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Hi All,
*This post turned into a bit of a ramble, so I tried to bold all of my questions for the most part- sorry for the goop*
I'm posting looking for some advice. I am scheduled to take the MCAT on March 24, 2018. I began content review about 2 weeks ago, I haven't hit a really serious schedule yet, trying to make one within the next week or two so I have something concrete to follow every day. I have done 5 chapters of bio, and about 2-3 in every other book ( I will probably just restart all the books once I get my schedule lined up).
I have the third edition Kaplan MCAT books(with the online activation stuff), I ordered TPR P/S book (comes with three full length exams, arriving today), the EK 101 verbal workbook, and the AAMC online bundle (the $234 dollar one without the flashcards-I think this has what people refer to as the Qpacks, section bank, and 3 full length exams). I also found a pdf of the TPRH book online, not sure if it is the same as the hard copy, but it contains 4 CARS practice tests. I will also be using the Kaplan full length they offer and probably buying 4 NS full length exams If anyone could guide me on what full lengths are the best to take and when, I would really appreciate it - I know to use all my AAMC material in the weeks leading up to my test date- or at least that is what I have been led to believe.
When should I start using my AAMC resources(q packs, section bank/ how many a day)?
My main question for you guys is how you think I should best supplement Kaplan's lack of passage based questions(for the science topics mainly- I know CARS is all over the place and I am just going to find a technique that works for me and stick to it 100%) since their books only come with discretes at the end of each section.
I'm looking to dunk on this test, so I want to prepare in the best way possible. If I need to buy the EK set or TBR set for the myriad of passages they offer, I'll do it but I wanted to see what you more knowledgeable people thought before I drop a cool 300 on TBR. Do the materials I already have contain enough effective practice?
Additonally, since I am writing this post, if anyone could offer some insight as to the best way to utilize the Kaplan books? I have just been reading through, taking notes in margins, and making flash cards of things I think are important, but if someone has a more systematic way to go about it- I am all ears (i've seen posts about reading through three times, first time fast, second time slower and doing concept checks, third time just doing questions at end).
Again, since im here I might as well ask everything- at what point in content review should I begin taking practice exams, and what practice exams should I start with?
Lastly, if you think there is any resource I am blatently missing, please help a guy out
Thanks, appreciate the help
*This post turned into a bit of a ramble, so I tried to bold all of my questions for the most part- sorry for the goop*
I'm posting looking for some advice. I am scheduled to take the MCAT on March 24, 2018. I began content review about 2 weeks ago, I haven't hit a really serious schedule yet, trying to make one within the next week or two so I have something concrete to follow every day. I have done 5 chapters of bio, and about 2-3 in every other book ( I will probably just restart all the books once I get my schedule lined up).
I have the third edition Kaplan MCAT books(with the online activation stuff), I ordered TPR P/S book (comes with three full length exams, arriving today), the EK 101 verbal workbook, and the AAMC online bundle (the $234 dollar one without the flashcards-I think this has what people refer to as the Qpacks, section bank, and 3 full length exams). I also found a pdf of the TPRH book online, not sure if it is the same as the hard copy, but it contains 4 CARS practice tests. I will also be using the Kaplan full length they offer and probably buying 4 NS full length exams If anyone could guide me on what full lengths are the best to take and when, I would really appreciate it - I know to use all my AAMC material in the weeks leading up to my test date- or at least that is what I have been led to believe.
When should I start using my AAMC resources(q packs, section bank/ how many a day)?
My main question for you guys is how you think I should best supplement Kaplan's lack of passage based questions(for the science topics mainly- I know CARS is all over the place and I am just going to find a technique that works for me and stick to it 100%) since their books only come with discretes at the end of each section.
I'm looking to dunk on this test, so I want to prepare in the best way possible. If I need to buy the EK set or TBR set for the myriad of passages they offer, I'll do it but I wanted to see what you more knowledgeable people thought before I drop a cool 300 on TBR. Do the materials I already have contain enough effective practice?
Additonally, since I am writing this post, if anyone could offer some insight as to the best way to utilize the Kaplan books? I have just been reading through, taking notes in margins, and making flash cards of things I think are important, but if someone has a more systematic way to go about it- I am all ears (i've seen posts about reading through three times, first time fast, second time slower and doing concept checks, third time just doing questions at end).
Again, since im here I might as well ask everything- at what point in content review should I begin taking practice exams, and what practice exams should I start with?
Lastly, if you think there is any resource I am blatently missing, please help a guy out
Thanks, appreciate the help
