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 1 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 (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 (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 Booster
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: Online
$99$69
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
Home Study MCAT Course
12 months online access$599 (without AAMC) - $799 (with all AAMC materials)
A cost-effective, self-paced MCAT prep that suits any learning style.
Tangible Materials:
- Free shipping to the continental US of the newest editions of the items below:
- Choose one from among the newest edition of the following 3 boxed sets of books in color: (1) Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review (7 books, 3288 pages, ISBN 978-1506248868); (2) Princeton Review MCAT Complete Box Set (7 books, 2864 pages, ISBN 978‑0451487155); and (3) Examkrackers 10th Edition MCAT Complete Study Package (6 books, ISBN 978-1893858831). Each of these book sets provide a complete MCAT content review for Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, Math, General and Organic Chemistry, Psychology and Sociology.
- MCAT Practice Questions Book: 1610 questions and answers in 7 full-length MCAT practice tests by MCAT-Prep.com (5 exams in the book and 2 online)
- Optional: The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam by the AAMC + MCAT Flashcards by the AAMC
Online Materials:
- 3 MCAT practice tests from your choice: Kaplan or Princeton Review (as part of a 7-book set, see below)
- The Gold Standard MCAT CARS program including 5 tests different from our full-length tests
- Depending on the package that you choose, you will have a total of 8,000+ practice questions with helpful solutions (see below for a breakdown of all practice questions).
- MCAT Psychology, Sociology, Physics, General and Organic Chemistry, and Biology and Biochemistry physical books and GS eBooks followed by basic to challenging practice questions with solutions
- Unlimited viewing of our 30-hour science review video library during your access period
- Medical School Interview Online Video (100 minutes)
- MP3 audio files with brief science summary (4 hours)
- GS iPhone or Android app
- Optional: All AAMC official materials including Question Packs, Section Bank and 4 full-length MCAT practice tests
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With Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review* 7000+ Q&As (current breakdown) • 10 Full-length Practice Tests • 8 Books
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With Princeton Review MCAT Complete Box Set** 6000+ Q&As (current breakdown) • 10 Full-length Practice Tests • 8 Books
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With Examkrackers 10th Edition MCAT Complete*** 5000+ Q&As (current breakdown) • 7 Full-length Practice Tests • 7 Books 
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* The Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review, 2020-2021 Edition, will be released on July 2nd and shipped to you promptly. The set comes with access to 3 online MCAT practice tests. Please note: Upon purchase of this package, you will have instant online access to GS content review eBooks and extensive practice materials so you will not miss any study time.
** The Princeton Review MCAT Subject Review Complete Box Set, 3rd Edition has 7 complete subject guides and 3 online practice tests.
*** 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 7, while the others would be 10.
Complete MCAT Platinum Package PLUS
12 months online access$2,250 $1499
Save $750
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.*
Save with us! Buy all your MCAT prep materials with us and take advantage of lower prices (we buy in bulk so that we can pass the savings on to you).
The Platinum Package PLUS gives you full online access to:
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An unrivalled 20 MCAT full-length practice tests:
- 2 from Examkrackers: EK-1 and EK-2
- 4 from the AAMC: MCAT Sample Test, plus Practice Exams 1, 2 & 3
- 4 from Next Step: NS-1, 2, 3 & 4
- 7 from Gold Standard: GS-1 to GS-7 (both online and book format)
- 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, Next Step + your choice of Kaplan or Princeton Review (current breakdown); note that these practice questions include all of the official AAMC section banks and questions packs.
- MCAT Psychology, Sociology, Physics, General and Organic Chemistry, and Biology and Biochemistry physical books and GS 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
You also get a comprehensive bundle of books and study aids:
- The new AAMC Official Guide to the MCAT Exam
- 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests' Book by MCAT-Prep.com: 5 exams in the book and 2 online
- 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:
Plus MCAT books from AAMC and MCAT-Prep.com
| MCAT Prep Boxed Set of Books | ISBN | Amazon customer rank out of 5 | Suggested retail price | Number of books in the box | Number of practice exams |
| Kaplan (2020/2021 edition)* |
978-1506248868 | 4.4 | $269.99 | 7 | 3 |
| Princeton Review (2019/2020 edition)** |
978‑0451487155 | 4.6 | $215 | 7 | 3 |
| Examkrackers (current edition)*** |
978-1893858831 | 4.2 | $274.94 | 6 | * |
* The Kaplan MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review, 2020-2021 Edition, will be released on July 2nd and shipped to you promptly. The set comes with access to 3 online MCAT practice tests. Please note: Upon purchase of this package, you will have instant online access to GS content review eBooks and extensive practice materials so you will not miss any study time.
** The Princeton Review MCAT Subject Review Complete Box Set, 3rd Edition has 7 complete subject guides and 3 online practice tests.
*** 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. 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.
Home Study Package with Kaplan
MCAT-Prep.com Home Study Package with the Kaplan Boxed Book Set |
GS |
Boxed Book Set: Kaplan* |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 | 350 |
| Psychology | 181 | 350 |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 | |
| MCAT Math | 92 | 350 |
| Physics | 478 | |
| General Chemistry | 259 | 350 |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 | 350 |
| Biochemistry | 235 | 350 |
| Biology | 393 | 350 |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 | |
| GS-Free + 7 full-length MCAT practice tests | ||
| 3 Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the boxed set) | 690 | |
| Sub-total | 4388 | 3140 |
| Current Grand Total † ($599) | 7728 | |
| Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2258 | |
| Grand Total ($799) | 9986 | |
* 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.
** 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, Official MCAT Question Pack Bundle and Section Bank. Here are their official titles:
The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition (Print)
Official MCAT® Flashcards (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 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
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.
Home Study Package with the Princeton Review
MCAT-Prep.com Home Study Package with the Princeton Review Boxed Book Set |
GS |
Boxed Book Set: Princeton Review * |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 | 180 |
| Psychology | 181 | 94 |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 | |
| MCAT Math | 92 | 418 |
| Physics | 478 | |
| General Chemistry | 259 | 219 |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 | 76 |
| Biochemistry | 235 | 219 |
| Biology | 393 | |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 | 1206 |
| GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests | ||
| 3 Kaplan MCAT Practice Tests (comes with the boxed set) | 690 | |
| Sub-total | 4388 | 1896 |
| Current Grand Total † ($599) | 6484 | |
| Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2258 | |
| Grand Total ($799) | 8742 | |
* 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.
** 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 their official titles:
The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition (Print)
Official MCAT® Flashcards (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 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
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.
Home Study with the Examkrackers
MCAT-Prep.com Home Study with the Examkrackers Boxed Book Set |
GS |
Boxed Book Set: Examkrackers * |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 315 | 155 |
| Psychology | 181 | 145 |
| Sociology + Integrated Psych/Soc Practice | 337 | |
| MCAT Math | 92 | 31 |
| Physics | 478 | 145 |
| General Chemistry | 259 | 203 |
| Organic Chemistry | 410 | |
| Biochemistry | 235 | 116 |
| Biology | 393 | 174 |
| Total Chapter Review Practice Questions (Lessons) | 2700 | |
| GS-Free + 7 Full-length MCAT Practice Tests | ||
| Sub-total | 4388 | 969 |
| Current Grand Total † ($599) | 5557 | |
| Option to add all AAMC material** at discounted rate ($200) | 2258 | |
| Grand Total ($799) | 7815 | |
*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.
** 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 their official titles:
The Official Guide to the MCAT® Exam, Fifth Edition (Print)
Official MCAT® Flashcards (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 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
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.
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.
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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.