pcat in october

[zero84]

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Hi everyone,
I know someone already post a thread regarding a similar question, but there wasn't any clear answers. Anyways, if I take the PCAT in october would that hurt my application because it's won't be complete and schools will be in the process of reviewing applicants?

Thanks.

 

[medicalCPA]

Hi everyone,
I know someone already post a thread regarding a similar question, but there wasn't any clear answers. Anyways, if I take the PCAT in october would that hurt my application because it's won't be complete and schools will be in the process of reviewing applicants?

Thanks.

I took the PCAT in October, got interviews at all the schools I applied to, and got accepted to all the schools I interviewed at.

 

[omnione]

Yeah, I got three interviews and three acceptances after taking only the October PCAT.

Ideally, June and August would be ideal but taking the test in October isn't a huge detriment. It is vital for you to have the rest of your application finished by the time the PCAT scores make it to your schools in late November-early December.

On a side note, the negative effect is greater for rolling admission school with earlier deadlines (like early November and before) and/or early decision programs. Still, it can be overcome with a decent application.

 

[inquirer89]

I'm doing the August PCAT and my top choice school has an early admissions deadline on August 31st. All they need is my PharmCas application in by that date. Let's say I don't do too well in the August test. Do you think they'll let me take the October (or even January) test and make a decision based off of that?