So what would you suggest (practice tests)

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So I took the MCAT the first time around and I don't know if it was the strict curve or something else but I did not do so hot. This was after doing all the Kaplan tests except for 5 10 and 11. I don't think I could afford the Princeton class but I'd like more practice tests to take in preparation for the next one. Oh, I also did all of the Kaplan topicals and what not. But I don't want to reuse old exams. Any suggestions?

Other tests I used:
Kaplan test in the comprehensive book
gold standard 1-3
arco gold (don't use these!)
barrons (seem very easy/outdated)
 
BrettBatchelor said:
What about the AAMC released ones on e-mcat.com?

Unfortunately I used 3R-8R as well. I probably will redo those verbal. Where can I find new practice tests? This is somewhat perplexing.
 
where else can I find practice exams besides e-mcat.com? Is there anything at B&N that's worth buying for practice problems and practice exams? Any recommendations are appreciated.
 
Kaplan Q-Bank. I think its $143 or so. Not sure what you get, but try it and see.
 
Sicilian said:
Kaplan Q-Bank. I think its $143 or so. Not sure what you get, but try it and see.

Good idea. I think they may reuse questions from their exams 1-11. I bought Kaplan 45 and this was the case. All of the passages were recycled from their classroom exams!
I think for others also having this problem you could buy the examkrackers books (i already used up the verbal 101 ) 1001 questions. Especially biology since it has passages.

Full length tests though?

Anyone willing to part with their princeton review exams (A-D) or the classroom ones?
 
TPR Tests A-D are an option. But from experience, they're brutally difficult and will devour your confidence if taken prematurely. Only take them after you've studied content for a month or two. And take AAMC tests right after one of these tests to you get your confidence back up again! 😀 Seriously, with about 3 weeks to go I did TPR Test D and got like a 25, then did AAMC 5R the next day and got a 32.

I liked the Kaplan FLs 1-11. Their PS sections were just as hard (if not harder) than the TPR A-D tests, but overall, my actual August MCAT felt very similar to the FLs. Maybe re-do them and make sure you understand all your mistakes?
 
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