Head Squeeze Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hey, I want to start preparing for mcat for the first time. Which MCAT prep books should I consider buying? and how to get sample/previous MCAT exams? I am planning to write MCAT in 2013. So no writing sample I believe. Would it have an extra section is its place (psychology + other things)? I want to focus on verbal reasoning mainly. Is there a specific package/book that I should buy? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Neill Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I like The Princeton Review and Examkrackers. Good solid foundation to pull from both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flit Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hey, I want to start preparing for mcat for the first time. Which MCAT prep books should I consider buying? and how to get sample/previous MCAT exams? I am planning to write MCAT in 2013. So no writing sample I believe. Would it have an extra section is its place (psychology + other things)? I want to focus on verbal reasoning mainly. Is there a specific package/book that I should buy? Thanks. I'd also like to know, I'm still having a lot of difficulty choosing. I currently have Kaplan ones from last year but didn't fare very well with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePT216 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Exam Krackers is best for VR. Also, I believe the addition of the social sciences component isn't till 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ny Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Apparently The Berkeley Review is highly suggested. I'm writing mine on August 23rd and I ordered the Berkeley Review plus EK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 examcrackers + all the aamc practice tests = win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryke22 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 On a related note: do you think it will be possible to work full time, study for 4-5 hours a day using EK and AAMC practice tests? Work will be about 8.5 - 9 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 On a related note: do you think it will be possible to work full time, study for 4-5 hours a day using EK and AAMC practice tests? Work will be about 8.5 - 9 hours a day. This question gets asked a lot. I believe the consensus is...it depends, haha. If you have a strong foundation in the sciences and some skill with standardized tests then go for it. I volunteered for 8hrs/week and that was pushing it. I followed the SN2 schedule using BR, EK verbal, and all the AAMC practise tests. I also bought some BR practise tests, which were very good practise. BR has terrible verbal which is why most will supplement with EK. Princeton has good Verbal as well. I will say that the Princeton review online component is exceptional. It has all the AAMC tests, and a ton of their own. But its strength is that they designed it to look and feel just like the real thing and there are a number of features that allow you to track your progress. I believe you have to sign up for the course to get access to it. I'm not a 100% sure on that though. The course is expensive and not worth the time or money imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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