Practice Makes Perfect

The old adage that practice makes perfect is a true statement. There is a point where I think diminishing returns start to effect results. I have been studying for my MCAT for a while now, and to say I am ready to be done with it is an understatement. Am I "ready" for the test. No way. I think the point of this type of test is to make you feel uncomfortable. Do I know a lot of material? Yes. Will I be able to express what I know? Hopefully.

In a lot of ways the test depends on me, but in a few ways I am at the will of the test writer. I won't remember everything. Things can be confusing in a test like the MCAT and the layout and phrasing of the passages can stifle even really intelligent people. I know that while taking practice tests I still find myself lost in other thoughts even while reading a passage. This is something I need to address before the test, but I also know that the legitimate test will serve to focus me because it will be "THE TEST". The one that makes or breaks me. Still, this is an area where I think I could have been more focused and practiced like I want to play.

My pursuit of the M.D. has allowed me to learn a great deal, but now that I am reconsidering the whole venture I have become a little lest focused on performing well on the MCAT. I know that I have done a lot to prepare and my hope is that it pays off. I still want to live up to my own expectations when I take the test anything less than my best effort is a disappointment.

With around 11 days left until the test I can say that I will just continue to review and try to bring up my weaknesses. I can't do anything but continue to work. My practice exams are just that. The real thing is a matter of putting all the pieces together. We shall see how it all goes down.