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Do you entirely skip time-sink questions and just pick a random answer, or do you give it a min and a half and choose what's best? I've been trying to gauge what the best method for time-sinks are, but am unsure. Also congrats on the amazing score!!
Not me thinking Marife doesn't believe it's a murder movie since it failed the requirement, but Nguyen thinks it is because the murder should not be taken as a defining characteristic of the film implying that it's still a characteristic, but not the defining one. Somehow still got C, but def via wrong processes lol
I'm not convinced in the slightest that both passages are PRIMARILY concerned with examining the development of agriculture. Ain't no way.
@kuoyupao166 thank you for making me chuckle out-loud the night before my official attempt haha
Great question to learn from! As JY said, for strengthen questions with scientific topics, an answer choice proving the hypothesis given in the argument will most definitely strengthen the argument.
C is right because it is the harbor seals' "first" time hearing these killer whales, meaning they're unfamiliar with them. And the fact that they ran away when they heard an unfamiliar killer whale chatter further proves that harbor seals have "an aversion to all killer whales."
The mature seals part tripped me up too which is why I chose E. But if we think about it, these mature seals were young once and throughout their life, till they matured, they operated with the aversion hypothesis described in the last sentence of the stimulus. C didn't tell us that when they were young they didn't have an aversion but as they got older and more scared, they started showing an aversion to all killer whales. If C said that, then yeah C would be wrong. But it didn't say that. So, doesn't matter the current age, these seals still showed an aversion to a killer-whale they're unfamiliar with, which proves the hypothesis.
Still don't get why D is wrong :( I fully understand why E is correct now, but the explanation for D doesn't click for me
@wendyzgod The only reason I caught that was because I quickly skimmed the stimulus a second time before choosing an answer. A habit that formed because this test has humbled me so many times. Maybe skimming the stim a 2nd time might help you? not sure if this is even solid advice tho..
Unfortunately you can only use the bathroom during the 10min break they give, and there's no timer for the break so you have to keep track of those 10min. And yes there's a timer during the sections. EDIT: they pat you down and check you if you leave the testing area during the break, so account for that extra min as well
@LawrenceCheung88 i thought the same thing and chose C but then realized the stimulus said "highly paid skilled workers" but C just says "highly skilled" it's missing the paid part. Being highly skilled and being highly paid skilled isn't the same thing :/
@FrankieGuti I totally feel you! I hope we got this as well!! I was thinking we can use the group chat feature here if that works for you, or maybe make a discord group? not sure haha
Elecoo
Looking for a study buddy that I can vent to about the test while also keeping each other accountable
Hey y'all, I've been struggling to find the motivation to study even though I'm registered for August. Might end up cancelling, but I just feel very lonely in struggling with this test. There's no one else around me who's going through this process. So if there's anyone else who is also struggling and needs someone to vent to lmk. Maybe we can support each other and make sure we're both studying and not crumbling under the pressure.
(context: took it in April, got in the low 150s. Need a 160)
Welp, now I'll never forget what "indispensable" means. #lovebeingESL
Hey twin, unfortunately I'm in the same position as you so I can't give advice. But just wishing you luck and hopefully someone with more experience comments to help you!
@FreeshAvacadoo Wow.. they really wanna see us fail I guess :/ soon they'll take away the search bar too I bet, why make anything slightly convenient for us right?
WAIT A MINUTE!! Are RC line citations not highlighted in the actual test anymore!?? Seriously?
Elecoo
How much would it hurt my chances if I apply to schools right after getting my Nov score back?
I'm trying to score in the high 150s and maybe even break 160 by November. My plan is to apply to schools like American and Catholic up in D.C. My undergrad GPA is a 3.9 and I have T3 softs. This test has been extremely difficult and humbling for me, so if I can somehow get a high 150 in my October or Nov attempts, I will be ecstatic. (currently have a 152 on file..)
I'm just wondering if applying by late November will drastically change my admissions and tuition help outcomes. Would appreciate anyone's advice!
Also a side question, would I have a shot at top 100 schools with a 152? Thank you!
Omg I received the same email despite being registered for October!! I don’t know what’s going on