Cracking the MCAT CBT, 2nd Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: January 16, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0375765972 | ISBN-13: 978-0375765971 | Edition: 2

MCAT scores are a critical factor in the ultra-competitive medical school admissions process! Cracking the MCAT brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts that will help you score higher on the exam. Plus, it includes the most up-to-date information about the MCAT CBT (computer-based test) format.

In Cracking the MCAT, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and we’ll give you

-Hundreds of practice questions in the book and exclusive free access to practice tests online
-Simulated MCAT passages just like the ones you’ll find on the exam
-Substantive practice tied to every concept reviewed, followed by detailed solutions
-Special sections on MCAT essays and a review of essential mathematics
-A thorough and systematic review of all science and verbal skills you’ll need for the MCAT

All topics in the physical and biological sciences are presented with sample problems, labeled illustrations, charts, and diagrams. Our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the real MCAT–but with detailed answers and explanations for every question.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1120 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; 2 edition (January 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375765972
• ISBN-13: 978-0375765971
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1.6 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #723,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - Graduate & Professional > MCAT

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The info is there, but not very well written., May 3, 2008

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This review is from: Cracking the MCAT CBT, 2nd Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) (Paperback)

I have just gone through this book, and I haven't taken the MCATs yet so I can't tell you exactly how useful this book is. What I can tell you is that, while all the information is there, and it is usually presented quite well, this book could really use a good editor.

Besides being full of typos, there are even a few substantial errors in the material. And you don't have to be a science major (which I am) to catch them. Sometimes they just blatantly contradict themselves from one page to the next. And then there's just annoying little things like "too" instead of "two."

So overall, I cannot recommend this book. I gave this a 2-star instead of a 1-star because the information IS all there, and usually its presented pretty clearly. But you have to be on your toes the whole time. Which I guess is not really a bad thing, but if you are going to shell out $50+ for a book, at least get something that is accurate and well written. Being "usually" accurate won't get you very far as a doctor right!?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Prep, October 1, 2011

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This review is from: Cracking the MCAT CBT, 2nd Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) (Paperback)

Great way to prep for the MCAT. I bought this and the Examkrackers and I did very very well. This teaches you ALL the information you need to know and EK gives you more of the strategy. WAY better than spending $2k on a course and I'm at a top 20 med school now...

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need for MCAT, October 24, 2009

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SoCal girl (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the MCAT CBT, 2nd Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) (Paperback)

The book offers a comprehensive review of the subjects, everything is concise and to the point. Offers excellent exercises which are very close to the actual test. Good luck on MCAT.