Best PCAT Study Material Consensus

[MAXHARDC]

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What material really delivered on the buck so to say, that really was an indicator of the actual PCAT exam?

Max

 

[diastole]

The Pearson's practice exam. I would have left the exam crying if I hadn't taken that first. I had a false idea of what kind of math would be on the exam because the Kaplan book was so inadequate on that section. Kaplan did do a good job on bio and general chem though so you might want to look into that book too.

 

[MAXHARDC]

Good info Diastole,

153 views and only 1 reply to this thread, come on guys fess up.

Max

 

[KB9]

There isn't one magic guide when it comes to the pcat. You have to use a combination of guides/books. I used Collins, Kaplan, Pearson, AP books and textbooks. You cant just study with one guide and expect miracles.

 

[diastole]

That's true. You do need a variety of sources. I had to scrounge for math info on the internet because I don't have old precalc textbooks. I used Schaum's General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry book for the organic chemistry. I had only taken organic I in school but there is some info about organic II on the PCAT. It had enough info to be useful but was not detailed enough to be overkill.

 

[azrk]

The kaplan book prepares you well for the test but you will need to learn about the first semester of ochem in order to do well on the chem section.

I didnt know how much ochem was on the test and that really hurt me on exam day.

Practice working quant and chem fast.

 

[inquirer89]

+1 on Pearson PCAT practice tests. I haven't taken them myself, but there are many people who say that its the closest thing possible to the actual exam (since it's the same company who makes the PCAT). Also, Collins worked well for me.

Kaplan is good for bio, but not great on everything else. Barrons was too easy.

 

[arsenalfc11]

Pearson Online Practice Tests were huge. And I'd get the Kaplan book, good job with Bio section there.

 

[MAXHARDC]

Any one of you try:

PCAT Professor?

Max

 

[Mxt1990]

Is Dr. Collins better for chemistry and math than Kaplan?

Thanks

 

[PharmDoReMe]

Is Dr. Collins better for chemistry and math than Kaplan?

Thanks

Dr. Collins is pretty great for most of the sections. People use KAPLAN a lot too but those books were way too big for me to study from them, personally.

 

[anastasia001]

i would say Dr. Collins. I am selling my 2016 if you want to buy it at a cheaper price than from the website (375$) e-mail me for more info. [email protected]

 

[Futurepharm05]

What material really delivered on the buck so to say, that really was an indicator of the actual PCAT exam?

Max

Dr. Collins was a great help to me. Also, I am selling my Dr. Collins material, if anyone interested in buying.