How detailed is it?

[BlueElmo]

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In my TPR class, they go over almost all the nuances of genetics like linkage, recombination, sex linkage, etc. But I find in the EK Bio book that none of these are covered. Is TPR being way too detailed, or do I need to know these stuff for the real test? Thanks.

 

[futuredoctor10]

I have not taken the MCAT yet so not sure.

But, I have heard from friends who've taken the MCAT before me and many posts in SDN. People say in order of most detailed to least detailed, it goes TPR then Kaplan then EK.

Also alot of people say EK Bio is not detailed enough or comprehensive enough. I would say you do need to know the topics listed but not super-in depth?

 

[BlueElmo]

thanks, that helps!

 

[utahstudent]

In my opinion Princeton does go into way too much detail on many topics including genetics. I remember maybe a couple of questions on the real MCAT which had to do with genetics in which you basically look at a pedigree chart and answer the question. That being said, I think that it would be valuable to know a little more detail than you need just to be on the safe side. On that note, make sure that you cover evolution/natural selection adequately when studying because there was a evolution passage on my test which I think really tripped a lot of people up who weren't ready for such a passage. Good luck! PM me if you have any other questions about the MCAT/Princeton Review.

 

[dodjie16]

I agree with utahstudent! The Princeton Review does go much more into detail, but that is a good thing. When I took the MCAT, there were some detailed questions that came out on the test. In fact, linkage was a topic that came out. If EK did not cover that and you were rusty on the topic, then you would have been screwed for this on the real MCAT.