- Joined
- Feb 28, 2010
- Messages
- 136
- Reaction score
- 1
So, I just turned 22 and I technically should have a Bachelor's by now. I'm at my current 4-year school that has a PA program, but I was debating between doing the PA program and applying to Pharmacy school.
I decided to go to Pharmacy school, but I figured since I've been in school for so long already, I might as well just get my Bachelor's in Biology first and then apply...however, the school I want to apply to, doesn't require a Bachelor's and I could technically apply now for Fall 2013. I haven't taken the PCATs though, but they said I can take it in January. I just don't know if I'll have enough time to study for it because I have a busy semester coming up.
These are my 2 options:
1) Apply now for 2013, and cram studying for the January PCAT into my crazy semester, and attend Pharmacy school in Fall 2013 without having a Bachelor's degree.
2) Finish this school year coming up, and take the PCAT in Summer or Fall 2013 when I'll actually have time to study for it. Apply to Pharmacy school for Fall 2014 semester, and I'll also be able to earn my Bachelor's in Biology in the meantime.
I guess my main concern is my age. If I go next year, I'll be 23 going into Pharmacy school and graduating at 27. If I wait a year more, I'll be 24 going into Pharmacy school and graduating at 28.
I decided to go to Pharmacy school, but I figured since I've been in school for so long already, I might as well just get my Bachelor's in Biology first and then apply...however, the school I want to apply to, doesn't require a Bachelor's and I could technically apply now for Fall 2013. I haven't taken the PCATs though, but they said I can take it in January. I just don't know if I'll have enough time to study for it because I have a busy semester coming up.
These are my 2 options:
1) Apply now for 2013, and cram studying for the January PCAT into my crazy semester, and attend Pharmacy school in Fall 2013 without having a Bachelor's degree.
2) Finish this school year coming up, and take the PCAT in Summer or Fall 2013 when I'll actually have time to study for it. Apply to Pharmacy school for Fall 2014 semester, and I'll also be able to earn my Bachelor's in Biology in the meantime.
I guess my main concern is my age. If I go next year, I'll be 23 going into Pharmacy school and graduating at 27. If I wait a year more, I'll be 24 going into Pharmacy school and graduating at 28.