What is SDN?

RLK · 05-08-2005, 11:04 PM

I don't seem to do all that well on standarized tests, but my college grades are pretty good. Do you think pharmacy schools that don't require the pcat offer the same education as the ones that do?

I was looking at the Albany College of Pharmacy in New York. It doesn't require the pcat. Anyone hear anything good or bad about it?

kwakster928 · 05-08-2005, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLK

I don't seem to do all that well on standarized tests, but my college grades are pretty good. Do you think pharmacy schools that don't require the pcat offer the same education as the ones that do?

I was looking at the Albany College of Pharmacy in New York. It doesn't require the pcat. Anyone hear anything good or bad about it?

albany has 6 year program so you will be transferring in. even though no PCAT sounds appealing, however, getting into those transfer spot is pretty much harder than catching a falling star.

RLK · 05-08-2005, 11:32 PM

Are any of the schools that don't require the pcat not impossible to get into?

goheel · 05-09-2005, 06:07 AM

I heard UCSF and USC are pretty easy to get into. Try there.

Pharmalli · 05-09-2005, 06:43 AM

I don't think PCAT is required for most pharmacy schools in California. Purdue does not require PCAT either!

Raining · 05-09-2005, 06:47 AM

I heard Xavier in Louisana doesn't require PCAT, either.

In my personal opinion, if you can keep your prerequisite at pretty good GPA, you suppose to have no problem to score an average PCAT score.

Glycerin · 05-09-2005, 06:52 AM

Moving to the PCAT forum since this is PCAT related.

If you check out the FAQ in either the pre-pharmacy or the PCAT forums, you'll find a link answering this question. http://forums.studentdoctor.net/show...8&postcount=33

dontworry · 05-09-2005, 08:49 AM

Im a current Albany COP student. I like the school so far

As for admissions, i dont know if schools that dont require are easier to get into. I would suggest just taking the PCAT and see how you do. You dont want to limit to only non PCAT schools. These schools may actually get more apps since people are attracted to the non PCAT. Also the trend for ACP now is to have students transfer into the accelerated program, which takes about 50-60 students.

05-08-2005, 11:04 PM	#1
RLK Senior Member Status: Pre-Health Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 500	Schools that don't require pcat such as Albany college of Pharmacy SDN Members don't see this ad. I don't seem to do all that well on standarized tests, but my college grades are pretty good. Do you think pharmacy schools that don't require the pcat offer the same education as the ones that do? I was looking at the Albany College of Pharmacy in New York. It doesn't require the pcat. Anyone hear anything good or bad about it?

05-09-2005, 06:07 AM	#4
goheel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 604	I heard UCSF and USC are pretty easy to get into. Try there. __________________ "All I got in this world is my balls and my word.....and I don't break them for nobody!" - Scarface

05-09-2005, 06:52 AM	#7
Glycerin Commercially Unavailable Status: Pharmacist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Squint your eyes and look closer. Posts: 3,264	Moving to the PCAT forum since this is PCAT related. If you check out the FAQ in either the pre-pharmacy or the PCAT forums, you'll find a link answering this question. http://forums.studentdoctor.net/show...8&postcount=33 __________________ "Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow." - Plato "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." - Mark Twain "Do this long enough, you'll get a taste for it." - "Code Red" by Tori Amos

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

What is SDN?

Communities

Nonprofit Organization

Find It

Usual Stuff

This forum made possible through member donations and the support of:

05-08-2005, 11:32 PM	#3
RLK Senior Member Status: Pre-Health Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 500	Are any of the schools that don't require the pcat not impossible to get into?

05-09-2005, 06:43 AM	#5
Pharmalli Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 46	I don't think PCAT is required for most pharmacy schools in California. Purdue does not require PCAT either!

05-09-2005, 06:47 AM	#6
Raining Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 22	I heard Xavier in Louisana doesn't require PCAT, either. In my personal opinion, if you can keep your prerequisite at pretty good GPA, you suppose to have no problem to score an average PCAT score.

05-09-2005, 08:49 AM	#8
dontworry Dont Worry, Be Happy Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 85	Im a current Albany COP student. I like the school so far As for admissions, i dont know if schools that dont require are easier to get into. I would suggest just taking the PCAT and see how you do. You dont want to limit to only non PCAT schools. These schools may actually get more apps since people are attracted to the non PCAT. Also the trend for ACP now is to have students transfer into the accelerated program, which takes about 50-60 students.