Does anybody know the best books for self-study for the MCAT. (eg. Kaplan, Princeton, ExamKrackers). I know some books are better for particular parts of the MCAT (for example, physical science, biological science, verbal reasoning, and writing). Any feedback would be greatly appreciated since I don't know many people who have already taken the MCAT.

I have some experience with first year biology and general chemistry, but not much in physics and organic chemistry. So if anyone can point out books that are detailed for these sections that would be great.

thanks so much!!

-Maryam

Kaplan is not extensive in the physical sciences (specifically organic chemistry and physics) - for this, if these are your weaker areas (i.e. less background in these subjects), I would recommend Examkrackers. Kaplan's book is very well written though and really clear and an easy read so it's a good choice.

So my recommendation: Kaplan + Examkrackers (either the full 5 EK books which are a better deal, or just the EK physics/chemistry)

Also, I would suggest buying the Kaplan book new because it comes with an access code online which gives you access to some great resources - a diagnostic quiz, an online syllabus - its essentially a really good tool for self study - every month they have new quizzes, things like that.

Chapters website is a good place to start looking for these books. The in store selections are really crappy.

Hope that helps!

This is a great debriefing on what you need to self study for the MCAT:
http://forums.studentdoctor. net/sh...php?t=6238 98

And this is a great resource for some MCAT self study, particularly Physics:
http://www.wikipremed.com/

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