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Daliah
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best mcat study guides?
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Abhinav Janappareddi
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I am currently studying for the MCAT as well! I am utilizing the Kaplan review books right now. Khan academy is also a great resource as it is made by the test makers themselves. The AAMC also has question banks and practice tests that would benefit you greatly. Good luck studying!
Richard A.
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My son used MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2019-2020: Online + Book + 3 Practice Tests (Kaplan Test Prep) Kaplan Test Prep
It was about $140 and he achieved his goal score.
It was about $140 and he achieved his goal score.
Yasemin G.
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Hi Daliah! First of all best of luck in studying for the MCAT. I actually took it and here are a few prep materials I used.
AAMC- this should be your NUMBER 1 go to for studying because the exam is actually written by AAMC, they give notecards, great practice materials, and practice exams. Redo, redo, redo all of them, don't worry about completing them, reset the questions and go through them again especially the practice exams because this will be the most helpful in getting a good score for med school.
In order to prepare and learn the material, I would recommend Khan academy, they offer so many videos on topics/concepts for the MCAT especially the psych/socio section. It is also free so definitely utilize that.
I also used MCATselfprep.com, it is a free website and you can sign up easily. It allows you to track your progress via excel and you can upgrade your account by obtaining some materials such as notecards to help you prepare. The creator Andrew George is very helpful and did a great job on his own exam, he also offers advice for applying to med school and how to prepare for the MCAT. In addition he uses Khan academy in organizing the study materials and he tells you how to make mini-exams that were timed by using AAMC material you purchased. If you are like me and needed some guidance without wanting to pay thousands, I would recommend to check this out and see how you feel.
Going into other prep materials, Kaplan is great for learning or relearning and refreshing your memory on concepts that you covered in college. They have great books, about 7. They are a bit costly but helpful as well. I would definitely recommend this if you want to start the learning phase for the MCAT.
There is also NextStep, I used their review books as well, and purchased some practice exams.
And one last note, every student is different so study and use the materials that you feel comfortable with. There are so many helpful ones out there, research into each and see how you feel before really buckling down with one. I'm sure you will do great! Just study and take breaks when needed! You got this!
AAMC- this should be your NUMBER 1 go to for studying because the exam is actually written by AAMC, they give notecards, great practice materials, and practice exams. Redo, redo, redo all of them, don't worry about completing them, reset the questions and go through them again especially the practice exams because this will be the most helpful in getting a good score for med school.
In order to prepare and learn the material, I would recommend Khan academy, they offer so many videos on topics/concepts for the MCAT especially the psych/socio section. It is also free so definitely utilize that.
I also used MCATselfprep.com, it is a free website and you can sign up easily. It allows you to track your progress via excel and you can upgrade your account by obtaining some materials such as notecards to help you prepare. The creator Andrew George is very helpful and did a great job on his own exam, he also offers advice for applying to med school and how to prepare for the MCAT. In addition he uses Khan academy in organizing the study materials and he tells you how to make mini-exams that were timed by using AAMC material you purchased. If you are like me and needed some guidance without wanting to pay thousands, I would recommend to check this out and see how you feel.
Going into other prep materials, Kaplan is great for learning or relearning and refreshing your memory on concepts that you covered in college. They have great books, about 7. They are a bit costly but helpful as well. I would definitely recommend this if you want to start the learning phase for the MCAT.
There is also NextStep, I used their review books as well, and purchased some practice exams.
And one last note, every student is different so study and use the materials that you feel comfortable with. There are so many helpful ones out there, research into each and see how you feel before really buckling down with one. I'm sure you will do great! Just study and take breaks when needed! You got this!
Estelle Archer
Gynecologist
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My son really liked the Exam Krackers series. It has valuable and concise information with good memory aids. Available to order online.
Charles Emmons
Senior Technical Director at AT&T
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White Plains, New York
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Charles’s Answer
Good question.
It depends a bit on your budget.
The "Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review" was the gold stand among the medical students I know. But it costs $150.
If you want to get started early to taste how much work it will be, I would suggest some online references.
Test Prep Nerds https://testprepnerds.com/mcat/study-guides/ has several courses/books that can give you a sense of your preparation level.
There are a couple practice tests even
Check out https://testprepnerds.com/mcat/study-guides/ to look at the free offerings
Using those results, study up on your weak areas
Then save up to buy the Kaplan course (I am also a big fan of flashcards, which I know Kaplan sells, though I've not used them)
It depends a bit on your budget.
The "Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review" was the gold stand among the medical students I know. But it costs $150.
If you want to get started early to taste how much work it will be, I would suggest some online references.
Test Prep Nerds https://testprepnerds.com/mcat/study-guides/ has several courses/books that can give you a sense of your preparation level.
There are a couple practice tests even
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