Low PCAT Score

[coduyen]

So I found out my score today for the Oct 17 test. My composite was a 71. I graduated from UT Austin with a 3.64 GPA. Prereq probably around 3.5. Can I get into pharmacy school with these scores? I am kind of sad that I studied so much for the PCAT and got a 71.

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[joetrisman]

So I found out my score today for the Oct 17 test. My composite was a 71. I graduated from UT Austin with a 3.64 GPA. Prereq probably around 3.5. Can I get into pharmacy school with these scores? I am kind of sad that I studied so much for the PCAT and got a 71.

The scores aren't up on pearson's website and scores are mailed after scores are posted online.

 

[coduyen]

The scores aren't up on pearson's website and scores are mailed after scores are posted online.

I got the mail in today!!!!!!! Wish I didn't check my mail yet.

 

[rivulet]

So I found out my score today for the Oct 17 test. My composite was a 71. I graduated from UT Austin with a 3.64 GPA. Prereq probably around 3.5. Can I get into pharmacy school with these scores? I am kind of sad that I studied so much for the PCAT and got a 71.

I think it depends on the schools you apply to and what they're stats are. Personally, a 71 is not bad at all especially if it is your first try! but if you are sad then take it in January.

 

[joetrisman]

I think it depends on the schools you apply to and what they're stats are. Personally, a 71 is not bad at all especially if it is your first try! but if you are sad then take it in January.

I agree. I scored a 74 on my first shot. UK is suppose to be like #5 pharmacy school (or so) in the country and their mean acceptance pcat is 75.

 

[rivulet]

BTW, did anyone else recieve theirs in the mail??

 

[joetrisman]

Where is the op located?

 

[coduyen]

Where is the op located?

Located in Austin, TX

 

[joetrisman]

Located in Austin, TX

Makes sense. Pcat is:

Pearson
PSE Customer Relations—PCAT
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, Texas 78259

This makes the decision of buying the score online even more complicated....

 

[Pharmgrlnxdor]

Illinois schools seem to take mid 60 range scores and up so I would be satisfied with that score. But if the school you want to get into has a higher GPA average and PCAT average then you have then I guess it wouldn't hurt to try and improve your PCAT score. Getting it up three to five points should be doable with one to two hours of study every day until the January PCAT.

I would not buy the score online if someone is already receiving their score in the mail. If they received it in the mail then at worst case scenario it was mailed out yesterday....the east coast will probably get theirs in three more days tops. Closer to TX and you will probably get it in less time 1 to 2 days. Don't waste your money for 24 hours.

 

[coduyen]

Illinois schools seem to take mid 60 range scores and up so I would be satisfied with that score. But if the school you want to get into has a higher GPA average and PCAT average then you have then I guess it wouldn't hurt to try and improve your PCAT score. Getting it up three to five points should be doable with one to two hours of study every day until the January PCAT.

I would not buy the score online if someone is already receiving their score in the mail. If they received it in the mail then at worst case scenario it was mailed out yesterday....the east coast will probably get theirs in three more days tops. Closer to TX and you will probably get it in less time 1 to 2 days. Don't waste your money for 24 hours.

Do you know any other school having a low average composite for pcat? Thanks a bunch for replying everyone.

 

[crisom]

I don't think ppl in San Antonio got them though~

Makes sense. Pcat is:

Pearson
PSE Customer Relations—PCAT
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, Texas 78259

This makes the decision of buying the score online even more complicated....

 

[delano2000]

So I found out my score today for the Oct 17 test. My composite was a 71. I graduated from UT Austin with a 3.64 GPA. Prereq probably around 3.5. Can I get into pharmacy school with these scores? I am kind of sad that I studied so much for the PCAT and got a 71.

Your GPA is strong so I don't see why not.

 

[PharmOl]

Do you know any other school having a low average composite for pcat? Thanks a bunch for replying everyone.

Campbell is taking scores 60-65 on average. Mostly East Coast schools.

 

[MrMeowphers]

So I found out my score today for the Oct 17 test. My composite was a 71. I graduated from UT Austin with a 3.64 GPA. Prereq probably around 3.5. Can I get into pharmacy school with these scores? I am kind of sad that I studied so much for the PCAT and got a 71.

You need to realize that anything over a 70% will be good enough for almost all schools. For example, based on UT statistics, about 1/4 of the entering class for the previous 4-5 years have PCAT scores in the 70's. So there is always hope. The main thing you have to do is to make yourself into a well rounded candidate. If you get an interview, just nail it and you'll be in. Think of it like this, an interview already means you have the foot in the door.

 

[Moni526]

I would kill for a 71% that is awesome, congrats. Still waiting on my scores to get here!