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Post your thoughts on the PCAT and how y'all did in it. Good Luck!
Seconded.
If you read all the time, RC will be second nature. You can finish this section with 10-15 minutes left if you are a solid reader.
Hi5 ! lol
So I set the lowest score in RC so far? lol mannnnn -__- i do hope they will take this part to consideration
I always recommend something like Scientific American - not so dense as to be dull, but definitely written for intelligent people.
for those of you who used the kaplan self-review guide, how did you feel the kaplan test compared to the actual test?
i'm taking the test on the 27th and i felt the kaplan test was much more challenging than the pearson tests (also reflected in my scores).
As far as gen chem and bio, it was pretty spot on. Larger focus on microbio, and less on A&P and plant bio and do not trust Kaplan's O-chem for a split second. I found horrible errors and way too little info.
I think Kaplan's test was great, but as for practice problems to get you ready?
REA's Flashcard book is BY FAR the best bang-for-your-buck in terms of similarity to actual questions on the real PCAT and having nice detailed explanations as well as helpful tips and quirky little factoids sprinkled throughout.
LESS THAN $10 @ amazon!!! -> http://www.amazon.com/PCAT-Flashcard-Book-Flash-Books/dp/0738607959/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
Honestly, I don't think you can find a better value anywhere. And they were pretty spot on. Same difficulty level, same focus areas. It's not so much for review as much as it is for drilling yourself into test readiness. But I would reccomend it to every single person considering taking the PCAT.
For those of you who purchased the practice exams from Pearson, how similar was the PCAT to the July 20th exam?
For those of you who purchased the practice exams from Pearson, how similar was the PCAT to the July 20th exam?
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@MonkeyKing - Congratulations on the great scores How did you prepare for the exam if you don't mind me asking? Thanks!
I totally agree. I did the first two tests and thought I was in pretty good shape, but then that 3rd one kinda kicked my ass lolWhich one of the 3 pearson tests is the test most similar to? I've done all 3 and I feel the latest 2010 pearson test is the most challenging..
gotchya - unfortunately i don't have time to go thru REA since my test is in 3 days!! but did anyone use the cliff notes tests? if so, how were they compared to the actual test? i am working thru some of the sections now (math,chem,bio)
Do the scores come in the mail or are they posted online?
it seems lots of ppl got 3/3 :-/
Bell curve, baybee.
Bio - 54
Chem - 48
Composite - 79
Should I retake for WVU?
3/3 essay
Bio - 54
Chem - 48
Composite - 79
Should I retake for WVU?
3/3 essay
Is 3/3 a bad score for writing? =/
Good composite, but the low Bio and Chem subsections could hurt you. What's your GPA in those classes?
Furthermore, http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolWestVirginiapage.htm
The average GPA is a 3.65, so while you have the PCAT minimum (they prefer 60th percentile or higher), your GPA plays a large role as well.
I had a B in Bio115, A in Bio116. B in both Chem 115 & 116. Haven't taken Organic yet.
Cumulative GPA is 3.4x and science is a little under that. I'm a resident of WV though, I heard that helps. My only worry is if I retake in January and do worse, it'd be hard to explain that. I got a 92 verbal, 85 quant - not sure if I can do that again.
Meh ... them's the breaks.
I can't help but wonder if the school will hold off on an admissions offer until you finish your Organic sequence since you have a very small sample size of course work and your GPA is a bit below the average.