conversion factors...

[pharmdude1]

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Hey guys,

As I was taking the practice Barron math section test, I realized that some of the questions ask specifically about conversions. So, my question to u guys is: what conversion factors do u think are important for the PCAT? I don't want to memorize all the little details or else i will forget the major ones...lol.

thanx.
P.S. The barron math section test was VERY easy overall...whereas, kaplan was much harder...what gives?

 

[miko]

I think it's a good idea to know the basic conversions, though I don't recall needing to calculate conversions. The quant section was much harder than Kaplan, imo. Good luck.

 

[sars110]

Hey I took the Barron's practice exams as well and I think overall they are WAY easier than both Kaplan and the Pearson exams; so it may not be that great of an indicator as to how you're doing. But there were a lot of conversions and we probably don't need to know most of them, and from reading various threads on here I'd say we do need to know some basics.

Good luck studying!

 

[medicalCPA]

Although it's been almost two years since I took the PCAT, I know with certainty that Barron's is crap. Throw your book into the trash straightaway. As for conversions, I don't recall there being too many of them on the PCAT, but then again I didn't finish that section.

 

[mug3n]

I remember one question in last year's PCAT in the quantitative that involved the use of fluid ounces = quart/pounds/whatever the eff it is. Naturally being non-American I have no freaking clue what the conversion factor was from oz=L so I had to guess. Annoying how a standardized test doesn't use SI units. Just be aware that little things like that can come up.

 

[UArk2014]

Throw the Kaplan book away.
Take as many of the Pearson practice tests as you can afford.
I can't speak for any of the other study guides, but Kaplan is nothing like
the actual test. Actual Quant = harder, more calculus, Actual Chem = more Organic
Actual Biology = easier, more basic stuff, Verbal/RC were about right, but you either get that or you don't.
The practice tests are the biggest help. Take as many as you can afford (I think there are only two available), and find other practice tests. Make sure you time them!
Be very aware of time on Quant/Chem sections. If you are weak in an area of those subjects, skip those questions! Chances are, if they are hard, others will miss them too.

 

[UArk2014]

oh yeah... and as for conversions, I don't remember any on the Quant, but there are some very basic ones on Chem. I don't remember any standard to SI or vice-versa, but they might be on another test form.
Know Molarity and Stochiometry like the back of your hand.