PCAT classes through Kaplan

[Nellynel1]

Is there anyone out there who has taken PCAT classes? If so is it a good idea or should I just study on my own?

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[th1024]

I have the same question like you

 

[CaliCPhT]

I have seen posts of others who have taken the Kaplan PCAT course. It's really expensive ($1200) and you still have to study and work at it, obviously. If this is your first time taking the test, I recommend buying the Kaplan PCAT prep book, which you can get at Amazon.com or BN.com for around 30.00. Study that and know it, maybe check out a few other test prep books at a local library and see how you do. I read where a lot of people have studied this way and did really well.

Good luck!!

 

[MichaelJames]

I have seen posts of others who have taken the Kaplan PCAT course. It's really expensive ($1200) and you still have to study and work at it, obviously. If this is your first time taking the test, I recommend buying the Kaplan PCAT prep book, which you can get at Amazon.com or BN.com for around 30.00. Study that and know it, maybe check out a few other test prep books at a local library and see how you do. I read where a lot of people have studied this way and did really well.

Good luck!!

I agree completely with what Cali said! I didn't know that Kaplan offered a PCAT prep course though. They have a Kaplan center in my town but they only offer MCAT and LSAT prep courses though. The new Kaplan PCAT 2007-2008 has just been released and I ordered my copy from Barnes & Noble yesterday for $45.00. It is probably your best bet. Of course, there are others offered by Arco and Barron's, but the Kaplan is the best. Does anybody else have any advice? If so, I'd love to hear because I have to prepare for that expensive damn test too!

Mike

 

[FarmDMD]

When looking at the big picture $1200 isn't alot of money to spend considering it applies to a career that places you in the top 5% of salary earners in the U.S. I took the pcat twice, 1st time around I scored 72%. After taking the Kaplan class I scored a 92% and got into pharm. school. In retrospect it was the best thousand dollars I have ever spent.

 

[xshooshix]

I think they raised it since I paid $1299 for the class. In the mail came flashcards for the Bio, chem, orgo, and verbal section; a laminated chart that is similar to those sparkcharts you see at Barnes and Nobles; two large books dedicated to science, and math/verbal; last, a lecture book of problems (I think this is homework).

I don't start classes next month, but i'll keep you posted with how I feel.