<p>I've heard people say that the MCATS and SAT scores have some correlation within their data, but what about the specific AP tests (for example Chemistry, Biology English Literature)? Is there a direct correlation between these two tests?
Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>All standardized tests, I'm sure, have pretty noticeable correlation. I don't think anybody's ever bothered to study this one in depth, though.</p>
<p>I would go so far as to say that driving tests probably correlate with MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, PCAT, SAT, AP scores, etc.</p>
<p>AP tests are ridiculously easy (due to their generous curves). Anyone who can get an 8 on the science section can probably get a 5 on the equivalent AP test.</p>
<p>lets say we exclude the curve, would the material in lets say, an AP Chem class be on par with material on the MCAT--relating to Chemistry?</p>
<p>The MCAT is way different than the SAT... it's more than regurgitating material. For the test it is also imperative to have critical thinking and analysis skills. Also, it is not a an aptitude test that tests potential like the SAT, rather it measures what you have learned. This is why it is necessary to complete the necessary coursework before the test. Next, with MCATs they should not be taken as diagnostic tests, there is a three time lifetime limit for the MCATs! I have heard that the score doesn't change when students retake the MCATs</p>
<p>Boo21: Definitely not. You'll need college-level inorganic and organic to do well. AP will not cut it.</p>
<p>well, not by a significant amount anyway</p>
<p>go here for more information: <a href="http://www.aamc.org/students%5B/url%5D">http://www.aamc.org/students</a></p>
<p>The MCAT has six sections to it. General chemistry (AP would do fine), Physics (AP would be overkill), Organic (would need the first three and last three weeks of college o-chem), biology (?), verbal, and writing.</p>
<p>I never took AP bio, but I suspect it would not be sufficient.</p>
<p>Silly me -- I forgot that while I hadn't taken AP Bio, I took first-year bio in college.</p>
<p>You'd need another semester or two of bio beyond that.</p>
<p>The material's about the same (assuming that your AP class is solid and actually teaches at a college-level) but obviously the difficulty is getting a high percentage of problems correct. You will be a lot more pressed for time on the MCAT, not to mention, your peers taking the MCAT will be a lot more prepared than your peers taking the AP test.</p>
<p>what about the question types?</p>
<p>don't mcat have long, involved questions?</p>
<p>AP questions are pretty simple</p>
<p>yeah like the AP Chem exam, it really wasn't that bad. The material was of course difficult, but because of the generous curve, it turned actually decent.</p>