Preparing for the PCAT can be a daunting task. These tapes can really take the edge off of the stress brought on by Pharmcas, the PCAT, and your grades. I just simply listen to them in my car, while jogging, or while trying to fall asleep, and I feel as though I studied. The only draw back, as far as I can tell, is that they do not tell you how to take the PCAT. What I mean is that they don't offer any problem solving advice. The tapes are strictly an informational review, and I still would study with other materials as well. It may take a couple sessions with each tape to grab up all of the information, but they are worth it!

I used these CDs to help me review for the November and January PCAT. As others have said the biology section is the most valuable. The chemistry is less so but that's the nature of the test. Hearing someone define concepts in chemistry isn't going to help you on the test except as a way to refresh your memory of things you might have forgotten. In addition to the CDs, I used the Kaplan Online review course. They didn't have a classroom session in my area. The Kaplan Review was worth it's weight in gold. Other review books will just list the subjects that are on the test. The kaplan material is like a text book with online classroom sessions and quizzes. The CDs are an excellent supplement to your other review materials if you'll use them. I only listened to them in my car. I don't think they would be as effective listening at home. They wouldn't be able to keep my attention as well. I got in the 92nd precentile on the January test.

I thought these taps would be an easy way out. But how is hearing a guy ramble off facts about biology and chem going to help you do the math, chem, and vocab problems. These tapes did not help me at all. If you struggle with Biology this tapes would be great but otherwise they are no help. ...

these tapes are wonderful!!!u would be surprised at the amount of information u'll be able to remember after listening to these.i took the PCAT 2 times and the first time i didnt have the tapes,and i didnt do as well as i wanted and then i bought these and my scores jumped up incredibly.These tapes are really informative and covers evrything u need to know in biology and chemistry. I recommend these tapes to anyone who's taking PCAT, u dont need any other books.

I used these tapes to help me prepare for the recent March 2003 PCAT and scored in the 94th percentile. I found the tapes to be a definite help as it has been like 6 years since I had College Biology. Like mentioned in other reviews, I found the Biology portion to be most helpful. The Chemistry section is kind of weak and you should order additional review materials like the Cliffs Quick Notes. $... is steep but consider it an investment in what hopefully is a successful pharmacy career.