The most significant thing that you can do while preparing for the PCAT is not stress out. A score in the 90th percentile is not required to get into pharmacy school. You just have to have an average score in the majority of cases.

Do not make the mistake of changing hair color or facial hair previous to the exam. Your picture has to be equal the application picture. Additionally, take a drink and some snack food for your testing break and wear layered clothing. Students that take the PCAT in shorts and a tee shirt may find the testing center awfully cold and be not capable of concentrating.

Here are some recommendations when preparing for the PCAT test:

1. Make an appointment with your academic advisor. Ask him to direct you to the resources your school offers concerning PCAT preparation.

2. Visit the library. Academic libraries in general supply to the interests of their students and faculty. Consult with a librarian about locating appropriate PCAT study materials and PCAT practice tests.

3. Visit a local bookstore and browse through their selection of PCAT study materials and practice tests. A lot of of the study guides look the same, but take the time to find one with the most practice tests and with the most test-taking skills.

4. Register for the official practice test online.

5. Find a study groups on campus. Check your advising office, department offices or the school newspaper for ads or statements about study groups.

6. If you still have not found what you are looking for, sign up for a PCAT study course at your school, library, test preparation center or online. These courses are designed to prepare students for standardized tests. While they are expensive, they also provide a service you might not find anywhere else.

7. Watch out for the words: except, always and not in all PCAT questions.

8. Get a good night’s sleep before the PCAT test.

9. Wear layered clothing to the exam.

10. Practice with a watch and bring a watch to the test.

11. Study for every section of the PCAT test independently.

12. If you very weak in one area of PCAT content, concentrate on that section separately.

13. Do not cram for your PCAT test. Read over a good practice study guide at least three weeks beforehand and take a PCAT study course.

14. Stay away from pessimistic talk about the PCAT test with other students.

15. Allow yourself plenty of dedicated study time.