How to Prepare for the McAt: Medical College Admission Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the New Medical College Admission Test Mcat) [Paperback]

Kenneth E., Ph.D. Guyer (Author), A. Bryant, Ph.D. Mangum (Author), Carolyn M., Ph.D. Conway (Author), Arthur F., Ph.D. Conway (Author), Wesley L., Ph.D. Shanholtzer (Author), Hugo R. Seibel (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997 | ISBN-10: 0812097300 | ISBN-13: 978-0812097306 | Edition: 8th

Four up-to-date model MCAT exams are presented and reflect the actual tests in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. Test questions are answered and explained. There are also brush-up reviews of science and math, a reading skills analysis, and a section that gives advice on writing a successful MCAT essay.

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From the Back Cover

(back cover):
Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the MCAT

Devise your study plan and set up your personal study timetable

Use this book’s subject reviews to improve your skills in all test topics

Understand the essay-writing guidelines as explained in this book

Take the book’s practice tests and score your results

Review the answers and explanations for all test questions

It’s Your Path To a Higher Test Score --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 510 pages
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc; 8th edition (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812097300
• ISBN-13: 978-0812097306
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,839,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This Book is an Utter Waste, August 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Prepare for the McAt: Medical College Admission Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the New Medical College Admission Test Mcat) (Paperback)

I would strongly recommend that you NOT buy this book. It's an utter waste of time. The biology review section is hardly comprehendable, and concentrates on such minute and ridiculous details that it's far more frustrating than productive to read. The organic chem review section is a joke, and is only a few pages long. The practice tests have questions that are not representative of those appearing on the actual exam. The only section in the pratice exams that MIGHT be remotely useful is the verbal section. But even here, while the passasges are okay, the questions are not very representative of those on the actual exam. With horrible review sections and practice tests that are even worse, this book is a complete waste of your money. I got duped into buying it becasue the price was so much lower than the price on other review books. Now I know why. You'd be much better off paying the ~$50 for the Kaplan MCAT review boook, which is far more comprehensive and useful.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy book, November 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Prepare for the McAt: Medical College Admission Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the New Medical College Admission Test Mcat) (Paperback)

This book cannot even begin to prepare you with their very vague review of sciences. the practice tests are way too easy and have no reflectio whatsoever of the MCAT. Don't waste your time with it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money, July 18, 2004

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Dayo Fadelu (Waco, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Prepare for the MCAT (Paperback)

This book is very, very out of date. Don't waste your time or your money. The exams also have a wierd different format. Invest in Exam krackers, Kaplan or Princeton.