAT frequently gives you formulas or reactions you've never seen. It is your responsibility to apply them in assisting you to answer questions correctly.

34. Make your personal mnemonics to recall names and definitions, particularly in biology. Examkrackers offers many tricks and catchy ways to recall difficult things.

35. You will build stamina because you continue to examine. It is futile studying substance while your mind is elsewhere. Within a couple of weeks before your test date, then you shouldn't be taking breaks.

36. Learn how to eliminate wrong answers so as to choose your final response. That is something The Berkeley Review stresses in their prep books, and rightly so! You won't have enough time to consciously think through the most accurate explanation or answer. In your limited quantity of time you want to get rid of incorrect answers and make educated guesses. I guessed on several questions, but these suspects were advised guesses. There is no opportunity to prove why answer B is right, simply select it, move on, and return to reaffirm your response when you've got time.

37. Know everything about important organs, but particularly the kidneys. Know how Bernoulli's Equation applies, understand the direction of flow, what goes in and comes out in every component of the kidney, and also understand the biochemistry behind the responses and exchanges therein. Everybody advised me to prepare for kidney questions, and I did get them!

38. Know the O2-hemoglobin dissociation curve. Your homework books should give you many questions relating to it, so be certain that you do these passages. These type of questions are often around the MCAT.

39. Know your endocrine hormones -- where they come from, how they are administered, what their purpose is, and where they go. These queries, whether directly or indirectly asked, will also be frequently found on actual MCATs.

40. Compare equations answers with factors by throwing in a easy, easy-to-work-with amount instead of a factor and seeing how the equation could change amount. See what equation makes most sense to answer that question. At times it's difficult to know which variable adjustments, but that ought to be given somewhere in the question, passage, formula you've memorized, or a new formula you'll be able to make by fusing the formulation given and a formulation you have memorized. Work on figuring out how to extract this information and work it in the formulas.

41. There's not any need to invest too much time preparing for the writing section. Provided that you can complete the specified tasks in a grammatically correct fashion, you can do fine. Just make sure you give yourself about 25 minutes to write every question and 5 minutes to polish it up, since you won't have a rest in between the documents. You will have 60 minutes altogether.

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43. Total all three as requested, and don't fret about being politically correct or having a particular opinion. How you write is what is rated, not exactly what your opinions are. You only need to prepare for the writing section by completing the essays on your own practice FLs.

44. Although you don't have to spend time preparing for the writing department, do complete the essays accordingly once you take your full-length practice examinations. If you fail the composed part during FLs, you'll be worn out much faster on the day of the MCAT since you did not build your endurance. Additionally, should you receive a significantly reduced letter rating to your writing samples, then that will hurt your chances to get a medical school interview.

45. On a couple of FLs, consider taking a different approach for the PS segment -- skim through the passages; answer the questions by referring back to the passages, graphs/charts, and given formulas. Sometimes the questions provide enough info to answer them and this also saves a ton of time. However, this isn't something you'd want to begin trying on your MCAT day. It does not work for everybody, but I found myself skimming through the passages and spending more time on solving and reading the queries. I had the time to spare and scored highest in PS on the big moment.

46. Being a fantastic doctor means communicating information and coming to a decision quickly, especially when a patient rolls in on a stretcher and is covered in blood. You'll have to think quickly on the MCAT too. The biggest complaint of MCAT-takers is they did not have enough time. Practice being true, effective, and quick while you do quests.

47. Review what you've been studying at least once a week. That means rereading the chapters and doing some of the passages you skipped before. Do not redo passages!

48. You're the only you out there. You've got a unique way of learning data and solving problems in the very best manner you can. Do not do what your classmates do just because they may be better pupils or insist on a great strategy.

49. The MCAT has the following 4 sections in chronological order: Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and 2 thirty-minute Essays. Do not worry about saving your undergraduate textbooks to prepare for these. MCAT prep books are designed to teach you exactly what you want to understand and sift out the important info.

50. The Verbal Reasoning Section has passages which you willl read and reply detail-oriented, comprehensive, and critical thinking questions on. You've got 60 minutes to complete approximately 12 passages.

51. The Physical Sciences section contains General Chemistry and Physics. You have 60 minutes to answer approximately 6 or 7 passages.

52. The Biological Sciences section includes passages on Biology and Organic Chemistry, such as subjects you might have covered in Genetics, Biochemistry, Ecology, and Physiology. You have 60 minutes to reply about 7 or 6 passages.

53. Each 30-minute essay will give you a statement or query. You'll have to clarify what it implies, provide examples, and react to both essay questions in 60 minutes, one at a time.

54. You will get 10 minute breaks between each section of the MCAT. Use them to get some clean air, munch on a protein-rich snack, and rehydrate. There is, nevertheless, no fracture between essay questions.

55. Ideally, you would like to get about an average of 10 in each section and anything acceptable on the writing sample (N or above should do it).

When to Take the MCAT

56. Considering the MCAT covers Biology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Physics, you should probably take the MCAT after finishing these college courses. This way it will be a lot easier to study subjects you've already learned.

57. Just take the MCAT after your Junior year or year of undergraduate college, once you've finished your pre-medical pre-requisites. It will make studying easier since you will have been familiar with all the topics.

58. The very best time to take the MCAT is late May to early July, however this is also the most popular time to take it. The more applications AMCAS/AACOMAS have, the longer they'll take to review and submit them into medical schools. I took my MCAT at mid-August and AACOMAS took 1 week to process my application while AMCAS took 2.5 weeks. The more time you wait to submit your MCAT scores, the more medical school seats that have been filled.

59. Everything considered, the best time to take the MCAT is if you are prepared. Remember tip 3, however!

60. Don't retake the MCAT over 3 occasions (unless you've got a very compelling reason). If you receive a low score, it is not looked down upon to retake the MCAT, provided that your score improves. Be ready to explain your difference in scores in your medical school meeting.

61. You may up your overall MCAT score by doing well in verbal reasoning, and it doesn't require memorizing or understanding a wealth of concepts. Follow these tips.

62. While studying a passage in verbal reasoning, speech these 3 questions: 1. What is the author talking about? , 2. What is the author's overall mood and opinion towards it? , 3. (You will need to refer back to this passage to answer detail-specific question, therefore remember where to find the information. You won't have a lot of time to search around.)

63. Do verbal every morning, first thing in the morning, at the exact time of when your registered MCAT will begin. Rituals are good.

64. Don't choose answers only because of a gut-feeling. The testmakers intentionally choose answers with words you've read before in the passing, so your mind automatically wishes to choose what's already familiar. This is a bad idea. Do not fall for their traps. Gut-feelings are good to fall back on when you are totally stumped, but do not opt for an answer simply because you have read those words before.

65. Don't employ concepts you have learned in your science classes to natural sciences verbal passages. The passages may often contradict facts you've learned. Again, it is about just what the writer is writing and believes, not about what is correct.

66. Strategy verbal passages exactly the right way. Read each word, understand the overall idea and sense for the passage, and answer questions as best and fast as possible. I found that I felt rushed the most on the verbal part, but getting it done quickly yet efficiently helped give me my score.

67. Think hard and guess about the rest if you're running out of time.

68. Eliminate answers that directly conflict with the writer's opinion of the topic or which are irrelevant to his/her view, unless of course the question is specifically asking for the response that least fits with the writer's opinion.

69. It's dead-on accurate.

70. Write down your start times for every passage (e.g. 60-52-44-36-28-20-12-4 for 7 passages) in your scratch paper so that you divvy up the time appropriately for each passage. Mark and return to questions you were unsure about.

71. Answer each question in verbal, but attempt to answer the easy ones first so you can spend more time on the harder questions. You may even want to read the least intimidating passages too, but do not waste time looking for simple passages. It's difficult to tell what is or isn't straightforward. If you're bad at deciphering, just progress chronologically.

72. Remember that it takes time for your score in VR to increase. Provided that you do it each morning at the same time, you will eventually watch it rise. I started with fives and sixes and ended using twelves and thirteens. Be patient.

73. Do not Cram -- you will forget 90% of it.

74. Don't rely upon Kaplan. In reality, do not use it at all, unless you are using the practice examinations. Simply compare their evaluations on Amazon if you do not believe me.

75. Do not study a single subject at one time. Mix it up -- cover every subject each week. The MCAT will be muddled up also; body shows up in the Physical Sciences department and chemistry formulas appear in the Biological Sciences section. You use different regions of your brain to study unique subjects. Switching between subjects is a lot more powerful than block-studying.

76. Do not wait till after work or after hanging out with buddies to reassess your own passages. Adjust your passages right away. Read the chapter, do passing 1 and review it immediately; do passing 3 and 2 in a row while timing yourself, then examine 2 and 3 directly afterwards.

77. Do not relieve your bladder mid-way by means of a section in your clinic FL. On the test day you might only have the ability to go to the toilet in your breaks, and you don't want to waste valuable time taking mid-test toilet breaks.

78. Do not skip fractures during your exam. You don't want to burn.

79. Do not drink energy drinks on the big moment. They supply you with an attentive but passive focus. You will make stupid mistakes. I weaned myself off of coffee per week in advance. It's nice to believe the buzz, but it is nicer to stop the crash.

80. Whatever you do, do not leave questions unanswered. If you have 3 minutes left on the proctor clock, then fill in the rest of the replies in that segment and also the return to what you were working on. Unanswered questions are incorrect answers. Guessed answers have up to a 25% random prospect of being right, and that's much better to bet on.

81. Do not read a question over and over again, hoping to each the surprising understand it otherwise.

82. Never retake a clinic evaluation. If you do, don't even consider your score to be more true. Whether you recall the information or not, some portion of your brain will comprehend replies. This will completely discombobulate your own score.

83. Don't stress. It's a waste of precious energy.

84. Don't intensify your studying as your exam day approaches. In fact, you can really hurt yourself and your MCAT score result if you don't wind down and take at least one day off until the MCAT. Make sure that you are well rested. Ideally you will be accomplished with all your studies one week before the exam so you can just review some substances to get a few hours every day during this last week.

85. Do not invest in a costly course just because you would not know where else to start. It depends upon how you learn, but investing in the right stuff and managing your time effectively is the best method to prepare for the MCAT. Some prep-courses are very interactive, which can be good for someone who can not learn on their own, but the majority of men and women learn quicker and in bigger amounts on their own if done the right way. If you wish to excel, you will need to purchase the right prep books, make a schedule, and spend approximately 75 days preparing the right way.

MCAT Lifestyle Tips

86. Become accustomed to waking up early (if you signed up for an 8am exam). I strictly went to bed early and woke up at 5:30am for the whole week before my real test day, and more or less stuck to the same "rise-and-rest" MCAT research schedule for my entire 75 days of prep. Establish your analyzing occasions, especially the clinic FLs, at the exact same time you're going to be taking your examination.

87. Get physical exercise throughout your analyzing months. People perform at their peak when they're most fit. Take a run after you are done studying for your day. I jogged just about every day after I studied, but you do not have to go every day. Two or three times per week work just fine.

88. Eliminate distractions while you study. Close your programs in your computer, switch off your ipod, and place your phone off and on quiet.

89. Avoid drinking alcohol study days. Should you need a drink on your break times, then drink modestly. Alcohol is usually fairly bad for you, especially for your brain and academic performance. An occasional glass of red wine won't hurt, however.

90. Sacrifice partying with friends for studying. Good friends will encourage you and your dedication.

91. Eat well.

92. Do not only read medical information, but create your online homepage CNN (or some other impartial newspage) and navigate around the various posts offered. Reading everything you normally would not (for me personally it was politics) helps your mind adjust to comprehending all the various kinds of passages at the verbal section on the MCAT. These include social sciences (psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology), natural sciences, and humanities (english, history, philosophy). Most science majors are extremely familiar with the natural sciences passages but struggle with all the social sciences and humanities. Brush upward in your spare time.

MCAT Exam Day

93. The night before the exam, be kind to your body and brain and get no less than 9 hours of sleep. You'll feel refreshed and alert the subsequent morning.

94. Bring protein-rich, sugar-free bites (e.g. Larabars and some walnuts) to your testing centre to your own breaks. Do not forget juice or water. You do not need to crash from a lack of food or a sugar once you begin the BS section.

95. Whatever you've been practicing with together is best to use on the real test day; should you have been using earplugs while you study, ask for a pair in the test center.

96. The MCATs being administered vary, and question issue also varies. If you can't figure something out, make an educated guess, proceed, and return to the marked question as soon as you finish that section when you've time.

97. Do not worry excessively about the writing section. Practice typing your documents when you choose the clinic FLs, but do not stress if your score isn't phenomenal. What makes an impact is if you score tremendously well, or exceptionally poorly. A superb score in composing can offset a low verbal score.

98. Relax. A stressed head can inhibit your access to crucial information. This single exam isn't the conclusion of your lifetime.

99. Be confident. You've got this!

100. I found that my eyes burnt because I had been so careful to the passages I have to have forgotten to blink. Doing this between passages felt very, very good, and it made me feel much more grounded, refreshed, and pumped to persevere.

101. Unless you have been educated by a better line of reasoning, resist the urge to change an answer you have already clicked.

102. Beware of tricks! The MCAT test-makers often throw in tip answers! Gut feelings aren't necessarily the right feelings. Know why you're selecting an answer, don't simply go with a feeling.

103. Smile. It improves your mood and outlook.

104. Focus on what you are studying, what you know about the subject, and what answer makes the most sense (or that answers make the least sense). Push out extraneous ideas and focus.

105. If you have the money, you could also get Examkrackers MCAT Audio Osmosis . The CDs condense many major concepts into a series of streamlined, conversational lectures, and you can listen to them while driving or working out in the gym.

106. As you did for your undergraduate studies, always keep your eyes on the goal. Each day as a pre-medical pupil is 1 step nearer to a dream. When times get tough, recall your prize awaiting you in the end of the trip! Remember why you chose this particular area, then just take it one day, night, idea, passing, or question at a time.

107. Listen to my podcasts, so I usually try to incorporate some of my insights and experience on or about the MCAT in every episode!

108. House says we ought to complete by restating the two most important and essential tips! Each one of the things I made are significant, however, the two main ones are 1) selecting the best stuff and 2) knowing when you are ready and fully prepared. There is a trusted way to know when you're prepared: take a lot of full-length clinic tests by AAMC and then determine if, on average, you're ready!

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17. Practice tests aren't always a massive index of how you will do. It truly depends just how hard they are and on the practice tests. You could also get a really bizarre MCAT. Don't get confident by your own scores, or thrown away, discouraged. Normally, but the FLs are a very good indicator for you to know if you are prepared or not.

18. Make 1 page outlines of what you learn for each chapter. Decorate these traces with sketches and distinct colored highlighting in order to make it stick in your memory for easy recollection. This technique is also useful throughout medical school. If you didn't believe you had a photographic memory, then you may think again after practice with this.

19. Download free of charge full-length practice tests here and here. Taking practice tests frees you both through routine and practice. Odds are slim.

20. It doesn't matter if you take 3 practice examinations per week or 1 a week, but it is best to take the examinations after you've finished a fantastic quantity of your analyzing. Reviewing the answers to the full-scale evaluations once you have finished them is analyzing, too.

21. Review your evaluations. Again, reviewing is crucial. Find out why you have a question wrong, be in a position to properly do the problem, and find your weak spots. Consider failing a query as an chance grow and to learn. Consult professors or friends to solve a question which you can't solve. I completed a FL about each three days after analyzing the substance (day A: FLdaily B: inspection first half FLdaily C: inspection last half FL, replicate).

22. Practice taking FLs in somewhat locations. Throughout the authentic exam, you will be with a number of different students taking a variety of MCATs. They sniffle, cough, change, and tap their pens. You ought to get used to that beforehand.

23. If a training course seems right for you, take action. Frankly, I believe 90 percent of you should be OK with no because your desk and your mind should be everything you need, but people have experienced favorable results with training courses. Specifically, I am thinking about the Berkeley Review one in CA (difficult to take though if you stay in NE America, such as me).

24. If group work will help, study with a friend. Two minds are better than one because they can offer different perspectives and approaches to understanding and solving problems. I find studying in groups makes me remember the information. I wind up explaining it to someone and never forget it, or vice versa.

25. The actual MCAT does not have an alarm clock that rings or beeps every hour. Practice timing yourself softly.

26. Study during the day. Your brain is more active and absorbs information best during the daytime.

27. Practice deciphering complex biological systems and figuring out exactly what's happening and what is being asked. Understanding concepts in anatomy is more important than memorizing bodily systems.

28. Take your clinic tests on a pc using a plug in keyboard. That is what the true MCAT would be like.

29. Practice carrying FLs using earplugs or thoughts muffs. Most testing centers offer both or one. Make the most of them.

30. Bring the flash cards. Learn all the concepts -- which means comprehend them, and memorize the necessary details, formulas, names, and reactions. Put away those that you have learned. The EK novels will let you know what is absolutely vital to memorize and what isn't. This was really valuable to me.

31. Keep all your flashcards at the same pile and repeat frequently. Topics are almost always intertwined on the MCAT. This can help you learn how to bridge data.

32. Actively try to bridge ideas -- connect unrelated info in a realistic manner as you review. If you're learning about purines in chemistry and about determining the speed of objects in physics, you might consider solving and understanding the way fast caffeine (a purine) gets absorbed into the blood stream. You then can bridge biology and determine where the chemical will travel to anatomically or what enzymes it might encounter in different regions of the body.

33. Memorize the essential formulas and definitions; ditch the rest. It can be hard to differentiate, but this really is critical. Keep in mind that the MCAT frequently provides you formulas or reactions you have never seen. It is your obligation to employ them in helping you answer questions properly.

34. Make your personal mnemonics to remember definitions and names, especially in mathematics. Examkrackers provides many tricks and tricky methods to remember things.

35. If you can't concentrate, have a rest and return to your studying in 10 or 15 minutes. You will build stamina as you continue to examine. It is useless studying material while your mind is elsewhere. Within a few weeks before your test date, you should not be taking breaks anymore.

36. Discover how to eliminate incorrect answers so as to pick your final response. That is something that the Berkeley Review stresses within their homework publications, and rightly so! You won't have enough time to actively think through the most accurate explanation or response. In your limited quantity of time you need to get rid of incorrect answers and make educated guesses. I guessed on many questions, but all these guesses were informed guesses. There is no time to prove why response B is correct, just choose it, move on, and come back to reaffirm your response when you've got time.

37. Know everything about major organs, but especially the kidneys. Know how Bernoulli's Equation applies, know the path of flow, what goes in and comes from every component of the kidney, and understand the biochemistry behind the responses and exchanges therein. Everybody told me to prepare for kidney ailments, and yes, I did get them!

38. Your homework books should provide you many questions pertaining to it, so make sure that you do these passages. These type of questions are usually around the MCAT.

39. Know your endocrine hormones in which they come from, how they are administered, what their purpose is, and where they move. These questions, whether directly or indirectly asked, will also be often found on actual MCATs.

40. Compare equations replies with variables by throwing in a easy, easy-to-work-with number in place of a factor and seeing how the equation would change number. At times it's hard to know which variable changes, but that should be given somewhere in the question, passage, formulation you've memorized, or a new formula you'll be able to make by fusing the formulation given and a formula you've memorized. Work on figuring out how to extract this info and work it into the formulas.

41. There's no need to spend too much time preparing for the writing department. As long as you're able to complete the given tasks in a grammatically correct fashion, you will do fine. Little emphasis is placed on the writing section. Just be sure that you give yourself about 25 minutes to write every query and 5 minutes to shine it up, because you won't have a rest in between the documents. You'll have 60 minutes completely.

42. When writing the essay, simply produce a central idea, synthesis ideas and theories, present them logically, and write clearly (including grammar, syntax, and punctuation).

43. Total all three as asked, and do not fret about being politically correct or using a certain opinion. How you write is what's rated, not exactly what your comments are. You just have to get ready for the writing section by completing the essays on your own practice FLs.

44. Although you do not have to spend time preparing for the writing department, do finish the essays accordingly once you take your full scale practice exams. If you neglect the composed part during FLs, then you will be worn out much quicker on the afternoon of the MCAT since you didn't build your endurance. In addition, if you get a significantly low letter rating for your writing samples, that will hurt your odds for a medical school interview.

45. Sometimes the questions offer enough information to answer them and this saves a lot of time. However, this isn't something you'd want to begin trying on your MCAT day. It doesn't work for everyone, but I found myself skimming through the passages and spending more time on reading and solving the queries. I had the time to spare and scored maximum in PS on the big day.

46. Being a great physician means processing information and coming to a decision immediately, especially when a patient rolls in on a stretcher and is coated in blood. You will have to think quickly on the MCAT too. The largest gripe of MCAT-takers is they did not have enough time. Exercise being accurate, effective, and fast while you do passages.

47. Review what you've been studying at least once a week. That usually means rereading the chapters and performing some of the passages you skipped before. Do not redo passages!

48. You are the sole you out there. You have a exceptional method of learning information and solving problems in the very best manner you can. Do not do what your classmates are doing just because they may be better students or insist on a fantastic strategy. Do what works best for you, and as soon as you learn what that is, stick to it.

49. Do not worry about saving your undergraduate textbooks to prepare for these. MCAT prep books are designed to teach you exactly what you need to know and sift out the less important info.

50. You've got 60 minutes to complete about 12 passages.

51. You have 60 minutes to reply about 6 or 7 passages.

52. You have 60 minutes to answer approximately 6 or 7 passages.

53. Each 30-minute essay will give you a statement or query. You will have to clarify what it means, give examples, and respond to both essay questions in 60 minutes, one at a time.

54. You'll get 10 minute breaks in between each part of the MCAT. Use them to get some fresh air, munch on a protein-rich bite, and rehydrate. There is, however, no break between essay questions.

55. Ideally, you would like to have about an average of 10 in every section and anything acceptable on the writing sample (N or above should do it).

56. In this manner it will be a lot easier to study topics you've already learned.

57. Take the MCAT after your Junior year or Senior year of undergraduate college, once you've finished your pre-medical pre-requisites. It'll make studying easier because you will have been familiar with all the topics.

58. The more applications AMCAS/AACOMAS have, the longer they will take to review and submit them into medical schools. The more time you wait to file your MCAT scores, the more medical school seats that have already been filled.

59. Everything considered, the ideal time to take the MCAT is when you are prepared. Keep in mind tip 3, however!

60. Don't retake the MCAT over 3 times (unless you have a very compelling reason). If you get a low score, it's not looked down to retake the MCAT, provided that your score improves. Be ready to explain your difference in scores at your medical school interview.

MCAT Verbal Reasoning Tips

61. You can up your overall MCAT score by doing well in verbal reasoning, and it doesn't require understanding or pruning a wealth of theories. Follow these strategies.

62. While reading a passage in verbal reasoning, speech these 3 questions: 1). What is the author talking about? , 2. What is the author's overall mood and opinion towards it? , 3. What specific information is in every paragraph? (You are going to have to refer back to the passage to answer detail-specific query, so remember where to find the information. You won't have much time to search around.)

63. Do verbal every morning, first thing in the morning, at the exact time of if your registered MCAT will begin. This acclimates your brain to the urgency and immediacy of the actual exam. Rituals are great.

64. Don't choose answers only due to a gut-feeling. The testmakers purposefully choose answers with words you've read before in the passage, which means that your mind automatically wants to select what is already familiar. This is a lousy idea. Do not fall for their own traps. Gut-feelings are good to fall back on when you're totally stumped, but do not choose an answer just because you have read these words before.

65. Don't employ concepts you've learned in your mathematics classes to natural sciences verbal passages. The passages can often contradict facts you've learned. Again, it's about what the author is writing and believes, not about what is correct.

66. Approach verbal passages exactly the ideal way. Read every word, understand the overall idea and sense for the passing, and answer questions as best and fast as possible. I discovered that I felt hurried the most on the verbal section, but do it quickly yet efficiently helped give me my very great score.

67. Accuracy is more important than speed. Think hard and guess on the rest if you are running out of time.

68. Eliminate answers that directly conflict with the author's opinion of the subject or which are irrelevant to his/her opinion, unless of course the question is specifically asking for the response that least fits with the writer's opinion.

69. Follow the advice on verbal plans given in EK 101 Passages in MCAT Verbal Reasoning. It is dead-on accurate.

70. Write off your start times for each passage (e.g. 60-52-44-36-28-20-12-4 for 7 passages) on your own scratch paper so that you divvy up the time appropriately for every passage. Mark and return to questions you were unsure about.

71. Answer each question in verbal, but attempt to answer the easy ones first so you can spend additional time on the harder questions. You might even wish to read the least intimidating passages too, but don't waste time looking for easy passages. It is not easy to tell what is or isn't easy. If you're not good at deciphering, just progress.

72. Bear in mind that it takes a while to your score in VR to increase. Provided that you do it each morning in precisely the same time, you will gradually watch it rise. I began with fives and sixes and finished using twelves and thirteens. Be patient.

MCAT DON'TS

73. Do not Cram -- you'll forget 90 percent of it.

74. Do not rely upon Kaplan. In reality, don't use it at all, unless you are using the practice exams. Simply compare their evaluations on Amazon if you don't believe me.

75. Don't study one subject at a time. Mix it up -- insure every topic each week. The MCAT will probably be all muddled up also; anatomy shows up in the Physical Sciences department and chemistry formulas show up at the Biological Sciences section. You use different areas of your mind to study unique subjects. Switching between subjects is a lot more effective than block-studying.

76. Don't wait till after work or after hanging out with buddies to review your own passages. Adjust your passages immediately. Read the chapter, do passing 1 and examine it instantly; do passage 3 and 2 in a row when timing yourself, then review 2 and 3 directly later.

77. Do not relieve your bladder mid-way by means of a section in your clinic FL. On the test day you might just have the ability to visit the toilet on your breaks, and you do not want to waste valuable time choosing mid-test bathroom breaks.

78. Do not skip breaks during your examination. Use the breaks to close your eyes, breathe, and calm your nerves. You do not need to burn.

79. They give you an alert but passive focus. You'll make dumb mistakes. I weaned myself off of coffee a week beforehand. It is nice to believe the buzz, but it's nicer to stop the crash.

80. Whatever you do, do not leave questions unanswered. In case you have 3 minutes left on the proctor clock, then fill in the rest of the answers in that segment and also the return to what you were working on. Unanswered questions are erroneous answers. Guessed answers have up to a 25% random prospect of being right, and that is much better to bet.

81. Do not read a question over and over again, expecting to each the surprising understand it differently. Paraphrase it and ask the new question to yourself quietly.

82. Never retake a practice test. If you do, don't even think about your score to be more true. Whether you remember the info or not, some part of your mind will comprehend replies. This may completely discombobulate your score.

83. Do not worry. It is a waste of valuable energy.

84. Do not intensify your studying as your exam day approaches. In reality, you can actually hurt yourself and your MCAT score outcome if you don't end up and take a minumum of one day off before the MCAT. Ensure that you are well rested. Ideally you'll be done with all your studies one week before the examination so you can just review some substances to get a few hours every day during this last week.

85. Don't invest in an expensive course simply because you wouldn't know where else to get started. It depends upon how you understand, but investing in the right materials and managing your own time effectively is simply the perfect method to prepare for the MCAT. Some prep-courses are extremely interactive, which is very good for someone who can not learn by themselves, but most men and women learn quicker and in larger amounts on their particular if done the right way. If you want to excel, you will need to buy the perfect prep books, make a program, and spend approximately 75 days preparing the right way.

86. Become accustomed to waking up early (if you signed up for an 8am examination). I strictly went to bed early and woke up at 5:30am for the entire week before my actual test day, and more or less stuck into that same "rise-and-rest" MCAT study schedule for my whole 75 days of prep. Establish your studying times, especially the clinic FLs, in exactly the same time you'll be taking your examination.

87. Get physical exercise during your analyzing months. Folks perform at their peak when they're fit. Have a jog after you're done studying for the day. I jogged just about every single day once I researched, but you don't need to go every day. A couple of times weekly function just fine.

88. Eliminate distractions while you examine. Close your programs on your computer, switch off your ipod, and put your phone off and on silent.

89. Avoid drinking alcohol on study days. If you need a beverage on your break days, drink. Alcohol is generally pretty bad for you, particularly for your brain and instructional performance. An occasional glass of red wine will not hurt, though.

90. Great friends will encourage you and your dedication.

91. Eat well.

92. Read news in the morning or at night. Don't only read medical information, but create your internet homepage CNN (or some other neutral newspage) and browse around the different articles offered. Reading everything you normally wouldn't (for me it was politics) assists your brain adjust to understanding all the different kinds of passages in the verbal section on the MCAT. These include social sciences (psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology), natural sciences, and humanities (english, history, philosophy). Most mathematics majors are very comfortable with all the natural sciences but struggle with the social sciences and humanities. Brush up in your free time.

93. The night before the exam, be kind to your body and mind and find a minimum of 9 hours of sleep. That means going to bed at 8 or 9pm and being asleep within an hour or two. You'll feel refreshed and awake the following morning.

94. Bring protein-rich, sugar-free snacks (e.g. Larabars plus a few walnuts) to your testing centre to your breaks. Do not forget juice or water. You do not want to crash from a lack of food or a sugar once you begin the BS section.

95. Most test centers supply either (or both) earmuffs and earplugs. Whatever you have been practicing with along is best to use on the true test day; should you have been using earplugs while you study, ask for a pair at the exam centre.

96. The MCATs being administered vary, and question issue also changes. If you can not figure something out, make an educated guess, proceed, and return to the marked query once you complete that section when you have time.

97. Don't worry excessively about the writing department. Practice typing your essays when you take the practice FLs, but don't stress if your score is not phenomenal. What makes an impact is if you score tremendously well, or exceptionally poorly. A superb score in writing can offset a low verbal score.

98. Relax. A stressed mind can impair your access to crucial information. This single exam isn't the conclusion of your life.

99. Be confident. You have got this! Confidence boosts performance.

100. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in and out in between passages. Move on and forget about the last passing. I discovered that my eyes burnt because I had been so attentive to the passages I must have forgotten to blink.

101. Unless you have been enlightened by a better line of reasoning, resist the urge to change an answer you have already clicked.

102. Beware of tricks! The MCAT test-makers frequently throw in trick replies! Gut feelings are not necessarily the ideal feelings. Know why you are choosing an answer, don't just go with a sense.

103. Smile.

104. Focus on what you're reading, what you know about the topic, and what response makes the most sense (or which replies make the least feel). Push out extraneous thoughts and focus. This is really the secret to both memorization and critical thinking.

105. In case you've got the money, you might also get Examkrackers MCAT Audio Osmosis . The CDs condense several significant concepts into a collection of compact, conversational lectures, and you'll be able to hear them while driving or working out in the gym.

106. As you did for your undergraduate studies, always keep your eyes to the goal. Daily as a pre-medical pupil is one step nearer to a dream. When times get tough, recall your prize waiting for you in the end of the trip! Remember why you chose this particular field, then just take it one day, night, concept, passage, or question at a time.

107. Listen to my podcasts, so I usually try to incorporate some of my insights and experience on or about the MCAT in every episode!

108. House says we should finish by restating both most important and essential tips! All of the things I made are important, however, the two main ones are 1) selecting the best stuff and 2) knowing when you're ready and fully ready. There is a reliable way to know when you're prepared: take a lot of full-length clinic tests by AAMC and then determine if, normally, you are prepared!

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17. Practice tests are not necessarily a huge indicator of how you will do. It is based on the practice tests and just how difficult they are. You might also get a really bizarre MCAT. Don't get thrown off, discouraged, or confident by your scores. Normally, but the FLs are an excellent indicator for you to know if you're ready or not.

18. Create one page outlines of what you learn for every chapter. Decorate these outlines with sketches and distinct colored highlighting so as to make it stay in your memory for easy recollection. This technique can be applicable throughout medical school. If you did not believe you had a photographic memory, you might think again after training with this.

19. Download free of charge full-length practice tests here and here. Taking practice tests frees you both through practice and routine. Chances are slim.

20. It doesn't matter if you take 3 practice tests per week or 1 per week, but it's ideal to take the examinations after you've finished a fantastic quantity of your studying. Assessing the answers to the full-scale evaluations after you have completed them is studying, too.

21. Extensively review your tests. Again, reviewing is critical. Figure out why you have a question wrong, be in a position to correctly do the issue, and find your weak spots. Consider failing a query as an opportunity develop and to learn. Consult friends or professors to solve a question which you can't fix. I finished a FL about every 3 times after analyzing the material (day A: FLdaily B: inspection first half FLdaily C: review last half FL, replicate).

22. Practice carrying FLs in locations. During the authentic exam, you'll be with a number of other students taking various MCATs. They sniffle, cough, shift, and tap their pencils. You ought to get used to this beforehand.

23. If a training class appears right for you, do it. Honestly, I think 90 percent of you should be OK without it since your desk and your brain should be everything you desire, but people have experienced favorable results with training classes. In particular, I am thinking about the Berkeley Review one in CA (difficult to take though in case you live in NE America, such as me).

24. If group work helps, research with a buddy. Two heads are better than one because they can offer unique perspectives and approaches to understanding and solving problems. I find studying in classes makes me remember the information. I end up explaining it to someone and never forget this, or vice versa.

25. The actual MCAT doesn't have an alarm clock which rings or beeps every hour. Practice timing yourself silently.

26. Study during the day. Your brain is more lively and absorbs info best during the daylight.

27. There is no trivia on the MCAT. Practice deciphering complex biological systems and figuring out exactly what's going on and what's being requested. Recognizing concepts in anatomy is more important than memorizing physiological systems.

28. Take your clinic tests on a pc using a plug in keyboard. That is what the actual MCAT would be like.

29. Practice carrying FLs using earplugs or head muffs. Most testing centers offer both or one. Take advantage of them.

30. Bring on the flash cards. Learn all the concepts -- that means understand them, and memorize the necessary facts, names, formulas, and reactions. Put the ones that you have learned. The EK novels will tell you exactly what is absolutely necessary to memorize and what is not. This was really helpful to me.

31. Keep all your flashcards at precisely the same pile and shuffle frequently. Topics are almost always intertwined on the MCAT. This can allow you to learn how to bridge information.

32. Actively try to bridge ideas -- link unrelated information in a realistic way while you review. If you are learning about purines in chemistry and about deciding the velocity of objects in physics, you might consider solving and comprehension the way quickly caffeine (a purine) gets absorbed into the blood flow. Then you could bridge biology and determine where the compound will travel to anatomically or what enzymes it may encounter in different regions of the human body.

33. Memorize the necessary formulas and definitions; ditch the rest. It can be tough to distinguish, but this is critical. Remember that the MCAT often provides you reactions or formulas you've never noticed. It's your responsibility to employ them in helping you answer questions properly.

34. Make your personal mnemonics to recall names and definitions, particularly in mathematics. Examkrackers provides many tricks and catchy ways to remember difficult things.

35. You will build stamina as you continue to study. It's useless studying material while your mind is elsewhere. Within a couple of weeks before your test date, you should not be taking breaks.

36. Learn how to eliminate incorrect answers so as to choose your final response. That is something that the Berkeley Review pressures in their prep publications, and rightly so! You won't have time to consciously think through the most precise explanation or answer. In your limited quantity of time you need to eliminate incorrect answers and make educated guesses. I guessed on many questions, but all these guesses were informed guesses. There is no time to prove why response B is right, just choose it, proceed and return to reaffirm your response when you have time.

37. Know everything about major organs, but especially the kidneys. Know how Bernoulli's Equation uses, know the path of flow, what goes in and comes out in each component of the kidney, and also understand the biochemistry behind the reactions and exchanges therein. Everyone told me to prepare for kidney ailments, and yes, I did get them!

38. Understand the O2-hemoglobin dissociation curve. Your homework books should give you many questions pertaining to it, so make certain that you do those passages. These type of questions are often on the MCAT.

39. Know your endocrine hormones where they come from, how they are administered, what their purpose is, and wherever they go. These questions, whether directly or indirectly asked, are also often found on real MCATs.

40. Compare equations answers with factors by throwing in a simple, easy-to-work-with number in place of a variable and seeing the way the equation would change number. At times it's difficult to know which factor changes, but that should be given somewhere in the question, passage, formulation you have realised, or a new formula you'll be able to make by fusing the formulation given and a formula you have memorized. Work on figuring out how to extract this info and work it into the formulas.

41. There's not any need to spend an excessive amount of time preparing for the writing section. Provided that you're able to complete the specified tasks in a grammatically correct fashion, you will do fine. Just make sure that you give yourself about 25 minutes to write every query and 5 minutes to shine it up, since you won't have a break in between the essays. You will have 60 minutes completely.

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43. Complete all three as asked, and don't fret about being politically correct or having a certain opinion. The best way to write is what's graded, not what your opinions are. You just need to prepare for the writing section by completing the essays on your clinic FLs.

44. Although you don't have to spend much time preparing for the writing department, do finish the essays accordingly when you take your full scale practice exams. Should you fail the composed part during FLs, then you'll be worn out much faster on the afternoon of the MCAT because you did not build your stamina. In addition, should you receive a significantly low letter score for your writing samples, that will hurt your odds for a medical school interview.

45. Sometimes the questions offer enough info to answer them and this saves a lot of time. However, this is not something you'd want to start trying in your MCAT day. I had the time to spare and scored maximum in PS on the big day.

46. Being a great doctor means communicating information and coming to a decision immediately, particularly when a patient rolls in on a stretcher and can be coated in blood. You will need to think quickly on the MCAT too. The largest gripe of MCAT-takers is they didn't have enough time. Exercise being true, effective, and fast while you do quests.

47. Review what you have been analyzing at least one time per week. That means rereading the chapters and performing some of the passages you jumped earlier. Don't redo passages!

48. You are the sole you out there. You've got a unique method of learning information and solving problems in the best manner you can. Don't do exactly what your classmates do just because they might be better students or insist on a great strategy. Do what works best for you, and once you find out what that is, stick with it.

49. Do not worry about conserving your undergraduate textbooks to get ready for these. MCAT prep books are intended to teach you what you want to understand and sift out the important information.

50. The Verbal Reasoning Section has passages which you willl read and answer detail-oriented, comprehensive, and critical thinking questions on. You've got 60 minutes to finish about 12 passages.

51. The Physical Sciences section includes General Chemistry and Physics. You have 60 minutes to answer about 6 or 7 passages.

52. The Biological Sciences section includes passages on Biology and Organic Chemistry, including subjects you might have coated in Genetics, Biochemistry, Ecology, and Physiology. You have 60 minutes to reply about 7 or 6 passages.

53. Every 30-minute essay will give you an outline or query. You'll have to clarify what it means, give examples, and respond to both essay questions in 60 minutes, one at a time.

54. You will get 10 minute breaks between each section of the MCAT. Use them to find some fresh air, munch a protein-rich snack, and rehydrate. There is, however, no break between composition questions.

55. You can score anywhere from 1 to 15 in every section (VR, PS, and BS) and may get a letter from J (lowest) to T (highest) on the writing sample. Ideally, you want to have about an average of 10 in every section and anything acceptable on the writing sample (N or over should take action).

56. This way it will be easier to study topics you've already learned.

57. Take the MCAT after your Junior year or year of undergraduate faculty, as soon as you've completed your pre-medical pre-requisites. It'll make learning easier because you'll have already been familiar with the topics.

58. The best time to take the MCAT is in late May to early July, but that can be the most popular time to take it. The more applications AMCAS/AACOMAS have, the longer they'll take to examine and submit them into medical schools. I took my MCAT in mid-August and AACOMAS took 1 week to process my program while AMCAS took 2.5 weeks. The more time you wait to file your MCAT scores, the more medical college chairs that have been filled.

59. Everything considered, the best time to take the MCAT is when you're most ready. Keep in mind tip 3, though!

60. Don't retake the MCAT over 3 times (unless you've got an extremely compelling reason). If you get a very low score, it is not looked down to retake the MCAT, provided that your score improves. Be ready to explain your difference in scores in your medical school interview.

61. You can up your overall MCAT score by doing well in verbal reasoning, and it doesn't require understanding or pruning a wealth of theories. Follow these tips.

62. While reading a passage in verbal reasoning, address these three questions: 1). What is the writer talking about? , 2. What is the author's overall disposition and comment towards it? , 3. (You will have to refer back to this passage to reply detail-specific query, therefore remember where to find the info. You won't have a lot of time to search around.)

63. Do verbal every morning, first thing in the morning, in the precise time of if your registered MCAT will begin. This acclimates your mind to the urgency and immediacy of the actual examination. Rituals are good.

64. Don't choose answers only due to a gut-feeling. The testmakers purposefully choose answers with phrases you have read before in the passing, so your brain automatically wants to select what's already familiar. This is a bad idea. Do not fall for their own traps. Gut-feelings are great to fall back on if you're totally stumped, but do not choose an answer just because you've read those words before.

65. Do not apply concepts you've learned in your science classes to natural sciences. The passages can often contradict facts you've learned. Again, it's about just what the writer is writing and thinks, not about what's accurate.

66. Strategy verbal passages exactly the ideal way. Read every word, know the overall idea and feel for the passing, and answer questions as best and quickly as possible. I found that I felt rushed that the most on the verbal section, but do it quickly yet efficiently helped give me my score.

67. Accuracy is more important than speed. Think hard and figure about the rest if you're running out of time.

68. Eliminate answers that directly conflict with the author's opinion of the subject or which are irrelevant to his/her opinion, unless of course the question is specifically asking for the response that fits with the writer's opinion.

69. It's dead-on accurate.

70. Write off your start times for every passage (e.g. 60-52-44-36-28-20-12-4 for 2 passages) on your own scratch paper so you divvy up the time appropriately for each passage. Mark and return to questions you were unsure about.

71. Answer every question in verbal, but try to answer the simple ones first so you are able to spend more time on the more difficult questions. You may even wish to read the most intimidating passages as well, but do not waste time searching for easy passages. It's difficult to tell what is or is not straightforward. If you're bad at deciphering, simply progress.

72. Bear in mind that it takes a while for your score in VR to rise. Provided that you do it each morning at precisely the same time, you will gradually see it rise. I began with fives and sixes and ended using twelves and thirteens. Be patient.

73. Don't Cram -- you'll forget 90% of it.

74. Do not rely on Kaplan. In reality, do not use it at all, unless you're using the practice examinations. Just compare their evaluations on Amazon in case you don't believe me.

75. Do not study one subject at a time. Mix it up -- insure each topic each week. The MCAT will be all muddled up as well; body shows up in the Physical Sciences section and chemistry formulas appear at the Biological Sciences section. You use various areas of your mind to study different subjects. Switching between issues is a lot more powerful than block-studying.

76. Don't wait till after work or later hanging out with buddies to reassess your own passages. Adjust your passages immediately. Read the chapter, do passing 1 and review it instantly; do passage 3 and 2 in a row when timing yourself, then review 3 and 2 directly later. You'll recall and understand the material better this way.

77. Do not relieve your bladder mid-way by means of a section in your clinic FL. On the test day you may only have the ability to go to the bathroom on your breaks, and you do not want to squander valuable time taking mid-test bathroom breaks.

78. Don't skip breaks during your examination. You do not want to burn out.

79. Don't drink energy drinks on the big day. They give you an attentive but passive attention. You will make stupid mistakes. I weaned myself off of coffee a week in advance. It's nice to believe the buzz, but it is nicer to prevent the crash.

80. Whatever you do, don't leave questions unanswered. If you have 3 minutes left on the proctor clock, then fill in the remaining replies in that segment and also the return to what you had been working on. Unanswered questions are incorrect answers. Guessed answers have as much as a 25% random chance of being right, and that is much better to bet on.

81. Don't read a question over and over again, hoping to each the sudden understand it otherwise. Paraphrase it and ask the new question to yourself quietly.

82. Never retake a clinic test. If you do, do not even think about your score to be more accurate. Whether you recall the info or not, some portion of your brain will comprehend answers. This will completely discombobulate your own score.

83. Do not worry. It's a waste of valuable energy.

84. Don't intensify your analyzing as your examination day approaches. In fact, you can actually hurt yourself and your MCAT score outcome in case you don't wind down and take a minumum of one day off until the MCAT. Ensure you are well rested. Ideally you'll be accomplished with all your studies weekly before the examination so that you may just review some materials for a a couple hours per day during that last week.

85. Do not invest in a costly course simply because you wouldn't know where else to start. It is dependent upon how you understand, but investing in the ideal materials and managing your time effectively is simply the best way to prepare for the MCAT. Some prep-courses are extremely interactive, which can be very good for somebody who can't learn by themselves, but most men and women learn quicker and in larger amounts in their own if done the ideal way. If you wish to excel, you will need to buy the perfect prep books, make a schedule, and spend about 75 days preparing the proper way.

MCAT Lifestyle Tips

86. Become accustomed to waking up early (if you signed up for an 8am exam). I strictly went to bed early and woke up at 5:30am for the whole week prior to my actual test day, and much more or less stuck to that same "rise-and-rest" MCAT research schedule for my entire 75 days of preparation. Establish your studying times, particularly the clinic FLs, in the exact same time you'll be taking your examination.

87. Get physical exercise during your studying months. People perform at their peak when they are most healthy. Take a run after you're done studying for your day. I jogged just about every single day after I researched, but you don't need to go every day. Two or three times per week work just fine.

88. Remove distractions while you study. Close your apps in your computer, switch off your ipod, and place your phone off and on quiet.

89. Avoid drinking alcohol on study days. Should you require a beverage on your break times, then drink modestly. Alcohol is generally fairly bad for you, especially for your mind and instructional performance. A typical glass of red wine won't hurt, though.

90. Sacrifice partying with friends for studying. Great friends will support you and your dedication.

91. Eat well. Filling, heart-healthy and energy-rich foods such as a lasagna dinner take you a long way that the following day.

92. Do not just read medical information, but make your internet homepage CNN (or some other neutral newspage) and navigate around various articles provided. Reading everything you normally would not (for me it was politics) helps your mind adjust to comprehending all the various types of passages at the verbal section on the MCAT. Most mathematics majors are very familiar with the natural sciences but struggle with the social sciences and humanities. Brush upward in your free time.

MCAT Exam Day

93. The night before the examination, be kind to your body and mind and get a minimum of 9 hours of sleep. This means going to bed at 8 or 9pm and being asleep within an hour or two. You will feel refreshed and awake the following morning.

94. Bring protein-rich, sugar-free snacks (e.g. Larabars plus a few walnuts) to your testing centre for your own breaks. Don't forget juice or water. You do not need to crash from a lack of food or a sugar high as soon as you begin the BS section.

95. Most test centers supply either (or both) earmuffs and earplugs. Whatever you have been practicing with all together is best to use on the true test day; if you've been using earplugs while you study, request a pair at the exam center.

96. The MCATs being handled differ, and question issue also varies. If you can't figure out something, make an educated guess, move on, and return to the noticeable question as soon as you finish that section if you've time.

97. Don't worry excessively about the writing section. Practice typing your essays when you take the practice FLs, but do not worry if your score isn't phenomenal. What makes an effect is if you score exceptionally well, or exceptionally poorly. An excellent score in writing can offset a low verbal score.

98. Relax. A stressed head can impair your access to vital information. This single exam is not the conclusion of your lifetime.

99. Be confident. You have got this!

100. Move on and forget about the last passing. I discovered my eyes burnt because I was so attentive to the passages I have to have forgotten to blink. Doing this in between passages felt very, very good, and it made me feel much more relaxed, refreshed, and pumped to persevere.

101. Unless you have been enlightened by a much better line of reasoning, resist the urge to change an answer you have already clicked.

102. Beware of tips! The MCAT test-makers often throw in trick replies! Gut feelings aren't necessarily the right feelings. Know why you are selecting an answer, do not simply go with a sense.

103. Smile. It enhances your mood and outlook.

104. Focus on what you're reading, what you know about the subject, and what answer makes the most sense (or that replies make the least feel). Push out extraneous thoughts and concentrate.

105. In case you have the money, you might also get Examkrackers MCAT Audio Osmosis . The CDs condense several significant theories into a series of streamlined, conversational assignments, and you can listen to them while driving or exercising in the gym. Here's a thorough review of Examkrackers MCAT Audio Osmosis, which I wrote some time ago.

106. As you did to your undergraduate studies, keep your eyes to the objective. Daily as a pre-medical student is 1 step closer to a dream. When times get rough, remember your prize awaiting you in the end of the journey! Remember why you chose this particular area, then take it one evening, night, idea, passing, or question at a time.

107. Listen to my podcasts, so I usually try to incorporate some of my insights and expertise on or on the MCAT in each episode!

108. House says we should complete by restating both most important and crucial tips! All of the things I made are important, but the two main ones are 1) selecting the best materials and 2) understanding when you are ready and fully ready. There is a reliable way to know when you're ready: take a bunch of full-length practice tests by AAMC and see if, normally, you're ready!

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