Kaplan vs TPR
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There are a lot of old threads on this topic. I'd suggest doing a search.
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Where I'm from everyone takes Kaplan, they almost have a monopoly here. However, a friend and I took TPR for some reason. Out of the 10+ people I know who took Kaplan, I think the highest anyone scored was a 30 or 31, most in the high 20's. My friend and I both got 35's, which neither of us expected to get.
I think Kaplan's practice tests are too easy. TPR's tests, however, are too hard. So I recommend using the AAMC practice tests no matter which course you choose. I think TPR's workbook was most helpful. It was easy to carry around and practice anywhere, rather than having to be at a computer (i.e. Kaplan).
I think Kaplan's practice tests are too easy. TPR's tests, however, are too hard. So I recommend using the AAMC practice tests no matter which course you choose. I think TPR's workbook was most helpful. It was easy to carry around and practice anywhere, rather than having to be at a computer (i.e. Kaplan).
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what do you guys think about the test prep books they have? not the classroom course but the test prep books you can by for like 60 bucks?
I like TPR one better, but i hate the cheap paper its printed on. The kaplan one is good too, i geuss they are each good in certain areas. I think tTPR is good for ochem, and kaplan for bio.
Any thoughts?
I like TPR one better, but i hate the cheap paper its printed on. The kaplan one is good too, i geuss they are each good in certain areas. I think tTPR is good for ochem, and kaplan for bio.
Any thoughts?
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The TPR book available in bookstores is not too good (I read through it once). Even though it clearly explains what it contains, it's missing a lot of info or doesn't give certain topics fair treatment. If I were to buy a book from a bookstore, I would personally go with the Kaplan book (presuming EK wasn't available, but then again I purchased both).
