What do you think about Barron's

[nero]

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I just wanted to know everybody's opinion on Barron's MCAT study books. I feel like they go into too much detail as far as bio is concerned. Also, I think the questions are not similar to the real MCAT questions. What do you all think??

Nero

 

[E'01]

Barrons If I can remember, scared the bejeebers out of me. It's way too detailed.

 

[italianlove]

Hey Nero,

I used Barron's for like a week before I started TPR and let me just say that this book is by far and away the WORST most GOD-AWFUL study-guide I have ever seen. The Verbal section is almost laughable and the science sections (especially the Physical) are ridiculous. Do yourself a favor and do not use this book anymore! You'd be much better off with a Kaplan or TPR book, they cost more, but they're worth it. Hope this helps and good luck with everything. Ciao. 🙂

 

[Zack90]

I have to agree with Italianlove... Barron's was not very good of a MCAT prep book.... I thought it was at least better than the Peterson's Gold. If you can, use AAMC, Kaplan, or TPR material. But, bottom line, go through as many practice questions as you can.

 

[Gainer]

I liked the Barron practice tests (I thought they were better than Kaplan's) but the actual study guide seemed silly to me. I would say take as many practice tests as you can, from as many sources as you can. Of cource, the AAMC stuff is the best for this (but I couldn't get their tests).

 

[analu]

another thumbs down for Barron's...the test questions aren't nearly good enough to give you a realistic feel for the actual MCAT. If you have access to AAMC Tests III, IV, and V, those sample full-lengths are pretty close to what you'll see (and score--my total scores were within 3 points of each other on those and the real one I took).

aloha

 

[Wendy926]

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[Dr. L]

I wasn't a big fan of Barons...my vote goes to the Kaplan, Princeton Review and AAMC practice tests. They definitely prepared me well for the exam and were the most similar to the actual exam.