Did anyone use VetPrep for the NAVLE (and passed)?
Is the premium version worth the extra cost?
VetPrepper here. I completed the Zuku and VetPrep 'questions of the day 'religiously for the first three years of vet school. When it came time to choose my prep software at the end of third year, I chose VetPrep. I preferred VetPrep's interface to Zuku's, and was wow'ed by the program's statistical breakdown of performance (by species and discipline- i.e. Equine Cardiology, Porcine Infectious Disease, etc.). Both VetPrep and Zuku corporate reps gave presentations to my class late into our third year. Although our class established a bulk discount with Zuku, myself and a few others went rogue wit VetPrep. I was very pleased with VetPrep, and felt that the content was directly on target with what the NAVLE asked. The question format of the NAVLE is a bit different than VetPrep, but the content is all there (which is really what you need). I started early, and completed 100% of the program. As for the advanced content, yes, I bought and used it. I used VetPrep's Power Pages/Lectures strategically to fill in gaps where I knew I was weak (i.e. neurolocalization of lesions). For subjects where I felt comfortable, I skipped them. I completed all of the practice questions first before moving on to timed exams, and then used the timed exams toward the end of my prep to gear up for the length of the NAVLE. I passed by a wide margin.
My goal here isn't to disparage Zuku. The great majority of my class purchased Zuku, and passed as well. It comes down to which program you prefer (layout, structure, and stats were what won me over). Both will get you to the final destination.
I highly recommend purchasing one (or several, as I did) practice problem sets from ICVA, the organization that administers and develops the NAVLE. These are actual past NAVLE questions that you can purchase ($50 = 200 questions). These problem sets are identical to the FORMAT of questions you'll see on the NAVLE. ICVA problem sets (for format) coupled with your prep software of choice = winning combination.
Good luck! NAVLE will be here before you know it. I don't recommend procrastinating- it will make life in fourth year harder than it needs to be.
