About the Practice Test The PCAT Practice Tests are currently available with items like those you will find on the actual PCAT. Comparative analyses have shown that individuals who took a Practice Test before taking the actual PCAT earned significantly higher PCAT scores than those who did not. You will have access to the Practice Tests from the date...

Frequently Asked Question: Are my scores derived by comparing them to the other students who took the exam on the same date as me? Answer: Your percentile rank scores are based on the current norm group each time you take the PCAT. The current norm group is defined as all first-time examines who took the test between October 2004 and May...

Frequently Asked Question: Can I average the scaled scores for each subtest and divide it by 5 to get my Composite Scaled Score? Answer: Yes you can, but this works only for the scaled scores; the same method will not work for percentile ranks.

Frequently Asked Question: Do all the items count? Are there any experimental questions or sections? Answer: There are some experimental multiple-choice items on the PCAT and one experimental essay section. However, because you will not know which items and essay count toward your scores and which do not, you should do your best and...

Frequently Asked Question: Does Pearson provide any PCAT preparation materials? Answer: Yes. Two PCAT Practice Tests are currently available, with the same content areas that are tested in the five multiple-choice subtests of the actual exam. Both Practice Tests consists of questions like those that you will find on the actual PCAT, along...

At http://pearsonvue.com/athena/ you can download a Pearson VUE testing tutorial and a practice exam to familiarize yourself with the test format. The official practice test requires student registration, purchase and can be found here.

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The Structure of the Practice Tests Both PCAT Practice Tests consist of 240 multiple-choice items across five subtests. The Practice Tests also include detailed descriptions of the Writing subtest, including information about how you will be expected to compose your essays, how your essays will be scored and reported, sample Writing topics, and...

Frequently Asked Question: How long does Pearson keep scores on file? Answer: PCAT scores are kept on file for 5 years from your testing date.

Once a score report is created, the test is completed and you will need to purchase another one.  It is not possible to go back and change answers.

Frequently Asked Question: If I have a Verbal Ability scaled score of 407 and a percentile rank of 60, what does this really mean? Answer: Scaled scores for the multiple-choice subtests are always on a scale of 200–600, are based on the number of core (live) items correct, and are calculated separately for each multiple-choice subtest....

Item review is only permitted for some exams or certain sections of exams of the PCAT. Candidates can go back and forth within each section if they are within the time limits. Candidates cannot navigate between the sections of the examination and they cannot go back to a section after time has been called. ...

Frequently Asked Question: May I take the PCAT again? Answer: You may take the PCAT again by registering for another test date and paying the test fee. The PCAT Candidate Information Booklet contains instructions for registration on a future date. However, you may want to check with the school or schools to which you are applying to see...

When entering a Canadian Postal Code into PCAT, it must be typed using the following format with letters in uppercase: "M5S 1A1" or "M5S-1A1" The following will not work: "m5s 1a1", "m5s-1a1", "M5S - 1A1", "M5S1A1", "m5s1a1."

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Frequently Asked Question: What do I do if my scores were cancelled? Answer: Go to the following link to determine what the next steps are. http://pearsonassess.com/hai/images/dotcom/pcatweb.info/PCAT08_CIB_Sections/PCAT08_CIB_Final-After.pdf#page=5

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Frequently Asked Question: What is the passing score? Answer: Pearson does not set a passing score for the PCAT. Each school has its own standards. For this information, contact the school or schools to which you are applying.