Kaplan verbal reasoning...

[survive5]

I didn't take any KAPLAN classes, but I have this "verbal reasoning strategy and practice" book from a friend. It has 11 tests, 40 Q each.

I found it really challenging and always ran out of time. I haven't started EK or AAMC yet, so have no idea how it is compared with other reading materials. I was wondering if anyone else has used this book?

Any inputs? Thanks!

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[asf503]

Are you using the Kaplan strategy? Where you're mapping the passages? I highly recommend you NOT do that, it takes way too much time. You should take a look at the Examcrackers verbal strategy, it's much better and a lot more effective.

The general consensus around here is that EK 101 verbal passages most closely resemble the real MCAT.

 

[survive5]

Are you using the Kaplan strategy? Where you're mapping the passages? I highly recommend you NOT do that, it takes way too much time. You should take a look at the Examcrackers verbal strategy, it's much better and a lot more effective.

The general consensus around here is that EK 101 verbal passages most closely resemble the real MCAT.

I wasn't doing the kaplan mapping, seemed a waste of time (for me). I'll look into the EK strategy. Thanks for the comments!

 

[Blown Away]

As you said, do not use their strategy, but definitely take them as additional practice! Take it with a grain of salt though, as I have noticed a CLEAR difference b/w kaplan's testing style and AAMC's in terms of verbal.