

That said, you don’t necessarily need to buy the newest edition. You can rest assured that everything matches the current AAMC guidelines, as they put out a new edition each year that addresses any of these changes.

In the 7-book set, you will receive the following subject-specific books: Behavior Sciences Biochemistry Biology General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physics and Math and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. You don’t just have to take our word for it, however, as the Kaplan MCAT prep set was the most recommended MCAT prep books, by far, in our most recent poll by recent MCAT test-takers. I personally enjoy going through practice questions in a physical book, so I find having the option for online or in the book to be a huge plus. Their MCAT book set includes everything you’d need to have a solid MCAT home study plan, including their own MCAT study plan, subject-specific review, and lots of MCAT practice questions (online and in the book).

Note: Any reaction that does not involve the transfer of electrons (= change in oxidation numbers) qualifies as a non-redox reaction.
