Barron's How to Prepare for the MCAT

by Seibel, Hugo R.; Guyer, Kenneth E., Ph.D.; Mangum, A. Bryant, Ph.D.; Conway, Carolyn M., Ph.D.; Conway, Arthur F., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780764113796
• ISBN10: 0764113798
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Barrons Test Prep

Summary

Here is in-depth and up-to-date preparation for the highly competitive Medical College Admission Test. It presents four full-length model tests with answers and explanations, extensive reviews of science and math, a reading skills analysis, and detailed advice on writing the important MCAT essay. There are also study tips--expanded in this new edition--as well as test-taking advice and an overview of the medical profession as it exists today.

Table of Contents

Preface	iv
Introduction	v
Timetable for the MCAT	vi
Role of the MCAT	vii
Tools for Learning, Test Preparation, and Test-Taking Strategies	viii
A Positive Approach to Answering Questions and to Test Taking	xx
MCAT Science Review	1	(296)
Review Outline	1	(6)
Biology	7	(213)
Chemistry	220	(36)
Physics	256	(41)
Mathematics Review	297	(22)
Verbal Reasoning---Test-Taking Strategies	319	(19)
Writing the Essay	338	(7)
Model Examination A	345	(64)
Answer Key	389	(1)
Answer Explanations	390	(19)
Model Examination B	409	(58)
Answer Key	449	(1)
Answer Explanations	450	(17)
Model Examination C	467	(56)
Answer Key	505	(1)
Answer Explanations	506	(17)
Model Examination D	523	(57)
Answer Key	562	(1)
Answer Explanations	563	(17)
Appendix	580	(1)
Logarithms and Exponents	580	(1)
Table of Common Logarithms	581	(2)
Periodic Table of the Elements	583	(1)
List of Elements with Their Symbols	583	(1)
Reference Tables for Chemistry	584