Lesson 8 Quiz!

True or False: The CARS section is constructed systematically, meaning passages and questions display repeated, predictable (and therefore learnable) patterns.

Metacognition involves being aware of your own thought processes – put simply, it is the act of “thinking about your thinking.” Which of the following accurately describes how metacognition can be utilized during CARS studying?

To improve your CARS performance, you first need to explicitly identify which of your techniques and strategies aren’t working. After that, you should:

True or False: During the study process, it is generally unnecessary to work through ALL of the AAMC’s official CARS prep material, including the CARS Diagnostic Tool, both CARS Question Packs, the Official Guide questions, the Free Sample Test, and all four Practice Exams.

Imagine that at the beginning of the MCAT study process, you take the AAMC’s Free Sample Test as a diagnostic and achieve a 125 on the CARS section. Your goal score for CARS is a 130, and after about a month of studying, you achieve that score on a practice CARS section. A month after that however, upon completing another practice CARS section, your score slips slightly to a 128.

In this scenario, you should:

Which two mental characteristics are indispensable for Test-Day success?

In the immediate run-up to Test Day, it is generally advisable to (check all that apply):

Though self-care is a crucial part of any successful MCAT prep routine, not every lifestyle habit, even those considered healthy, is likely to improve your performance during the study process or on Test Day.

In particular, which of the following lifestyle changes should you AVOID making as you are studying for the MCAT?