Cracking the MCAT CBT, 2nd Edition

by The Princeton Review, James L. Flowers

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.

Genres: Science

1120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

The Princeton Review is an education services company providing tutoring, test preparation and admission resources for students. It was founded in 1981. and since that time has worked with over 400 million students.

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I honestly really liked this book compared to other MCAT prep materials. I have used 2013 and 2010 Kaplan materials (just the years I had available) and this was by far the best resource. There are short multiple choice questions every few pages which help to break up the monotony and check for understanding. Each chapter ends with a full-length MCAT-style passage with 4-7 questions regarding the material in that chapter.
Also, I just feel that Princeton Review does an exceptional job making difficult concepts understandable. I definitely had a better grasp on physics after using this book than I ever did with Kaplan or even in university courses. Still not exactly a "fun" read at times, but definitely the best MCAT Prep book with which I have worked. Recommended.

[Michelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

I learned from this book that I am NOT going to medical school.

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've only got through the bio and organic chem review, but that has been quite helpful.