sdave6 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 At this point complaining isn't going to help anyone, I think we should of gone out of our way to study more than the material provided. Lets face it if we plan into going to PA school do you really think they will tell you what's going to be on the test, we are expected to have knowledge in this area to an extent. Granted I agree with you guys but remember, this world is not fair we have to adjust and roll with the punches. I was definitely not prepared for some of the questions I got, but I attempted them as best as I could. I just felt like we should of all gotten the same questions, some got 1 math conversion problem I got 5 and others got 10; it's wasn't equally distributed in my opinion. Keep positive and hopefully we come out on top, if not then there's always next year. I agree that the test should be equally distributed and equally valid and reliable considering its a science test. The only true breakdown we were promised was that 70% (or 35 questions) of the anatomy questions would be from chest and abdomen sections. Do you feel that was represented fairly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdave6 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 At this point complaining isn't going to help anyone, I think we should of gone out of our way to study more than the material provided. Lets face it if we plan into going to PA school do you really think they will tell you what's going to be on the test, we are expected to have knowledge in this area to an extent. Granted I agree with you guys but remember, this world is not fair we have to adjust and roll with the punches. I was definitely not prepared for some of the questions I got, but I attempted them as best as I could. I just felt like we should of all gotten the same questions, some got 1 math conversion problem I got 5 and others got 10; it's wasn't equally distributed in my opinion. Keep positive and hopefully we come out on top, if not then there's always next year. I agree that the test should be equally distributed and equally valid and reliable considering its a science test. The only true breakdown we were promised was that 70% (or 35 questions) of the anatomy questions would be from chest and abdomen sections. Do you feel that was represented fairly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grod513 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 No way... No way chest and abd were 35.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grod513 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 No way... No way chest and abd were 35.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicalmiami Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 are you guys seriously giving out pointers on the exam... there is still another test date with two groups this is a competition and telling people what to expect on the test is unfair to people like me which took the test already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicalmiami Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 are you guys seriously giving out pointers on the exam... there is still another test date with two groups this is a competition and telling people what to expect on the test is unfair to people like me which took the test already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apate70 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Well clearly these pointers aren't helping because it seems like they have more than one version of the exam and they change the exam for each group! Thank you to all of you that helped us out as much as you can. I'm hoping you all get interviews and ace them! Good luck to you all :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apate70 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Well clearly these pointers aren't helping because it seems like they have more than one version of the exam and they change the exam for each group! Thank you to all of you that helped us out as much as you can. I'm hoping you all get interviews and ace them! Good luck to you all :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOFLAPA Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ive got to agree with medicalmiami. We should be very careful with the things we say on this forum. That extra bit of information you let slip might help someone outscore you and take your spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOFLAPA Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ive got to agree with medicalmiami. We should be very careful with the things we say on this forum. That extra bit of information you let slip might help someone outscore you and take your spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardthorax Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just report people that are making those posts on the bottom left hand corner they will eventually take them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardthorax Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just report people that are making those posts on the bottom left hand corner they will eventually take them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDCFuturePA Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Why would you listen to anyone on this forum that is going through the same process as you when MDC has ALREADY given you a paper with exactly what to study? And some of you want to be PAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDCFuturePA Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Why would you listen to anyone on this forum that is going through the same process as you when MDC has ALREADY given you a paper with exactly what to study? And some of you want to be PAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina08 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks Cardthorax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina08 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks Cardthorax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC1 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Seriously! And the funny thing is that most believe this is not monitored. PA is a serious profession for highly qualified individuals with very specific personalities. You can hold a doctorate and still not be a good candidate for this program. We see the same applicants year after year with the same negativity and complaints about the admission process. It is a competitive program where many qualified people apply. Be wise please....They know who and each of you are. This is an informative forum for future PAs. Do not mislead....be positive! Why would you listen to anyone on this forum that is going through the same process as you when MDC has ALREADY given you a paper with exactly what to study? And some of you want to be PAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC1 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Seriously! And the funny thing is that most believe this is not monitored. PA is a serious profession for highly qualified individuals with very specific personalities. You can hold a doctorate and still not be a good candidate for this program. We see the same applicants year after year with the same negativity and complaints about the admission process. It is a competitive program where many qualified people apply. Be wise please....They know who and each of you are. This is an informative forum for future PAs. Do not mislead....be positive! Why would you listen to anyone on this forum that is going through the same process as you when MDC has ALREADY given you a paper with exactly what to study? And some of you want to be PAs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I have to agree! If I had even a hint of what I've seen in these posts prior to the test, it would've changed my studying strategy dramatically, and I definitely would have achieved a higher score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I have to agree! If I had even a hint of what I've seen in these posts prior to the test, it would've changed my studying strategy dramatically, and I definitely would have achieved a higher score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 are you guys seriously giving out pointers on the exam... there is still another test date with two groups this is a competition and telling people what to expect on the test is unfair to people like me which took the test already I have to agree! If I had even a hint of what I've seen in these posts prior to the test, it would've changed my studying strategy dramatically, and I definitely would have achieved a higher score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 are you guys seriously giving out pointers on the exam... there is still another test date with two groups this is a competition and telling people what to expect on the test is unfair to people like me which took the test already I have to agree! If I had even a hint of what I've seen in these posts prior to the test, it would've changed my studying strategy dramatically, and I definitely would have achieved a higher score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa7111982 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Do you think I might get an interview with a 78 on my test? I took it on the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa7111982 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Do you think I might get an interview with a 78 on my test? I took it on the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC1 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The last thing you lose is hope and even if you don't make it this year, prepare yourself for a better test next year and give it another try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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