There are many others with just as high and even higher scores then my 94 but I will share my opinion. I used Collins mainly, and supplemented it with the Pearson practice tests and kaplan (only for bio) I used collins mainly to practice practice practice the practice tests, timing myself, and the key is to go through every problem afterwards (even if you got it right) and make sure you fully UNDERSTAND the CONCEPT, because it will be asked differently on pcat but the concepts are what is tested. I feel that Pearson practice tests are better for timing because you have all the sections in an online format where it is similar to the real pcat and you can do all in one sitting. Once you really understand the concepts, on the pcat you can quickly see what it is asking, giving you more time. I think understanding should come first, then you can work on timing of the tests. My personal tip which helped me the most is to focus more on chem, quant, or bio and at least knock two of them out of the park. I say this because RC and Verbal can only improve a little in a small amount of time (you're either an avid reader of science journals or english major or something and then it just comes naturally to you). I got 58 and 76 in verbal and reading respectively, but I got a composite of 94 because i got a 99 and 92 in chem and bio respectively. So I would focus more on two of the 3 (chem, bio, quant) and do enough to be average in the others. Thats just my advice, but you need to find the best way to study for you, good luck
I agree with Isanders, it is very hard to get 90%+ on verbal and reading, unless you are already comfortable with scientific literature, and words. Even if you learn 1000s of words, the chances of any of them showing up on the PCAT are very low, therefore try to focus on "easier" sections like biology, matth, and chemistry. By "easier" I do not mean you can just go into the PCAT guns blazing with no knowledge and expect 80%+. When i say easier, i mean that with lots of practice especially with chemistry and math, it can be easy to obtain 90%+ in those sections.
When going through each section try to remember the basics. For example in chemistry, try to remember the molar weight of basic elements like carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen, and even sometimes molecules like NaOH. Another example for chemistry is calculations... when you see the gas constant, you maybe thinking "man what is this super awkward number R = 0.082)", rather than trying to multiply my 0.082, why not just divide by 12..(It is roughly the same thing). By remembering these little things, it can make the chemistry calculations easier, allowing more time for conceptual questions.
In the math section, try to remember log bases of 1-10, so that when log questions appear you can answer them in a snap. Also in the math section, try to do questions in the quickest way possible. For example if it tells you to calculate the average of a bunch of double digit numbers, do not add all those number and then divide by n...that takes way to long. An easier alternative would be set a number as 0, and use that number as a guide. let say you are told to find the average of 71, 80, 85,85,74. Set 80 as a base so the numbers become -9, 0, 5, 5, -6.. add them all up and divide by 5
: -5/5 = -1....BOOM answer is -1 or 79.
There are many other shortcuts, by I will leave you to figure them out on your own.