Planning out PCAT Study Timeline?

[Elisaveth]

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I have the Dr. Collins materials (the self-study guide) and the Kaplan PCAT book (I don't want to take the class), and I'm trying to plan out a reasonable study regimen that covers all six areas on the exam. I'm taking the PCAT in June.

Is there a sample study schedule available online somewhere that helps break it all down into studying by day? Or is there a good example of any on some blog? Or does anyone have tips for constructing one? I'm thinking about just using the Kaplan PCAT's table of contents and breaking that all down by day (I'll probably need to reassess and adjust based on the syllabi I get for my classes next semester).

Also, is there a target goal of hours per day or week in terms of study? Obviously everyone is different, and I honestly suspect that what I can accomplish in two hours is less than what another person can, but it would help to have some kind of frame of reference that embarrasses me into doing more in less time.

 

[Iqra]

Hey!
You are taking the PCAT in June - long time from now. I suggest you take your time with covering and going over each subject. When you get closer to the exam date, just make a timeline of when to review what. Its better to study at your own pace rather than depend on another timeline to dictate it, because you are not always able to keep up with it or you might need more time with a certain topic.
Personally, I'll be taking the PCAT on the 22nd of January. I am giving myself two to three days for each section to go over all the material, make notes and memorize as much as possible and do all the practice tests from Dr.Collin's guide. A week before the exam, I'll go over my notes, re do the tests and so the sample tests in the McGraw guide; *hopefully, it'll work out*.

 

[Forkit]

I think there is no PCAT test date for June. The next one after January 22nd is is July.

 

[Elisaveth]

I think there is no PCAT test date for June. The next one after January 22nd is is July.

Damn. Thank you for the info. I looked at the site pretty recently, but they only updated after I looked. Wow. Good, I guess. I'm not excited about CBT. I loathe looking at computer screens at work all day and then I can't stop myself from surfing the web afterwards. Eye strain ugh.