Retake PCAT?

[lildumbazn89]

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I received the following scores(scaled score/percentile rank):

Verbal Ability 398/48
Biology 412/71
Reading Comprehension 412/69
Quantitative Ability 438/93
Chemistry 456/97
Composite 423/87

Conventions of Language 3
Problem Solving 3

Should I retake the PCAT?

 

[AngelaCL]

I received the following scores(scaled score/percentile rank):

Verbal Ability 398/48
Biology 412/71
Reading Comprehension 412/69
Quantitative Ability 438/93
Chemistry 456/97
Composite 423/87

Conventions of Language 3
Problem Solving 3

Should I retake the PCAT?

On one hand, I would say less than 50% on any section should be retaken. On the other, the verbal and reading sections are IMO hardest to improve. If you really think that you can improve/will take the time and effort to study, retake it. Also, some schools may want you to have at least a 50% in all sections, so of course retake if that applies to a school you want to attend.

 

[OkiePharmD]

Have you talked to the schools your interested in? Talk to them to get an idea of what they are looking for. Good luck! I think your score is great but Im not on an ADCOM. 🙂 or a pharm student yet.

 

[lildumbazn89]

I have seen the word several times, but don't know what it means. What is an ADCOM?

 

[FLPharm2Be]

I have seen the word several times, but don't know what it means. What is an ADCOM?

adcom= admissions committee

 

[acetyl]

No...unless your gpa is less than 3.0.

 

[lildumbazn89]

Do you know, by any chance, if schools look at composite score and/or do they look at individual section scores? I am still in a dilemma on whether to retake it or not. I am applying to Long Island University, so if you know any information, it is much appreciated.

 

[i ♥ pharmacy]

Do you know, by any chance, if schools look at composite score and/or do they look at individual section scores? I am still in a dilemma on whether to retake it or not. I am applying to Long Island University, so if you know any information, it is much appreciated.

I have the same question, but I was wondering about Howard. I e-mailed them but haven't heard anything yet.

 

[fenixtnlfan]

Schools do things differently, so its best to contact the school you are interested in.