MCAT books/program advice for my plans.

[johncstudent32]

New student here. I'm not looking to judge or be judged but I want to take the June exam and score between 500-505.

I am not applying to allopathic schools. I am am applying to DO master's programs or a future SMP. I am confident that this would be the route for me to medical school.

After researching this topic for an unreasonable amount of time I felt the need to ask the question here but which of the test prep books can help you get to the 500-505 mark?

Can I get there with Examkrackers and their self-study plan or do I really need to invest in something like Kaplan and a course?

My background...3.4 cumulative and 3.3 science. Got a C in orgo II and C in physics I. Those subjects are not my strong point. I did exceptionally well in Bio I and II, A&P, Micro, and Biochem.

I keep hearing that Examkrackers is "concise" and I don't know if that means that it teaches you all you need to know or if it doesn't teach you enough and you need to supplement the material with other resources. I like the look of the Examkrackers text and I think it is more engaging than the Kaplan "textbooks" but I want to make sure that the concise approach is not just for those students who knows that material inside and out and are just looking for a quick review.

I am ready for 500 hours of study for the next four months but I want to make sure I am using the right materials for my goals.

Thanks

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[Blueprint Med School]

For any subject in which you feel you need more review than relearning, EK at home is more than enough.

If you need a full scale relearning, then you should prepare to supplement it with additional resources like Princeton Review.

If you find that you have more than 1-2 subjects that require full scale relearning, opt for a class that can provide extensive structure and support.

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
Med School Tutors

 

[PlsLetMeIn21]

The very best thing you can do for self study is start with the 100 day plan by Nymeria. It can be found here: https://www.studentdoctor.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/100-Day-MCAT-Schedule-2019-Edition.pdf

There are several plans out there that vary in some fashion, but they all recommend the same books and emphasize practice over content memorization. You can totally do this.