Will you learn the same tricks a classroom course teaches you if...

[grindtime1]

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Will you learn the same tricks a classroom course teaches you if you just use the books for MCAT prep?

For example, Kaplan uses the “mapping” method for verbal.

EK uses something else that seems to be a little more popular for verbal.

My question is if I just used the Kaplan books (not saying I will) without taking the class, would I learn about mapping and other test taking strategies that would be covered in a Kaplan classroom course?

Same with EK. Without taking their course, will the books give you key tips that you need to get a high score?

Just to be clear, I’m not talking about content review. I know which companies are better than the others, but I was wondering if their books go over all the test taking strategies.

Thoughts on this?

 

[RogueUnicorn]

you will get a lot of the strategies if you buy the books designed to do so... from personal experience as a kaplan alum and teacher, though, you'll miss out on a lot of little hints and anecdotal tips that we can give out during class. it's only up to you to decide how much that's worth.

 

[Baboo Bhaiya]

As far as books are concerned (not referring to the classes), there is only one company which actually gives strategies/tips/tricks for the exam - Berkeley Review.

The only exception is the EK verbal review book, which lays outs its verbal strategy.