Free Resources for Exam Preparation

Introduction

• Discussion on free resources for exam preparation.
• Importance of utilizing free resources alongside paid materials.
• Focus on three main sections with various resources.

Section 1: Comprehension and Analysis

GAT Papers

• Used for testing comprehension, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Similar format to section one with passages and comprehension questions.
• Suggested to work at a faster pace than recommended.

UK BMAT

• Useful for sections one and three.
• Passages are technical and topical.
• Good for practicing reading quickly and absorbing new information.

Read Theory

• Free website for reading comprehension practice.
• Offers a diagnostic test to tailor difficulty level.
• Suitable for improving comprehension skills.

Section 2: Essay Writing and Argumentation

Aeon

• Essays on big-picture topics.
• Helps in forming arguments and understanding different perspectives.

The Conversation

• Hosts opinionated articles on social and political issues.
• Provides fact-based content to support opinions.

Crash Course YouTube Channel

• Playlists on philosophy and history.
• Videos are short, introducing concepts and thoughts for building knowledge.

Thursday Thoughts Newsletter

• Curated weekly reading material and opinions.
• Covers themes relevant to essay writing.

Section 3: Science and Reasoning

UK BMAT

• Offers past papers for science practice.
• Useful for pacing practice.

High School Chemistry Exams

• VCE and HSC exams for chemistry practice.
• Focus on multiple-choice questions related to technical knowledge.

Google Scholar

• Resource for accessing raw research papers.
• Useful for practicing data interpretation and inference.

University-Level Chemistry Worksheets

• Free worksheets available online for skill and theory practice.
• Ideal for topics like organic chemistry.

Personal Resources

• Free sample questions and walkthroughs available on the speaker's channel.
• Aims to provide high-quality material mimicking official test content.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to use free resources for effective preparation.
• Call to share other free resources and avoid unnecessary spending on expensive materials.