MCAT preparation (engineering graduate)

[Sirius2810]

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Hello everyone,
I'm sure there are similar threads related to my question, however, I figured it wouldn't hurt starting a fresh one. Alright, let's start by saying that I recently graduated from a university Mechanical Engineering program and I am currently working full time as an engineer. However I do enjoy pain (just kidding lol) and I'd like to get into med School within the next year or so. As an engineering student I'm well versed in physics but my knowledge of chemistry and biology is rather shaky. I recently bought TPR to prepare for the MCAT and I was just wondering whether that will be enough information for me to gain a decent background knowledge of OC & BIO. If not can you suggest alternative sources? I'm determined to nail this exam, I'll study as much as I can and I'm positive I'll do well. I'd like some pointers from more experienced students nonetheless.

Thanks!

 

[DoctorInASaree]

MechEng here as well (a derivative of it). I'm studying Orgo from TBR and Bio from TPR at the moment. Both seem to cover their respective subject's material quite extensively.

Physics is fun. I had to get used to TBR's turbo-solutions, but other than that...no derivatives or integrals! Totally a breeze.

 

[NextStepTutor_2]

I second the TBR recommendation. The material tends to be very in-depth on the topics you mentioned. The extra coverage isn't always necessary for traditional pre-meds but is really helpful for those of us who have been out a while.

 

[el_duderino]

Did you take bio 1/2 and ochem 1/2 already?

 

[Sirius2810]

I took a single organic chemistry course, no bio at all (at least not at University level). Unfortunately the mechanical engineering program doesn't focus extensively on subjects such as bio and chem. Which obviously means I'll have to put the extra work in to catch up with the material, hence my "do you know any good source to use, to study those subjects" question. I've ordered TPR but I guess I'll get TBR as well since the subjects I mentioned are my weakest spots. I'm not worried about physics at all (for now at least)

 

[Sirius2810]

No derivatives or integrals sounds wonderful to me.
As I mentioned I'm not too concerned about the math/physics section, I think I have those concepts clear in my head after suffering through engineering for 4 years. Do you find the TPR ochem not in depth enough?

MechEng here as well (a derivative of it). I'm studying Orgo from TBR and Bio from TPR at the moment. Both seem to cover their respective subject's material quite extensively.

Physics is fun. I had to get used to TBR's turbo-solutions, but other than that...no derivatives or integrals! Totally a breeze.

 

[el_duderino]

I'd like to get into med School within the next year or so.

I took a single organic chemistry course, no bio at all (at least not at University level).

You're aware that 8 credits of biology and 8 credits of o chem are prerequisites for admission to medical schools, yes? When do you plan on taking those courses, and when do you plan to apply to medical schools?

 

[Sirius2810]

You're aware that 8 credits of biology and 8 credits of o chem are prerequisites for admission to medical schools, yes? When do you plan on taking those courses, and when do you plan to apply to medical schools?

You're aware that 8 credits of biology and 8 credits of o chem are prerequisites for admission to medical schools, yes? When do you plan on taking those courses, and when do you plan to apply to medical schools?

I will be taking the required courses in the next year.
As far as the application goes, 2015 is the goal.
That should not affect the validity of the MCAT though correct?

 

[DoctorInASaree]

No derivatives or integrals sounds wonderful to me.
As I mentioned I'm not too concerned about the math/physics section, I think I have those concepts clear in my head after suffering through engineering for 4 years. Do you find the TPR ochem not in depth enough?

Yes, and that's why I'm studying from The Berkeley Review Orgo (TBR). From my personal experience I've found TBR's Orgo to be the most in-depth of the Big 4 (Kracker, Kaplan, etc.).

 

[Sirius2810]

Yes, and that's why I'm studying from The Berkeley Review Orgo (TBR). From my personal experience I've found TBR's Orgo to be the most in-depth of the Big 4 (Kracker, Kaplan, etc.).

I ordered TBR yesterday. I'm actually somewhat excited to start studying

 

[Shipley231]

I ordered TBR yesterday. I'm actually somewhat excited to start studying

That will fade =p