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Hi there:
I received my pcat score yesterday, this is my first time. The score was so low that it actually reflected the fact that one has to REALLY study and PRACTICE for this test. Duh
Here are my stats:
Verbal Ability: 11 (english not my first language)
Biology: 71
Reading Comprehension: 19
Quantitative Ability: 13
Chemistry: 58
Composite: 27
Writing Scores:
Conventions of language: Score 3.0 Mean 2.68
Problem Solving: Score 3.0 Mean 2.70
I KNOW IT IS SO BAD .
Reflections for those who might feel the same:
-I had a feeling about these scores because I did not study enough for it, I only study for less than a month for the january pcat.
-Also, I went cheap and I did not buy any preparation books, I just used one that is only the mc graw hills from 2007, and regular textbooks.
-I actually only studied for Biology and Chemistry, never tried to memorize vocabulary, studied only for 2 days for the math section ( and mostly calculus the hard ones which they did not show in the exam).
-Never took a practice test. Therefore, the real pcat was my timing test . I know, bad choice. I did finish bio and chem on time because I had my timer .
-Christmas time is not the best time, too much food, too much to do, family loves you and wants to see you...but not necessarily reading books!!
Advice, Solutions and Opinions:
-I would like to hear your opinions for my solutions:
1)I am planning to take the June and august pcat.
2)Stop undergraduate studying for summer (I already completed all prerequisites), and BURIED MYSELF for a month studying for the june pcat, and then for 3 months (included the time studied for the june pcat) for the august pcat.
3)I live in south florida, and plan to take Dr-Collins class in person.
4)THESE TIME I WON'T GO CHEAP! . And buy some of the preparation books.
Let's hear it from those in the same boat (retaking pcat), and those who are in the other boat (good pcat scores)
Thanks for looking.
I received my pcat score yesterday, this is my first time. The score was so low that it actually reflected the fact that one has to REALLY study and PRACTICE for this test. Duh
Here are my stats:
Verbal Ability: 11 (english not my first language)
Biology: 71
Reading Comprehension: 19
Quantitative Ability: 13
Chemistry: 58
Composite: 27
Writing Scores:
Conventions of language: Score 3.0 Mean 2.68
Problem Solving: Score 3.0 Mean 2.70
I KNOW IT IS SO BAD .
Reflections for those who might feel the same:
-I had a feeling about these scores because I did not study enough for it, I only study for less than a month for the january pcat.
-Also, I went cheap and I did not buy any preparation books, I just used one that is only the mc graw hills from 2007, and regular textbooks.
-I actually only studied for Biology and Chemistry, never tried to memorize vocabulary, studied only for 2 days for the math section ( and mostly calculus the hard ones which they did not show in the exam).
-Never took a practice test. Therefore, the real pcat was my timing test . I know, bad choice. I did finish bio and chem on time because I had my timer .
-Christmas time is not the best time, too much food, too much to do, family loves you and wants to see you...but not necessarily reading books!!
Advice, Solutions and Opinions:
-I would like to hear your opinions for my solutions:
1)I am planning to take the June and august pcat.
2)Stop undergraduate studying for summer (I already completed all prerequisites), and BURIED MYSELF for a month studying for the june pcat, and then for 3 months (included the time studied for the june pcat) for the august pcat.
3)I live in south florida, and plan to take Dr-Collins class in person.
4)THESE TIME I WON'T GO CHEAP! . And buy some of the preparation books.
Let's hear it from those in the same boat (retaking pcat), and those who are in the other boat (good pcat scores)
Thanks for looking.
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