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MCAT Success 2003 w CDRom

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The best features about this book are its science review sections that summarize concepts in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. At least for the 2003 MCAT, the book did a good job of condensing a huge amount of science material into a number of chapters that are easily readable within a few weeks. If you run into any completely new concepts, though, you'll have to refer to outside resources for more explanation.

The verbal and writing review sections are not too helpful, as they're easier than what you'll find on the MCAT. You'll need other resources.

Overall, this review book and set of practice tests definitely can help you prepare for the MCAT, though not as much as more commercial (and pricey) test-prep materials, such as from Kaplan, Princeton Review, or ExamKrackers. I'd recommend NOT BUYING this book, but instead borrowing it from your local library. Also, supplement this book with harder practice tests so you get used to more difficult items.

I already took the MCAT and decided to retake it. This book gives a cursory glance at important info. and sometimes completely leaves out vital concepts. The examples are a little too easy especially for the verbal section. Also, the verbal section has not been updated for the 2003 test as advertised (they have 65 ques. instead of 60). Despite this, I did like the study tips that they give, most of which you can find in the AAMC student manual. It's an "OK" book to have, but the MCAT is way too important for you to risk depending solely on this book.