1. PCAT Preparation

2. Sections Writing – 30 minutes Verbal Ability – 25 minutes
Biology – 35 minutes
Chemistry – 35 minutes
Reading Comprehension – 50 minutes
Quantitative Ability – 45 minutes

3. Be Organized

4. Sample Study Schedule 3 rounds (~2–3 months) First round: Overview
Make note of unfamiliar topics
Take Pearson Practice Test #2
Second round: In-depth Study
Bulk of studying
Take Pearson Practice Test #4
Third round: Final Review
Go over topics you have a hard time with
Take plenty of practice tests
Take Pearson Practice Test #3

5. Pearson Practice Tests
Single test - $45
Any two tests - $65
All three tests - $85
Recommended to take PT4 early on
Don’t save the hardest for last
Study Guide can be used as another practice test

6. Tips Verbal Ability Biology Chemistry Reading Comprehension
Analogies and completing the sentence
Study common SAT terms, Word of the Day
Take a look at Dr. Collin’s Vocab list
Biology
Microbiology – bacteria shapes, Gram staining
Health – vitamins, diseases associated with them
Chemistry
Know your stoichiometry and limiting reactant reactions
Orgo: (1st semester material) simple reactions, naming
Reading Comprehension
Pick the answer best supported by the passage
Quantitative Ability
Work fast! Skip problems you don’t know right away!

7. Other Information Exam will take place entirely on the computer
No calculators allowed
No periodic table allowed
A laminated booklet with a dry erase marker will be provided
Score sheet will be provided right away

8. Resources http://pcatweb.info/
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9. Important Dates