Value of EK Bio 1001 for high scores in BS?

[orrghead16]

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In the standard EK bio review book, they say specifically for those scoring >10 that the 1001 is not for you. Any truth to that? For a 12 diagnostic, will 1001 be a waste of time?

 

[rprasan1985]

In the standard EK bio review book, they say specifically for those scoring >10 that the 1001 is not for you. Any truth to that? For a 12 diagnostic, will 1001 be a waste of time?

Yes, especially since the author himself says so. If you're getting 12 on a diagnostic, you probably just need basic review of some content and learn some test-taking strategies. The EK 1001 books are designed to enforce content for those who are unfamiliar with it (not you!). I'd say start reviewing, take tests throughout your review and see what you're missing. If they're silly mistakes, you need to think of strategies to avoid them (aka 'getting into the MCAT mode'), and not comprehensive content review.

 

[sv3]

Where can one learn of these strategies you speak of?
I am using Ek and TPR and thus far have not come across any strategies that are beyond raw common sense (finish on time, read the passage, eliminate obvious incorrect answer choices, etc). Is there a resource for these strategies? So far I feel like I've jsut been reading textbooks and I know the MCAT goes beyond that.

thanks
steve

 

[Protactinium]

Where can one learn of these strategies you speak of?
I am using Ek and TPR and thus far have not come across any strategies that are beyond raw common sense (finish on time, read the passage, eliminate obvious incorrect answer choices, etc). Is there a resource for these strategies? So far I feel like I've jsut been reading textbooks and I know the MCAT goes beyond that.

thanks
steve

Doesn't look like it man. It's all critical thinking and POE and base knowledge.

 

[orrghead16]

Thanks rpr, glad I didn't drop a hundy over Amazon to get it.

Where can one learn of these strategies you speak of?
I am using Ek and TPR and thus far have not come across any strategies that are beyond raw common sense (finish on time, read the passage, eliminate obvious incorrect answer choices, etc). Is there a resource for these strategies? So far I feel like I've jsut been reading textbooks and I know the MCAT goes beyond that.

thanks
steve

It is really amazing how much post-game analysis does to formulate your own strategies and areas to work on. This is coming after just a few practice tests, and I have seen first hand how much it helps. I.e. more concentration to the specific questions, hints in the stems, etc.

 

[bakanoisha]

In the standard EK bio review book, they say specifically for those scoring >10 that the 1001 is not for you. Any truth to that? For a 12 diagnostic, will 1001 be a waste of time?

Don't take a diagnositc too seriously, there is way too much info out there in Bio for you to assume one test is representative of all of the tests.

Anyway, 1001 Bio is good, and worth doing some, but not MCAT style. I'd get it for kicks. The other 1001 books suck (101 Verbal is good).

 

[Protactinium]

It's good practice. It exposed many errors in my knowledge. The book can use more application questions though. I think that is its main weakness.