Is it okay if study for PCAT using books only?

[ngocxit]

Hi, I would like to know if it is okay that I only use PCAT study books ,
cause I don't want to waste 1,339 USD for the KAPLAN course, I am broke

Please give me some advices
I am very dedicated and I am sure that I can study by myself


Many thanks, thanks

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[Farcus]

yes plenty of people do this.

 

[199778]

if you are dedicated to ace the PCAT, no money or extra time are needed to spend on preparing for it. i know someone who just studied the kaplan book and got a 89. GOOD LUCK ! i wish i could do that same...

 

[PharmApp2008]

I studied the Kaplan Review book and took the practice tests in it. It helped a lot! I got 85 and it has been 5-6 years since most of my prereqs.

 

[benmap]

yup, dont waste you money on Kaplan Course...Pick right books and spend a lot of time with it...My friends got 96 just for study Kaplan Book...I got 91 in the third attempt.

 

[inquirer89]

Quick question. I'm studying the Kaplan book only, and I'll be taking the August exam without having taken Orgo I and Calculus. By August, I would have finished GenChem I-II, PreCal, and Bio I. So would the Kaplan book be helpful enough for me to get a good score?

And do you have any special tips on studying the Kaplan? Like how many chapters a day, making your own study guides, etc? Because right now, I'm averaging 2 chapters a day and making study guides on the general topics...and I'm hoping this will help me retain info

 

[Farcus]

No kaplan would be a bad choice since it only focus on the subject you already took and its ochem/and math for the book is limited.