How much does a PCAT score affect the decision process?

[TennisBoy78]

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On my first attempt on the PCAT, I obtained an average composite score. Although I hope my score will increase this second time, I figure that it can't increase by much. One, has anyone heard of stories where people increase their score significantly the second time(if so, what did they do)? Besides, when I took the SAT, I could never crack a good score.

Two, in a week I will have finished all of my pre-reqs for 2007 admission. Since my GPA will remain pretty much at a 3.6 (even after Orgo II hell), does this say anything? Also, I obtained a bachelor's degree in business years ago. Does this help?

 

[pills_r_good]

On my first attempt on the PCAT, I obtained an average composite score. Although I hope my score will increase this second time, I figure that it can't increase by much. One, has anyone heard of stories where people increase their score significantly the second time(if so, what did they do)? Besides, when I took the SAT, I could never crack a good score.

Two, in a week I will have finished all of my pre-reqs for 2007 admission. Since my GPA will remain pretty much at a 3.6 (even after Orgo II hell), does this say anything? Also, I obtained a bachelor's degree in business years ago. Does this help?

Take it again my friend. I got a 72 the first time, an 89 the 2nd. My studying methods were exactly the same both times. I think that I was just less nervous, and knew what to expect. So yes take it again, it's worth it.

 

[racy33]

I retook the PCAT a year later and my composite improved 15%. Take it again -- you will have more school under your belt, know what to expect, and know where you need to improve the most.

Good luck!!