If you dream of becoming a pharmacist, think about getting some help with reaching for your objectives by contacting Varsity Tutors for PCAT preparation. The PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) is a test focused on helping pharmacy colleges identify qualified applicants by measuring your overall academic ability along with the necessary scientific knowledge deemed beneficial for continuing your studies in science-related fields. Are you interested in learning more about PCAT test preparation programs? Please contact us to find out how PCAT tutoring can benefit you.
The PCAT exam is a computer-based test comprised of five subtests: Biological Processes, Chemical Processes, Critical Reading, Quantitative Reasoning, and Writing. It's offered six times a year, and you can take it up to five times (with some exceptions). It's administered at several locations in the United States and other parts of the world. Below is an overview of the exam that you can prepare for with your PCAT tutor:
# Questions |
Unscored Experimental Questions |
Total PCAT Exam Time |
192 Multiple Choice, 1 Writing Prompt |
8 per Multiple-Choice Subtest |
2 hours, 40 minutes |
Prep programs are conducted by PCAT tutors who are skilled in their fields. These PCAT class instructors possess great knowledge in subjects like essay writing and anatomy. They also give you one-on-one attention so you can concentrate better without distractions.
A PCAT course allows you to study at your own pace. If you want an overview or in-depth lessons, a PCAT prep tutor can conduct sessions in a way that you feel helps you best. PCAT classes also let you learn at your convenience. If you're busy with other obligations like a job or other classes, a PCAT test prep instructor can work with you to create a schedule that fits your needs. With PCAT courses, you can even request a tutor to teach you about a topic that aligns with your personal learning style. For example, if you learn best by looking at something, a PCAT prep tutor can try to help you better understand a topic like probability and statistics with charts and graphs.
In order to do your best on the exam, you have to know the topics that the five subtests cover. Here they are in detail:
PCAT Subtest Breakdown
- Writing (1 Writing Prompt)
- Biological Processes
- General Biology
- Microbiology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemical Processes
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Basic Biochemistry Processes
- Critical Reading
- Comprehension
- Analysis
- Evaluation
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Basic Math
- Algebra
- Probability & Statistics
- Precalculus
- Calculus
Miguel: PCAT test prep instructor
...of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries practice their conversational English. Please feel invited to contact me and/or ask me...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- GRE
- LSAT
- DAT
- +176 subjects
Max: PCAT test prep instructor
...and believe that I can teach my tools for success to any pre-student willing to learn them. I have been a teaching assistant for both General Chemistry I and II for two semesters each and have taught CPR, AED, First Aid to Salt Lake City Citizens. I have always enjoyed teaching, specifically being able to teach one-on-one. Connecting with students, making them feel comfortable to express concerns, and then being able to pinpoint and fix...
Education & Certification
- University of Utah - Bachelors, Exercise and Sports Science
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- Organic Chemistry
- Honors Chemistry
- +29 subjects
Yimeng: PCAT test prep instructor
...& Literature, I have moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of academic progress, I endeavor to assist my students in...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- LSAT
- MCAT
- Organic Chemistry
- +63 subjects
Jeremy: PCAT test prep instructor
...and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois @Urbana-Champaign. Since helping my peers in both high school and college I learned that I have both a passion and talent for imparting knowledge upon others. I am very excited for the opportunity in helping students achieve their potential. I have found that teaching is very rewarding for myself as well as my students. It helps cement my knowledge of the material and sometimes I can learn...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- ACT
- +39 subjects
Jasmine: PCAT test prep instructor
...afternoon and 'play school' with my stuffed animals, creating and grading worksheets for them. Throughout school, I continued to take every opportunity to assist friends and classmates. Now, in graduate school, I have had the opportunity for training in teaching strategies and philosophy, as well as hands-on work assistant teaching undergraduate psychology courses. I find that I am best at teaching test taking strategies, particularly for the SAT and GRE, and I excel at English...
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- +100 subjects
Adnan: PCAT test prep instructor
...over 135 subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is the MCAT and Physics. I've never taken a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only acing exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way....
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- MCAT
- +136 subjects
Natalie: PCAT test prep instructor
...year medical school courses including anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, histology and embryology. After completion of my degree, I continued to tutor master students in biochemistry and anatomy. I love to teach using visual aids, quizzes and unique and fun mnemonics/techniques that will make sure you never forget the information you learn. After I receive the class notes and requirements from the student, I prepare an outline and a powerpoint for our session. During our session,...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Touro University Nevada - Master of Science, Medical Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- MCAT
- Biochemistry
- +33 subjects
Kevin: PCAT test prep instructor
...University of Central Florida. I previously graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Human Biology and Education Studies. I was an Academic Mentor for underprivileged San Diego communities. I was also a Teaching Assistant for the Biology department at UCSD. I have taught in a variety of settings; from one-on-one tutoring to review sessions for 300 people in a lecture hall. I primarily tutor MCAT, SAT, and the...
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- OAT
- MCAT
- DAT
- +97 subjects
Christine: PCAT test prep instructor
...in academia. I have completed over 5000 in-person and online tutoring hours. With each of those hours, my students have been utterly satisfied and some of them keep writing me while they pursue their education in graduate programs. I am most satisfied when I help my tutees understand the material by relating it to something that they already know. I am very enthusiastic about the variety of students Varsity Tutors offers and eager to share...
Education & Certification
- Old Dominion University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
- University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Pharmacy - Current Grad Student, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- Organic Chemistry
- SAT Subject Tests
- Pre-Algebra
- +21 subjects
Anna: PCAT test prep instructor
...learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Politics
- Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- DAT
- OAT
- Political Science
- +99 subjects
Amanda: PCAT test prep instructor
...firsthand experience in navigating the college and pharmacy school admissions processes, having participated in admissions decisions for the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy itself. I can help you navigate the stressful endeavor that is the college/graduate school application cycle. My private tutoring services include, among other things, proofreading college admissions essays, making sure the final product is leaves a positive lasting impression. With my assistance, one could not be more prepared to help land...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Microbiology
- University of Maryland-Baltimore - Current Grad Student, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- College Biology
- Test Prep
- SAT Math
- +23 subjects
Raghavendra: PCAT test prep instructor
...creativity. Both as an instructor and a student I have tried to come up with different ways to facilitate free thinking and exploration of fundamental concepts. Throughout my life, I have tried to convince people that math is fun and something that can be appreciated if looked at appropriately. I graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign in December 2021 with a major in Math and minor in computer science. I have written two...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- OAT
- GRE
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +106 subjects
Daniel: PCAT test prep instructor
...received my Bachelor of Science in General Biology. Since graduation from undergrad, I have been working as a tutor for Highline Community College and volunteered in many hospitals to gain experience in the health care profession. While at Highline, I tutored college students who struggle in their classes. I worked with a very diverse group of students whose age ranges from 16 to 40 and they come from many different backgrounds. I remember when I...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, General Biology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- OAT
- GRE
- MCAT
- +55 subjects
Michael: PCAT test prep instructor
...admissions essays. I believe no two students are alike, and I am familiar with many different learning styles. Learning is a pursuit of life-long discovery, so I encourage students to ask questions and to remember not to give up! I also did well on the ACT, so those looking for a tutor in that area, I would love to assist in creating/coaching a study program so when test time comes, you are confident and prepared!...
Education & Certification
- Furman University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Covenant Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity, Theology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- GRE
- GMAT
- +114 subjects
Oygul: PCAT test prep instructor
...in 2014, I took a few years to conduct basic science research in mitochondrial physiology. At the same time, I became an instructor in college Biology laboratory and discovered I really enjoyed teaching. Since then, I have tutored college Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and helped students prepare for MCAT. In addition to building the knowledge base, I like to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving. After 7 years of tutoring, I became aware of many...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +86 subjects
Syeda: PCAT test prep instructor
...will be graduating this April with my Doctor of Pharmacy degree. One of the reasons I chose to go into pharmacy school was so that I could make a difference in people???s lives, no matter how big or small. That is also why I have a passion for tutoring, something I have been doing since 2012. I absolutely love seeing a student???s face light up with understanding and seeing him/her improve as time goes by....
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Associates, Pre-Pharmacy
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- Essay Editing
- ACT English
- 7th Grade Reading
- +96 subjects
Amin: PCAT test prep instructor
I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.... As a tutor, you are able to give students the fundamentals and teach them how to use that knowledge to study and add the new things they learn to what they already know.
Education & Certification
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Morehouse School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- Elementary School Math
- Biochemistry
- +30 subjects
James: PCAT test prep instructor
...be a doctor. I took the MCAT in 2015, and interviewed for medical school in Texas. I decided on UT Southwestern. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at UT Dallas and then went on to complete two and half years of medical school with clinical rotations at UT Southwestern Medical Center. I liked all the specialties in which I rotated, but I did not feel called to any one specialty...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- The University of Texas at Dallas - Master of Science, Human-Computer Interaction
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- DAT
- LSAT
- +107 subjects
Nessim: PCAT test prep instructor
...during my public health training I would attend clinics in areas that are endemic for certain conditions (Hepatitis C, HIV etc) and present to the locals about the etiologies and pathologies of these conditions, and how they could prevent or decrease their risk of exposure. Each of these experiences has been a crucial component of the my ideologies on how to effectively teach, mentor, and motivate people about learning by understanding. I believe that being...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- MCAT
- Social Sciences
- +76 subjects
Sarah: PCAT test prep instructor
...Colorado - Denver. I'm in my third year and could not be more excited to start my career as a Pharmacist! Before attending Pharmacy School, I graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Biochemistry. Obviously the sciences are where my tutoring strengths lie, especially in Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology. Don't be fooled, though! I'm also great with English, essay writing, and grammar. Plus, I'm a not-so-secret history buff, especially when it comes...
Education & Certification
- University of Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- University of Colorado - Denver - Unknown, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- High School Biology
- Anatomy
- Study Skills
- +32 subjects