Examkrackers 101 Passages in MCAT Verbal Reasoning

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Summary: Here is the answer MCAT VR preparation.
Review: This book has perhaps bridged the gap between me and medical school. In July I bought 101 Passages and diligently took a full length verbal section about once every three days as part of my preparation and it made the difference between medical school in the Carribean and becoming a viable candidate for some first tier U.S. medical schools. I also carefully studied Jon's advice in his Verbal Reasoning study guide and followed it religiously. It helped improve my score substantially. So why is this book so great? First, the text is identical in size and font to real thing, so you feel perfectly comfortable and familiar with the appearance of actual passages, question stems, and answers on test day. Second, the passage topics were right on the money -boring (cabinet making, charitable trust management, etc.), irrelevent to medicine, and challenging enough. Third, passage length was identical to that which you encounter on the real thing. Fourth, the answer choices are ambigious and you never really feel good about your answers -that is the essence of MCAT verbal. Dave perfectly captures that in 101 Passages. Fifth, there are 11 full length practice sections, which help you master your timing and slowly but surely improve you score. Sixth, Jon is pretty helpful on his website and will respond to most of your questions and give you that personal support that makes him kind of seem like a coach whose on your side. Lastly, there's nothing else out there that comes close to 101 Passages. Get this book to improve you verbal score. To really ace the verbal, carefully study the lectures in the thinner Examkracker's Verbal Reasoning study guide. Force yourself to adopt Jon's strategy. It will help you. If you do nothing else, remember these two points of advice: (1) finish the verbal sections no matter what you do, and (2) read for the main idea and be sure you have it in your head before you look at the questions. Jon covers that in depth in the thin Verbal Reasoning Study Guide in addition to about five or six other tips that really make the difference. Keep the faith premeds and believe in yourself.

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Summary: Unreal!!!!
Review: This book is amazing. Not only does it have warm up passages, but it has 7 real practice verbal exams......It is a must for anyone who believes that "practice makes perfect!!!" After this book, you will be so sick of practice exams, and ready to go for the real deal!!!

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Summary: Unreal!!!!
Review: This book is amazing. Not only does it have warm up passages, but it has 7 real practice verbal exams......It is a must for anyone who believes that "practice makes perfect!!!" After this book, you will be so sick of practice exams, and ready to go for the real deal!!!

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Summary: RE: Better off with AAMC practice materials!, NOT!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This book was pretty good for developing faster reading skills and gaining confidence but I think the questions in it were much easier than in the real MCAT. Therefore, use this book as initial practice, but attempt real MCATs to make sure your reading comprehension is really as good as this book tells you it is.

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Summary: Best Verbal Material on the Market!!
Review: This source of verbal practice for the MCAT is great. It is a must for anyone taking the MCAT and attempting to do well on the verbal resoning section. The author has done a great job of capturing the "MCAT voice" by giving the reader challenging passages and questions that are like those on the MCAT. Hands down, this is some of the best stuff on the market! Other pre-meds would agree if they took a look at this book. Check this book as a must have, not only a "good" source.