Kaplan MCAT 2008-2009 Premier Program (w/ CD-ROM) (Kaplan Mcat Premier Program) | 
 enlarge | Author: Kaplan
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $120.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 2130
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1056
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.1
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 2
ISBN: 1419551906
Dewey Decimal Number: 378
EAN: 9781419551901
ASIN: 1419551906
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Product Description
Includes:- Full-length practice MCAT with detailed explanations
- 2 full-length verbal reasoning tests
- Complete Science Review
- Effective tips and strategies
- CD-ROM with practice questions and flashcards
- 4-color illustrations featuring charts, graphs, and diagrams of the most-tested material
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| Customer Reviews:
 A good REVIEW -not a miracle worker July 24, 2008
I havent taken the MCAT yet, so I suppose I really wont know until then just how much this book helped me. The review is pretty extensive although it is only a REVIEW. If you're looking for something that teaches you a subject -this isn't your book. This is for people who have taken the classes and just need a refresher. Also some of the strategies aren't for everyone. Adapt what they tell you to meet your own abilities. If reading comprehension isn't a problem for you, don't waste your time taking notes during the exam like they suggest.
Although I have run across a few typos, its nothing horribly distracting unless you're OCD and can't move on. No matter which MCAT book you buy, there will be errors. The book is meant to review and give you strategies. You're not supposed to internalize everything they say.
Overall I think the book is a pretty good deal considering a Kaplan class costs a few thousand dollars. The book is pretty well organized and the color pages are much better than the black and white pictures in past editions.
 WAY TOO MANY TYPOS AND INCORRECT QUESTIONS!!!!! June 27, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book and the CD that comes with it both have a distracting number of simple typos. Additionally, there were a few practice questions for which the answer that was given in the "Answers & Explanations" section was actually NOT the correct answer. (I know this because I called Kaplan, and they got back to me apologizing and saying that yes, they had, in fact, made a mistake.) There is nothing worse when studying for something as tough as the MCAT to begin to doubt the study source you're using. I've liked other prep companies MUCH better than Kaplan...
Good luck!
 Great Review Book and CD! June 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Book has extensive review of all the subject areas which are both concise and thorough. Easy way to separate study time and what topics you want to cover for the day (ie: chapters 5 and 6 on Monday for Biology, chapters 7 and 8 on Tuesday for Physics, etc.). CD is also very nice with its own Diagnostic test to give you an idea of what you need to cover. I would recommend getting another book with more review questions however since the practice tests that come with the program encompass the entire subjects and not just certain areas you may get to covering. Also, may be good to supplement the book with other background/informative books if you are having trouble understanding some concepts. Nonetheless, I say this bok is a great buy and highly recommended.
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