Low RC should I retake?

[Smieling]

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I just got my preliminary scores back

VA: 91
RC: 32
Bio: 94
Chem: 98
QA: 77

Composite: 92

the cut-off at the school I'm trying to apply to is 20% for RC so i meet that requirement, it just really worries me that my RC was so low >>

 

[jerbearox]

I just got my preliminary scores back

VA: 91
RC: 32
Bio: 94
Chem: 98
QA: 77

Composite: 92

the cut-off at the school I'm trying to apply to is 20% for RC so i meet that requirement, it just really worries me that my RC was so low >>

congrats you got in the 90s. i'm pretty sure thats the real reason why you made the post.

 

[Smieling]

I'm being serious I don't know if having a decent composite matters if one of my sections is so low ><

It really worries me >>>>

 

[Member 559246]

I would retake but make sure you are confident you do better in the RC on your second exam, otherwise make sure to check the nonscore box. I'm still debating myself to retake. I got a 60 in RC 99 in bio, and 80's in everything else. Maybe I'll repeat just for fun knowing that there is a 99% chance I will cancel at the end.

 

[tinkerD]

I personally wouldn't retake. You risk lowering your other scores.

 

[Bea5T]

I don't understand how people with high composites are so clueless

 

[JonPrePharmD]

Some schools take the highest of each section, others take the highest composite, etc. Before you retake, consider the schools you are applying to and ask them how they look at PCAT scores. You can call your admissions office and simply ask them about how much emphasis they put on RC. My guess is not a lot. I wouldn't retake. RC is something that is generally a lower scoring section for most.