Acing Multiple Choice Tests: Advanced Strategies

[@blackpetals6400]

1. Go at a fairly slow and comfortable pace to analyze each questions and reduce chance of careless mistakes. 2. Read each answer choice 3. Two types of marking like a circle and square to represent what you are unsure about and what you are completely unsure about 4. Don't choose the average answer...read the exact question before picking the answer (usually the last sentence) 5. What specific concept is the question referring to...what does the test maker want you to pick 6. Creatively view the question in many different perspectives and contexts 7. Find a trend in what the test maker does more often rather than a general principle of picking c for example 8. Watch for questions with "always" or with grammatical errors. 9. Choose the answer that has better reasoning. 10. Don't overthink... usually follows general principle or depends on what your test maker expects from you 11. Think about what you would do differently when you get the test back to avoid making that mistake in the first place. Great video man. Keep these tips coming!

[@naileusmile2293]

Thanks Bud!

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

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[@yesicacastaneda5835]

I watched this video this week. I am majoring in accounting and just took a final. I applied all tip and scored a 250/250 on my final!!!!!🤓 I was freaking out the entire time while taking it!😩

[@creepypastaexplained4945]

omg im late, but congrats!

[@LifeofRohu]

Likes your video before watching it because that’s the amount of faith I have.

[@nayanajain4412]

me tooo

[@quantumcrash7266]

me three lol

[@jessicaflowers6795]

Wow, never seen someone so smart, clever, AND wise.

[@Specisight]

Marlene DR stfu

[@23lovelovelove23]

I was almost failing all my anatomy exams and getting the same mark each time, I watched your video the night before the final and applied your tips and I got ELEVEN POINTS HIGHER!!! I’m so happy thank you so much you helped me pass!! 😊

[@MsSuperTrue]

you always hit the Perfect topics! Thankkkkssssss

[@loopje]

Last tip: always squeeze the orange, even if you only get one drop of juice. Always ask your teacher questions, you may be surprised by how much information he or she gives you...

[@MedBros]

+loopje Yes and well put!

[@asch19]

Thank you so much this was absolutely helpful and I will often use these strategies thanks med bros

[@MedBros]

+Esmael Dukuray Thank you!

[@DanielleJaramilla]

BRO you've mastered THE TEST!! Great job. I am proud of you! & Thank you for giving me the strength and motivation to study and do great in school. Thank you so much! You have no idea how much you have helped me! Keep doing what you are doing because you are selflessly helping so many people. ☺️

[@MedBros]

Thank you so much for the kind words Danielle! I'm glad you found the motivation to do great in school; I know it can be hard sometimes but keep at it!

[@yuhantang5334]

Thanks, I am writing my MCAT this week, this is helpful!

[@imanfateh3261]

Hey, Shaman I really appreciate your videos. Can you please do a video on how to go about getting great Letter of recommendations if your school does not have a premed committee

[@MedBros]

+dragonballz naruto Yes definitely and thank you for the suggestion!

[@wafanomani9074]

I love watching your videos!!! I'm really interested in medicine and have so many questions and I'm very happy you answer most of my questions in your videos. I have a multiple choice test tomorrow, and this will really help!

[@sebr8113]

Gold Nuggets I got from this video: 1. Take your TIME (if u can) 2. Eliminate wrong answers 3. Mark questions with symbols if unsure of answer 4. Make sure to read the exact question, especially the last sentence 5. Look at each question from the test-maker's perspective 6. Look out for choices with "Always/Never" or misspelled ones 7. Use intuition: If stuck on a question, imagine getting the test back, and what choices would be marked wrong Thank you for the video. You are great!

[@creepypastaexplained4945]

Yes! I use a similar method! I would usually examine each answer and figuring out the context it would fall into! If it doesn’t relate to the question, I cross it out! I’m usually left between two options, and I then I take logic + knowledge and apply it! got me straight A’s throughout high school, and ALMOST throughout undergrad!

[@lauramori6796]

Who came from Kaur??

[@DrAdnan]

Good tips- watching this before my repro exam tomorrow 😊

[@quantumcrash7266]

Thanks Shaman. I'm gonna ace the MCAT under your wise tutelage ! :)

[@AmyStylinson]

I have a biochem 2 exam tomorrow, I def will use your tips!

[@nova9672]

Im 24 in my final year of med school, I'm taking the MCCQE 1 soon to apply for residency in Canada. This video helped thank you so much.

[@MedBros]

+Nova Thank you for the support and I'm happy it helped! Good luck with everything!

[@johnkoruthu9587]

Thank you for this amazing video! Keep up the great content.

[@MedBros]

+John Koruthu Thanks John!

[@magdakas7054]

I am not medical student,but I love you edvices,thanks!

[@JasmineCheema92]

Absolutely brilliant video

[@hannahdivic28]

Thank you SOOOO much for this I’ve been wondering how to do multiple choice for ever I’m awful at it trying to get better

[@evolutionofshyanne5917]

Thanks for this advice!!!

[@saniyahghoghari1374]

These are so carefully observed strategies, thanks!

[@MedBros]

+Saniyah US Thank you and I hope they help!

[@ВладимирЧернов-ч1о]

Can you please make a video on the personal statement in the future?

[@MedBros]

+samuel Tao Yes will do and thank you for the suggestion!

[@97eop]

Thank you so much for these AMAZING VIDEOS. You are a life saver for the MCAT. Would you mind talking about how to write a great personal statement that stands out of the crowd? I’d be even more thankful 🙌💯☺️

[@MedBros]

+97eop Thank you for the kind words! And yes a personal statement video is a great idea and will do!

[@CiiNAM0N119]

Have you ever dealt with testing anxiety? if so how do you cope?

[@tasnuvamuhtasim9131]

the circle and square thing is genius

[@motecarlo1286]

Those question examples though 😂 👌

[@Bnelen]

Really good tips thanks

[@hanaasalih4900]

Thank you soo much for the tips.Great Video 👍👍👌

[@chandlernolen4759]

Good video this video gives me confidence.

[@claireb4854]

I feel bad for Joe who always picks the trick answer. #thuglife

[@MedBros]

+Claire B I always feel bad for Joe when I think of him.

[@anastasiabessarabova4206]

That was very helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@SuviSachdeva]

I just came after watching Puneet’s video and I must say you guys are so cool and funny without even trying to be. You both gave such useful tips! Thank you, and Thank you again for making me laugh always because there are so many things I can relate to- Just like you said pick C, changing the answers, bla bla are all crap😂🤷🏻‍♀️ idk who said that!

[@MedBros]

+Suvi Sachdeva Wow this was such a nice compliment you made my day! Thank you for being awesome!

[@OfficialJamesGardner]

Camera quality lookin crisp

[@angelicahernandez8817]

This is amazing!!!

[@pensandnoodles681]

Can you make this video again but specific to med school? Like how to apply this to anatomy?

[@MedBros]

Will be on this for sure!

[@livelovelaugh6405]

You’re awesome, dude!!

[@MedBros]

+Livelovelaugh Thank you I really appreciate it!

[@SAS0513]

Hey Shaman, I really enjoyed the video! By chance could you comment on your interpretation of why sometimes one may eliminate an answer choice right off the bat (with no rhyme or reason) and come to learn that it was the correct choice. Often times this happens to me, and for some reason the correct choice will be the only answer I eliminated... What are your thoughts? any strategies for avoiding this?

[@Thatmauiwowie]

Yes I loved this video !

[@imsolovinit]

Thank you for this video! Could you elaborate more on how you can you use the answer choices to answer other questions? Do you mean since the other answers were incorrect for that question, that they can help you know if other answer choices for another question are wrong or right?

[@имми-г6ц]

Please, can you videos of how to answer cars passage?

[@rohan1466]

I don't completely get what you get on your last piece of advice. What do you mean when you say "what can I envision getting wrong?" Great video, recently became a fan

[@picheruth5674]

This was very helpful!!!!!

[@MedBros]

+Piche Ruth Thank you!

[@CrisCapeMusic]

Shaman!!! Plz respond I need help. When should I write my MCAT? I am currently in second year university and was going to write it this summer. The alternative would be I write it next summer and focus on my extra curriculars this summer. So the real question is, is whether my current extracurriculars are strong enough to get me into med school. My top 3 extra curriculars right now would be that I am researching with a professor from my university, my volunteer work in ER and gen surgery, and a shadowing/observership position this summer with a general surgeon. If I took this summer off (no MCAT) I would hopefully find a good paying extra curricular, but that's about it... unless you have any other suggestions?

[@MedBros]

+Chris Capello Generally people take the MCAT a little later in college (I took mine at end of 3rd year). This way the classes you take 3rd year will help you on your MCAT and you have more time to study for the exam. My default recommendation would be to lightly study for the MCAT this summer (read the Kaplan Mcat books) and maybe do a bit of extracurriculars. Your extracurriculars are solid but continuing with those extracurriculars (Like trying to get a publication from research) or like you mentioned adding more definitely wouldn't hurt. However, if you 1. feel your specific schedule will allow you to get serious studying for the MCAT this summer and you don't have a big chunk of time to study for the MCAT later in 3rd year, 2. Have taken most relevant classes for the MCAT and won't be taking relevant classes in your 3rd year that can help with the MCAT, 3. Feel prepared, motivated, and prefer to take it this summer, then it's definitely an option. Hope that helps Chris!

[@CrisCapeMusic]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to respond as I know you're busy. I'll see you at Yale in a year! Lmao jk jk thanks again tho!

[@lenientanna5168]

Thank you so much that was helpful

[@MedBros]

+Lenient Anna You're very welcome!

[@himanshukaushik598]

Hey bro. Can you show how you got into Yale and another video on how you got into undergrad at which college doing what in high school. I am currently in high school sophomore so knowing what classes and extracurriculars you did would really help. I am also looking to go into medicine. Punjabiya de battery charge rahen di haa!!!!!

[@d.t.3787]

Do you recommend a committee letter from the health office when applying to med schools or is it okay to go with prof LORS?

[@djoyn]

Great tips! :)

[@MedBros]

+Dorothy Thank you!

[@Mishraanamika1]

Hey Shaman, I am currently preparing for MCAT and I am really struggling with the CARS section. I tried different strategies and practice passages everyday but I am not able to get more than 25-27 questions right. Any advice? what can I do differently?

[@d.t.3787]

What was your MCAT study schedule/timeline like and did you use any other resources besides AAMC and Kaplan?

[@MedBros]

+Divya T. Check out my 100 percentile MCAT study schedule video I go over my study schedule and resources in detail!

[@alhamdiuallah2989]

my chem teacher always said pick C lol

[@15aac]

Can you make a video about how you know the medical field is for you?

[@MedBros]

+bigballer Definitely and thank you for the suggestion!

[@jaquelinerios2740]

Were you taking honors classes?

[@Omar_M]

Im a pre med students, trying to do research, but nervous if my knowledge is good enough, or do they show you what do once u apply for research. Any help would be helpfull. Any class i should focus on when finishing my associate?

[@MedBros]

+It Is Us They will definitely show you what you need to do/tell you what you need to learn! Just make sure your mentor is willing to help you and it will make all the difference!

[@Omar_M]

MedBros thank you soo much

[@Chelssums]

Hmmm.... when you say 10% do you mean 10% of what we’ve got or 10 percentage points 😂

[@d.t.3787]

Keep it up Thanks :)

[@MedBros]

+Divya T. You're welcome!

[@tini96]

How do you have time to do these videos?

[@MedBros]

+R Ree I have no idea where I find the time to be honest!

[@tini96]

thanks for your reply:) so i take it you're good at managing your time?:)

[@1024specialkay]

I always don't answer the question :(

[@dilpreetsekhon8219]

Very interesting information but that nike sweatshirt though 😂

[@chall5460]

U are smart

[@william332]

I see you there..Watching this video because you haven't studied efficiently. Same bruh :(

[@danialezero93]

Now I am suspicious 😒 of my own teachers because they are the worst test makers when it comes to grammar, I have even lost tons of points (OCD) because my minds tells me the answer can’t be wrongly written but it is! And if anyone asks me why I didn’t choose the right one if I knew the concept was right and my answer (my brains logic at least) is because of the poor grammar in it! 😢 even the questions are wrongly written sometimes. 🤨😱 I have even pointed it because it gets to my nerves.

[@federicomelendez308]

None of them work, tho

[@HarneetKang]

First

[@emaleitao8862]

go at a comfortable pace // my professors: 30 minutes for 30 (hard!) questions