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[Principessa07]

I have noticed a trend in people saying they have or will take[n] the PCAT twice. I was just wondering a couple things: if i was to take it twice, would I have to pay twice? and also, if you took the test twice, how would your actual mark be calculated? would they take the highest score, or average them out ? that pretty much makes or breaks whether im going to take it in october or not.

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[omnione]

I have noticed a trend in people saying they have or will take[n] the PCAT twice. I was just wondering a couple things: if i was to take it twice, would I have to pay twice? and also, if you took the test twice, how would your actual mark be calculated? would they take the highest score, or average them out ? that pretty much makes or breaks whether im going to take it in october or not.

Do you have to pay for a retake? YES

How would your actual mark be calculated? You get a specific set of scores solely based upon the corresponding test you took. Schools can either look at the best composite and/or set of section scores, average, or add scaled scores from the best administration. In general, schools look at the best set of scores with emphasis on the composite but some schools work differently.

 

[Principessa07]

ooooooooh okay, yeah i figured it would be up to the schools to decide. guess i better find out fast since deadline for october test is soon ! thanks
... however im questioning whether its worth it.. ill only be half way through chem 1, bio 2 and calc 2.. and not have even started my chem 2, phys 2 or micb

 

[ffpickle]

ooooooooh okay, yeah i figured it would be up to the schools to decide. guess i better find out fast since deadline for october test is soon ! thanks
... however im questioning whether its worth it.. ill only be half way through chem 1, bio 2 and calc 2.. and not have even started my chem 2, phys 2 or micb

I wouldn't take it then. At the very minimum, you should have finished Bio 1 and 2, Chem 1 and 2, Calc 1 and 2, and preferably Orgo 1, and a Phys course before taking the PCAT. Physics won't help you and Microbio on the PCAT isn't as advanced as the class, so you will be okay reviewing that on your own.

 

[Farcus]

if you ate at mcdonald twice a day do you have to pay for one big mac or two? christ

 

[twilightz]

if i was to take it(PCAT) twice, would I have to pay twice?

Post of the Week, for both its ingenuity and unintentional hilarity!

 

[mug3n]

I think the OP should read the PCAT booklet.

 

[Principessa07]

clearly i misworded that. and i have read the booklet thanks.