Originally Posted by vqc

What books did u use to study with?

For the LSATs I was going over
"The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible"
and I am looking for some good overall prep books (CHARDRIAN SAVE ME, someone point Chard this way)

I am about to finish my 2nd year of college this year and the more I think about what I want to do, the more confused I get. I wont have a problem taking any of these tests and I just want to have an idea as to wat they will all be like.

So does anyone who has taken the GRE or LSAT or MCAT have any recommendations for prep books?

Thank you!

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

Asians auto ace these tests so you're cool.

Originally Posted by chardrian

The best study method for any standardized test is simply to take as many actual old ones of them as you can.

Originally Posted by DaNutsInYoEye

I've heard from several people that Exam Krackers has a good series of books for the MCAT. When I was preparing for it though I just got as many old exams and practice tests I could find. You can buy the actual tests from previous years and I would definately recommend doing that. I remember one book I had had 5-6 full length tests with answers and a brief explanation of them. I know you can also purchase practice tests with solutions directly through the AAMC website.

As with most standardized tests, there is a certain "style" to the questions and passages. The more familiar you are with how things will be presented and how they ask things, the better off you'll be. Being a good test taker can be almost as important as the actual knowledge you have.

Originally Posted by DaNutsInYoEye

I know you can also purchase practice tests with solutions directly through the AAMC website.

Originally Posted by courtiebee

I took the MCAT last summer and used Kaplan's book. Do you want it? I have a shitload of past exams too if you want. I didn't take a course, don't bother with one, it's a waste of money. I self-studied for the entire thing and kicked ass in it, proving that a course is sooo unnecessary

Originally Posted by DeusX

As for what flomo said....sad but true lol. Mind you, for me at least there's only 2 years of classes once you get in med, the rest is all on the wards...
But yeah, you're not earning a decent wage until you make those 11 years!

Originally Posted by flomo

I was only trying to help.

Anyone take all 3 tests?
He asked for help on 3 different tests. If he narrows down to taking 2 tests, he will have more time for poker, FTR and his avatar.

chard
your wife a 3rd year student or 3rd year resident?
my wife is also in medicine and she only took the MCAT because that is what she wanted to do with her life. She took the MCAT last cetury and we are still at least 3years from the bacon.

Originally Posted by chardrian

That's a crock. Four of those years vqc is doing regardless - he's already in undergrad and it doesn't sound like he is dropping out. So he's looking at four more years of school and 3+ years for residency. Residents, however, are paid. They aren't paid well, but they are paid. And after residency you are looking at 6 figures easy. My wife is in her third year - I am hoping to retire once she starts bringing home teh bacon.