Thread: Question for SN2ed about MCAT prep books

Quote: Originally Posted by JP2740 I haven't signed up for the class, but for some reason I feel like it is right to lol... but if I do take the class, just use TPR stuff + EK verbal stuff right? Just disregard Berkeley's. I would still recommend doing berk review's PS practice passages. they are really good. It is alot of info but so good!!! Classes are there to help those that need to be in a "classroom"...

Quote: Originally Posted by SN2ed Yes, because even with the workbooks, you still don't have that many practice passages across the various topics. Taking tons of timed practice passages, and thoroughly analyzing them, are the keys to MCAT success. If you can afford more practice tests, get them. If not, the AAMCs + BR books + Verbal prep books previously mentioned, should be enough. Edit: This was posted by metalgirl14 in the Breaking...

Quote: Originally Posted by BerkReviewTeach The writing sample doesn't matter enough to lose sleep over it. If your reason for taking a course is to get help on the writing sample, don't do it. Classes are meant to help with strategy on the multiple choice sections and give you a supportive environment. If you're not sure why you're taking a class, then you probably shouldn't be taking one. And when it comes to PS,...

Yes, because even with the workbooks, you still don't have that many practice passages across the various topics. Taking tons of timed practice passages, and thoroughly analyzing them, are the keys to MCAT success. If you can afford more practice tests, get them. If not, the AAMCs + BR books + Verbal prep books previously mentioned, should be enough. Edit: This was posted by metalgirl14 in the Breaking Down sticky: "As you...

Quote: Originally Posted by datcnguyen Oh okay, I am just worried that with the BR I will not get the feel of what each of the science sections are like on the MCAT. Actually, you have it completely backwards here. What makes the BR books so strong (in PS and O chem at least), is that you get the best feel of any materials, because many of the passages at the end of chapters mix different topics. For instance, passages and questions following...

does the BR class give you all 8 of the AAMC practice tests just like Princeton review does?