I didn't see one for USF so I figured I would go ahead and start one. Does any current USF students have any advice/stats to share?
I didn't see one for USF so I figured I would go ahead and start one. Does any current USF students have any advice/stats to share?
Hey I am a student of the Class of 2015 at USF-COP. Could you be a little bit more specific about the advice you're looking to recieve? (Admissions, classes, school choice, etc.)
I was regular decision for the C/o 2015. I graduated with a bachelors in BioMedical Sciences from USF in 2011(my GPA was approx. 3.4), and I scored very well on the PCAT.
When do interview invites usually get sent out?
I'm applying here as well! This is one of the schools I'd like to attend, but I'm a bit concerned since it isn't fully accredited yet. Are the students who graduate from these schools worse off than students who graduate from fully accredited schools?
When do interview invites usually get sent out?
I'm applying here as well! This is one of the schools I'd like to attend, but I'm a bit concerned since it isn't fully accredited yet. Are the students who graduate from these schools worse off than students who graduate from fully accredited schools?
Hello, everyone! I am not planning to apply this cycle, however, I welcome any insight as to how to improve my application for the next cycle. Unfortunately, I carried poor habits with me, along with an impressive resume of "life circumstances," my first few years of college. Needless to say I have dug myself quite a hole. I have not taken a science course in about a year and a half and have resumed doing so this semester. My last academic year, although non-science, has begun a nice upward trend: 3.6, 3.8, and 4.0 respectively. I am re-taking the organic chemistry courses, along with the other courses needed to complete my degree in December. I was originally a Molecular and Microbiology major, but I changed majors after a bad break-up and the death of my grandfather all during finals week spring of 2011:cry:. As it stands I should graduate this December with a 3.01 GPA as calculated via the PHARMCAS formula. My science GPA, however, will be around a 2.5, and is not likely to move much no matter how long I take courses! Because of this, I am worried about my chances of matriculating into pharmacy school. I have worked for CVS for 3.5 years, the last of which was full-time as the lead technician. I recently dropped CVS to part-time and began working full-time at a hospital community pharmacy that specializes in organ transplant, hepatitis, and oncology drugs as a certified pharmacy technician. I am on track to be moved into the organ transplant center and promoted to "Pharmacy Benefits and Patient Care Coordinator" in the beginning of 2013. I should be meeting with a representative of USF October 10, 2012 to discuss how to improve my credentials, but I'm super nervous. I really love this field and am so grateful to have been exposed to clinical pharmacy! I have not taken the PCAT yet, but I plan to take it around May or June after completing calculus. I am frustrated because my transcripts do not reflect my capabilities, and I do not know what else I can do about my past other than try to maintain the slope I have begun to set. At my time of application I will have 4.5 years with CVS under my belt and about a year at the hospital, and a detrimental amount of active student organization leadership roles from the first three years of college.
Any further suggestions? I appreciate you taking the time to read the novel I wrote. Good luck to every one applying this year!
Work hard, keep your faith, and don't let anyone knock you down!
Did anyone apply to Early Decision? I got my acceptance call on Friday! Super excited!
I know GPA is a major roadblock for me, but I'm kinda hoping my PCAT score can offset it to an extent. What do you think?
You should definately apply. We have a holistic admissions philosophy and therefore your PCAT scores could very well offset your GPA. We are most concerned with there being enough evidence to suggest you can successfully complete the program. We are also seeking mature students with advanced critical thinking skills willing to go the extra mile to achieve excellence. Therefore, in reviewing your file, we would look at whether or not you have had poor grades at one point and time and if there has been enough time since having poor grades to show upward progress. We would also look at your most recent semesters to identify if you have taken full semesters of science courses with good grades to show evidence of your ability to handle the rigors of the program. One concern that you might consider is how you will articulate in an interview having lower grades when your PCAT score indicates that you are capable of excellence. Were you underachieving due to bordom and a lack of effort? Did you have a traumatic life circumstance? Did you simply have a lack of direction and passion? The committee will want to further understand this, and it might be helpful to include it on your essay on the supplemental application. Hope this helps!
Does USF give preference to in-state?
the first interview invites will be given out this week! please post if you receive an invite and let us know the dates being offered. thanks and good luck!
They had already sent out an email with the dates early in November:
If selected, you be invited to participate in an on-campus interview on one of the following dates:
1/31
2/1, 2/6, 2/8, 2/13, 2/15, 2/19, 2/22, 2/26
3/1, 3/6, 3/8, 3/13, 3/15, 3/20, 3/22, 3/27
Invites will be given out starting the 19th
Make sure you have talking points. Like 'Naomad339' said, it goes by really quickly and I know I would have preferred MMI over any other style of interview. You get to see the question before you walk into the room, so you have time to think about what you'll say. By the time you finish talking, you're out of time. Some of them will ask you a follow-up question if there's time. You can do it! You'll be surprised how smooth the process is. Good luck!I just received an email today for an interview!
I know they conduct MMI's and I''m pretty nervous and scared because I've never been interviewed with that format. I'm doing plenty of research now, but if there are any students who are already in and would like to share some tips, I'm sure we would all GREATLY appreciate it
congrats on your interview invite! were you able to pick your interview date or did they assign one to you? I'm anxiously waiting...
Wow, that is fast! You must be a competitive applicant. I submitted my docs just before the Dec 3rd deadline. There was some question whether or not they would accept some of my science courses, but it is all cleared up now. I'm not sure when I will hear from them, but hopefully soon. Congrats again, and good luck with this interview and any others that may be coming up.
Ah, no, I wish I did. I was assigned February 13th.
I'm actually quite unimpressed with the Admissions Committee. I have experienced not just one, but two different experiences. It's sad when an Admission Committee fails to acknowledge that everything on your application is actually correct and requires our time and effort to correct their mistakes. Imagine if all pharmacy schools did that, how much time it would require on our part.
And what kind of Pharmacy School automatically goes to voicemail?
Anybody else have similar experiences?