The tips begin at a different place in each module. The advice moves along with the stages of the course.

For questions missed in section bank and practice tests, look at the answer choices and do a tally. See if a pattern exists where correct answers are more often than not below the choice selected, choosing 'B' with the correct answer 'D', for example, more often than choosing 'D' with correct answer 'B'. This pattern reflects the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered when making decisions. Psychologists call this 'anchoring'. It happens with the most subtle questions, often in CARS. No matter how tempting the first decent answer sounds, try to withhold judgment and process all the answer choices before you choose.

Suggested Assignments

Science Focus

Study the conceptual materials in your book-set (TBR or Kaplan) within Light, Geometric Optics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics, and Molecular Spectroscopy . 

Perform the odd numbered (phase 1 ) practice items in your book-set.

Watch the videos for Module 13 - Light, Geometric Optics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics, and Molecular Spectroscopy.

Before moving on to the Integrated Course practice items, work on your physics fundamentals with the Concept and Question Cards.

Choose from the resources available within the Topic Pages to reinforce and supplement learning.

Conceptual Integration

Read the Interdisciplinary Notes for Module 13.

Play Catch Blue.

Biology Cycle

Make progress on the in-depth cycle we began last module working through the materials covering human physiology in your book-set. Study the conceptual materials and perform the odd numbered practice items. Aim to complete this cycle before module 15. 

Psychology

Study the conceptual treatment of Social Behavior in your MCAT book-set and complete the odd numbered problems.

Continue review of the conceptual vocabulary for Social Behavior using the illustrated conceptual primer on this site.

Extend practice using the Essential Concepts ANKI Deck to include the Social Behavior cards. 

Integrated Course practice items:

CARS

Complete Step 2 and Step 3 of the CARS Diagnostic Tool. Pace yourself to complete this resource before module 14.

MCAT Practice

Module 13 MCAT Strategies Strategies for questions.

Continue working through the Section Bank at AAMC. Work at a pace to complete the Section Bank before module 15. 

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