How to study using the BR books? (more info)

[MikeB14]

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I am finishing up the kaplan course this semester and I must say I didnt really like it too much. At the beginning I kept up with the reading and the assignments (for about 1/3 of the class). But then it just got away from me. I hated reading the kaplan books but I do like how many online resources they have.

Basically, I feel like I have not prepared at all this semester even with kaplan. So I decided to order the BR physics, gen chem, and orgo books. I like them alot but I must say they are long. I plan on taking the mcat in august so i have a solid 3 months of studying.

For the last few days I have been following the mcat study schedule that everyone looks at on this site using the BR books as recommended. I definitely think it is a good way of studying.

ANyway, should I just ditch the kaplan stuff and use the BR books and passages? Should I be reading everythingg in the BR books? I feel like reading everything seems like focusing more on content review.

I also have an EK complete set that someone gave me.


Any insight on this? I am going strong one way or another (5+ hours a day), but i just want to make sure I am using my time the best way I can.

 

[MikeB14]

anyone?

 

[Pisiform]

Yeah, no doubt that Kaplan books suck and almost everyone here agrees that BR books are so far realistic and prepare you just right for the MCAT. But don't forget to use Kaplan online resources because they are pretty good. You can follow SN2ed's 3 month study plan. As far as EK is concerned, use EK 1001 for practice and BR.
Good Luck

 

[MikeB14]

Ok so you think my time is well spent reading everything in the BR books and doing the BR questions/passages following the three month schedule and just using Kaplan online resources for reinforcement?

 

[thomasfx10]

Yup ... That is what I did ... Just follow SN2ed 3 month study. Check out sticky ... it will answer ALL your questions

 

[MikeB14]

thanks for the responses