Need Major Help!

[Guhdar]

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I have registered for the PCAT and will be taking it in early January. However, I still do not know which book to study. I want to get my hands on the right material as I am not very good at taking standardized tests. I studied the Kaplan book two years ago when I took the test and about only 5 percent of the information was on the test. I was shocked because I paid good money for that book. I don't recommend that book at all.

So far, I am studying using YouTube and other online sources. I feel like even though I am studying the subjects that will be on the test, such as Chemistry, Biology, etc., the information that I'm going over will not be on the test. I have experienced this in the past. I just want to score in the 65th percentile or above. I wish I could make this possible. Need major help!

 

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I took the PCAT in September and got a 92 percentile composite score. I used the Kaplan 2013-2014 book, the Barron's 6th edition PCAT prep, Kaplan DAT biology and chemistry flashcards (courtesy of a good friend), and I bought 2 Pearson online official PCAT practice tests. You're right - the Kaplan book alone is not adequate preparation. If you have money to spend, I recommend Dr. Collin's Self Study Guide. It's the best and very similar to the PCAT. I also recommend the Pearson practice tests. I did not spend the 370 dollars on the Dr Collin's guide because I was already blowing 200 on the test itself. When it comes to these things, I'm very frugal and either I'm going to get a good score or I'm not. With the materials that I used, I was able to get a 92 percentile so I think you can too. Good luck.