I don't think this has been addressed (TBR books)

[MDPhDJourney]

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Ever since I've been on SDN I've heard that TBR science books are amazing for their passages, so naturally I ordered them and they've just arrived...so yay!

But here's the issue:

The practice passages are broken up into sections. Meaning the bio books have passages that test your bio skills. However, doesn't the actual MCAT exam integrate topics. For example, the BS section tests both Bio and Organic Chem, and so some passages will mix topics from both, yes? (Same for the PS section which will have Physics and Chemistry)

If this is true, are there any good books for integrated science passage practice?


Sorry, this was a very long winded question.

-MDPhDJourney

 

[HerbalPlz]

They're called Practice Passages for a reason...so you can practice on the sections you're weak in.

Use full length practice tests if you want something as close to the real MCAT. Not really sure why you'd practice with FLs though to brush up your content. That's why there's passages in TBR, so you can practice first and then use FLs later, herpa derpa.

 

[TXKnight]

Ever since I've been on SDN I've heard that TBR science books are amazing for their passages, so naturally I ordered them and they've just arrived...so yay!

But here's the issue:

The practice passages are broken up into sections. Meaning the bio books have passages that test your bio skills. However, doesn't the actual MCAT exam integrate topics. For example, the BS section tests both Bio and Organic Chem, and so some passages will mix topics from both, yes? (Same for the PS section which will have Physics and Chemistry)

If this is true, are there any good books for integrated science passage practice?


Sorry, this was a very long winded question.

-MDPhDJourney

phase III of the TBR series will mix it up where you actually get more than one subject represented in que passages. Actually, there are always some passages mixing things up even in phase 1 and 2. For instance one example that comes to mind is the passage in the bio section phase 1 where they talk about the anatomy of the ear,physiology of ear,etc...then the questions ask about physio (expected) and then you get you physics in there when asked about some dB and waves questions, then you get harmonic motion questions dealing with resonance and I even think they incorporate mechanics concepts (moving bony parts hitting each other) and also pressure concepts.It doesn't get any better than that man.