I am currently a sophomore in college and I'll be done with all my classes for the PCAT by december 2015, if i take a light load first semester and study for pcat would i be well prepared to take the january test? also does the january pcat differ at all from the july one? thanks!
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When to take PCAT?
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IMO the best time to study for the PCAT is shortly after completing Orgo/Calc/Bio. As more time elapses since you've taken these classes, you'll forget the material. A couple weeks to study should be fine if you're already strong in the material. I scored above 90%ile after studying for about 3 weeks, so I think with adequate planning a January test date should be fine, as long as you've previously mastered the concepts in class.
