Low RC score but good composite

[kdottt]

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Hi guys,

I just wrote my pcat yesterday, and I am pleased with the results, considering how horrible I felt while I was writing. I thought I absolutely botched it. Here are my preliminary statistics:

Bio 98%
Chem 98%
Quant 85%
VR 65%
RC 48%
Comp 92%

Obviously the VR and RC scores are terrible, especially RC. English is my second language, but I speak it fluently, in fact it's one of my strong suits. I have no idea how I did so poorly on VR, but for RC, I didn't practice a lot and the test was absolutely boring, I could barely stay awake, so I an definitely understand how I could score so low. Even though my composite is at least decent, the RC and VR kind of worry me. I am in Canada so I'll be applying to all Canadian schools and possibly some American as well.

I'm really not thinking of re-taking the test at all, but will my VR and RC scores significantly hurt my chances of getting into a good school?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[ng612]

My scores are very similar except verbal ability was 48. I am not going to retake; I don't see them caring as much about verbal and reading comp as the other areas.

 

[jaymin8]

I had similar scores (89 composite) 38 verbal and 99 chem. I applied and got interviews/acceptances already (American schools). I wouldn't retake but then again I am not sure how canadian schools work (difficulty etc.)

 

[mayyyygz7]

I got VERY similar scores except I got an 80 something on verbal but a 42 on RC. I think you're good with your stats. Bio, chem and quant are what matter most. I asked the same question and everyone I talked to told me not to retake.

 

[Amicable Angora]

Hi guys,

I just wrote my pcat yesterday, and I am pleased with the results, considering how horrible I felt while I was writing. I thought I absolutely botched it. Here are my preliminary statistics:

Bio 98%
Chem 98%
Quant 85%
VR 65%
RC 48%
Comp 92%

Obviously the VR and RC scores are terrible, especially RC. English is my second language, but I speak it fluently, in fact it's one of my strong suits. I have no idea how I did so poorly on VR, but for RC, I didn't practice a lot and the test was absolutely boring, I could barely stay awake, so I an definitely understand how I could score so low. Even though my composite is at least decent, the RC and VR kind of worry me. I am in Canada so I'll be applying to all Canadian schools and possibly some American as well.

I'm really not thinking of re-taking the test at all, but will my VR and RC scores significantly hurt my chances of getting into a good school?

Any help is appreciated.

Excellent job do not retake apply with confidence.

 

[Thercias]

I had similar scores (89 composite) 38 verbal and 99 chem. I applied and got interviews/acceptances already (American schools). I wouldn't retake but then again I am not sure how canadian schools work (difficulty etc.)

38 verbal and 99 in chem here too haha.

I also didn't do well in RC (60). I wouldn't worry about it OP, your score is really strong overall.