TBR 2011 vs TBR 2013

[sniderwes]

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I have the 2011 version. I don't think any topics have been added or removed from AAMC's study list between these 2 years, how is the 2013 version different? Would it be worth buying some of the 2013 books?

 

[Francouer]

Bump, from another thread, because I too would like to know

"Hey guys, this has probably been asked before but how big of a difference is there between TBR editions? I currently have access to 2010 gchem, 2011 bio, 2012 ochem, physics, and verbal (borrowing them from my girlfriend who took it last year). Will the 2013 editions show a noticeable improvement in terms of content or strategy given? I want to give myself the best chance for my upcoming test, but $300 is a lot of money to waste if they're like college textbooks where they add some new pictures and move some stuff around and call it a new edition."

 

[inasensegone]

Bear in mind that the following is from my memory of reading these forums late one night... and it is second hand:

I basically heard that all of the books are pretty much the same (except for maybe errata being corrected), except for Ochem. The 2013 Ochem books actually took some material out and shortened them. I don't know if it was partially replaced by other information (e.g. There is no nitrous acid with amine reaction in the 2012 edition, but it is on the AAMC list of topics).

Basically, the old editions should still be fine, just use AAMC's list of topics to guide you.

Edit: In regards to the Nitrous acid with amine reaction, it can be found here. Also, the reaction forms a diazonium salt, which IS covered in the 2012 edition.

 

[Francouer]

Bear in mind that the following is from my memory of reading these forums late one night... and it is second hand:

I basically heard that all of the books are pretty much the same (except for maybe errata being corrected), except for Ochem. The 2013 Ochem books actually took some material out and shortened them. I don't know if it was partially replaced by other information (e.g. There is no nitrous acid with amine reaction in the 2012 edition, but it is on the AAMC list of topics).

Basically, the old editions should still be fine, just use AAMC's list of topics to guide you.

Edit: In regards to the Nitrous acid with amine reaction, it can be found here. Also, the reaction forms a diazonium salt, which IS covered in the 2012 edition.

So you're saying TBR 2013 edition actually took stuff out of their ochem books that are still on the AAMC's guidelines? That seems pretty backwards

 

[inasensegone]

So you're saying TBR 2013 edition actually took stuff out of their ochem books that are still on the AAMC's guidelines? That seems pretty backwards

That's not what I'm saying. I don't have the 2013 edition, I have the 2012 edition (which I heard is similar to 2011).... the change from 2012 to 2013 reportedly included shortening some content. I'm not sure that they removed some topics entirely, rather shortened them. As to the Nitrous acid reaction, it is not covered in the 2012 edition, but might be in 2013.

 

[Francouer]

That's not what I'm saying. I don't have the 2013 edition, I have the 2012 edition (which I heard is similar to 2011).... the change from 2012 to 2013 reportedly included shortening some content. I'm not sure that they removed some topics entirely, rather shortened them. As to the Nitrous acid reaction, it is not covered in the 2012 edition, but might be in 2013.

Ah I see. I'd be interested in hearing more about the differences from someone who has worked with both editions, but from the sound of it, it's probably not worth the $350 or so to order them new. Thanks for the reply.