How to I go about studying?

[MsPharmD09]

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Hello, this is my first post so please bear with me.

I have been out of college for 2 years. I haven't taken any science class in the last two years. Now my question is, how do I go about studying for the PCAT? Should I read through my old science textbooks and notes to refresh my memory or should I just purchase study guides? (I've heard people recommend Kaplan). Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[diastole]

Start with the study guides. Kaplan will get you through general chem and biology. You will need to get supplemental materials for organic chemistry, math, and microbiology. You could use your text books and notes for that but it covers things in too much detail. Try not to get too bogged down in the details.

I would start with a practice exam from one of the books to see where you need to focus. Hopefully you aren't taking the exam very soon. I would start with the areas where you don't remember much of anything so you can pick up points that you would have almost certainly missed if you didn't review. Then go onto areas that you kind of think you know. Given enough time, you should be fine. Some people have had lots of luck with Dr. Collins so you might want to look into that. I don't have any experience with it though so I can't vouch for it.

Oh, and before you take the exam, take the Pearson's practice exams. Those I swear by for a variety of reasons.

Good luck.

 

[MsPharmD09]

Thanks.

 

[miko]

I've been out of college for two years, also.

I took the practice test in the Kaplan study guide to see where I stood, and then read through the book. I then supplemented with lecture notes, and took practice tests two weeks before the exam.

Don't think that you're at a disadvantage because you've been out of school. You'll be surprised at how much you actually remember.

 

[virtue1]

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