Anyone apply to Worcester - MCPHS ?

[WorcesterPHOBoy]

I AM! post here

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[calrx]

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I am too! I like that its an accelerated 3 year program. I'll probably be killing myself those 3 years but whatever. Did you already send your application? I JUST got my last LOR so hopefully it will be sent out within the next few days. Do you know anything about the criteria--PCAT scores, GPA, etc? I really don't know much... Let me know!

 

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[WorcesterPHOBoy]

I am too! I like that its an accelerated 3 year program. I'll probably be killing myself those 3 years but whatever. Did you already send your application? I JUST got my last LOR so hopefully it will be sent out within the next few days. Do you know anything about the criteria--PCAT scores, GPA, etc? I really don't know much... Let me know!

i applied 1 month ago and they replied back, telling me they have to see my Fall 2005 grade before they make decision

 

[rivatnt]

i applied 1 month ago and they replied back, telling me they have to see my Fall 2005 grade before they make decision

Did you have an interview already? They are making a decision before you interviewed?

 

[WorcesterPHOBoy]

Did you have an interview already? They are making a decision before you interviewed?

I did not have an interview. The letter says " We put you on hold until we see your Fall 2005 grade...."


Status:
-GPA 3.74 @ Community College
-1 yr at Rite Aid Tech Pharm
-Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
-Volunteer two places and still doing it
-Dean's List, every semester

I think it is very competitive for Community College students to get into Pharmacy School

 

[jolie122]

I AM! post here

i applied too
i will tried to go to one their open house

 

[jolie122]

I am too! I like that its an accelerated 3 year program. I'll probably be killing myself those 3 years but whatever. Did you already send your application? I JUST got my last LOR so hopefully it will be sent out within the next few days. Do you know anything about the criteria--PCAT scores, GPA, etc? I really don't know much... Let me know!

PCAT is not required

 

[Comet208]

My appl just got completed there. They said i have to wait 4-6 weeks for either an interview (starting in Jan) or a rejection letter.
Does anyone know how many they normally interview? i asked that question from them twice and was given 2 totally different numbers; 600 and 250!!

 

[TMVegas]

PCAT is not required

According to their website, they do require the PCAT.

http://www.mcphs.edu/collegeCatalog/0405/admissions.html

"Candidates for the PharmD (Boston and Worcester/Manchester) who have completed or are in the process of completing coursework equivalent to courses in the prepharmacy phase of the curriculum at MCPHS are required to take the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test)."

 

[Stephie]

According to their website, they do require the PCAT.

http://www.mcphs.edu/collegeCatalog/0405/admissions.html

"Candidates for the PharmD (Boston and Worcester/Manchester) who have completed or are in the process of completing coursework equivalent to courses in the prepharmacy phase of the curriculum at MCPHS are required to take the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test)."

I read that about the Pcat there also, but when I called the school they assured me that a PCAT score is not needed.

 

[calrx]

Hi ya'll.... I opened my mail today and had an invite letter from MCPHS-Worcester!! My 1st interview... ahhh I'm soooo nervous!! Go check your mail.

 

[starsweet]

I read that about the Pcat there also, but when I called the school they assured me that a PCAT score is not needed.

Is it too late to apply there?

 

[jolie122]

when did u applied?
and was yr gpa?

 

[calrx]

when did u applied?
and was yr gpa?

They are very speedy!! I actually sent my application on October 31st, got a letter dated November 3rd stating they had received my application, and got a letter today dated November 4th inviting me for an interview. My undergrad GPA is a 3.3.

 

[calrx]

Is it too late to apply there?

I don't think its too late to apply there. Like I said in my previous post, I sent my completed application 10/31 and a week later received an invite. They work quickly there! I would say go for it. When I called to set up an appointment they told me they just started scheduling interviews.

 

[rivatnt]

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I don't think its too late to apply there. Like I said in my previous post, I sent my completed application 10/31 and a week later received an invite. They work quickly there! I would say go for it. When I called to set up an appointment they told me they just started scheduling interviews.

 

[WorcesterPHOBoy]

Carl, how many pre-pharmacy courses left u had to take?

 

[WorcesterPHOBoy]

They are very speedy!! I actually sent my application on October 31st, got a letter dated November 3rd stating they had received my application, and got a letter today dated November 4th inviting me for an interview. My undergrad GPA is a 3.3.

do you have any BS degree?

 

[calrx]

do you have any BS degree?

Yup, I have a BS in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I just graduated this past May. If I am accepted and decide to go to MCPHS I would have to take economics and an additional math/computer course over the summer to complete their pre-req requirements.

 

[Stephie]

Is it too late to apply there?

I'm pretty sure that it's not too late to apply there, but i would call the school to doublecheck.

Good Luck!