Which is the best mcat course to start with?
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🗣️This is my first time to take the mcat test, have not booked a date yet until I am prepared fully. Pls advise.
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Which course are you looking at? You're right, that is a lot to invest into a course. I want to make sure the course is suited to what you're looking for. If you're unsure of how to go about with studying, then I'd recommend at least the on-demand course. If you think you'd benefit from live instructions, then I'd recommend the live online course, which is the most cost-effective. If you like, you can drop into an upcoming live class trial here: . That will help you see whether or not the class is suited to you.
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Hello! Happy to help with your question. We have a number of course options, and I'd be happy to describe what each one would be best suited for:
- Resources alone (practice tests, Qbank) - best for those students who want to direct their own strategies and approach, and don't require a schedule
- On-demand - includes all resources and a schedule for you to follow, and the strategy lessons are pre-recorded videos. Best for students who have an inconsistent schedule, and don't really mind doing more self-paced studying.
- Live class (online, in-person) - includes the above, but the strategy lessons are live classes. These are best if you have a lot of questions about approach and your timeline. It's also good for students who want a bit more motivation for their studies with a live class, but still ok with keeping themselves motivated.
- 515+ course - includes above but has twice as many live classes and additional coaching via text. This is best if you feel like you require a lot of support and regular check-ins with an instructor and more live class session interaction
- Bootcamp - includes above live class options but in a much more condensed time span (5 weeks, 5 times a week) with additional content-centered live classes and 12 hours of tutoring.
- Tutoring - can be purchased separately or packages of tutoring come with the live class option. I find these really good for students who have studied for the MCAT before and are unsure of how to progress differently, or for those students who have a lot of questions that they'd like addressed in a live session.Are you planning on applying this upcoming cycle? How many hours a week do you have for MCAT studying?
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Thank you very much for the detailed answer. That's very helpful. I can spare 2 to 3 hours per day to study. However, the cost of the course that was offered was about $7,670 and if I paid installments then it would be within 3 months. That's a lot. I am looking for a cost effective course and as we all know Kaplan's reputation is the best. I have not booked a date for the exam yet. I need to overcome my fears first. Which course to pick? I am stuck right there. Thank you again and I will be looking forward to hearing from you again.
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Which course are you looking at? You're right, that is a lot to invest into a course. I want to make sure the course is suited to what you're looking for. If you're unsure of how to go about with studying, then I'd recommend at least the on-demand course. If you think you'd benefit from live instructions, then I'd recommend the live online course, which is the most cost-effective. If you like, you can drop into an upcoming live class trial here: . That will help you see whether or not the class is suited to you.
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This is awesome! I have signed up for a couple of them and I am excited to join them soon. I cannot thank you enough really!
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