In dire need of a good Physics review text

[dedicate]

I am studying using solely the Examkrackers 2007 mcat study package. Going through it, it's definitely helping since I am a 2-3 years removed from these courses, but I need more to fully grasp some concepts.

Does any have a recommendation for a good physics book? I used Serway's Physics for engineers in uni, but I am almost certain that is not focusing on what I really need for the MCAT (i.e. conceptual/basic vs calculus based problem solving).

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[Ari1584]

I used Nova physics to help with concepts and just recently ordered berkeley review due to the great feedback everyone has given about those books

 

[twoinone]

yeah i have heard that Nova is one of the best for physics review as well

 

[BerkReviewTeach]

I am studying using solely the Examkrackers 2007 mcat study package. Going through it, it's definitely helping since I am a 2-3 years removed from these courses, but I need more to fully grasp some concepts.

Does any have a recommendation for a good physics book? I used Serway's Physics for engineers in uni, but I am almost certain that is not focusing on what I really need for the MCAT (i.e. conceptual/basic vs calculus based problem solving).

If you can find it, Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt is excellent. It's out of print since Dr. Hewitt has moved on, but physics seems to have stayed the same. We may have lost some ozone, but gravity seems to be pretty consistent.

It will explain things in ways that you will remember. And I too have heard good things about Nova and BR both on this site and off this site, if you are looking for more MCAT materials rather than a textbook. Nova has the text and BR has the passages/questions/text.

 

[dedicate]

Thanks for the feedback. I will look into these!

 

[alanine1985]

All I used was exam krackers its the best thing out there. What they said to know deff was important and all the stuff they didn't bring up wasn't required. I wouldn't try to go into the test with anything more than just krackers stuff because most of the test is just about looking at the complex systems they give you and simplifying them into common things with easy solutions (hardest part of mcat)

 

[Muffinpuff]

TPR physics text was by far the bestest thing ever!