taking PCAT again ?

[Izumimi]

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i have taken 2 pcats, the first time is 66%, second time is 75%... should i take the third time?

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[binghamkid]

i have taken 2 pcats, the first time is 66%, second time is 75%... should i take the third time?

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It really depends on the strength of the rest of your application. If you have a stellar GPA ( like 3.5 or higher), you might be able to get by with a 75% on your PCAT. If you only have a 3.0 though, the chances are a bit sketchier. You also will want to look at the strength of your extracurriculars and letters of recommendation, but generally a solid GPA base is what's needed.

 

[omnione]

i have taken 2 pcats, the first time is 66%, second time is 75%... should i take the third time?

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Though 75% is within the range of most accepted applicants at your average pharmacy school ,I would retake it for the 80%+ score if your GPA is average or low.

 

[cystapharm]

marylands minimum is 80 so if you're planning ongoing there retake it. Some schools require subset minimums.

 

[StringTheorist]

it cant hurt. do it.

 

[binghamkid]

it cant hurt. do it.

Actually it can...if you mess up and score much lower, it will raise questions in the adcoms' eyes.

 

[StringTheorist]

Actually it can...if you mess up and score much lower, it will raise questions in the adcoms' eyes.

hm, well the dean of admisisons here (UF)says they only see the highest score. so maybe its different for diff schools.