- Joined
- Jun 8, 2013
- Messages
- 233
- Reaction score
- 19
It was just a short survey + a short pre-req course form and I have called then and they said I have completed their application and they are just reviewing them right now but it has been a while...
University at Buffalo - Class of 2018 Phamacy
- Thread starter trixtherabbit1
- Start date
- Joined
- Dec 25, 2013
- Messages
- 1
- Reaction score
- 0
Hey, I have 2.886 GPA and 3.089 for my major courses which is Chemistry. PharmCAS calculated i have 2.65 GPA.
Verbal Ability 365 (4)
Biology 379 (10)
Reading Comprehension 359 (3)
Chemistry 399 (45)
Quantitative Ability 410 (67)
My PCAT score is horrible. I worked at a pharmacy for 6 months and research lab. 2 good recommendation letters.
Do you guys think i have any chance?
Verbal Ability 365 (4)
Biology 379 (10)
Reading Comprehension 359 (3)
Chemistry 399 (45)
Quantitative Ability 410 (67)
My PCAT score is horrible. I worked at a pharmacy for 6 months and research lab. 2 good recommendation letters.
Do you guys think i have any chance?
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2013
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 20
I am no admissions officer, but those are some pretty rough numbers. I've never seen section scores in the single digits before. I barely have over a 3.0 GPA with a PCAT composite of 98, and I was surprised t0 get an interview offer a week after submitting the Pharmcas application.
My advice would be to re-take the PCAT and score in the 90s. I believe that is what helped my application because my GPA is not appealing.
- Joined
- Jun 8, 2013
- Messages
- 233
- Reaction score
- 19
how long did the school take to send you an interview invitation?
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2013
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 20
I just checked my records again to make sure. I designated my PharmCAS on the 2nd of December and received the interview e-mail on the 10th, so yeah pretty much a week.
The strange thing is that I still need to complete their supplemental application. Same thing happened with Tennessee and Midwestern AZ. I guess some schools do that?
The strange thing is that I still need to complete their supplemental application. Same thing happened with Tennessee and Midwestern AZ. I guess some schools do that?
- Joined
- Jun 8, 2013
- Messages
- 233
- Reaction score
- 19
ughh. i sent in my application on nov 11 and still haven't hear anything since then... i got 3.80 overall and 95% on pcat...
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2013
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 20
Ahhh I see.. Do you already have a degree? Hopefully your application is still under review or maybe it somehow got pushed down the queue? Another thing I should add is that I have pretty strong LORs. I may not have any research or retail pharmacy experience (or even school clubs for that matter), but I showed that the things I do have a lot of meaning and prepared me to pursue pharmacy.
Their application isn't due for a while, so you have time!
- Joined
- Jun 8, 2013
- Messages
- 233
- Reaction score
- 19
Ahhh I see.. Do you already have a degree? Hopefully your application is still under review or maybe it somehow got pushed down the queue? Another thing I should add is that I have pretty strong LORs. I may not have any research or retail pharmacy experience (or even school clubs for that matter), but I showed that the things I do have a lot of meaning and prepared me to pursue pharmacy.
Their application isn't due for a while, so you have time!
I will have a B.S. In spring.
I got 4 good LOR too
along with leadership positions. Sigh I will guess I will call again on Monday.
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2013
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 20
I will have a B.S. In spring.
I got 4 good LOR too
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Yeah you certainly have strong stats, but everyone has something different to offer to the table.
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2013
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 20
http://pcatweb.info/
It looks like the earliest you can take the PCAT is in January 7th and 8th. We're nearing the end of December.. so if you want to register, you should do it ASAP. Get a good review guide, study like a madman/woman, and ace it. Good luck.
Irelia is correct; UB does not accept students for the spring. You can consider taking a year off and strengthening your PCAT and application. You could consider volunteering at a hospital pharmacy or try to work as a tech.
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2013
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 20
I guess it won't hurt to at least make an attempt this cycle? Maybe a mind-blowing personal statement could get you an interview somewhere since you mentioned pharmacy experience and good LORs.
- Joined
- Jun 8, 2013
- Messages
- 233
- Reaction score
- 19
still waiting on the invitation...
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2013
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 8
congrats, how was the interview. i have one on friday and I'm a little nervous because of the writing section. any tips or advice on how to prepare...
Yes, the shuttle can take you from North to South campus, but they might only let you on if you have a UB card. Depending on the hotel, they might offer free shuttle services to where you need to go. Congrats and good luck on the interview!
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2013
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 8
Just had my interview yesterday and I'm a little nervous. My interview skills are just horrible and I think I screwed up. Can anyone who got accepted tell us about your stats and how the interview went, it would be greatly appreciated. I also noticed that many of their students in the school are all super energetic extroverts, I am not that. Is that what their looking for? (...maybe loud extroverts make the best leaders or something...?)
Oh and congrats if you got accepted, this is an amazing school!
Also how would you compare this school to TJU or Temple.
Oh and congrats if you got accepted, this is an amazing school!
Also how would you compare this school to TJU or Temple.
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2014
- Messages
- 26
- Reaction score
- 16
If it helps, I submitted my all my paperwork on 12/18 and received an interview invite on 1/27 for the 2/28 interview date. My stats are low but I have strong LORs, research experience, and a lot of pharmacy exposure/experience I'm not too sure of their policy on calls, but I've heard that interviews go until March/April? Feb 28 is the latest date i've seen as of now but completely possible for more wiggle room! Maybe shoot them an email? Schools are very busy now and I know that some schools explicitly tell you not to contact them.
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2013
- Messages
- 51
- Reaction score
- 20
How are you so certain that you're waitlisted because of them? There are so many factors that play into the decisions that the adcom makes.
During the interviews I always befriend really nice people and I may come across as being selfish if I don't share anything. I don't flat-out share the questions. I only let them know how the interview went and try to encourage them.
You never know, you could be accepted off the waitlist! At least you know the repercussions of sharing interview questions now.
l0l what do you mean you got "cheated out"? It was your decision to help in the beginning. And the fact that you got wait-listed probably means you prepared inadequately for the interview or your approach was not that good. I don't know how buffalo evaluates applicants but more or less if you do good on your interview you are most likely in.
Many students come of the waitlist, you definitely still have a chance.
Congrats on your acceptance! You should be receiving another email from the admissions office soon with a link to it.
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2013
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 8
I literally fell in love with this school when I visited here for the interview. I'm so happy I was accepted
I literally fell in love with this school when I visited here for the interview. I'm so happy I was accepted
Congrats!! So you'll be attending in the fall??
Feel free to ask any questions about anything!- Joined
- Oct 31, 2013
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 8
Yes I will be starting this fall and I'm so excited!!!Congrats!! So you'll be attending in the fall??
I have a question . I want to live on campus (grad apartments) but I don't know which is the best. I never had a chance to tour the north campus or housing. Which apartments is the newest/ most modern, cleanest, and quietest (away from the crazy parties or undergrads)?
I'm not too familiar with the on-campus apts. because I'm renting off campus, but I have friends living at UV Sweethome that like it there. It's right across from north campus and also close to a theater. If you look up AMC Maple Ridge, it's super fancy and has cheap matinee pricing on weekdays before 4:30pm (or 5, I forget). Also close to a Taco Bell if you have those late night cravings.
I advise against Collegiate Village though. It's a gated area but the second you step out of the gates, the neighborhood is pretty sketchy. It's more expensive as well.
Is there any particular one that you were looking at??
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2013
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 8
Thanks for the advice
I know i want to live in on campus. They gave me a list of apartments available for grad students. Which so you recommend from what you've heard? Also, did you attend UB as an undergrad, if not how did you find a room mate or the right apartment?
Creekside Village
Flickinger Court
Flint Village
South Lake Village
Hadley Village
Thanks for the advice
I know i want to live in on campus. They gave me a list of apartments available for grad students. Which so you recommend from what you've heard? Also, did you attend UB as an undergrad, if not how did you find a room mate or the right apartment?
Creekside Village
Flickinger Court
Flint Village
South Lake Village
Hadley Village
I haven't really heard much about these on-campus apts, I only know of some off-campus apts. I personally wouldn't choose Creekside Village or Flickinger Court because they're in the middle of nowhere and far from the heart of North Campus. Check out the map pdf of north campus. I like South Lake Village because of the lakes but still a little far from heart of campus if you don't have a car.
I didn't attend UB for undergrad so it was difficult looking for housing. One of my roommates was already a long time friend. And another roommate I actually found right here on this forum! We were both accepted and found out we were both from NYC so we messaged and friended each other. As for apt. hunting, Craigslist was my primary resource. I responded to several listings on Craigslist and then planned a one-day trip to Buffalo and rented a car to check out apts. during my spring break. Obviously this isn't too practical but just sharing my experience!
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2013
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 8
Thank you sooo much for the tips! It really helps.
No problem! Feel free to ask about anything else~~Thank you sooo much for the tips! It really helps.
We have a few people here from the west coast. They have been able to adapt easily. It's quite cold here, and recently it's been snowing quite a lot. Student life isn't bad. You get to know your classmates very well because you see them everyday in every class. There isn't really much to do in Buffalo around the school, but there are quite a few places to eat, a good movie theater nearby, and Canada is less than an hour away. If you are planning to come here from the west coast, I recommend purchasing a heavy coat and a pair of boots.
We have a few people here from the west coast. They have been able to adapt easily. It's quite cold here, and recently it's been snowing quite a lot. Student life isn't bad. You get to know your classmates very well because you see them everyday in every class. There isn't really much to do in Buffalo around the school, but there are quite a few places to eat, a good movie theater nearby, and Canada is less than an hour away. If you are planning to come here from the west coast, I recommend purchasing a heavy coat and a pair of boots.
I was wondering the same thing! I'm from the south, and with the recent snow storms, have flights been getting delayed? I wasn't quite sure if I should be worried about transportation over there.
This year has just been particularly rough everywhere. Hopefully it won't continue to be this bad in the coming years!
The closest area to south campus would be the university heights area. You can check here for rooms if you're just looking for one: http://subboard.com/och/ I would caution you that some areas in university heights are kinda sketchy though...
Just prepare for the interview like any other and you should be fine! If you scroll to older posts, you'll see what others have had to say about it. It's a pretty laid back interview so don't stress too much about it!
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2013
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 8
This site will help: (look for the interview questions)
http://schools.studentdoctor.net/schools/show_individual/917653
