I am having the same problem with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I realize this is their first year administering the PCAT so maybe August is too early?? Omnione do you know if UNMC would rather have us take the test in just October or both August and October??
I haven't talked to anyone at UNMC about the issue, so your guess is as good as mine.
🙂 I probably should ask since I have plenty of friends who want to apply to UNMC who may be really put off as well and given my advisor role here on SDN. I'm good at understanding adcom-speak
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I think the issue you ought to consider is that UNMC has no frame of reference for how to use the scores in admission. However, UNMC seems to be like schools like Wingate where there's a numerical rank that is applied to you by adding some numbers together in a formula. So, my prediction is that UNMC will incorporate your PCAT composite into your rank. Thus, if you reach the "cutoff", you get the interview.
That being said, the goal for you is to get the
best score anytime between now and the deadline since a higher score makes for a better result from UNMC's formula. Since UNMC uses strict regular admissions, you won't be hurt just by taking the October exam. The scores should get to UNMC before the deadline.
Now, I don't know if UNMC would factor two scores into their formula for people like you who want to consider taking it twice. I also am assuming that their admissions process isn't going to radically change this year. The UNMC website still lists the admission requirements from last year.
