FAQ
Question: Are there any test preparation materials or courses?
Answer: The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has been made aware of these items and does not endorse a specific method for study.
The Psychological Corporation, authors of the PCAT, will begin offering an on-line practice in August 2004. The practice test is available on the www.pcatweb.info site.
The following books may be ordered online or from a local bookstore. Be sure to use both the name (Pharmacy College Admission Test) and the acronym PCAT when trying to locate these materials. Test takers may also use their college textbooks, and high school review books as supplementary materials. Listed below are the most popular PCAT review books, along with the names and addresses of the publishers.
The Kaplan Educational Centers, which are located in various areas of the United States, also offer review classes. They can be reached at 1-800-527-8378.
Midwestern university offers a class in PCAT preparation. This can be accessed via the web at www.midwestern.edu/ccp
Resources are available on CD-ROM from Scholarware at www.PCATReview.com
• ARCO PCAT: Everything You Need to Score High on the Pharmacy College Admission Test. Edited by D.R.H. Gourley, G.A. Gourley, and D.B. Gourley
• Complete Preparation for the PCAT: Pharmacy College Admission Test. By Aftab S. Hassan
• Barron's PCAT: How to Prepare for the Pharmacy College Admission Test. By Marie A. Chisolm, Jeanne Prine, Monica McCarthy Ali, Kenneth M. Duke, and Flynn W. Warren (to order, call 1-800-645-3476 or http://www.barronseduc.com)
• PCAT: Pharmacy College Admission Test. Macmillan General Reference
• PCAT Exam: Annotated Answers (Pharmacy College Admission Test). By David M. Tarlow
• PCAT - Pharmacy College Admission Test: Comprehensive Review for Self Study. By David M.
• PCAT - Pharmacy College Admission Test - Core Content. By David M. Tarlow
• PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) Practice Examination. By David M. Tarlow
• PCAT: The Betz Guide. Betz Publishing
• Pharmacy College Admission Test (Admission Test Series) OR Rudman's Questions and Answers on the PCAT. By Jack Rudman
• PCAT Book Published
Two University of Georgia College of Pharmacy faculty have written a book to aid students planning for a career in pharmacy. Dr. Marie Chisholm, professor of clinical and administrative pharmacy, along with Ken Duke, clinical assistant professor, have authored the third edition of "How to Prepare for the PCAT: Pharmacy College Admission Test," recently published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. Most of the nation's leading pharmacy schools require PCAT scores along with the application. How well a student does on this test can make the difference between acceptance and rejection. The new updated edition features the following: an overview of the pharmacy profession, starting with required pre-pharmacy courses, application to pharmacy schools and PCAT registration procedures; an up-to-date directory of pharmacy colleges; a detailed description of the PCAT format, how the test is scored and strategies to increase the score. Also included is comprehensive subject reviews for all test sections: verbal ability, biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, quantitative ability, reading comprehension and the PCAT essay; review and practice for all test sections; and two full-length practice PCATs with answers and explanations. Success on the PCAT can lead to a rewarding career opportunities in community pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, government agencies, pharmaceutical research, pharmacy and medical education and specialized pharmacy. The book costs $16.99, plus shipping and handling, and is available from Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 250 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788, www.barr
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