PowerCubed Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hello everyone, I was wondering what you guys personally thought were the best review material for the MCAT. I'm looking at either the Kaplan or TPR sets for the new test. Which has in the past been better review in your opinion, and why? If anyone has gotten the new set(s) do you like them, why or why not? Thanks for your input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFlynn Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hey, I have been using Kaplan review. Their physical and biological science sections are great. They provide you with all the detailed information you need + thousands of questions in passage and discrete form. Their verbal, however, lacks compared to other companies, such as TPR. It is not quite as hard as the AAMC verbal, so you may want to look for another company for verbal. I know a lot of people prefer EK for verbal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerCubed Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Ya, I hear EK verbal is pretty good. I'll probably go with Kaplan for the new sets. If anyone else has an opinion, please share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizMarkie Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hello everyone, I was wondering what you guys personally thought were the best review material for the MCAT. I'm looking at either the Kaplan or TPR sets for the new test. Which has in the past been better review in your opinion, and why? If anyone has gotten the new set(s) do you like them, why or why not? Thanks for your input I ordered the Kaplan box set, and though I haven't gone through it all yet, what I have seen I like. I think it will cover all of the material, but I also plan on using my old EK stuff too. Orgo and physics are really difficult for me, so I like having different materials that present the content in different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGhost Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I refer you to: 3 Month MCAT Study Schedule Thread, SDN 3 Month MCAT Study Calendar, SDN MCAT 2014 Definitive Guide, SDN Their suggestions for study materials is spot on, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korra Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I refer you to: 3 Month MCAT Study Schedule Thread, SDN 3 Month MCAT Study Calendar, SDN MCAT 2014 Definitive Guide, SDN Their suggestions for study materials is spot on, in my opinion. Applicable for 2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGhost Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Applicable for 2015? Yes, I think you could modify the study plans accordingly. I know Kaplan and TPR have released their study materials for the 2015 MCAT, while EK and TBR should be releasing theirs in the coming months. You could also probably get away with just using the current materials and then supplementing/removing information in accordance with the AAMC Content Guide, as well as buying the social science study books. Ultimately, the real issue is going to be a lack of practice exams, but everyone else is going to be in the same boat. So, if it were me, I would use some of the current exams in combination with my own 'made up' exams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftypatty Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Anyone thinking of using the EK 9th edition (2015 version) that is coming out in October? I'm planning on buying this + TBR 2015 which is coming out around January. I know that these 2 companies had great reviews in their past editions, so I'm hoping the trend stays the same. With that being said, anyone have experience using TPR 2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korra Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Anyone thinking of using the EK 9th edition (2015 version) that is coming out in October? I'm planning on buying this + TBR 2015 which is coming out around January. I know that these 2 companies had great reviews in their past editions, so I'm hoping the trend stays the same. With that being said, anyone have experience using TPR 2015? Don't you think Kaplan looks pretty good? It's got some nice reviews as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftypatty Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Don't you think Kaplan looks pretty good? It's got some nice reviews as well! Idk, I am wary about trusting Kaplan from hearing all the negative reviews in its previous iterations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathToMed Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Kaplan was my favourite for science content review (although TPR was a close second).Kaplan for verbal though (TPR too for that matter)...that's another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thsc Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 For chemistry and physics, I think the Berkeley review books were the best. For biology, I felt that TPR and BR were way too in-depth and not worthwhile, unless you are weak in bio. In this case, I would solely recommend EK and maybe supplement that with TPR for your weak sections. For verbal, I would recommend EK and TPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plateau Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 What do you recommend (prep book) for someone with no experience in chem? I know most prep books are a review of the content, but I am a beginner in chemistry and I would need in-depth explanations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCAT Man Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 As an MCAT tutor I can recommend Examcrackers. They have the best material in my opinion. I'm not familiar with their 2015 stuff yet all I've seen for Psych/Soc is a Next Step Test Prep book. I like stand alone questions delivered to my inbox every day. Check out mcatquestionaday.com or freemcatquestion.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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