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Kaplan/ Dr. collins /september PCAT
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This is the most helpful hint I have seen on here. I am having a tough time with the math and RC. This is my 3rd and by God's grace my last time taking this exam tomorrow and I hope to do as well
Glad it is helpful.. never really done a post like this..
For RC.. at this point don't even worry about it.. It takes time to improve your score in that.. Just focus on the other sections... if you have collins for math that ll help...
Like i said before for math, just look through the questions and make sure to look at all of them at least once and just flag them for later..
Nothing will improve your score more than having confidence in yourself..
I am sure you will be fine.. and my last advice to you.. get off this site if reading others post is making you nervous or intimidated.. ther is no advice they can give you at this stage to help you improve your score within the next two days.. GOOD LUCK!!
For RC.. at this point don't even worry about it.. It takes time to improve your score in that.. Just focus on the other sections... if you have collins for math that ll help...
Like i said before for math, just look through the questions and make sure to look at all of them at least once and just flag them for later..
Nothing will improve your score more than having confidence in yourself..
I am sure you will be fine.. and my last advice to you.. get off this site if reading others post is making you nervous or intimidated.. ther is no advice they can give you at this stage to help you improve your score within the next two days.. GOOD LUCK!!
Thanks for the feedback! U calmed my nerves, Kobryant sent you a pm, plis check inbox
thanks again
thanks again
Thanks for the feedback! U calmed my nerves, Kobryant sent you a pm, plis check inboxGlad it is helpful.. never really done a post like this..
For RC.. at this point don't even worry about it.. It takes time to improve your score in that.. Just focus on the other sections... if you have collins for math that ll help...
Like i said before for math, just look through the questions and make sure to look at all of them at least once and just flag them for later..
Nothing will improve your score more than having confidence in yourself..
I am sure you will be fine.. and my last advice to you.. get off this site if reading others post is making you nervous or intimidated.. ther is no advice they can give you at this stage to help you improve your score within the next two days.. GOOD LUCK!!
thanks again
I just took my PCAT yesterday...I am also on the same boat as you. I didn't do well at RC (and my verbal could have been better too). I don't really feel too bad though because my science and math scores were really good. It's not my fault English isn't my primary language.
VB - 43
B - 99
RC - 17
QA - 88
C - 95
Comp - 85
Tips:
- I read the Bio section in the Kaplan book (skipping all the plant material) in depth
- I used the Dr. Collins material to study the other sections
- Dr. Collins practice tests were perfect for timing myself through the sections and the material is very similar to the actual PCAT
- I bought the Pearson practice tests and they did help material wise but the material they cover on the PCAT was harder yet do-able in my opinion
- For QA, randomly pick an answer, note it in the dry erase board they give you and skip all the problems that require more then 50 seconds of work
- DO NOT focus too long on a question, even if you think you know it, its not worth getting one question right by sacrificing 3 others due to time.
- ***Get a good night sleep, Eat something for breakfast
The first time I took my PCAT (in July) i did really bad (Comp of 27). Not because I didn't know the material but because I couldn't time myself and I ran out of time in the QA, chem and reading sections. The Dr. Collins material really helped both material wise and completion wise. After following some of these tips I increased my score in every category.
VB - 43
B - 99
RC - 17
QA - 88
C - 95
Comp - 85
Tips:
- I read the Bio section in the Kaplan book (skipping all the plant material) in depth
- I used the Dr. Collins material to study the other sections
- Dr. Collins practice tests were perfect for timing myself through the sections and the material is very similar to the actual PCAT
- I bought the Pearson practice tests and they did help material wise but the material they cover on the PCAT was harder yet do-able in my opinion
- For QA, randomly pick an answer, note it in the dry erase board they give you and skip all the problems that require more then 50 seconds of work
- DO NOT focus too long on a question, even if you think you know it, its not worth getting one question right by sacrificing 3 others due to time.
- ***Get a good night sleep, Eat something for breakfast
The first time I took my PCAT (in July) i did really bad (Comp of 27). Not because I didn't know the material but because I couldn't time myself and I ran out of time in the QA, chem and reading sections. The Dr. Collins material really helped both material wise and completion wise. After following some of these tips I increased my score in every category.
