2014 MCAT Study Materials
Below is a compilation of the many MCAT preparation materials available to students
who are planning to take the MCAT in 2013 or 2014, before the implementation of the
new 2015 MCAT exam format. Studying for the MCAT can set you back quite
significantly, with prices ranging from over $5000 to as low as $35, depending on what
you are looking for and how much time and money you are willing to put into your
studies.
The type of preparatory courses and/or materials that you decide to use depends on what
kind of learner you are and how comfortable you are with the material. If you feel you
can motivate yourself fairly well, reviewing from the books and taking practice tests may
be sufficient. If you are weak on the material covered in the MCAT or need extra
motivation, the more comprehensive in-class or online course may be a better fit for you.
In any of these cases, assess your learning style before planning your study schedule and
buying the necessary test preparation materials. Based on a survey we did in 2010, about
50% of Dartmouth students self-study and 50% take some sort of class. There is no way
a priori to ascertain which of these is “best” for a good performance on the exam for any
individual.
Please note that the Dartmouth College Health Professions Program does not endorse or
support any of these study materials and/or test taking companies. This guide is primarily
for students who want a price comparison of the most popular MCAT test preparation
materials currently available in the market; this is by no means a comprehensive list of all
the materials that are available.
Out of all the test preparation materials, the practice material from the Association of
American Medical Colleges (AAMC) will resemble the actual test the most. So whatever
you decide to use for your MCAT preparation, make sure that you take at least one
official test from the AAMC under timed conditions to get an accurate understanding of
what the test will be like.
Comprehensive In-Class Courses (Near Dartmouth College)
 Kaplan Test Prep
o MCAT Advantage − On Site ($1,999 or 3 installments of $667)
o Available at Dartmouth College:
 09/15/2013 - 01/21/2014 (Su, T, Th)
 10/06/2013 - 01/21/2014 (Su, T, Th)
 12/03/2013 - 03/06/2014 (Su, T, Th)
 Princeton Review
o Private Tutoring Available via request
Comprehensive Online Courses
 Kaplan Test Prep
o MCAT Advantage Everywhere ($1,999 or 3 installments of $667)
o MCAT Advantage − On Demand ($1,899 or 3 installments of $633)
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o MCAT Advanced − Anywhere ($1,999 or 3 installments of $667)
o MCAT Private Tutoring − Anywhere (>$3,299 depending on hours)
Princeton Review
o MCAT Ultimate LiveOnline ($2,099)
o MCAT Self-Paced Online ($1,499)
o MCAT Private Tutoring (Contact Princeton Review to talk with a
representative)
The Gold Standard
o Complete MCAT Course - The Platinum Package ($1,200)
Books for Content Review
The prices of the content review books from Examkrackers, Kaplan Test Prep, and the
Princeton Review were taken straight from the Amazon. The Gold Standard and Berkeley
Review only sells the books through their website or through snail-mail order form,
respectively.
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Examkrackers (2007)
o Available books:
 Examkrackers Biology Review ($34.74)
 Examkrackers General Chemistry Review ($27.58)
 Examkrackers Organic Chemistry Review ($20.98)
 Examkrackers Physics Review ($30.21)
 Examkrackers Verbal Reasoning & Mathematical Techniques
($16.50)
 $174.95 for the complete Review package
Kaplan Test Prep (2013)
o Available books:
 Kaplan MCAT Biology Review
 Kaplan MCAT General Chemistry Review ($30.15)
 Kaplan MCAT Organic Chemistry Review ($30.88)
 Kaplan MCAT Physics Review ($31.64)
 Kaplan MCAT Verbal Reasoning Review ($29.09)
 Complete Review Package (2012 edition: $94.26)
 Kaplan MCAT 45: Advanced Prep for Advanced Students
($22.11)
Princeton Review (2010)
o Available books:
 Princeton Review General Chemistry Review ($32.13)
 Princeton Review Organic Chemistry Review ($31.89)
 Princeton Review Physics/Math Review ($31.37)
 Princeton Review Verbal Reasoning & Writing Review ($22.52)
 Cracking the MCAT, 2013-2014 Edition ($69.98)
 MCAT Elite: Advanced Strategies for a 45 ($23.88)
Berkeley Review
o Available books:
 Biology Book I/II
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 General Chemistry Book I/II
 Organic Chemistry Book I/II
 Physics Book I/II
 Verbal Reasoning
 $69 per subject, $345 total
 Ordering limited to check and snail mail
The Gold Standard
o Available books: The Gold Standard MCAT ($89.00)
A la Carte Full Length Tests
 Official AAMC MCAT Full Length Tests
o AAMC #3
 Free full length test for diagnostic purposes
o AAMC #4, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11
 Seven full-length computer-based practice tests available for
purchase (AAMC #6 is not available for purchase). Each purchase
entitles the owner to one year of unlimited access of a particular
practice test.
 $35 each, $245 total, no bulk discounts
 Kaplan Test Prep
o Only available with online/in-class courses
 Princeton Review
o Only available with online/in-class courses
 The Gold Standard
o Ten full-length computer-based practice tests available for purchase.
 $25 each, $150 for all ten
 Berkeley Review
o Seven full-length paper-based practice tests available for purchase
 $110 for three exams, $160 for five exams, $210 for seven exams
Miscellaneous Practice Materials
 AAMC The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Package
o Physics Sciences Self-Assessment (213 questions, $45.00)
o Biological Sciences Self-Assessment (208 questions, $45.00)
o Verbal Reasoning Self-Assessment (120 questions, $40.00)
o Bundle Deals
 The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Package ($104)
 The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Package and Practice Test 4
($125)
 The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Package, Practice Test 4, and
"The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam" ($145)
 Examkrackers
o 1001 Questions in MCAT Biology ($30.03)
o 1001 Questions in MCAT Chemistry ($24.57)
o 1001 Questions in MCAT Organic Chemistry ($22.86)
o 1001 Questions in MCAT Physics ($24.46)
o 101 MCAT Verbal Passages ($30.62)
o Examkrackers MCAT Audio Osmosis with Jordan and Jon ($131.49)