Dear BR

I think these review courses are a lot like medical schools - some are better than others. I took the step 1 Falcon review last year & it wasn't that good as it was nothing more than 7 weeks at a bad hotel w/bad meals. I exchange emails w/a med student who took Falcon this year & he wasn't happy w/it at all & would not go back to them for step 2. In fact our experiences were similar. I would suggest that you do a search of the posts about Falcon & Kaplan by different people on this & other forums regarding this topic of the different step 1 reviews & make your decision.

I think you would be safer w/Kaplan because they have been around a lot longer doing this type of thing. Look at their reference material - its pretty good. Kaplan seems to be the choice of most of us. Its tried and proven. You also could have Goljan to teach path if you signed up w/the right review city. Their instructors just seems to be better. Have you thought about getting the Kapaln videos & review it yourself?

Of course, you can't please everyone & there will always be those who are unhappy. We can't all pass on the 1st try. Good luck w/your decision & I hope this answers some of your questions. I'm not trying to bash Falcon & I'm not affiliated w/Kaplan, but just trying to answer your question.