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About Princeton Review MCAT

According to Princeton Review, the two biggest reasons why students struggle with the MCAT are lack of time to study along with too much information to memorize. Therefore, the company’s main philosophy when it comes to the MCAT is to help students achieve maximum results while also prioritizing efficient use of time. Princeton Review has created its curriculum to place an emphasis on thorough understanding of the material that the MCAT tests, as opposed to mindless memorization.

What’s Offered

Princeton Review offers a variety of MCAT resources to help students succeed. The company offers four different course options, along with private tutoring, admissions counseling, and other resources that students may decide to utilize, depending on their specific needs.

Courses

MCAT 515+ Summer Immersion

The summer immersion course provides 6 weeks of instruction, and is designed with all the right resources to guarantee you a score of 515 or higher (92nd percentile). This course is available in both online as well as in person formats.

In person courses are offered throughout the summer months at various colleges and universities across the United States. Regardless of which location you choose, each boot camp includes the following:

  • 370 hours of live instruction
  • 16 full-length tests and all AAMC practice materials and adaptive tools
  • Over 500 MCAT content lessons
  • 11 MCAT books

If you choose this boot camp on campus, you will also have the option to pay for dorming on the campus where your course is taking place. Prices for this option currently start at $9,429. See the website for updates on locations, dates and pricing.

The MCAT LiveOnline format offers online classes in real time on all topics and concepts that will be covered on the MCAT. This option also comes with a 1:1 Personalized Study Manager, who will work with you throughout the duration of the course to ensure that your weaknesses are being properly addressed and that you are staying on track. The Summer Immersion LiveOnline course includes the following:

  • 860+ hours of instruction and practice in addition to the 195 hours of live MCAT instruction, all by Princeton Review MCAT experts
  • 24/7 tutoring and MCAT office hours
  • 16 full-length tests and all AAMC practice materials and adaptive tools
  • Over 500 MCAT content lessons
  • 11 MCAT books

The MCAT 515+ Summer Immersion LiveOnline is currently priced starting at $6,349

MCAT 513+ (Most Popular)

The MCAT 513+ course is labeled as the most popular course offered by Princeton Review for MCAT prep. It is available online as well as in person. The Princeton Review website highlights the various start and end dates offered for the course in upcoming months as well as days of the week that it runs. Each session in the course, regardless of format, is 3 hours in duration. The course specifically guarantees at least a 10 point score increase or a 513+ score, and has a refund rate of less than 2% under the guarantee.

In addition to 123 hours of course instruction, the 513+ course also comes with a 1:1 Expert Study Manager. Two other special offerings that come with this package are the MCAT Topic Focus and access to Medical School Admissions Advantage Sessions. The MCAT Topic Focus is 12 sessions which are meant specifically to tackle your areas of weakness, while the Admissions Advantage Sessions provide students with guidance on what admissions committees are looking for and how to make yourself a competitive applicant.

The course also includes the following:

  • 4-6 subject-matter experts
  • 500+ MedFlix videos
  • 16 full-length practice tests
  • All AAMC materials, including newly released materials from October 2019
  • Thousands of practice questions
  • 11 MCAT books
  • Interactive score reports

The MCAT 510+ is currently priced starting at $3,149.

Self-Paced

Princeton Review’s Self-Paced MCAT prep is ideal for students who want to study at their own pace and on their own time. It is only offered online.

The Self-Paced prep includes the following:

  • 500+ MedFlix videos covering all MCAT content
  • Thousands of practice questions with detailed explanations
  • 16 full-length online practice tests with detailed score reports
  • All AAMC material
  • 10 MCAT books → 3 exclusive to students, 7 subject-specific
  • Med School Advantage sessions

This option is currently priced at $1,549 and comes with the Princeton Review Guarantee.

Private Tutoring

Private tutoring is the most customized MCAT prep option that Princeton Review offers. With this option, you work alongside an expert tutor who will help you come up with a personalized study plan and work with you to help you succeed. Private tutoring is available both in person as well as online. There are two different private tutoring packages offered, each highlighted below:

MCAT Targeted

  • $329/hour
  • 11 Princeton Review books – $299 fee
  • Custom student dashboard (for communication, scheduling and progress) – $1,000 fee
  • 10 hours of tutoring
  • Access to Medical School Admissions Advantage Sessions

MCAT Comprehensive

  • $183/hour
  • 11 Princeton Review books – included
  • Custom student dashboard (for communication, scheduling and progress) – included
  • 60 hours of tutoring
  • Princeton Review Guarantee

Private tutoring is currently priced starting at $2,000 for Targeted tutoring and $11,000 for Comprehensive tutoring, regardless of online or in person format.

Comprehensive Admission Counseling Program

Princeton Review also offers students the ability to work with a medical school admissions guidance team to help them adequately prepare for the admissions process in its entirety. Each student is assigned a coach who will help to determine his or her current level of competitiveness in terms of your GPA, MCAT score, academic record and experience, and work with them on the areas that need improving. Coaches will help students to decide which schools and programs to apply to based on their ability and interests. This option includes a detailed three-session writing course to help you polish your personal statement and experiences. When it comes time to prepare for interviews, the Counseling Program gives you access to key resources as well as coaching sessions with a medical professional.

This option is currently priced at $3,700.

MCAT Topic Focus

MCAT Topic Focus is group practice led by expert MCAT instructors. There are 12+ sessions each week that specifically address areas of weakness and allow you to get your most difficult questions answered and explained. This option is comprised of 1-hour subject specific sessions based on the questions you have, along with 1.5 hour topic-specific questions that also come with guided practice and answer explanations.

If you choose to enroll in the MCAT Ultimate with 510+ Guarantee, you will also have access to Topic Focus, which includes 15 full-length online practice tests, all AAMC material and thousands of online practice questions and explanations.

MCAT Topic Focus is currently priced at $1399.

CARS Accelerator

The final option for MCAT prep offered by Princeton Review is CARS Accelerator, which is meant specifically to help students improve on reading comprehension. Courses are offered online only – see the Princeton Review for specific dates and times.

This option is currently priced at $1099.

Contact Info

Click here to schedule a consultation with a Princeton Review MCAT enrollment advisor. Additionally, you can call 1-800-333-0369 to speak to an advisor or visit Princeton Review to enroll in courses directly.

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  1. Audrey B
    June 14th, 2024
    I completed the 513+ course Princeton review course. It had some wonderful resources, but it was not very accurate to the MCAT. The live classes had wonderful information, but I occasionally felt like the professors were unable to justify why some answers were right and others were wrong. The classes were difficult to fit into my schedule as well. If I had to study for the MCAT all over again, I would try to choose a self-study program that is a lot cheaper.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of South Carolina School of Medicine
    • MCAT Prep Location: online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Make sure to submit your application EARLY! Rolling admissions make it very important that your application is reviewed early in the cycle. Beyond that, focus on your why. What is your story? Everyone has had unique experiences that brought them to medicine. Spend some time gathering your thoughts on your story, your "why," and your passions that will allow you to persevere through application cycles and medical school.
  2. Maya Lee
    June 1st, 2024
    I enjoyed using the MCAT prep course by Princeton Review. They gave me a set of books and an online program that has a variety of concise videos on specific topics, and practice tests that will help improve your score. They are very thorough and helped improve my MCAT by 6 points.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of South Florida Class of 2029
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Do not be afraid to receive feedback on your application. It is very helpful to see your application from another's point of view.
  3. Kevin A
    May 17th, 2024
    I did the 513+ course for the Princeton Review and it was overall great. You get lots of resources: such as on-demand lectures and great reading material. They also give plenty of practice questions as well to really help active learning. It definitely is a little pricey, but I would say it’s worth it, particularly if you are still in school.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Penn Stats College of Medicine
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Write write write! Take every opportunity you have to write and perfect it. Conveying your message to admissions committees will help you succeed.
  4. Tidshawnda
    September 20th, 2023
    I give it 5 stars the only bad thing was so much material to cover and have to retain. If it was a way to shorten the material it would be 100 percent better. It was structured great. I gained a lot of information in this passage. But overall it was great.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Medquest 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Louisville
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don’t give up and remember the reward in the end
  5. Mustafa
    September 9th, 2023
    Kaplan course is an excellent resource because it is nicely written and straightforward. Also, the visuals are organized in a nice way and making it easy to follow the concepts. Overall, satisfied.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2029
    • MCAT Prep Location: San DIego
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?:
  6. Brian
    September 4th, 2023
    Helpful for content review and figuring out gaps in knowledge. The book also laid out some good test-taking strategies and their online system was easy to navigate
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Case Western Reserve University 2026
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Talk about the experiences that were the most eye-opening for you and the ones that influenced your decision to pursue medicine. Try to connect with people a year or two ahead of you to get their feedback since they recently went through the application process. Lastly, be yourself on interview day and express your personality
  7. Notabot
    August 10th, 2023
    I took the 510 course over the summer prior to completing my MCAT test. The instructors varied wildly in quality, but the content itself was thorough, and the preparation schedule worked well for me. I followed the recommendations to the letter and studied like crazy for around 3 months, and I managed to get slightly better than what was predicted on my practice tests (which was over 515). Now for whether it's worth it or not. The main draw of this course is that you have tutors and audiovisuals from lots of smart people, and you're given a schedule that guarantees you'll cover enough of the content to feel very confident going into your practice tests. If you're considering buying a course like this in the first place, it's probably because you either lack confidence, or you don't have the time to meander through normal study guides at your leisure. If you can get this course at a discount, and you're trying to get from unprepared to ready to test as quickly as possible, then the 510 guarantee is a pretty good deal, hence my rating. I got some sort of discount when I bought mine, so it cost around $1500. At that price, I got more than enough value out of this course for it to be worth my rating. If you're really good at using study-guides and have plenty of time to study at your leisure, then I would highly recommend against purchasing this package. Your money would then be much better spent watching free resources and buying practice tests every month or so to see where you're weak.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): EVMS 2027
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Absolutely make sure you have sufficient clinical experience, volunteering, "leadership", and research experience, otherwise you'll get red-flagged. Avoiding red flags is way more important than being unique.
  8. MD1309
    July 19th, 2023
    I took TPR's 510+ course because I felt like I could benefit from the structure and the support. I do think it provides the necessary info and tools to do well on the exam. For me, I think the practice tests were similar to the actual exam (I scored a 515 on my last practice exam before the test, and a 515 on the actual MCAT). If you are aiming for a 517+ I heard Kaplan's prep is more challenging, but might be a better resource. If I could do it again, I definitely would have considered Kaplan, but I do know people who solely used TPR and AAMC resources and scored 518+. It's ultimately fitting the program to how you learn.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Georgetown University School of Medicine Class of 2026
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: I think the advice listed by other commenters has been pretty spot-on. APPLY EARLY!!!! I cannot emphasize this enough. My initial plan was to take the MCAT in April, get my score by May, and have all my documents and primary application written up for submission as soon as the app opened in June. But alas, COVID happened and my exam was cancelled for months, and I didn't get to submit my app until August. With a 3.9 GPA, 515 MCAT, research, community service, and decent interviews, I got waitlisted from 4 schools. I re-applied the following year in June as planned, with very minimal changes to my app, and was admitted to 3 schools and waitlisted at 1. APPLYING EARLY CAN REALLY MAKE OR BREAK YOUR APPLICATION CYCLE!!!! Also stay off SDN during the dreadful waiting period, it's awful for your mental health. Best of luck!!
  9. Marlaena N.
    June 27th, 2023
    When I was preparing for the MCAT, I felt very overwhelmed by the amount of material & didn't know where I should start. The MCAT 510+ course organized everything and made it so much easier to start. I loved the live instruction as the tutors were very good teachers and happy to answer any and all questions. They helped us review the material itself as well as work through MCAT-style prep questions. I really appreciated that you could email the tutors any time you want and they would get back to you answering your questions about the material. I found the pre-recorded videos very helpful as well to review certain concepts that I was struggling with. In the end, my score definitely made this course worth the money!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Creighton University
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: I'd recommend starting to write your application essays well in advance! Have as many people as you can proofread and edit them so you truly put your best foot forward.
  10. Christian
    May 13th, 2023
    I used the books and was able to review and take a few practice tests at a very low cost. My score increase by 6 points the second time I took it! I recommend these books for anyone looking to review the basics and take a practice test without spending too much.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): LECOM at Elmira 2027
    • MCAT Prep Location: Medina
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Read over and work on your personal statement. It is the window into who you are for people who have never met you.
  11. Levi
    December 15th, 2022
    Just as several people have already mentioned, the price of the MCAT prep course was too high for the overall value and the books also did feel poorly organized, as well as overly dense. While I did feel that the practice exams were useful, they definitely should not be your sole resource for studying for the MCAT, as I received several passages on the real exam that was completely different from the ones in the practice exams and books.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Chicago, IL
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: See above.
  12. Martin Eugene Pelletier
    July 14th, 2022
    I did the MCAT 510+ Guarantee Course, and boosted my score from a 500 pre-studying to a 512 (Disclaimer: this was the 2020 shortened MCAT). The MCAT Guarantee is great when we consider their passage strategies in all 3 science-based sections, and it is very comprehensive in content review for biology, biochemistry, and psychology/sociology. Now, there is A LOT of work to be eligible for the 510+ or refund policy they have; I did not do it all, and still got a 512. However, there are two qualms I have with TPR's 510+. First, the cost. It cost me ~$3000 to take this course with all the online materials and textbooks (I got some discounts due to in-person classes being cancelled from COVID and for other reasons, so that was nice of them). Not cheap, but I trusted TPR and the 510+ guarantee was alluring. This may not be good for everyone, especially since I am told there are cheaper options available. Second, their CARS strategy simply did not work for me. I'm not talking about the skip a passage strategy; many programs push for that, and it's up for debate. However, there's WAY too much highlighting and note taking that they push for. In a section where we have to do each passage and questions in less than 10 minutes, there isn't time for that even if we do skip a passage. So for people like me who's critical reading and comprehension skills are terrible but who have decent memory as to where things are AND who have good POE skills, their CARS strategy may not be the best for you. I remember being two weeks out from test date, having already rescheduled since my CARS was remaining in the 122-124 range after 5 months of studying and prep. I did a practice CARS section, got a 122, and said "enough!" and scrapped their CARS strategy and did my own with significantly reduced note taking and highlighting while doing every passage. I set a personal record on test day with a 125 in CARS by doing that, but I wonder what it would have been had I scrapped their strategy earlier. That is my two cents. Don't be surprised if TPR works well for you on certain sections of the MCAT and you need another resource for other sections.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Rosalind Franklin University 2026
    • MCAT Prep Location: Boston
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: 1.) Apply early; I'd argue your chances or an interview invite start to drop slowly if casting application after June 15th, and drastically after July 15. 2.) Cast a wide net; unless you are working with a GPA >3.7, MCAT >517, and have plenty of research/clinical/volunteering, I'd say applying to 20 schools is a bare minimum. 3.) In the P/F era of Step 1, research is going to become a bigger role in residency search. Therefore, it will be big at the med school admissions level. Therefore, I'd say having at least 100 hrs of research before entering med school is a must for nearly all MD schools and most DO schools. 4.) If you apply to out-of-state public schools, a.) buy MSAR and make sure you are within the 10th percentile for GPAs and all MCAT sections, and b.) ensure they accept at least 20% of their students out of state. I used a 10% cutoff when determining which OOS public schools to apply to; it didn't work. Some may argue a 25% or even 30% cutoff; that's understandable for those who's MCAT and GPA is at or below national matriculant averages. 5.) Don't apply to schools you wouldn't want to apply to. It's not worth it. There are 154 MD programs in the US and 38 DO programs in the US and more to come. Plenty to choose from.
  13. Nathan
    May 31st, 2022
    The MCAT Prep Course was very comprehensive. However, the content review could be a little be better by constantly refreshing what was previously learned. The Prep Course excels at providing practice problems for students to get a feel of what passages will look like for the MCAT.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UT Southwestern 2027
    • MCAT Prep Location: Garland
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Give honest answers on your application. Be persistent, you can do it!
  14. kfire91
    May 16th, 2022
    Overall I found the materials to be too dense and poorly organized. Additionally, practice exams did not feel representative. Good to use as a backup source of material, would not recommend as a primary source.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): CUSM, 2026
    • MCAT Prep Location: Fullerton, CA
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't be afraid to experiment; find what works for you and stick to it. Don't compare yourself to others.
  15. Gracie
    March 8th, 2022
    I bought the self paced package and even with the discount I was offered, its way overpriced. The books themselves are great but I didn't use the online component. Save you money, invest in their books and focus on the practice passages and your timing and once you feel ready take a few online practice exams.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2026
    • MCAT Prep Location: Chicago
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be authentic in your application, don't afraid to be vulnerable and genuine in your responses.
  16. Kate
    March 5th, 2022
    Took the boot camp course with the “510+” guarantee. It was a good course and they picked their teachers well, except one of them never finished on time so we had extra work to make it up ourselves after. I especially thought the teaching on CARS was good, though despite doing well on the practice tests, I happened to get some bad ones on the real one. To echo previous reviews, they definitely expect/tell you to complete a lot of homework per day that was unattainable, so I didn’t do all that, but it worked out fine. ASU gave students a discount on the course, but it was still overpriced though.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Tempe, AZ
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be yourself, don’t try to tell them what they want to hear and tell them what’s actually important to you.
  17. Sabrina
    February 21st, 2022
    I thought this prep course was incredibly well-structured, both in its content and how it was presented. I never felt like too much time was spent on any one topic, but each topic was also given its due. Their practice exams were extremely helpful, especially when I was trying to practice finishing within the time limit. It made test day a little less intimidating. I'd recommend it to anyone nervous about the MCAT.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Pensacola
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't let failure get you down. Let people criticize your application and give you advice, and know that it might take a few tries to get in. There's lots of competition, but if you stick with it, it'll work out.
  18. Nick
    February 15th, 2022
    The course was well-structured and covered all the subjects thoroughly. Perhaps the best aspect was that it forced me to be proactive in studying by giving me an easy-to-follow schedule for covering a multitude of topics. I rated it 3 stars, or average, to me because while it forced me to study, I didn't necessarily see my scores drastically increase until I used other resources. The teachers are good but there's a lot of information to cover and not enough time to do so during these courses.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Albert Einstein School of Medicine 2026
    • MCAT Prep Location: Los Angeles
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Start early. Before even applying, really consider why you want to spend the next 8 years of your life in school/residency. If it's hard to explain (like it was for me), take part in clinical/service-oriented activities that will allow you to reflect on your life and why the logical next step is medical school.
  19. Jordan
    January 11th, 2022
    I took the 510+ winter boot camp. It was good for content review and with the in-person classes I had access to all online Princeton Review course materials. The in-person courses were not great and the boot camp courses were too condensed to allow time to take advantage of the online content. However we were expected to complete more than was physically possible. I ultimaely received a partial refund because there was several issues with the course. I am giving them 4 stars instead of 2 or 3 because after my MCAT was canceled due to COVID the company extended my online access to all videos, practice tests, and AAMC prep materials for a year. I think the online materials are great and the practice test were similar to the AAMC tests. I actually scored several points higher than expected.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Georgetown 2026
    • MCAT Prep Location: Baltimore
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Research the schools and look for things that truly draw you to the school. Are there unique programs or opportunity only available through that school or in that city? Begin your application as early as possible and pre-write your secondaries ( most of the questions are available online).
  20. Alexandra Dubuisson
    January 11th, 2022
    I took a practice test and it was very accurate to the actual MCAT exam. if you score well on their practice test, you're more than likely to do well on the actual MCAT. The practice test was very accurate and I was able to go back and review my answers so that I can improve.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Meharry Medical College
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: be very wise with your list. be very realistic with the schools you are applying to.
  21. Levi
    January 4th, 2022
    This course was extremely helpful and the tutors were helpful every step of the way. They were encouraging and reminded me to never give up on my journey of becoming what I want to be most: a physician.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Vanderbilt University (2022)
    • MCAT Prep Location: Detroit, Michigan
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Use your experiences to bolster your application.
  22. Dominique
    September 26th, 2021
    I took the Princeton Review MCAT Prep course in the summer of 2016. It was the year after the new MCAT was first conducted and rolled out. The course and its tutors were impressive in their content delivery and organization of both lecture content and study schedule. The Princeton Review provided all of its preparatory materials including AAMC question banks and practice exams. I loved the difficulty of practice questions laid out by the Princeton Review, although they were not as reflective of what was expected on the actual exam. Overall, I would take the course again as the study skills and tools I learned from the course helped me achieve a 510+ score on the MCAT.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of Washington School of Medicine, 2024 (anticipated)
    • MCAT Prep Location: online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Remain honest in your personal statement and only include information on the work & activities section of the primary AMCAS that were most formative for you in your growth and preparation as a medical student. Stay true to your story, who you are as a person, and your reason for entering medicine. You do not need the most compelling story to be successful; realize your worth, what you are capable of offering to the field of medicine, and how you plan to center and give voice to those who have been most harmed by the medical system when you practice as a physician.
  23. M
    September 23rd, 2021
    I took the 123 Princeton Review MCAT prep course in summer 2020 to prepare for my MCAT in August 2020. The course was extremely immersive and the professors were super descriptive and helpful. In particular, their CARS review strategy was superb and helped me succeed in mastering that section. I would recommend this prep course for anyone who could benefit from the time management this prep course provides.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Show your unique strengths and interests in addition to traditional competencies and activities throughout the application season to show your admissions committee that you're a well-rounded applicant.
  24. Ale
    July 24th, 2021
    I took the weekends class before the MCAT and they were really good, I feel it prepared me for the exam. Also the books and the questions were good
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UPR RCM, 2023
    • MCAT Prep Location: online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Prepare yourself and submit everything with a lot of time left
  25. A
    July 8th, 2021
    The books were really helpful, as were the practice tests. I supplemented with Khan academy and was happy with my score.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Emory University 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Jackson, MS
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be authentic and think about your goals after med school. Good luck!
  26. Jake
    July 1st, 2021
    I thought the course was well structured. The books had all the content necessary, and the way they were structured with content and questions really helped integrate the info. My only complaint is that the practice exams seemed extraordinarily more difficult than the AAMC practice exams and even the MCAT. This caused much anxiety leading up to the MCAT as I was scoring much lower (8-10 points lower) than I would perform on the actual MCAT. If you take your practice exam scores with a grain of salt, this is still a fantastic option for MCAT review and I would recommend it.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University if Cincinnati College of Medicine
    • MCAT Prep Location: Cincinnati
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Do what you enjoy in undergrad. Please do not just do things to check boxes on an application.
  27. C Kelly
    June 16th, 2021
    I enjoyed the books given--they were very helpful. Particularly the practice questions both in the book and online. I did not use the online videos much. Online format was very user friendly. Wish the CARS section book could have had an online formatted option. A chat/tutor button would have been a nice upgrade to have.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UTMB, 2023
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Do what you enjoy! Don't join a "pre-med" club and have friend groups who aren't pre-med!
  28. B
    June 11th, 2021
    The instructors at Princeton Review were extremely helpful. Their lectures were clear, and they were always receptive to answering questions on particular topics. Lecture are recorded and may be reviewed at any time, which is extremely helpful for studying. Practice tests are extremely useful for gauging your progress as you work through the lessons. As long as you stay disciplined with attending lectures and taking the practice tests, you will see results on your MCAT!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): California Health Sciences University - CoM (2025)
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Cater your application to your unique values and strengths. Choose schools that reflect those qualities, and they will choose you!
  29. Ev
    June 10th, 2021
    I took the Princeton Review online prep program, which was about 6 weeks of online classes. The professors are very helpful and willing to work one-on-one with you, if you have any specific questions. You are able to review the lectures at your own leisure, as they are all recorded, which is extremely helpful when reviewing. Perhaps the most valuable part of Princeton Review's prep course is the required practice exams. You take either 4 or 5, full-length practice exams as you progress with the prep course. This allows you to track your own progress as you learn, and it helps you gauge which areas you need to focus on. I took the (real) MCAT once before Princeton Review, and once after... my score jumped 18 points! As long as you can stay committed to attending the online lectures, you should see excellent results!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): California Health Sciences University - CoM (2025)
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Find a school that truly speaks to your values and strengths. I was accepted to schools I never dreamed of, and I was rejected from some that I was (on-paper) perhaps over-qualified for. Know what your values and priorities are, and use your application to reflect them!
  30. levibear
    June 7th, 2021
    I have enjoyed the MCAT prep course from the Princeton Review so far, though I have yet to finalize a date for taking the test.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Wheaton College (IL)
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: NA
  31. B1030
    June 7th, 2021
    I took this prep course through my master's program. We had excellent teachers that came to us each day. I also really enjoyed using the online materials. Their practice questions helped me keep my mind fresh while going over materials. My package also included access to official AAMC materials. In my opinion those really helped me grasp what kind of questions I would encounter during my actually MCAT. If you follow all of their steps and do all the work you should end up with a 510.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UT Southwestern 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Fort Worth, Texas
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Turn your application in as early as you can. Processing times take longer than you would expect.
  32. Julia
    May 17th, 2021
    I did the Princeton Review MCAT 510+ guaranteed Winter Bootcamp. The system itself was so well-managed, organized, and user-friendly that I could focus all my energy to learning and reviewing the MCAT material rather than learning the Princeton Review system itself. There is little time wasted with Princeton Review. They break down every topic that the AAMC could present on the MCAT into short 3-5 minute videos. All the study materials you need are included in this prep course: nothing more and nothing less. They not only help you review content, but also help prepare you for the length and format of the test itself with dry erase board and marker identical to what you will receive on exam day and also offer multiple practice tests to get you familiar with the MCAT exam format. You aren't wasting your time with this prep course. The only down-size is its cost. It is doable to complete all the requirements for the 510+ guarantee. So if you can afford it, I would do it. It is worth it.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): KYCOM 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Get all your things organized before April of the application cycle including letters of recommendation and your personal essay. This is quite time consuming and if you have all these things ready when the application opens in the summer, you can save a lot of time and put your application in the front line.
  33. Aleek
    April 26th, 2021
    Princeton Review does a great job at selecting instructors who seem excited and engaged and truly helped me understand the topics that I previously struggled with. However, I gave four stars instead of five because I believe that the course is heavily focused on content. I wish I was pushed to take more practice tests or had that implemented into the course because I now realize that completing practice problems and exams are more important than reviewing the topics in detail. I do recommend this prep course but I also encourage students to focus on exams/questions outside of class.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Georgetown University 2023
    • MCAT Prep Location: Los Angeles
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: If you are dedicated you can get into medical school, it just may take extra time. Even if you have to take gap years to work on some of your weaker areas, it is fully possible for you to make a change and get into a good school.
  34. Clarice
    March 6th, 2021
    They taught the material better than they taught test strategies. It wasn't very individualized so if you were weak in one section they didn't help you focus on it to help you really improve. I did like the wide array of topics that were covered but it was more content focused and not as focused at understanding passages. They should have given even more options for strategies to help those who didn't do well with the original strategies offered.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): CUSM 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Los Angeles
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Tell stories when answering secondary prompts that related your actual experiences to the questions they are asking. It makes it more memorable.
  35. A
    February 28th, 2021
    Took the self-paced course for about $2k almost two years ago thinking it will help me stay focused on studying. While the instructors were knowledgeable and helpful, I felt that the content itself was too difficult and did not follow the same logic as the official AAMC exams/resources. There were too many low yield topics and too much of a focus on content.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Creighton University SOM, 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Los Angeles
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Take it one step at a time. Start getting your app together early and be honest to yourself and about what attracted you to medicine.
  36. Ryan
    February 26th, 2021
    I signed up for the online classes and online tutoring package with Princeton review and let me tell you... it is a doozy. Not only was I pushed to my limits in the 3 months required, but I learned valuable lessons on time management and overall discipline. Only sign up for the course if you are ready to be challenged like you never have before
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2021
    • MCAT Prep Location: Riverside
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Wake up and start working the same time as your test everyday. Mimic your meals and drinks to match the test day.
  37. Renee
    February 9th, 2021
    I had a very good experience using Princeton Review's MCAT Prep products. I chose to use the self-paced program, knowing that I had a very variable and intense work schedule as a paramedic. It allowed me to study on my time and at my pace while still receiving all of the information I would need. Even though my program was self-paced, there was still some structure incorporated which greatly helped me not to be overwhelmed when coming up with a study plan. I found the videos and practice questions to be most helpful. Their full length practice exams were very indicative for me of how I would perform on the actual MCAT, and their program helped me achieve a score in the 94th percentile.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Cooper Medical School of Rowan University 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Begin your studying early and make sure to stick to a regimented schedule so you have the chance to review everything you want to. Take as many practice tests as possible!! You will never feel "ready" and like you've studied enough to sit down and take the practice exam, but it is absolutely better to start taking exams earlier and watch your scores trend upward as you move along then to begin your studying late and only use a few of the practice tests as their your most accurate representation of what test day will be.
  38. Samantha
    January 30th, 2021
    I enjoyed the Princeton Review MCAT materials! I think they are far superior to any other test prep materials because of the depth of the information they are able to include. Even though this level of detail can be daunting, I have noticed in recent years that the MCAT is becoming more and more specific. It is necessary to understand material in this much detail and depth. I also found the practice tests quite accurate to my experience on the real MCAT, in terms of difficulty, level of understanding, and detail. I have consistently encouraged my mentees to use the Princeton Review MCAT course materials because they will better understand how to connect foundational concepts with the little details that will undoubtedly find their way onto the exam. Finally, I found the tables and the organization of the materials to be well-suited to the natural flow of studying for the MCAT. Thank you Princeton Review for making MCAT materials that were well worth the time and energy put into them! Forever grateful!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): George Washington School of Medicine 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: My advice is to start early with your preparation and demonstrate compassion, growth, and character in the essays you write. Medical schools want to know how you have become a better human being on this quest to medicine, so dig deep and take time to do that! Be confident in your decision to choose medicine! It is certainly an arduous journey, but it's well worth it and you will add so much to the overall medical school community. Best of luck in your medical school journey!
  39. KB
    January 26th, 2021
    Princeton review's MCAT 510+ thoroughly prepared me to take my exam. I reviewed the content of all the subject materials. These were very clearly and concisely summarized with helpful practice questions. The best part about TPR's course is the sheer amount of practice questions you are required to do. This is helpful for those who need more of a push to keep studying. I noticed a steady increase in my test scores after consistently taking the practice tests every other week. I took 6 TPR exams. They were definitely significantly harder than the AAMC Full Length exams, so I recommend taking TPR exams first. The only negative is TPR's test website format can be a bit laggy.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UC Irvine School of Medicine 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: It's overwhelming to have a huge to-do list and seemingly never enough time to complete everything. But you will make it step by step! Remember to take care of yourself throughout the process, have fun, do things you enjoy because burn out will make recovery even longer!
  40. Regina
    January 24th, 2021
    TPR's classes are comprehensive and provide good review of the subjects that are covered on the MCAT. All of the tutors are qualified in their jobs, except for one which I had a bad experience with. TPR, however, quickly responded to the issue with this portion of the MCAT class and replaced the tutor with someone else who was able to better explain the topic. What TPR lacks however is a good timeline of study plans for your MCAT date. I also found that TPR's practice exams, although difficult, were not a very good representation of the actual MCAT test. Many of Princeton Review's practice tests include low yield questions that are not found in the actual MCAT. The psychology and sociology content is also not accurate to the actual MCAT exam.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Santa Clara
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be yourself and be honest. Ask for advice if you need it and try not to stress out too much.
  41. K
    January 11th, 2021
    I used the Princeton Review online prep course to prepare for the MCAT in the spring of 2019. Having been out of undergrad for about a year and several years removed from the organic chem, physics, and biochem courses, the course and prep work was a huge asset. It started from a basic level across all subjects, but built up quickly to the depth of material I needed to know for the MCAT. I built out a review schedule and moved through the material over five months, implementing practice tests as the date for my test got closer, but this required a high degree of self-discipline. I highly overperformed relative to my goal score, but I found the cost of test prep material to be quite high and very prohibitive. The practice tests did not truly mirror the type of questions asked on the new MCAT, so I did not feel as well prepared from those relative to the true AAMC questions.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Denver
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Remember the reason you are applying - it's about the goal of becoming a doctor, not just performing well on the test. Be kind to your fellow applicants!
  42. Rain
    January 1st, 2021
    I took this as part of my master's program. The course was offered in-person and online. I found the instructors to be very knowledgeable and helpful when I had questions. Overall, I believe the content of the material was good. However, I found that the practice questions were sometimes a little too detailed and not representative of the actual exam. Some of the questions were very specific.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of North Texas Health Science Center, 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Fort Worth
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't stress over the little details! Focus on the big picture when studying for the MCAT. Also, studying for the MCAT can be overwhelming so make sure to take breaks! Your hard work, dedication, and persistence will pay off!
  43. Rain
    January 1st, 2021
    The content material was comprehensive overall, and the instructors did a thorough job at explaining certain concepts but some of the actual practice questions were not like the questions on the real exam.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of North Texas Health Science Center, 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Fort Worth
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't worry about the small details. It can be overwhelming when studying for the MCAT, so remember to take breaks! Your hard work, dedication, and persistence will pay off in the end!
  44. Rachel
    December 20th, 2020
    This course contained sample questions, practice tests, and also great explanations on the answers to help you get a better score on test day!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): East Tennessee State University 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Find specific professors at the university or research projects you want to be a part of and mention them in your essays- schools can tell when they're just another "check mark" on your list or a top priority for you.
  45. Mia
    December 16th, 2020
    TPR was a really useful tool to take repeated practice exams and receive a comprehensive breakdown of my strengths and weaknesses. In my opinion, the practice tests were actually more difficult than the actual MCAT, which is preferable since you really feel prepared.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't be discouraged if things don't work out exactly as you hope the first time. It's a highly competitive process! Stay positive and don't be afraid to think outside the box.
  46. Timothy Bourdeau
    September 24th, 2020
    Very well structured and great advice was given.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Dunedin
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be persistent and don't discredit any option.
  47. Amber
    September 7th, 2020
    I am a nurse and always knew that I wanted to become a doctor; but could never determine the right time to do it. I finally decided to start studying and found the Princeton Review on Amazon. It's been super helpful and the information is very thorough. These review books keep my interest and I love learning about things I didn't know before. I wound definitely recommend this review to other individuals who plan on studying for the MCAT.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UNTHSC
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't be afraid to start over. Be patient. Ask for help. Be confident.
  48. Sparklife
    September 5th, 2020
    I participated in the 12 week ultimate online course. After taking the MCAT twice I felt discouraged because my scores were not increasing. For my third attempt I decided to give the Princeton Review a try and it helped me tremendously! I was able to increase my score by 8 points and felt significantly more confident in my AMCAS application cycle. I think the biggest benefit was that the structure and study routine was laid out for me, all the resources were there and as long as I disciplined myself then I was set up to succeed. Not only that, but the lecturers for each session were great. I was able to reach out to them and get one on one help which allowed me to realize where my strategy was going wrong and become more aware of my fatigue patterns. I would definitely recommend this to someone who is having a hard time structuring their study schedule over several months and who might need an insider perspective on test taking strategies.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Mayo Clinic 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't think that your scores are everything! A compelling personal statement and personal story can go a long way even with subpar scores.
  49. KD
    August 31st, 2020
    Took the online class. Satisfied with the course; got the score I needed to get into med school! Helpful to have structure every day to keep myself on track. Some instructors were really good (Judene for Biology). Physics,, biology, chemistry, and psych/soc sections were solid. Organic chemistry was so so. CARS section was lacking in my opinion; I wish there were more practice available. Also for my class specifically, the CARS instructor had to change every week (I guess something came up with the instructor's schedule). During online classes, they allow you to type in questions in the chat box which I found helpful. If I didn't understand something, I can just ask immediately and have it answered. Also found the Princeton review practice tests to be helpful. Overall I felt like the instructors were invested in our success and genuinely wanted us to do well on the exam.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UC San Diego School of Medicine, 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Start early. Reflect on your experiences. Reach out to schools and attend pre-health conferences. Do your best and don't stress (too much). Make a plan and stick to it, don't panic. Drink lots of water, eat and sleep well. It's a marathon not a sprint.
  50. Whitecementtruck
    August 15th, 2020
    I signed up for the full Princeton Review prep course to do in person. Right off the bat, the class that I signed up for was cancelled three weeks after I signed up for it and I had to alter my entire schedule and commute an extra 20 minutes each way to the next nearest class. During class, one of the instructors was not only another college student but also incredibly unprofessional, much less helpful. Another instructor did not teach for half the class because he was looking at his notes. And finally, an entire psych/soc section was held online which is ridiculous because once again, the instructor was almost completely useless. This prep class focused almost solely on content review, which if you have previously taken the exam, you know is too much material, and not at all the most important part of succeeding on the exam. At the end of the day, the only reason this review is getting 2 stars is because the practice exams that are provided are actually some of the best review content I ended up using. After going through this class for a whole summer, I decided to push back my exam day by an entire year simply because of how unprepared I was and how little I got out of the class. The following summer, after constructing a carefully planned out self-study schedule, I was able to perform excellent on the exam itself. Know that this particular class, aside from the practice exams had absolutely nothing to do with this result. Would not recommend this prep company but would recommend their practice exam package.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): NJMS 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: New Brunswick
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: 1. Setup your own MCAT schedule, ideally a 3 month summer schedule 6 days a week, about 4-6 hours a day, no other distractions and plan on taking the exam in late august. This are the ideal conditions. There are a lot of free resources available on Reddit. That site is a gold mine and had everything to do with my own success. 2. Pursue one or two ECs all out versus a bunch of them half force. Even better, do not compare your EC with anyone else's. While that sounds terrifying, when you look back on your 4 years and see just how much time and energy you put into a random thing such as woodworking or horseback riding or any of your true passions, med schools will see that. It's almost better than having 1000 hours of shadowing or working as a tech if you have positive results from that experience + leadership + anything else significant that shows you didn't just stagnate for 4 years. It makes you stand out, let's you genuinely enjoy your undergrad, and makes it so much easier to do interviews and write apps.
  51. medstudent
    August 14th, 2020
    Princeton was phenomenal in prepping me for the MCAT. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because some of the instructors for the various classes focused more on small details that rarely showed up on any practice exams and therefore we would sometimes run out of time. My score went up tremendously after finishing their prep course and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great MCAT course! Plus it is online and lectures are recorded so you can review areas you are stuck on.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Class of 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: If you know other pre-meds applying at the same time, do not compare yourself to them! Everyone finds the school that fits perfect for them. Comparing the number of interviews, offers, etc. with other people is stressful and not an accurate measure of how strong of an applicant you are.
  52. Ashmarie093
    August 5th, 2020
    Everyone knows the cost of college and applying to medical school is expensive enough. I simply purchased the big Princeton Review MCAT Review book and worked through that. This first-generation college student did well enough to get into medical school!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (2022)
    • MCAT Prep Location: Philadelphia, PA
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be yourself. Schools can tell when you aren't being genuine.
  53. Tori
    July 29th, 2020
    I thought that the work books and tests were the best part of what was offered by Princeton Review. I found the workbooks, with all of the questions and explanations, to be very helpful in preparation for the MCAT. I did practice problems every day, especially for my weak areas. The tests offered were pretty on par with the level of the real MCAT, and offered specific explanations for every question, which I greatly appreciated. By reviewing my practice tests and the answer keys, it greatly helped boost my scores on sections where I struggled (mainly physical sciences section- physics, chem,etc.)
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be prepared for the rigors of the application process and have an idea of what is entailed for each part of the application process. It is long and stressful, and you will have to work hard to keep up with the sheer volume of applications. But that being said, don't give up!! Don't let someone tell you that you can't do it.
  54. Sahit Menon
    July 23rd, 2020
    I thought The Princeton Review had a strong group of teachers to disseminate the content review. I enjoyed the in-person sessions because I felt like I was better able to engage with the material and ask questions. However, I think that the content workbooks themselves were a little dense, and the sample exams were not necessarily representative of the MCAT in the end. That being said, I still think it's a 4 star review from me because taking the course kept me on track with my studying.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UC San Diego School of Medicine, 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Los Angeles
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Start early, and be sure to have at least 3-4 people review your personal statement and activities. By the time you're applying most of the work is done. Your MCAT, GPA, and activities are all solidified, but the way you present yourself can still be crucial. Take the time to review your application thoroughly and present yourself in a compelling, unique manner.
  55. Jamie
    July 22nd, 2020
    Very thorough content review. In-person courses were helpful, and the videos online were very similar to in-person courses in case you miss class or want to review. Practice tests are more difficult than AAMC exams, so if you do well on those, you will do even better on the real exam.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UC Davis School of Medicine 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: Davis
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Take practice exams and do plenty of questions! Don't be afraid. Do content review once you've gotten questions wrong and then read the book on topics you are weak in.
  56. Mary
    July 17th, 2020
    The book set covered most of the basic knowledge required for the test. It did go a bit too in-depth at times, but it gave a good amount of information to form a solid understanding. The online tests were fairly accurate in looks and test material. Overall, very helpful.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of MS Medical Center, 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Madison
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Don't stress the details!
  57. Saqib khan
    July 7th, 2020
    I took The SUMMER IMMERSION Course with TPR but in winter. It was fast paced but I was familiar with most of the topic which really helped out. It was great and I enjoyed the classes. The instructors knew the topics very well and they made it fun. They cover details that I did thought were important. One thing I did not like was that sometimes the instructor would be absent and another instructor would take over. This kill the vibe of the class and we would miss some key fact that otherwise we would have learned better. Overall I do recommend TPR if you have the money. But I think it was worth of investment. One advice: put the work in and don’t procrastinate because it helped me get in med school
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: New York City
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Start very early because it gave me interviews I didn’t expected. And put a lot of time into the personal statement because the admission office do take it seriously
  58. Aaron
    July 2nd, 2020
    I had a great experience with my in-person course. It is definitely a time commitment and an enormous financial commitment, but I am sure that it substantially improved my score. If possible, I would definitely recommend an in-person class since the most valuable part of my course was the tips and tricks for how to take the test, not just the science information. The largest caveat, of course, is the price. It's expensive for sure, but if you have the flexibility in your budget, it is definitely worth it.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Keck School of Medicine at USC, Class of 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Berkeley, CA
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: My biggest mistake was applying late in the cycle. You should have your primary submitted and waiting for review no later than mid-june in my opinion. Even just waiting until early July, I found myself in later interviews in the cycle with less spots available to me.
  59. G
    July 2nd, 2020
    I took the MCAT 510 + online as there was no in-seat class in my area. Definitely would recommend in-seat if you need focused discipline. Course offers a lot of "homework" for practice outside of class. Instructors are good and course materials are all relevant to exam; however, there was an overwhelming amount of practice and not condensed to highlight high yield areas. Tips for study and test-taking were useful.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): U of Kentucky 2024
    • MCAT Prep Location: online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be sure to have an undergrad or master's experience that sets you apart from your peers. Highlight this in your personal statement.
  60. medschooljunkie
    June 16th, 2020
    I would only recommend forking out the money for an in person class. I personally learn best when someone is teaching to me in an entertaining and involving way. I honestly think it all depends on your instructor, as well. Overall, I think that it was very helpful in that it dedicated hours long studying to specifically the MCAT, a task I did not think I could do until I was forced to sit in person. I think if you have the resources and the finances, it's worth it to invest in a class. But, if you are someone who is unable to afford them, purchasing the books and dedicating yourself is equally as valuable.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2020
    • MCAT Prep Location: Houston,TX
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Start early and start self reflecting now. What matters most in your life? What do you do for fun? The more you start to know about yourself the easier the application process becomes
  61. Ayy Emm
    June 15th, 2020
    I have not started studying, but when I have been interviewing and asking other med students questions, most of them have pointed to try out Princeton Review, nothing but good reviews. Soon I will be purchasing my stuff to start studying to I can enroll.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2022
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: I was told, even though it is expensive, to apply to as many schools as possible. You want to be able to give yourself a chance to have an option.
  62. GK
    June 12th, 2020
    I took the MCAT 510+ Ultimate course and I really liked how the topics were focused and teachers were well prepared and knowledgable in their proper areas. The course; however, is very fast going and requires 8+ daily hours of studying other than the assigned 3 hours of class. Definitely requires that the student puts in the work to study, the course just tells what and how to study. Teachers are helpful when you need them.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UofA 2025
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Focus on practice and time pacing and not just content review, the MCAT is a standardized test and not a memorization or regular college test. Learn the techniques and skills of the MCAT
  63. Ashley
    June 8th, 2020
    I really appreciated the structure of the TPR. I was forced to stay ahead of my studies and prepare for each session ahead of time. In my course there were several different lectures, which was refreshing when coming to class every week. My scores on each practice exam accurately reflected the score that I received on testing day, and I didn't have to repeat the MCAT. It was worth it in the end!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2023
    • MCAT Prep Location: Saint Louis, MO
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Take your MCAT as early as possible so that you can apply as early as possible and be in the first round of applicants. Practice your interviewing skills with several individuals and often. Be confident and be yourself and you will succeed!
  64. Nik
    June 1st, 2020
    I enjoyed the structure of the TPR course, as it helped me stick to a consistent study schedule and appropriately pace my studying. In general instructors were effective and answered questions. I appreciated the online course page to track my progress with practice tests. However, the tests were not particularly representative of the actual test. This was especially true for the Psych component. I felt they were more difficult than the actual test, which was probably beneficial in the long run.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Keck School of Medicine of USC 2022
    • MCAT Prep Location: Los Angeles (Westwood)
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be true to yourself! Be professional, honest, and curious throughout the process. Pace yourself and know that this process is a marathon, not a sprint.
  65. C
    June 1st, 2020
    TPR provided a comprehensive overview of the subject material. Exams were similarly comprehensive however they were much more detailed than the actual exam. It is best to prepare using other exam prep material in addition to TPR's books.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    • MCAT Prep Location: Chapel Hill
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be genuine throughout the entire application process - from your personal statement to interviews. Do not try to be someone you are not. This allows you to imagine your future at prospective schools. The fit of the school is much more important than the school's ranking.
  66. harambe
    May 30th, 2020
    The prep course is a great review for students who may be struggling to understand simple concepts or have not have a basic science course in a few years. I feel it is a bit slow paced given the amount of time spent. However i enjoyed their prep material and felt that their questions and review books were comprehensive.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): 2022
    • MCAT Prep Location: los angeles
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: try to think about how you want to present yourself and what values do you bring to the community. Then craft your application to accentuate those strengths
  67. medstudent13
    May 30th, 2020
    Princeton Prep was not the greatest as I felt like the exams were way more specific and detail oriented than the actual exam- which had much more critical thinking and big picture questions. Also princeton really didn't hold you accountable and have a solid schedule available- the teachers were very lax and didn't seem to actually want to be there which was also a little disappointing. Overall I would say the course was overpriced and I would recommend self study more than taking an online course.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): SUNY Buffalo 2023
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: have a strong story going for you, really sell WHY you want to be a physician well.
  68. Medstud444
    May 30th, 2020
    This MCAT prep had great review content including online videos and corresponding review books. It had great structure, which I needed. It also had a great CARS prep class with extra help in mastering the questions and tools to approach this section of the exam which was my weakest. It was well worth the money as I my MCAT score improved a lot. I would highly recommend the Princeton Review as a prep course If you want great tips on how to approach the content, high yield concepts for review, and mastering the CARS section!
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Duke University School of Medicine
    • MCAT Prep Location: Online
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be your best self on interview day, do something you are passionate about!
  69. Kim
    May 30th, 2020
    TPR was excellent for content review, but their practice exams were lacking and not representative at all of the actual exam. I found that the content was delivered concisely and reduced my content review time significantly. They have great resources, both physical and online, but they just need to improve on their questions.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): UC Davis SOM 2022
    • MCAT Prep Location: Los Angeles
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: When applying find people who aren't afraid to give you honest advice or criticism about your application and what you can do to improve on it. Don't be afraid to showcase your achievements.
  70. D
    May 28th, 2020
    TPR is very comprehensive but their practice questions lack accurate representation of what is found in the the actual exam. Also, their content contains many low yield topics that are no longer highly tested in the MCAT, such as physics. However, CARS section is excellent.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): Michigan State College of Human Medicine 2022
    • MCAT Prep Location: Sacramento
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be patient and persistent. If it doesn't work out the first time, keep trying.
  71. Murphy
    May 28th, 2020
    I took the test prep course. It was helpful to have the curriculum laid out and also to have someone give test taking pointers.
    • Medical School & Grad Year (anticipated): University of Pennsylvania 2022
    • MCAT Prep Location: Irvine
    • What medical school application advice do you have for prospective students?: Be honest and don't hold back in describing the things that matter to you. Also, ask lots of questions to advisors and current med students and others who are currently applying.

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