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Kaplan PCAT, 2007 Edition: Pharmacy College Admissions Test (Kaplan Pcat)

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I just took the PCAT on 1/20/07 and everything that the book says you should review was on the PCAT. This book was very helpful with the material it reviews. It also had great tips as far as getting through analogies and reading comprehension. I didn't find the review for the essay too helpful. The biology and chemistry review sections were helpful, but if you kept your notes in great order from general biology and chemistry, I wouldn't bother buying the textbook.

Kaplan is infamous for writing these long exam prep books. Honestly I really couldn't sit down and read the whole thing. I have it more as quick reference on something I need help with. I found the PCAT prep from Audiolearn more helpful--which is very complete. If you really want to buy this book, buy it used!

arrived quickly and in great condition. i am satisfied. would order from this seller again.

I received this review book approximately a month before I took the PCAT, and I am convinced that this book helped me get into pharmacy school. If you are rusty in all PCAT subjects, I would recommend the book, but start studying early! It's true that there is quite a bit of information packed into this book. Thankfully I only needed the book for review of a couple subjects, but it certainly did help me with those. I especially appreciated the review questions for each section, as I learned quite a bit from my own errors and I could see how well I was doing in each category. Each answer to the multiple choice questions gives an explanation about why a certain answer is correct, and I know for a fact that at least one of the questions in the book was exactly the same question I saw on the exam itself. I will agree that the questions at times can give you a sense of hopelessness, as they are challenging. However, I found that preparing for much more difficult questions and getting used to those was the best thing I could do in preparation - it gave me a more in depth understanding of the subject matter which could then be applied to the questions I encountered on the actual PCAT, and it made me much more confident so that I was able to take the actual PCAT in less time.

If one wonders about the disadvantages of a monopoly, look no further. Yes, there are other books, but only this company has complete access to the actual test, and since they have the corner on the PCAT test, test takers are at its mercy--and this book shows no mercy.

Use it if you want to lose all faith in yourself: by this, I mean, select a problem that you might think you are able to solve. Then wallow through the minutes wondering why you cannot figure it out. However, eventually, you'll get to the simple fact that there are more typos in this book than drug companies have defense lawyers.

It is a variety of errors though so at least you don't get bored. Sure the easy ones pose no challenge such as "Look at the molecule above" when there is no molecule.However, there are so many other errors that I have begun to doubt whether or not we will be given a fair playing field during the actual test.

Fortunately, I am able to ask a very friendly organic chem teacher who can explain to me the errors if I am unable to solve them myself.

I am truly starting to understand why so many California schools are doing away with such standardized tests.

A recommendation: increase the exorbant test prices $1.00 and hire someone to actually try the tests before you send it to the publisher. Embarrassing product for this "one- of- a- kind company."

I won't waste time proofing this posting as it would be iconic..err...that is ironic.

Book was purchased for our daughter. Since it is a study guide we will have to wait and see!!