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All packages include the newest editions (at the time of purchase) of the following 4 components to ensure that you have everything you need to learn, review and practice for all 4 MCAT sections:
Boxed set of books in color: Kaplan MCAT Complete Subject Review, 2023-2024 (7 books, 3448 pages, ISBN 978-1506283203); 3 online Kaplan MCAT practice tests.
7 Exams MCAT Book: 7 full-length MCAT practice tests by Gold Standard - 5 in the book and 2 online - followed by helpful, detailed explanations (1 book, 594 pages, ISBN 978-1-927338-82-7).
Get ready for a deep dive into the knowledge and reasoning necessary to obtain a great MCAT score! You will have all the tools that you need, just add time and motivation!
*MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which neither sponsors nor endorses this product or our methodology.
Note that all online content related to Kaplan, the AAMC, and Gold Standard is for 12 months. Examkrackers (EK) access is for 6 months but can be activated anytime within 1 year of receiving your Home Study MCAT Prep Package. Please note that the purchase of any component that involves online access is not refundable.
Gold Standard updates Amazon Reviews ratings once per month.
MCAT-prep.com Home Study Package with the Kaplan Boxed Book Set |
GS |
Kaplan* |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) |
315 |
350 |
Psychology |
181 |
350 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice |
513 |
|
MCAT Math |
92 |
350 |
Physics |
483 |
|
General Chemistry |
259 |
350 |
Organic Chemistry |
419 |
350 |
Biochemistry |
240 |
350 |
Biology |
389 |
350 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2891 |
2450 |
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests |
||
3 Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the boxed set) |
690 |
|
Sub-total | 4731 |
3140 |
Current Grand Total † ($599) | 7871 |
|
Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2790 |
|
Grand Total ($799) | 10,661 |
* Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review includes: 1) MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review; 2) MCAT Biochemistry Review; 3) MCAT Biology Review; 4) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; 5) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 6) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 7) MCAT Physics and Math Review; and 8) three full-length online practice tests. Kaplan MCAT content is © Kaplan, Inc.
** MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All materials in the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Complete Bundle (Online and Print) are included in the MCAT-prep.com Homestudy Package ($799). The AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Practice Exam (with scaled score and percentile rank) and the Official MCAT Sample Test, an unscored test are automatically added to your AAMC account.
Here are the titles of the official AAMC MCAT materials:
The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition (Print)
Online Practice Questions from The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition
The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 1
The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 2
MCAT Official Prep CARS Diagnostic Tool
The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 1
The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 2
The Official MCAT Physics Question Pack
The AAMC MCAT Section Bank
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 1
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 2
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 3
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 4
AAMC MCAT Official Prep Independent Question Bank
Official MCAT Sample Test (Unscored)
AAMC Official Prep Free Practice Exam (Scored)
Note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the full-length test GS-Free. Also note that our 'Current Grand Total' does not include the hundreds of additional practice questions which are part of this program, specifically those included in the GS iPhone or Android app. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
Platinum Package with the Kaplan Boxed Book Set |
GS | AAMC* | EK** | Kaplan* |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) |
315 |
270 |
350 |
|
Psychology |
181 |
120 |
350 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice |
513 |
109 |
||
MCAT Math |
92 |
350 |
||
Physics |
483 |
128 |
||
General Chemistry |
259 |
136 |
350 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
419 |
350 |
||
Biochemistry |
240 |
115 |
350 |
|
Biology |
389 |
262 |
350 |
|
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2891 |
1140 |
2450 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests |
1840 |
|||
5 AAMC Full-length Tests: Official MCAT Sample Test* + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
1150 |
|||
The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards |
270 |
|||
5 EK-Tests® |
1150 |
|||
3 Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests (Online) |
690 |
|||
Subtotal | 4731 |
2560 |
1150 |
3140 |
Total (Without the Kaplan Boxed Book Set) | 8441 | |||
Current Grand Total † | 11,581 |
*MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All materials in the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Complete Bundle (Online and Print) are included in the MCAT-prep.com Platinum Package ($1499). The AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Practice Exam (with scaled score and percentile rank) and the Official MCAT Sample Test, an unscored test are automatically added to your AAMC account.
Here are the titles of the official AAMC MCAT materials:
**** Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review includes: 1) MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review; 2) MCAT Biochemistry Review; 3) MCAT Biology Review; 4) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; 5) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 6) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 7) MCAT Physics and Math Review; and 8) three full-length online practice tests. Kaplan MCAT content is © Kaplan, Inc.
† Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the full-length test GS-Free. Also note that our 'Current Grand Total' does not include the hundreds of additional practice questions which are part of this program, specifically those included in the GS iPhone or Android app. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
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Complete MCAT Prep: All MCAT* topics covered with clear teaching, the most MCAT practice tests in the industry, and multimedia - books, videos, flashcards and extensive online resources**. No other MCAT company offers more for less.
All packages include the newest editions (at the time of purchase) of the following 4 components to ensure that you have everything you need to learn, review and practice for all 4 MCAT sections:
7 Exams MCAT Book: 7 full-length MCAT practice tests by Gold Standard - 5 in the book and 2 online - followed by helpful, detailed explanations (1 book, 594 pages, ISBN 978-1-927338-82-7).
Optional features: Additional practice material including all official AAMC content (print + online), Examkrackers practice tests, and other premium features including 1:1 MCAT Coaching and extensions beyond 12 months. Note that online access for all packages is for a continuous 12 months except for the EK tests.
Get ready for a deep dive into the knowledge and reasoning necessary to obtain a great MCAT score! You will have all the tools that you need, just add time and motivation!
*MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which neither sponsors nor endorses this product or our methodology.
Note that all online content related to the AAMC and Gold Standard is for 12 months. Princeton Review access is for 9 months and Examkrackers access is for 6 months but can be activated anytime within 1 year of receiving your package. Please note that the purchase of any component that involves online access is not refundable.
Gold Standard updates Amazon Reviews ratings once per month.
MCAT-Prep.com Home Study Package with the Princeton Review Boxed Book Set |
GS |
PR * |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) |
315 |
257 |
Psychology |
181 |
140 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice |
513 |
|
MCAT Math |
92 |
495 |
Physics |
483 |
|
General Chemistry |
259 |
324 |
Organic Chemistry |
419 |
82 |
Biochemistry |
240 |
60 |
Biology |
389 |
152 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) |
2891 |
1510 |
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests |
||
3 Princeton Review MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the boxed set) |
690 |
|
Subtotal | 4731 |
2200 |
Current Grand Total † ($599) | 6931 | |
Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2790 | |
Grand Total ($799) | 9721 |
Platinum Package with the Princeton Review (PR) |
GS | AAMC* | EK | PR ** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) |
315 |
270 |
257 |
|
Psychology |
181 |
120 |
140 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice |
513 |
109 |
||
MCAT Math |
92 |
495 |
||
Physics |
483 |
128 |
||
General Chemistry |
259 |
136 |
324 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
419 |
82 |
||
Biochemistry |
240 |
115 |
60 |
|
Biology |
389 |
262 |
152 |
|
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2891 |
1140 |
1510 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests |
1840 |
|||
5 AAMC Full-length Tests: Official MCAT Sample Test* + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
1150 |
|||
The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards |
270 |
|||
5 EK-Tests® |
1150 |
|||
3 Princeton Review MCAT Practice Tests (Online) |
690 |
|||
Subtotal | 4731 |
2560 |
1150 |
2200 |
Total (Without the PR Boxed Book Set) | 8441 | |||
Current Grand Total † | 10,641 |
*MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All materials in the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Complete Bundle (Online and Print) are included in the MCAT-prep.com Platinum Package ($1499). The AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Practice Exam (with scaled score and percentile rank) and the Official MCAT Sample Test, an unscored test are automatically added to your AAMC account.
Here are the titles of the official AAMC MCAT materials:
** The Princeton Review MCAT Complete Box Set includes: 1) MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review; 2) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 3) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 4) MCAT Physics and Math Review; 5)MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review; 6) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; and 7) three full-length online practice tests. The Princeton Review MCAT content is © TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC.
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The inclusion of third party resources does not imply endorsement. All content is accessed from the original manufacturers through their respective websites with single-user access codes. Note: Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials. |
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Complete MCAT Prep: All MCAT* topics covered with clear teaching, the most MCAT practice tests in the industry, and multimedia - books, videos, flashcards and extensive online resources**. No other MCAT company offers more for less.
All packages include the newest editions (at the time of purchase) of the following 4 components to ensure that you have everything you need to learn, review and practice for all 4 MCAT sections:
7 Exams MCAT Book: 7 full-length MCAT practice tests by Gold Standard - 5 in the book and 2 online - followed by helpful, detailed explanations (1 book, 594 pages, ISBN 978-1-927338-82-7).
Optional features: Additional practice material including all official AAMC content (print + online), Examkrackers practice tests (EK, 6 months online), and other premium features including 1:1 MCAT Coaching and extensions beyond 12 months. Note that online access for all packages is for a continuous 12 months except for the EK tests.
Get ready for a deep dive into the knowledge and reasoning necessary to obtain a great MCAT score! You will have all the tools that you need, just add time and motivation!
*MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which neither sponsors nor endorses this product or our methodology.
Note that all online content related to the AAMC*, Gold Standard, and MCAT-prep.com is for 12 months. Examkrackers (EK) access is for 6 months but can be activated anytime within 1 year of receiving your Home Study MCAT Prep Package. Please note that the purchase of any component that involves online access is not refundable.
Gold Standard updates Amazon Reviews ratings once per month.
MCAT-Prep.com Home Study with the Examkrackers Boxed Book Set |
GS |
EK * |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
168 |
Psychology |
181 |
235 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
513 |
|
MCAT Math |
92 |
62 |
Physics |
483 |
235 |
General Chemistry |
259 |
329 |
Organic Chemistry |
419 |
|
Biochemistry |
240 |
188 |
Biology |
389 |
282 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons)
|
2891 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests
|
||
Subtotal |
4731 |
1499 |
Current Grand Total † ($599) | 6230 | |
Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2560 | |
Grand Total ($799) | 8790 |
*Examkrackers MCAT Complete Study Package includes: 1) Reasoning Skills: Verbal, Research and Math; 2) Biology 1 Molecules - Biochemistry, 3) Biology 2 Systems; 4) Psychology & Sociology; 5) General and Organic Chemistry; and 6) Physics. Examkrackers content is © Osote Publishing.
** MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All materials in the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Complete Bundle (Online and Print) are included in the MCAT-prep.com Homestudy Package ($799). The AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Practice Exam (with scaled score and percentile rank) and the Official MCAT Sample Test, an unscored test are automatically added to your AAMC account.
Here are the titles of the official AAMC MCAT materials:
The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition (Print)
Online Practice Questions from The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition
The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 1
The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 2
MCAT Official Prep CARS Diagnostic Tool
The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 1
The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 2
The Official MCAT Physics Question Pack
The AAMC MCAT Section Bank
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 1
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 2
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 3
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 4
AAMC MCAT Official Prep Independent Question Bank
Official MCAT Sample Test (Unscored)
Official MCAT® Flashcards (Print and Online)
Platinum Package with the Examkrackers |
GS | AAMC* | PR ** | EK *** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
270 |
168 |
|
Psychology |
181 |
120 |
235 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
513 |
109 |
||
MCAT Math |
92 |
62 |
||
Physics |
483 |
128 |
235 |
|
General Chemistry |
259 |
136 |
329 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
419 |
|||
Biochemistry |
240 |
115 |
188 |
|
Biology |
389 |
262 |
282 |
|
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons)
|
2891 |
1140 |
1499 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests
|
1840 |
|||
5 AAMC Full-length Tests:
Official MCAT Sample Test* + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
1150 |
|||
The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards
|
270 |
|||
5 EK-Tests® |
1150 |
|||
4 Princeton MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the book)
|
920 |
|||
Subtotal |
4731 |
2560 |
920 |
2649 |
Total (Without the EK Boxed Book Set) | 8211 | |||
Current Grand Total † | 10,860 |
*MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All materials in the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Complete Bundle (Online and Print) are included in the MCAT-prep.com Platinum Package ($1499). The AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Practice Exam (with scaled score and percentile rank) and the Official MCAT Sample Test, an unscored test are automatically added to your AAMC account.
Here are the titles of the official AAMC MCAT materials:
**The Princeton Review MCAT, 3rd Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Complete Content Coverage. The Princeton Review MCAT content is © TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC.
*** Examkrackers MCAT Complete Study Package includes: 1) Reasoning Skills: Verbal, Research and Math; 2) Biology 1 Molecules - Biochemistry, 3) Biology 2 Systems; 4) Psychology & Sociology; 5) General and Organic Chemistry; and 6) Physics. Examkrackers content is © Osote Publishing.
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The MCAT, or Medical College Admission Test, is a standardized, multiple-choice computer-based exam administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
This quick guide shows what are the MCAT sections, the number of questions in the MCAT exam as well as the schedule on test day. We also included information on MCAT scores and AAMC's data on medical school admissions for the 2017-2020 admissions cycle.
The MCAT is offered several times a year from January to September in the United States, Canada and international locations. The following is a summary of a typical MCAT exam day.
MCAT Exam Section | Questions | Duration | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Test day certification |
- |
4 minutes |
A reminder of your obligation as MCAT examinee |
Tutorial (optional) |
- |
10 minutes |
Login to the AAMC MCAT hub, go to the free resources section and access the "Practice with MCAT Exam Features" tutorial |
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (AKA: Chem/Phys) [Note: many students are surprised to see that about 1/3 of this section is BCM + BIO] BCM 25% • BIO 5% • CHM 30% • ORG 15% • PHY 25% |
59 questions: 10 passages with 44 passage-based questions, plus 15 discrete questions |
95 minutes |
These questions are focused on mechanisms operating in the human body as well as basic chemical and physical principles which are the foundations of mechanisms operating in the human body. Includes basic research methods and statistics. |
Break (optional)* |
- |
10 minutes |
You can't leave the testing center. You will have access to only food, water, and medicine(s). You can't access electronic devices and study materials. Plan your break wisely. Also, track your break time with the watch at the testing center's waiting area. |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (AKA:CARS) |
53 questions: 9 passages and all of the questions are |
90 minutes |
These questions cover principles in the humanities and social sciences as well as focus on critically evaluating information given in a passage. There is no specific assumed knowledge. |
Mid-Exam Break (optional)* |
- |
30 minutes |
You can't leave the testing center. You will have access to only food, water, and medicines. You can't access electronic devices and study materials. Plan and spend your break wisely. Also, track your break time with the watch at the testing center's waiting area. |
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (AKA:Bio/Bcm) [Some heavy research BCM/BIO passages mixed with 'old school' BIO passages] BCM 25% • BIO 65% • CHM 5% • ORG 5% |
59 questions: 10 passages with 44 passage-based questions, plus 15 discrete questions |
95 minutes |
These questions are focused on how cells and organs in living organisms act independently and interdependently, as well as processes at different levels of biological organization within a living system. Includes basic research and statistics skills. |
Break (optional)* |
- |
10 minutes |
You can't leave the testing center. You will have access to only food, water, and medicines. You can't access electronic devices and study materials. Plan and spend your break wisely. Also, track your break time with the watch at the testing center's waiting area. |
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (AKA:Psych/Soc) [These MCQs are often knowledge-based and so do not tend to use the same advanced reasoning skills as avg MCQs from the other 3 sections.] PSY 65% • SOC 30% • BIO 5% |
59 questions: 10 passages with 44 passage-based questions, plus 15 discrete questions |
95 minutes |
These questions are focused on how people think and feel about themselves and others, how socio-cultural differences influence well-being as well as relationships between social stratification, access to resources, and well-being. Includes basic research methods and statistics. |
Void Question |
- |
3 minutes |
After you finish the exam, you will see a screen wherein you will choose between submitting or voiding your MCAT score. |
Satisfaction Survey (optional) |
12 |
5 minutes |
The survey helps AAMC to better understand the students' experiences and career plans. |
Total Content Time |
- |
6 hours, 15 minutes |
- |
Total "Seated" Time* |
- |
Approx. 7 hours, 33 minutes |
- |
* Total seated time does not include check-in at the test center. Check-in includes a review of the test center regulations, ID verification, providing a digital signature, a scan of palm veins, photo capture, and storage of personal belongings.
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MCAT-Prep.com Home Study Package with the Kaplan Boxed Book Set |
GS |
Kaplan** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
350 |
Psychology |
181 |
350 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
337 |
|
MCAT Math |
92 |
350 |
Physics |
478 |
|
General Chemistry |
259 |
350 |
Organic Chemistry |
410 |
350 |
Biochemistry |
235 |
350 |
Biology |
393 |
350 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons)
|
2700 |
2450 |
GS-Free + 7 full-length MCAT practice tests
|
||
3 Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the boxed set)
|
690 |
|
Sub-total
|
4388
|
3140
|
Current Grand Total † ($599) | 7528 | |
Option to add all AAMC material* at discounted rate ($200) | 2490 | |
Grand Total ($799) | 10,018 |
MCAT-Prep.com Home Study Package with the Princeton Review (PR) Boxed Book Set |
GS |
PR*** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
257 |
Psychology
|
181 |
140 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
337 |
|
MCAT Math
|
92 |
495 |
Physics |
478 |
|
General Chemistry |
259 |
324 |
Organic Chemistry |
410 |
82 |
Biochemistry |
235 |
60 |
Biology |
393 |
152 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons)
|
2700 |
1510 |
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests
|
||
3 Princeton Review MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the boxed set)
|
690 |
|
Sub-total | 4388 |
2200 |
Current Grand Total † ($599) | 6702 | |
Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2490 | |
Grand Total ($799) | 9192 |
MCAT-Prep.com Home Study with the Examkrackers (EK) Boxed Book Set |
GS |
EK**** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
168 |
Psychology |
181 |
235 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
337 |
|
MCAT Math |
92 |
62 |
Physics |
478 |
235 |
General Chemistry |
259 |
329 |
Organic Chemistry |
410 |
|
Biochemistry |
235 |
188 |
Biology |
393 |
282 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests
|
||
Sub-total | 4388 |
1499 |
Current Grand Total † ($599) | 7151 | |
Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2490 | |
Grand Total ($799) | 9641 |
* MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All AAMC materials are included in the MCAT-prep.com Platinum Package ($1499). The current AAMC materials include 5 full-length exams, the Official Guide, Official MCAT Flashcards, Official MCAT Question Pack Bundle and Section Bank. Here are their official titles:
The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition (Print)
Online Practice Questions from The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition
The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 1
The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 2
MCAT Official Prep CARS Diagnostic Tool
The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 1
The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 2
The Official MCAT Physics Question Pack
The AAMC MCAT Section Bank
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 1
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 2
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 3
The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 4
Official MCAT® Flashcards (Print and Online)
** Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review includes: 1) MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review; 2) MCAT Biochemistry Review; 3) MCAT Biology Review; 4) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; 5) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 6) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 7) MCAT Physics and Math Review; and 8) three full-length online practice tests. Kaplan MCAT content is © Kaplan, Inc.
*** The Princeton Review MCAT Complete Box Set includes: 1) MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review; 2) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 3) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 4) MCAT Physics and Math Review; 5)MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review; 6) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; and 7) three full-length online practice tests. The Princeton Review MCAT content is © TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC.
**** Examkrackers MCAT Complete Study Package includes: 1) Reasoning Skills: Verbal, Research and Math; 2) Biology 1 Molecules - Biochemistry, 3) Biology 2 Systems; 4) Psychology & Sociology; 5) General and Organic Chemistry; and 6) Physics. Examkrackers content is © Osote Publishing.
Note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Also note that our 'Current Grand Total' does not include the hundreds of additional practice questions which are part of this program, specifically those included in the GS iPhone or Android app. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
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Platinum Package with the Kaplan Boxed Book Set |
GS | AAMC* | EK | Boxed Book Set: Kaplan** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
270 |
350 |
|
Psychology |
181 |
120 |
350 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
337 |
109 |
||
MCAT Math |
92 |
350 |
||
Physics |
478 |
128 |
||
General Chemistry |
259 |
136 |
350 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
410 |
350 |
||
Biochemistry |
235 |
115 |
350 |
|
Biology |
393 |
262 |
350 |
|
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
1140 |
2450 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests
|
1688 |
|||
5 AAMC Full-length Tests:
Official MCAT Sample Test + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
1150 |
|||
The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards
|
200 |
|||
5 EK-Tests® |
1150 |
|||
3 Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests (Online) |
690 |
|||
Subtotal | 4388 |
2490 |
1150 |
3140 |
Total (Without the Kaplan Boxed Book Set) | 8028 | |||
Current Grand Total † | 11,168 |
Platinum Package with the Princeton Review (PR) |
GS | AAMC* | EK | PR *** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
270 |
257 |
|
Psychology |
181 |
120 |
140 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
337 |
109 |
||
MCAT Math |
92 |
495 |
||
Physics |
478 |
128 |
||
General Chemistry |
259 |
136 |
324 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
410 |
82 |
||
Biochemistry |
235 |
115 |
60 |
|
Biology |
393 |
262 |
152 |
|
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
1140 |
1510 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests
|
1802 |
|||
5 AAMC Full-length Tests: Official MCAT Sample Test + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
1150 |
|||
The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards
|
200 |
|||
5 EK-Tests® |
1150 |
|||
3 Princeton Review MCAT Practice Tests (Online)
|
690 |
|||
Subtotal | 4502 |
2490 |
1150 |
2200 |
Total (Without the PR Boxed Book Set) | 8142 | |||
Current Grand Total † | 10,342 |
Platinum Package with the Examkrackers (EK) |
GS | AAMC* | PR** | EK**** |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)
|
315 |
270 |
168 |
|
Psychology |
181 |
120 |
235 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice
|
337 |
109 |
||
MCAT Math |
92 |
62 |
||
Physics |
478 |
128 |
235 |
|
General Chemistry |
259 |
136 |
329 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
410 |
|||
Biochemistry |
235 |
115 |
188 |
|
Biology |
393 |
262 |
282 |
|
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
1140 |
1499 |
|
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests |
1802 |
|||
5 AAMC Full-length Tests: Official MCAT Sample Test + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
1150 |
|||
The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards
|
200 |
|||
5 EK-Tests® |
1150 |
|||
4 Princeton MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the book) |
920 |
|||
Subtotal | 4502 |
2490 |
920 |
2649 |
Total (Without the EK Boxed Book Set) | 9062 | |||
Current Grand Total † | 10,561 |
*MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All AAMC materials are included in the MCAT-prep.com Platinum Package ($1499). The current AAMC materials include 5 full-length exams, the Official Guide, Official MCAT Flashcards and the Official MCAT Question Pack Bundle.
Here are the official titles of all the current AAMC materials which comprise this course:
** Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review includes: 1) MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review; 2) MCAT Biochemistry Review; 3) MCAT Biology Review; 4) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; 5) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 6) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 7) MCAT Physics and Math Review; and 8) three full-length online practice tests. Kaplan MCAT content is © Kaplan, Inc.
*** The Princeton Review MCAT Complete Box Set includes: 1) MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review; 2) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 3) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 4) MCAT Physics and Math Review; 5)MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review; 6) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; and 7) three full-length online practice tests. The Princeton Review MCAT, 3rd Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Complete Content Coverage. The Princeton Review MCAT content is © TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC.
**** Examkrackers MCAT Complete Study Package includes: 1) Reasoning Skills: Verbal, Research and Math; 2) Biology 1 Molecules - Biochemistry, 3) Biology 2 Systems; 4) Psychology & Sociology; 5) General and Organic Chemistry; and 6) Physics. Examkrackers content is © Osote Publishing.
† Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Also note that our 'Current Grand Total' does not include the hundreds of additional practice questions which are part of this program, specifically those included in the GS iPhone or Android app. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
Breakdown of MCAT University practice questions: 4042 |
|
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 |
Psychology | 181 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 |
MCAT Math | 92 |
Physics | 478 |
General Chemistry | 259 |
Organic Chemistry | 410 |
Biochemistry | 235 |
Biology | 393 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
GS-Free + 5 full-length MCAT practice tests | 1342 |
Current Grand Total* | 4042 |
Breakdown of MCAT Crash Course practice questions: 3352 |
|
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 |
Psychology | 181 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 |
MCAT Math | 92 |
Physics | 478 |
General Chemistry | 259 |
Organic Chemistry | 410 |
Biochemistry | 235 |
Biology | 393 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
GS-Free + 2 full-length MCAT practice tests | 652 |
Current Grand Total* | 3352 |
*Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
GS MCAT Question Bank | GS* | EK |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning (CARS) |
315 |
|
Psychology |
181 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice |
513 |
|
Math |
92 |
|
Physics |
483 |
|
General Chemistry |
259 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
419 |
|
Biochemistry |
240 |
|
Biology |
389 |
|
Total chapter review questions | 2891 | |
GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests |
1840 |
|
2 EK-Tests® |
460 |
|
Total |
AAMC + GS MCAT Question Banks Practice Questions Breakdown: 6992 | Gold Standard* | AAMC** | |
Critical Analysis and Reasoning (CARS | 315 |
270 |
|
Psychology | 181 |
120 |
|
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 513 |
109 |
|
Math | 92 |
||
Physics | 483 |
128 |
|
General Chemistry | 259 |
136 |
|
Organic Chemistry | 419 |
||
Biochemistry | 240 |
115 |
|
Biology | 389 |
262 |
|
Total chapter review questions | 2891 |
1140 |
|
GS Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests | 1840 |
||
5 AAMC Full-length Tests: Official MCAT Sample Test* + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
1150 |
||
The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards | 270 |
||
Subtotal | 4731 |
2560 |
|
Grand total |
Breakdown of MCAT Crash Course practice questions: 3352 |
|
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 |
Psychology | 181 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 |
MCAT Math | 92 |
Physics | 478 |
General Chemistry | 259 |
Organic Chemistry | 410 |
Biochemistry | 235 |
Biology | 393 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
GS-Free + 2 full-length MCAT practice tests | 652 |
Current Grand Total* | 3352 |
*Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
Breakdown of MCAT University practice questions: 4042 |
|
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 |
Psychology | 181 |
Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 |
MCAT Math | 92 |
Physics | 478 |
General Chemistry | 259 |
Organic Chemistry | 410 |
Biochemistry | 235 |
Biology | 393 |
Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
GS-Free + 5 full-length MCAT practice tests | 1342 |
Current Grand Total* | 4042 |
*Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of Gold Standard's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
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