Princeton Review PCAT Prep, 2nd Edition: Practice Tests + Content Review + Strategies & Techniques for the Pharmacy College Admission Test

by The Princeton Review

Overview

PERFECT YOUR PCAT SCORE WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW'S PCAT PREP, 2ND EDITION, FULLY REVISED TO ALIGN WITH THE NEWEST EXAM.
   
Conquer the Pharmacy College Admission Test with the help of this essential PCAT resource book! With comprehensive reviews of each section, test strategy, and hundreds of practice questions—all from the test-prep experts at The Princeton Review—you’ll be able to face test day with confidence.  
 
Techniques That Actually Work
• Step-by-step problem-solving guides for the toughest question types 
• Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically 
• Key strategies to help you work smarter, not harder 
  
Everything You Need to Achieve a High Score
• In-depth coverage of all PCAT® subtests: writing, biology, chemistry, critical reading, and quantitative reasoning 
• Illustrations, diagrams, and tables throughout all content chapters 
• End-of-chapter review summaries highlighting critical info and formulas 
• Tear-out study sheet at the end of the book for key concepts 
  
Practice Your Way to Excellence
• 2 full-length online practice tests with detailed answer explanations and score reports 
• 130+ practice questions across all chapter drills in the book 
• Online extras including additional drill questions and a study plan

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780525571551
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	11/16/2021
Series:	Graduate School Test Preparation: Medical
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	848
Sales rank:	1,082,153
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

The experts at The Princeton Review have been helping students, parents, and educators achieve the best results at every stage of the education process since 1981. The Princeton Review has helped millions succeed on standardized tests, and provides expert advice and instruction to help parents, teachers, students, and schools navigate the complexities of school admission. In addition to classroom courses in over 40 states and 20 countries, The Princeton Review also offers online and school-based courses, one-to-one and small-group tutoring as well as online services in both admission counseling and academic homework help.

Table of Contents

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Chapter 1 Test Basics 1

1.1 Importance 3

1.2 Test Breakdown 4

1.3 Computer Test-Taking Information 5

1.4 Day-of Strategies 5

Chapter 2 Pharmacy Overview 7

2.1 Pharmacy School Programs 8

2.2 List of Pharmacy Schools/Admissions Information 10

2.3 Postgraduate Training and Certifications 11

2.4 Job Outlook 14

Chapter 3 The Princeton Review Approach to Preparing for the PCAT 15

3.1 Goals of This Book 16

3.2 Studying Timeline/Topic Outline 17

Chapter 4 Overall Strategies 18

4.1 Cracking the PCAT 20

4.2 Answer the Easy Questions First 20

4.3 POE-Process of Elimination 22

4.4 Practice by Using that Noteboard! 23

4.5 Let It Go 24

Chapter 5 Math Strategies 25

5.1 Maximize Your Score 26

5.2 Read Carefully 26

5.3 Using POE in Math 28

5.4 Plugging In 31

5.5 Plugging In the Answers [PITA] 37

5.6 How to Study 40

Chapter 6 General Biology 41

6.1 Cell Biology 42

6.2 Metabolism and Energy Transformations 52

6.3 Molecular Biology 65

6.4 Mitosis and Meiosis 84

6.5 Genetics 93

6.6 Evolution 111

General Biology Drill 121

Chapter 7 Microbiology and Immunology 135

7.1 Microbiology in Context 136

7.2 Bacteria 137

7.3 Fungi 146

7.4 Viruses 147

7.5 Parasites 151

7.6 Immunology 152

Microbiology and Immunology Drill 159

Chapter 8 Human Anatomy and Physiology 169

8.1 Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems 170

8.2 Lymphatic System 181

8.3 Endocrine System 182

8.4 Integumentary System 191

8.5 Nervous System and Senses 193

8.6 Respiratory System 213

8.7 The Musculoskeletal System 218

8.8 Excretory System 227

8.9 Digestive System 236

8.10 Reproductive Systems 244

8.11 Development and Embryology 253

8.12 Cells, Tissues, Organs 257

Anatomy and Physiology Drill 265

Chapter 9 General Chemistry 279

9.1 General Chemistry Fundamentals 280

9.2 Atomic Structure 283

9.3 Stoichiometry 295

9.4 Periodic Trends and Bonding 298

9.5 Phase Changes and Phases [Solids and Gases] 310

9.6 Reaction Kinetics: Rate, Rate Laws, and Catalysis 327

9.7 Chemical Equilibrium 332

9.8 Solutions 335

9.9 Thermochemistry/Thermodynamics 342

9.10 Acids and Bases 349

9.11 Electrochemistry 366

9.12 Nuclear Chemistry 375

General Chemistry Drill 384

Chapter 10 Organic Chemistry 397

10.1 Introduction 398

10.2 Structures and Nomenclature 400

10.3 Bonding 407

10.4 Molecular Reactivity 431

10.5 Classification of Common Reactions 433

10.6 Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: Alkenes and Benzene 454

10.7 Alcohols 464

10.8 Aldehydes and Ketones 473

10.9 Carboxylic Acids 482

10.10 Esters 489

10.11 Amines 490

10.12 Structural Analysis 494

Organic Chemistry Drill 501

Chapter 11 Biochemistry 511

11.1 Amino Acids 512

11.2 Proteins 518

11.3 Lipids and Steroids 522

Biochemistry Drill 528

Chapter 12 Critical Reading 533

12.1 Critical Reading Overview 534

12.2 Types of Questions Asked 539

Critical Reading Drill 542

Chapter 13 Quantitative Reasoning 551

13.1 Math Basics 552

Math Basics Drill 572

13.2 Algebra 575

Algebra Drill 596

13.3 Probability, Ratios, Proportions, and Statistics 600

Probability, Ratios, Proportions, and Statistics Drill 622

13.4 Precalculus 627

Precalculs Drill 698

13.5 Calculus 702

Calculus Drill 779

Chapter 14 Writing 781

14.1 About Critical Thinking Essays 792

14.2 Writing Strategy 796

Index of Key Terms 815