What do you need to know about the PCAT?

Overview The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT®) is a specialized test that helps identify qualified applicants to pharmacy colleges. It measures general academic ability and scientific knowledge necessary for the commencement of pharmaceutical education. The PCAT is constructed specifically for colleges of pharmacy.

When did the new norm for PCAT start?

New norms: Beginning with the July 2016 PCAT administrations, all percentile ranks reported on Official Score Reports and Official Transcripts are based on a new norm group: all candidates taking the PCAT for the first time from July 2011 through January 2015.

Why are there no verbal scores on the PCAT?

The reason for this is that the new PCAT test blueprint does not include a Verbal Ability subtest, and the new norms were created for the new PCAT without any Verbal Ability scores. These changes enable all scores listed on the Official Transcript to be comparable, regardless of when they were earned.

When is the deadline to take the PCAT?

The PCAT is constructed specifically for colleges of pharmacy. All Deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. CT Important Notice to Candidates: The PCAT is administered in a computer-based test (CBT) format.

Where can I get a pcat test for free?

Many of these resources can be found absolutely free online: The PCAT assesses a candidate’s basic scientific knowledge in the following areas: verbal, math, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Candidates must answer 192 multiple-choice questions over four separate timed sections, as well as one writing prompt.

How often do you need to register for PCAT?

Once you have registered on the Official PCAT Practice Test site, you may purchase the Multiple-Choice Practice Tests, the Writing Practice Tests, and the Study Guide from the “My Profile” page. You only need to register once and can reuse the site as often as you like.