Beginning July 2011, the PCAT will be computer-based.
Registration for the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is done through the Pearson PCAT registration site. Tests are offered in July, September and January. As of July 2011, all tests will be computer-based. The registration fee is $199. You must register to take the test and then schedule your test date at the Pearson Vue website. The test consists of 240 multiple-choice questions and two writing topics. You are given four hours to complete the test, which includes a rest break midway through the test.
Instructions
1. Navigate to the PCAT website at http://pcatweb.info. Click the "PCAT Candidate Log-in and Registration" text.
2. Create an account or log-in at the registration site. The fee for testing is due at registration. Additional fees include a late registration fee of $49 and additional official transcript fee of $20, among others.
3. Check your email account for the registration confirmation. This email only confirms that you have registered. You must contact Pearson Vue to schedule your test. Make sure that all of the information is correct, especially your first and last name. If this does not match your ID exactly, you won't be admitted to take the test on your scheduled day. Contact customer service if there is an error.
4. If you need test accommodations for a disability, PCAT customer service must approve them before you can schedule your test date and time with Pearson Vue. Call 866-508-8836 for approval.
5. Schedule your test at the Pearson Vue website, http://pearsonvue.com/pcat. Click on the "Schedule a Test" link. If this is the first time to take the test, you will need to create an account.
6. Follow the instructions given after clicking the "Schedule Your Exam Now" text. Double-check that you have chosen your preferred test date and time. If you have problems scheduling, call 1-866-508-8836. If there is not a testing center within 100 miles of your home, email scoring.services@pearson.com.
7. Check your email for confirmation that you have scheduled your test date. Make sure all of the information is correct. If it is not, contact customer service at 866-508-8836.
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