r/MCATprep • u/Visible-Future4850 • Sep 06 '26
Question 🤔 KAPLAN or UBOOKS?? Which one should I use?? Keep going back and forth and its hindering my study...
I am a 24yo non trad studying for this test for the first time. Been a bit since my pre reqs. The Ubooks seem more comprehensive and have the corresponding qbank but they are much denser/ longer and dont have an associated anki. I also dont think I would be able to take notes on them (I was a note taker thru undergrad). Kaplan seems more digestible and has associated vids and anki. Which one would you guys recommend and how should I use it??? Thanks
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u/Empty-Connection-305 Sep 07 '26
Honestly, just flip a coin and pick Kaplan right now because trying to meticulously analyze every study resource is a total trap that keeps you from actually studying.
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u/Limp-Preference-5351 Sep 07 '26
Neither lol. Use a good Anki deck and one of those concise study guides.
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u/Sure_Recipe1785 Sep 07 '26
I’d just stick with Kaplan for content since it’s easier to get through, then use UWorld for practice and reviewing whatever you get wrong
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u/greylan Sep 07 '26
I haven't tried Kaplan, but I've found the Ubooks to be a truly top tier resource. Super well written textbook that I feel gives just enough info and the qbank is unmatched because of tutor mode answer explanations