MCAT Prep Courses: Learn, Review and Practice
From specific online/home study courses to the best MCAT prep course: the Platinum Package
Our online MCAT prep courses can be chosen based on your needs and/or budget. Our Gold Standard courses are offered as monthly subscriptions with instant access, cancel anytime, or with fixed fees for a period of 6 months or 1 year. All courses include a content review and there are options below which range from 2 to an unprecedented 20 full-length MCAT practice tests.
All our online MCAT prep courses are designed to simulate the current version of the exam. If you are not looking for an online MCAT prep course but you are just looking for practice questions, click here: Gold Standard MCAT Question Bank. Note that all our programs come with single-user accounts. If you wish a bulk purchase for your institution or tutor service, please contact us directly for possible discounts at learn@gold-standard.com. For information about the MCAT, click here: What is the MCAT?
MCAT Crash Course
100% Online$29.95 / month
- High-yield online chapters from The Gold Standard MCAT followed by chapter review questions with helpful explanations. These high-yield eBooks cover Psychology, Sociology, MCAT Math, Physics, General and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biology.
- MCAT CARS program with strategies, advice and hundreds of practice questions
- 30+ hours online MCAT videos on Physics, Biology, General and Organic Chemistry
- 2 full-length new MCAT practice tests with explanations and instant scaled scores for all 4 multiple choice sections
- GS-Free: 1 abbreviated new MCAT practice test
- A total of more than 3000 practice questions with helpful solutions (click here for current breakdown)
- Unlimited single-user exam submissions and corrections during your access period with each test saved in your History section
- MCAT Prep Discussion Boards access
- Monthly subscription; cancel or upgrade anytime
MCAT University
100% Online$49.95 / month
- MCAT University includes all of MCAT Crash Course plus:
- Additional 3 full-length new MCAT practice tests, thus, a total of 5 full-lengths.
- Additional 5 MCAT CARS practice tests with content different from our 5 full-length exams
- A total of more than 3500 practice questions with helpful solutions (click here for current breakdown)
- Unlimited single-user exam attempts during your access period with each test saved in your History section
- Monthly subscription; cancel or upgrade anytime
MCAT CARS
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: Online
$99
This program is automatically part of all of our Online MCAT Prep Courses but is also available separately for those who do not need a review of other subjects.
- 5 full-length online timed MCAT CARS tests with explanations
- Warm up exercises and test-taking strategies
- Tests are different from those included in our 5 Gold Standard full-length MCAT practice tests
- Unlimited single-user exam attempts permitted during your access period with each MCAT CARS test saved in your History section
- Access period: 3 months
Complete Home Study MCAT Course
6 mos. online access$599
Tangible Materials:
- The new AAMC official guide to the MCAT exam
- The Examkrackers MCAT Reasoning Skills: Verbal, Research & Math
- The New Gold Standard MCAT BIO textbook (Biology and Biochemistry review) - updated in full color with questions with solutions
- MP3 audio files with brief science summary (4 hours)
- The AAMC and Gold Standard (GS) MCAT Flashcards PLUS the GS iPhone or Android app
Online Materials (online access for 6 months):
- MCAT Psychology, Sociology, Physics, General and Organic Chemistry eBooks followed by basic to challenging practice questions with solutions
- Unlimited viewing of our 30-hour science review video library during your access period
- 5 full-length MCAT practice tests with solutions and explanations to all 4 sections
- The Gold Standard MCAT CARS program including 5 tests different from our full-length tests
- A total of more than 4000 practice questions with helpful solutions (click here for current breakdown)
- Medical School Interview Online Video (100 minutes)
Complete MCAT Platinum Package PLUS
$2,250 $1750
Save $500
The ultimate MCAT prep package! THE most comprehensive set of resources from all the top providers, brought to you in a single comprehensive package. With the Complete MCAT Platinum Package PLUS, you will need no other books, notes or materials to prepare for the MCAT – guaranteed.*
The Platinum Package PLUS gives you full online access to:
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An unrivalled 20 full-length tests:
- 4 AAMC MCAT Sample Test, plus Practice Tests 1, 2 & 3
- 2 Examkrackers EK-Tests EK-1 and EK-2
- 4 Next Step tests NS 1, 2, 3 & 4
- 7 Gold Standard tests GS-1 to GS-7
- 3 from your choice: Kaplan or Princeton Review (as part of a 7-book set, see below)
- 10,000+ practice questions with helpful explanations from Gold Standard, AAMC, Examkrackers and Next Step (current breakdown)
- MCAT Psychology, Sociology, Physics, General and Organic Chemistry eBooks followed by basic to challenging practice questions with solutions
- Unlimited viewing of our 30-hour science review video library
- The full Gold Standard MCAT CARS Program: 5 additional MCAT CARS tests
Brand NEW Bonus: Weekly Tutorials Online!
- Meet weekly for an hour with a small group online and an instructor from our team (medical student or doctor) to learn strategies based on PBL and improve your weaknesses.
- Keep on track with your study objectives.
- Live and interactive online tutorials are currently being booked for Sundays at 8 pm EST. Sessions are recorded for your convenience. Recorded and live sessions will be available to you for up to 1 year.
You also get a comprehensive bundle of books and study aids:
- The new AAMC Official Guide to the MCAT Exam
- Examkrackers MCAT Reasoning Skills: Verbal, Research & Math 10th edition
- MP3 audio files with brief science summary (4 hours)
- AAMC flashcards PLUS the GS iPhone or Android app
* Get the score you want or repeat online access to Gold Standard content FREE for six more months. Even if your score improves, if you don’t reach your goal and intend to try again, access will be extended without charge.
Included in your package is one of the following box sets:
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| MCAT Prep Books | ISBN | Amazon customer rank out of 5 | Suggested retail price | Number of books in the box | Number of practice exams |
| Kaplan (2019/2020 edition) |
978-1506235486 | 4.4 | $259.99 | 7 | 3 |
| Princeton Review (current edition) | 978‑0451487155 | 4.1 | $215 | 7 | 3 |
| Examkrackers (current edition) | 978-1893858831 | 4.2 | $274.94 | 6 | * |
* The Examkrackers’ books include dozens of mini-tests but no additional full-length exams. And so, only if you choose Examkrackers, the total number of full-length practice tests will be 17, while the others would be 20.
We ship the newest edition as of the date of purchase. Please note that the next edition of Princeton Review’s books is expected on December 18th, 2018.
Free shipping to the continental US and Canada. Instant online access and receive your package within 7 business days!
Gold Standard MCAT Crash Course
Breakdown of MCAT Crash Course practice questions: 3238 |
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| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 |
| Psychology | 181 |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 |
| MCAT Math | 92 |
| Physics | 478 |
| General Chemistry | 259 |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 |
| Biochemistry | 235 |
| Biology | 393 |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
| GS-Free + 2 full-length MCAT practice tests | 538 |
| Current Grand Total* | 3238 |
*Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of MCAT-prep.com's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
Gold Standard MCAT University
Breakdown of MCAT University practice questions: 3928 |
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| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 |
| Psychology | 181 |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 |
| MCAT Math | 92 |
| Physics | 478 |
| General Chemistry | 259 |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 |
| Biochemistry | 235 |
| Biology | 393 |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 |
| GS-Free + 4 full-length MCAT practice tests | 1228 |
| Current Grand Total* | 3928 |
*Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of MCAT-prep.com's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
Complete Home Study MCAT Course
Breakdown of Home Study MCAT Course practice questions: 4372 |
Gold Standard | AAMC** | EK** |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 | 30 | 145 |
| Psychology | 181 | 45 | |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 | 34 | |
| MCAT Math | 92 | 29 | |
| Physics | 478 | 33 | |
| General Chemistry | 259 | 41 | |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 | ||
| Biochemistry | 235 | 40 | |
| Biology | 393 | 47 | |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 | 270 | 174 |
| GS-Free + 5 full-length MCAT practice tests | 1228 | ||
| Current Grand Total* | 4372 | ||
*Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Also note that our ‘Current Grand Total’ does not include the hundreds of additional practice questions which are part of this program, specifically those included in the GS iPhone or Android app. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of MCAT-prep.com's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.
**Examkrackers includes: 1) the newest edition MCAT Reasoning Skills Manual: Verbal, Research and Math (physical book)
**MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology.
Gold Standard MCAT Platinum Package Plus
Practice Questions' Distribution
Platinum Package with the Kaplan Boxed Book Set |
GS | AAMC* | EK**/NS Tests*** | Boxed Book Set: Kaplan**** |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 | 270 | 150 | 350 |
| Psychology | 181 | 120 | 350 | |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 | 109 | ||
| MCAT Math | 92 | 24 | 350 | |
| Physics | 478 | 128 | ||
| General Chemistry | 259 | 136 | 350 | |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 | 350 | ||
| Biochemistry | 235 | 115 | 350 | |
| Biology | 393 | 262 | 350 | |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 | 115 | 174 | |
| GS-Free + 7 full-length practice tests (Tests-CBT) | 1688 | |||
| 4 AAMC full-length tests: Official MCAT Sample Test + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2 and 3 |
920 | |||
| The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards | 200 | |||
| 2 EK-Tests® | 460 | |||
| 4 NS Tests | 920 | |||
| Subtotal | 4388 | 2260 | 1554 | 2450 |
| Total (Without the Kaplan Boxed Book Set) | 8202 | |||
| Current Grand Total | 10,652 | |||
Platinum Package with the Princeton Review (PR) Boxed Book Set |
GS | AAMC* | EK**/NS Tests*** |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 | 270 | 150 |
| Psychology | 181 | 120 | |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 | 109 | |
| MCAT Math | 92 | 24 | |
| General Chemistry | 259 | 136 | |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 | ||
| Biochemistry | 235 | 115 | |
| Biology | 393 | 262 | |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 | 1140 | 174 |
| GS-Free + 7 full-length practice tests (Tests-CBT) | 1688 | ||
| 4 AAMC full-length tests: Official MCAT Sample Test + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2 and 3 |
920 | ||
| The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards | 200 | ||
| 2 EK-Tests® | 460 | ||
| 4 NS Tests | 920 | ||
| Subtotal | 4388 | 2260 | 1554 |
| Total (Without the PR Boxed Book Set) | 8202 | ||
| PR Boxed Book Set***** | 2450 | ||
| Current Grand Total | 10,652 | ||
Platinum Package with the Examkrackers Boxed Book Set |
GS | AAMC* | EK**/NS Tests**** |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 | 270 | |
| Psychology | 181 | 120 | |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 | 109 | |
| MCAT Math | 92 | ||
| General Chemistry | 259 | 136 | 24 |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 | ||
| Biochemistry | 235 | 115 | |
| Biology | 393 | 262 | |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 | 1140 | |
| GS-Free + 7 full-length practice tests (Tests-CBT) | 1688 | ||
| 4 AAMC full-length tests: Official MCAT Sample Test + MCAT Practice Exams 1, 2 and 3 |
920 | ||
| The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam, AAMC MCAT Flashcards | 200 | ||
| 2 EK-Tests® | 460 | ||
| 4 NS Tests | 920 | ||
| Subtotal | 4388 | 2260 | 1380 |
| Total | 8202 | ||
| EK Boxed Book Set****** | 957 | ||
| Current Grand Total | 8985 | ||
*MCAT is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), which does not endorse this study guide or our methodology. All AAMC materials are included in the new Gold Standard MCAT Platinum Package. The current AAMC materials include 4 full-length exams, the Official Guide, Official MCAT Flashcards and the Official MCAT Question Pack Bundle.
Here are the official titles of all the current AAMC materials which comprise this course:
- The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition (Print)
- Online Practice Questions from The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition
- The Official MCAT® Sample Test
- The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 1
- The Official MCAT Biology Question Pack, Volume 2
- The Official MCAT Chemistry Question Pack
- The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 1
- The Official MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Question Pack, Volume 2
- The Official MCAT Physics Question Pack
- The AAMC MCAT Section Bank
- The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 1
- The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 2
- The AAMC MCAT Practice Exam (Scored) 3
- Official MCAT® Flashcards
**Examkrackers includes: 1) the newest edition MCAT Reasoning Skills Manual: Verbal, Research and Math (physical book); 2) online full-length EK-Tests® EK-1 and EK-2. Examkrackers content is © Osote Publishing.
***Next Step Prep Tests includes online full-length practice tests NS-1, 2, 3 and 4, and are ® Next Step Test Preparation LLC.
**** Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review includes: 1) MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review; 2) MCAT Biochemistry Review; 3) MCAT Biology Review; 4) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; 5) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 6) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 7) MCAT Physics and Math Review; and 8) three full-length online practice tests. Kaplan MCAT content is © Kaplan, Inc.
***** The Princeton Review MCAT Complete Box Set includes: 1) MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review; 2) MCAT General Chemistry Review; 3) MCAT Organic Chemistry Review; 4) MCAT Physics and Math Review; 5)MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review; 6) MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; and 7) three full-length online practice tests. The Princeton Review MCAT content is © TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC.
****** Examkrackers MCAT Complete Study Package includes: 1) Reasoning Skills: Verbal, Research and Math; 2) Biology 1 Molecules - Biochemistry, 3) Biology 2 Systems; 4) Psychology & Sociology; 5) General and Organic Chemistry; and 6) Physics. Examkrackers content is © Osote Publishing.
† Please note: It is possible that a fraction of 1% of our practice questions are repeated. We will continue to identify and remove repeats except those in the abbreviated test GS-Free. Also note that our ‘Current Grand Total’ does not include the hundreds of additional practice questions which are part of this program, specifically those included in the GS iPhone or Android app. Additionally, Khan Academy questions are never counted towards the total number of MCQs in any of MCAT-prep.com's programs. They are linked only to improve your study efficiency with quality, reputable materials.