How much harder is UWorld than MCAT?

UWorld passages are often very difficult, and on average you should expect your scores to be noticeably lower on UWorld than they would be on the AAMC. With my students, I often see a difference of 10-20%. If you typically do fairly well on CARS, this isn't a big deal.
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Is UWorld enough for MCAT?

UWorld is good for MCAT prep as it provides 2,000-plus questions that are designed to be comparable to the AAMC questions. The questions are categorized into the seven subjects assessed on the exam. You have the option to complete these questions one by one (in tutor mode) or in a block similar to the exam.
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Is UWorld p/s harder than MCAT?

UWorld on the whole can be harder than the AAMC, but that is a pro, and as a general rule of thumb you want to be scoring in the high 70s-80s percent accuracy on the questions.
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What is a good score on UWorld MCAT?

You want to aim for a MCAT score of at least 510 or better because this is the average score of everyone who applies and actually gets into medical school.
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Does UWorld pass Mcats?

High-quality, passage-based questions are the gold standard of MCAT preparation, but unfortunately, they are perennially in short supply for our students. Luckily, UWorld's MCAT Qbank is a top-quality resource for MCAT preparation.
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Do UWorld questions get harder?

Just like with the NCLEX, the more questions you get right, the harder the next ones are gonna be. That tells me you're progressing & you should be proud! hotchopstix wrote: That's a good thing though--that they're getting harder.
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How many UWorld questions should I do a day?

During the initial periods of dedicated study, students should be taking blocks of at least 20 questions, with at least 50 questions covered per day. Most students will do a block of 40 topic-specific questions focused on whatever topic they are reviewing at the time, and then a block of at least 10 mixed questions.
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Is 75% on UWorld a good MCAT?

I consider any score above 75% on UWorld to be very good. I see almost nobody scoring above 85% on UWorld, even among some of my students who get almost all of the AAMC questions correct. When you review UWorld passages, it will show you the percentage of people who picked each answer.
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How hard is a 520 MCAT?

So, a score of 520 is a very strong score! It puts you in the top 98th percentile of all MCAT test-takers. To put the score into perspective, the median MCAT score for matriculants in the 2019-2020 academic year was 511.5.
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Is a 520 MCAT good?

Attaining a score of 520 on the MCAT means you performed in the 98% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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How can I raise my MCAT by 10 points?

If you seriously want to increase your MCAT score by 10 points or more within 30 days, one of the best things you could do is to go hard on full length, timed practice exams. This will not only train your stamina, but will also train yourself in being able to actually apply the material you have been studying.
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Is UWorld hard?

The UWorld exams are tough because they are so detailed and you have to know a lot to get them right. So both are difficult in their own way, and the important thing is that they are harder than the real deal.
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How similar are UWorld questions to MCAT?

The question types are VERY similar, and the difficulty is definetly on par with or harder than AAMC. The only knock i have on Uworld is that they need to add more questions and passages, but that is probably due to them being new to the MCAT game.
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Is UWorld better than Kaplan MCAT?

The UWorld MCAT Qbank does a lot of good, but there are also many significant issues. For one, UWorld is not a proper MCAT prep course (and it's not meant to be). Compared to heavy-hitters like Kaplan or Princeton Review, the features of UWorld are downright slim!
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Is UWorld good for MCAT Reddit?

Uworld helps you fill content gaps and start practicing. They're more content heavy and difficult than the real deal, but great practice because it really helps solidify content. Then in the last month do AAMC stuff. It's obviously a must have because it's the right style of question.
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Is a 44 MCAT good?

Old MCAT Scoring System: Range between 3-45. A 50th percentile score approximated 25. New MCAT Scoring System: Range between 472-528. A 50th percentile score approximates 500.
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Is a 515 MCAT good?

To get an excellent MCAT score means to score in the overall 90th percentile, which currently means a score of 515 or greater. Anything above the score of 517 is considered as outstanding. With that kind of score, it will be difficult for med schools to reject your application!
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Is a 525 MCAT good?

Attaining a score of 525 on the MCAT means you performed in the 100% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Is 490 a good MCAT score?

Is 490 a bad MCAT score? in, and most importantly, your individual section scores. Attaining a score of 490 on the MCAT means you performed in the 20% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Is a 509 A good MCAT score?

Attaining a score of 509 on the MCAT means you performed in the 82% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Can I finish UWorld in a month MCAT?

Of course it can be done in a month. MIXED and TIMED Qs full length blocks. 2 blocks a day.
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Can you finish UWorld in 2 months?

In summary, getting through the UWorld Qbank in 30 days is definitely possible! That being said, it is still recommended to start earlier than 30 days so that you can both move through the QBank at a slightly more relaxed pace and work through it twice, which is ideal.
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What is a good UWorld percentage?

Uworld 87% is very very good.
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