ExamKrackers: Complete MCAT Study Package (5 vol. set) [Paperback]

Jonathan Orsay (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1893858200 | ISBN-13: 978-1893858206 | Publication Date: October 30, 2001 | Edition: 3rd

This is a 5 volume set of the newest editions of the now famous ExamKrackers MCAT Manuals. You'll find everything that you need to know to score your best on the MCAT. For the first time, these books are sold as a five volume set with a top quality, full length practice MCAT included as a bonus. 980 pages of color and black and white illustrations on text book quality paper. 31 thirty minute topical exams in MCAT format. Over 1400 MCAT questions in all. This 5 volume set is certain to become the top selling MCAT study set this year.

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About the Author

Jonathan Orsay is uniquely qualified to write an MCAT preparation book. He graduated on the Dean's list with a B.A. in History from Columbia University. While considering medical school, he sat for the real MCAT three times from 1989 to 1996. He scored in the 90 percentiles on all sections before becoming an MCAT instructor. He has lectured in MCAT test preparation for thousands of hours and across the country for every MCAT administration since August 1994. He has taught premeds from such prestigious Universities as Harvard and Columbia. He was the editor of one of the best selling MCAT prep books in 1996 and again in 1997. Orsay is currently the Director of MCAT for Examkrackers. He has written and published the following books and audio products in MCAT preparation: "Examkrackers MCAT Physics"; "Examkrackers MCAT Chemistry"; "Examkrackers MCAT Organic Chemistry"; "Examkrackers MCAT Biology"; "Examkrackers MCAT Verbal Reasoning & Math"; "Examkrackers 1001 questions in MCAT Physics", "Examkrackers MCAT Audio Osmosis with Jordan and Jon".

Product Details

• Paperback: 980 pages
• Publisher: Osote Pub; 3rd edition (October 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893858200
• ISBN-13: 978-1893858206
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,937,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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89 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Review Platform, December 4, 2002

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B. Culver (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ExamKrackers: Complete MCAT Study Package (5 vol. set) (Paperback)

I bought this 5 volume set and the Audio Osmosis CDs and spent 3 weeks pouring over them in preparation for the August 2002 MCAT. Additionally, I purchased the 1001 question series for the subjects in which I was feeling weak. I was barely able to get to any of the 1001 question books in that time.

10 years after originally taking the courses covered on the exam, I managed to score in the 80-90 percentiles. Considering how many new graduates I was testing against, I am happy with that result. I thank the Examkrackers series for my good score.

The books and CD lectures cover all of the subjects on the MCAT and allow you to realize your weak spots.

I made a set of flash cards from the CD lectures and books on points of information that I was rusty on. I then memorized those flash cards. I understand Jon and Jordan are coming out with a set of flash cards so that may save you a step.

As a bonus to buying their books, you can access their website at examkrackers com and chat with Jon and Jordan themselves. They will personally answer any questions you have. Also, they have a medical career counselor who will answer your career based questions. From their website, I see that they offer in-class preparation courses on the East Coast. That may be a good option for people living in that area.

Hands down this is the best series for MCAT preparation.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just got my scores!, June 7, 2002

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This review is from: ExamKrackers: Complete MCAT Study Package (5 vol. set) (Paperback)

As a non-science major, I used these books and the AAMC practice exams and scored a 13V 10P 10B S on the April 2002 MCAT. These are wonderful books, especially if you're self-studying (if you haven't considered this option, DO IT! It is possible to study on your own, do well, and save HUNDREDS of dollars in the process!!) The books are easy to understand and emphasize important information you need to know for the MCAT rather than getting bogged down in tons of facts that won't be on the exam anyway. Best of all, there are mini-exams and quiz-type questions throughout the book, so you can constantly assess how you're doing and know which areas you need more work on. The message boards on the examkrackers website are also a GREAT help for any self-studier because you can post questions and the writers of the materials respond in less than 24 hours. I strongly support these books! USE THEM AND MAKE STUDYING FOR THE MCAT AS PAINLESS AS POSSIBLE! :)

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best books I've found so far, May 15, 2002

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Traderjohn (Glendale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ExamKrackers: Complete MCAT Study Package (5 vol. set) (Paperback)

I have several MCAT review books, but I use this set most. Of course they are easier to carry than hulking telephone book sized ones. But they are more direct is what you need to know and providing tips. The diagrams, pace and definitions are great.

Basically, after a 15 year break from undergraduate school, I found these much more approachable and readable than ones from Kaplan and Princeton Review.