Berkeley Review Nervous System - No Hearing/Vision/Olfaction?

[izchief360]

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I just finished up the first section in TBR Bio 1 and was surprised to find no mention of the structure of the ears or eyes, as well as taste. I'm assuming this material is fair game for the exam, and I'm curious as to why it doesn't appear in the content area (but is explored in the following passages).

 

[BestDoctorEver]

I just finished up the first section in TBR Bio 1 and was surprised to find no mention of the structure of the ears or eyes, as well as taste. I'm assuming this material is fair game for the exam, and I'm curious as to why it doesn't appear in the content area (but is explored in the following passages).

Read it in EK or PR... Yes it is fair game since it is part of the AAMC outline (iirc).

 

[Mornhavon]

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[izchief360]

I've heard mixed things about TBR Bio. I've finished the first two sections and I can see why people may think it's overkill. But at the same time, I also believe that the extra detail can help reinforce some concepts (admittedly, I have a weaker BS background). I don't know if I should really bother with the TBR Bio passages though (or content review, in that case). Some say they're much harder than the real exam and were great prep, others say they're too detail-oriented and will just bog students down. I've heard good things about TPRH Bio and EK (this may be too concise). Does anyone have input? I feel like there's an even split between those who can vouch for TBR Bio and those who can't.

 

[deleted439911]

I finished the 1st book. They are missing a bit of content from their physiology stuff, I also think I just breezed by the digestive system way too quick. Their immune system and endocrine system isn't covered in full as well. EK Bio has a much better overview of it, especially with colorful pics. However, Ek Bio has too little questions. When studying, you should always have your content outline out and fill in the material that is missing. mcat-review.org has outlines with some good depth of detail.

However, I think TBR passages especially the ones dealing with experiments are great. Again, there's always the "trivia" type questions. But really most of the trivia type questions can be figured out from the passages or with sufficient Bio knowledge, so I really say stick with it at least for the questions. And don't do the whole ch Qs in one go, do a 3rd and then as you move along do another 3rd and so on. You don't have to follow the SN2ed way of doing another 3rd after a week, I suggest getting a bit ahead and going back for the 2nd/3rd.

 

[izchief360]

I have been filling out the outlines as I progress through the content - in fact that's where my observations of missing material are coming from. My biggest fear is getting slowed down by focusing on certain details and spending too much time on the passages that, from what some people have suggested, may be significantly more detailed than AAMC Bio passages and not representative of the real test.