More Arsenal for the MCAT

I am still gathering resources and in the beginning stages of studying for the MCAT. I have decided on purchasing all of the available AAMC Practice Exams. Go straight to the source. I plan on taking all of them. A very large task to undertake.

Next on the purchasing list is the Complete Examkrackers package, and I mean the whole enchilada. All five resource books, the 1001 Questions for each core topic, 16 mini-mcats, and Audio Osmosis CD package. From all the forums, research, checking the books out. I think these will be the best for my style of learning. In addition, I have a host of websites that I have pulled together and book-marked. I will start to compile those for a later post.

I have also pulled together a select few podcasts to listen to on a regular basis. Those include:

• Medical School HQ by Dr. Ryan Gray - first one I discovered with good quality audio and useful material. Plus I actually had the opportunity to meet Dr. Gray in the flesh at the OldPreMeds conference this summer. Nice guy. Thanks for the podcast and encouragement. Oh, and if you listen, give the guy a positive review. Help the cause!
•  Mental Math Secrets  - This is really because I know as an older student, time is not my friend. Speeding up my ability to process numbers in my head will really be helpful. Plus this podcast includes videos as well as audio. Good quality recordings that are easy to listen to.

So, I am feeling pretty good about my game plan. Working on study calendar and timeline. Hope to have it together by the end of this week.