Comments on: MCAT Study Guide Roundup http://www.studentdoctor.net/2006/12/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/ An educational community for students and doctors spanning all the health professions. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:48:04 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: tashinea http://www.studentdoctor.net/2006/12/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-6559 tashinea Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:33:11 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2006/12/28/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-6559 Hey Rav I was wondering if you still had the gold standard and if you were willing to sell it. If so please contact me at tml04f@fsu.edu Hey Rav I was wondering if you still had the gold standard and if you were willing to sell it. If so please contact me at tml04f@fsu.edu

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.studentdoctor.net/2006/12/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-20 Anonymous Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:59:31 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2006/12/28/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-20 the amount of time and money you can save yourself (not to mention frustration) by picking the right study material cannot be overstated. the mcat is about understanding not memorization. this sounds absurd especially to most bio students but i promise you its true. the facts are presented in the passage and then tehy ask you to apply concepts. so get a series you can understand not just try to memorize. for me examkrackers was the most effective but i highly recommend trying a few different series before buying anything (go to B&N etc.) also quality practice passages are a MUST if you want to break into the 35+ range. e-mcat.com is invaluable here. best of luck. the amount of time and money you can save yourself (not to mention frustration) by picking the right study material cannot be overstated. the mcat is about understanding not memorization. this sounds absurd especially to most bio students but i promise you its true. the facts are presented in the passage and then tehy ask you to apply concepts. so get a series you can understand not just try to memorize. for me examkrackers was the most effective but i highly recommend trying a few different series before buying anything (go to B&N etc.) also quality practice passages are a MUST if you want to break into the 35+ range. e-mcat.com is invaluable here. best of luck.

]]> By: Rav http://www.studentdoctor.net/2006/12/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-17 Rav Wed, 21 May 2008 09:10:51 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2006/12/28/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-17 ooh the kaplans "premier" program book isnt that premier ... if you wanna ask anyting more specific my email is timhortans at gmail.com ooh the kaplans “premier” program book isnt that premier … if you wanna ask anyting more specific my email is timhortans at gmail.com

]]> By: Rav http://www.studentdoctor.net/2006/12/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-18 Rav Wed, 21 May 2008 09:09:41 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2006/12/28/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-18 I actually have the the gold standard its is around 299 from ebay brand new.. its got 4 dvd's for the 4 subjects which explain everything, (i wish i bought these for my undergrad courses as dvd's are better then alot of my profs) it also has the the gold standard book the silver bullet book and a audio cd around 4 hrs long that is for just reviewing basic concepts while driving or something.. the good thing about the book is that you can go on to the website log into the members area (details on the front page of the site) and you have access to a lot more info like 3 free practice CBT;s and also a physics equation sheet, organic reaction sheet and whole host of other info.. its seems to be very well put together i also have some of the others like the kaplan and princenton review the examkrackers audio osmosis (awful, just awful unless u like cheesy radio type talking) so but the videos are the best, the videos follow the book and its just awesome... I actually have the the gold standard its is around 299 from ebay brand new.. its got 4 dvd’s for the 4 subjects which explain everything, (i wish i bought these for my undergrad courses as dvd’s are better then alot of my profs) it also has the the gold standard book the silver bullet book and a audio cd around 4 hrs long that is for just reviewing basic concepts while driving or something..

the good thing about the book is that you can go on to the website log into the members area (details on the front page of the site) and you have access to a lot more info like 3 free practice CBT;s and also a physics equation sheet, organic reaction sheet and whole host of other info.. its seems to be very well put together

i also have some of the others like the kaplan and princenton review the examkrackers audio osmosis (awful, just awful unless u like cheesy radio type talking) so but the videos are the best, the videos follow the book and its just awesome…

]]> By: M. Hahn http://www.studentdoctor.net/2006/12/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-19 M. Hahn Wed, 21 May 2008 03:17:42 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2006/12/28/mcat-study-guides-feature-all-you-need-to-know-and-then-some/#comment-19 I've seen all these books on bookstore shelves but which is the best for your buck? Or at least which one gives the best prep? I’ve seen all these books on bookstore shelves but which is the best for your buck? Or at least which one gives the best prep?

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