How to Prepare for the PCAT: Pharmacy College Admission Test

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Summary: A book I wish I could return.
Review: This is a thin little book that did not help me with the PCAT. I scored in the 99th percentile overall only because my undergraduate education was comprehensive and rigorous. The topics outlined for the various PCAT sections are inaccurate at best. To prepare well, get a good undergraduate education, review old college texts and notes, and do as many practice questions from as many sources as possible.

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Summary: Good
Review: This was the only book that I used to study for the PCAT. The outlines and sample questions were extremely helpful. The times allowed in the practice test were more generous than those on the actual exam. Overall, I recommend this study guide and would use it again.

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Summary: Why This book..!!
Review: Was this book helpful to me..? Indeed it was in the fact that it gave me a great idea about what the real PCAT looks like. The reading and biology section were the most helpful and closest to the real thing. However, the chemistry was way off and was not even close. Some of the math problems were the same and the math section is a must for any one wanting to take the PCAT. A helpful book but do not but all your weight on this book and the Chemistry section is misleading big time.

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Summary: Don't buy..period!
Review: While studying for the PCAT I thought this book was a great review and possibly indicative of the type of questions on the test. After recently taking the test, I realize how wrong I was. The questions on the test were significantly tougher than the ones posed in this book. In fact I would say this book misleads you with regard to the types of questions asked. I wouldn't even recommend this book as a review guide.

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Summary: pick answer "D!"
Review: Working through this book, I noticed a huge trend in many of the sections. If there is an "all of the above" or "none of the above" option listed on the multiple choice questions, chances are, that is the answer. The main theme of this books seems to be; when in doubt, choose answer "D." I did find that some of the questions were poorly written, especially in the biology section. In terms of the other sections, they are written better. Choose this book if you need a quick refresher.