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Cracking the MCAT CBT, 2nd Edition (Graduate Test Prep)

Author:	Princeton Review
ISBN:	0375765972
Sales Rank:	51367
Published:	2007-01-16
Publisher:	Princeton Review
# Pages:	1120
Binding:	Paperback
Avg. Rating:	3.0 based on 2 reviews
Used Offers:	15 from $32.99
Amazon Price:	$37.77
(Data above last updated: 2008-09-04 06:46:45 EST)

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Cracking the MCAT CBT, 2nd Edition (Graduate Test Prep)

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MCAT scores are a critical factor in the ultra-competitive medical school admissions process! Cracking the MCAT brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts that will help you score higher on the exam. Plus, it includes the most up-to-date information about the MCAT CBT (computer-based test) format.

In Cracking the MCAT, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and we’ll give you

-Hundreds of practice questions in the book and exclusive free access to practice tests online
-Simulated MCAT passages just like the ones you’ll find on the exam
-Substantive practice tied to every concept reviewed, followed by detailed solutions
-Special sections on MCAT essays and a review of essential mathematics
-A thorough and systematic review of all science and verbal skills you’ll need for the MCAT

All topics in the physical and biological sciences are presented with sample problems, labeled illustrations, charts, and diagrams. Our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the real MCAT–but with detailed answers and explanations for every question.

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05-03-08

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The info is there, but not very well written.

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I have just gone through this book, and I haven't taken the MCATs yet so I can't tell you exactly how useful this book is. What I can tell you is that, while all the information is there, and it is usually presented quite well, this book could really use a good editor.

Besides being full of typos, there are even a few substantial errors in the material. And you don't have to be a science major (which I am) to catch them. Sometimes they just blatantly contradict themselves from one page to the next. And then there's just annoying little things like "too" instead of "two."

So overall, I cannot recommend this book. I gave this a 2-star instead of a 1-star because the information IS all there, and usually its presented pretty clearly. But you have to be on your toes the whole time. Which I guess is not really a bad thing, but if you are going to shell out $50+ for a book, at least get something that is accurate and well written. Being "usually" accurate won't get you very far as a doctor right!?

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01-27-08

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This book is rather extensive. Tries to cover a very wide range of subjects. I must say that lacks clarity in certain subjects regarding Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
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The valence and atomic orbitals are not clear enough ( and this is a basic point ). The redox reactions are a little short and they don't include inductrial processes, like the extraction from ore.
Of course, for these type of tests, with so vast amount of information to cover, is not easy to make a perfect book.
I would say that, in general, with some modifications, the book might be really excellent

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