Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content knowledge so you can recall key concepts and terms.

Recommendation

Review the practice you complete, searching for general areas of content weakness. Follow up by studying those areas of content weakness using your prep books, videos, or instructor. For areas you particularly struggle with, make use of existing flashcards or create your own.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may need to review the underlying science content or you may have had trouble thinking about a specific scenario and then applying the right outside content knowledge to it.

Recommendation

Focus on becoming more comfortable working with content you already know. Additional practice questions and review will be key, as well as creating and updating personalized flashcards based on trends you notice in your own difficulties recognizing content. Make sure to go back to the books, videos, and instructors for help with any content you don't know at all.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may have rushed through the question stem or answer choices trying to get through questions faster. Knowing how to allocate time on the MCAT is an important skill to master.

Recommendation

Slow down and focus on processing the question first, prior to diving into the answer choices. The test is timed, but points come from understanding the question stem and answering it correctly, so careful reading should be a priority in practice. Focus on taking the time to rephrase the question stem and carefully read the answer choices and complete further practice to test those skills.

Underlying Problem(s)

You might be missing a strategic approach to understanding the question stem, or, what the MCAT is actually asking in this case. This is usually because you weren't able to identify key parts of the question, or it might be because you need more content review.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. Focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

You understood the question, but may not have used an equation correctly because you're less comfortable with calculations. You may have also skipped a step when making your calculations or didn't identify a variable value. Reading carefully, identifying the correct variables, and using your scratch work effectively are all key to calculation success.

Recommendation

If you are struggling with calculations, make sure in practice you are making use of your scratch paper and noting any key variables, writing down the portions of the equation and calculations that you need to keep track of your work. If you are going to take the time to complete a calculation question, invest a few extra seconds of writing to ensure you do not make a simple calculation mistake.

Underlying Problem(s)

Wrong answers on the MCAT will always have something definitely wrong in them. You may not have spent time predicting the answer before reviewing the answer choices. Wrong answers are tempting for a very specific reason that relies on common mistakes you might make.

Recommendation

If you are narrowing down to two and choosing wrong consistently, that indicates you are not predicting correct answers prior to diving into the answer choices. Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.

Underlying Problem(s)

You may not have understood the question or didn't read it closely enough. This is usually due to rushing through a question stem before making a prediction and going to the answer choices.

Recommendation

Rephrasing the question stem in a conscientious way is key to being able to solve the more challenging or wordy questions on the MCAT. In future practice, focus on pausing and rephrasing the question stem, prior to trying to actively investigate and solve the problem.

Underlying Problem(s)

When you "overthink" an MCAT problem, you might be lead astray by an answer that covers something well beyond the scope of the question. This is usually due to not spending enough time predicting an answer before reviewing answer choices.

Recommendation

Before reading the answer choices in depth, make sure you have a clear task to accomplish based on what the question is really asking, and then complete that task, going to the answer choices only when appropriate. Going into the answer choices too early is likely to lead to further 'stuck between two answers' scenarios.