Did any one get confirmation email?
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Did any one get confirmation email?
by confirmation email, you meant the email that state the supplemental application was received? or email stating that USC received both pharmcas and supplemental application?
I submitted my Pharmcas on July 17th, and also my supplemental application on July 28th. Pharmcas sent my application to USC on Aug 3rd. I only recieved confirmation email for supplemntal not for Pharmcas. I called USC Admission office they told me they didnt receive any Pharmcas application yet. I am scared I wanted to make sure it happenes for every one or its just me ?or the email that states the PharmCAS application is received, but still need supplemental application?
they like people with a gpa above 3.5 (i heard this directly from one of the admissions ppl). if you graduated from a UC and your gpa is lower than that then there is still a chance you will get an interview.they also compare your prereq gpa with your overall gpa and a big difference between the two will decrease your chances. a bachelor's degree is also required, but it doesn't necessarily need to be science related. my advice would be to increase your gpa by retaking prereqs that you got bad grades in bc they only look at the 2nd attempt and basically ignore the 1st time you took the class.
I was talking to a graduate USC pharmacy student, and he said first thing USC looks at is GPA. They throw out applications that are under a certain GPA cutoff. I know the minimum to apply is a 3.0 GPA, but he said that's just so they can get applicants fee money.
Here are my stats
Overall GPA: 3.23
- 4 years working as a pharmacist's assistant
- 1 year volunteering at hospital pharmacy
- 1 VERY good LOR from pharmacist and 1 okay LOR from professor
and a lot of other extracurriculars non-pharm related
With that GPA though, do u think they'll even consider me?
Does USC email us when they received the primary application from PharmCAS? PharmCAS mailed mine on August 15 but I never receive an email from USC confirming that they receive my pharmcas application. Do you guys have the same issue?
USC will send an email once they receive everything (pharmcas + supp). I just receive the email today. I sent my appl in early Aug. So don't worry you probably get the email soon.
i submitted my application pretty early, but I don't recall getting an email about both my pharmcas and supplemental being received.
are you talking about the one where they give you your USC ID? that's the most recent email ive received.
I submitted my supplemental on July 28th. The first letter that I got was on Sep 6th (acknowledge letter ) which said they recieved my Pharmcas and supplemental. And I got another email on Sep9th(evaluation letter) which mentioned the my completed courses and what I need to take....and at the end it said if you get in for interview you will be notified for 1-3 weeks before interview dates...it mentioned they will only call 30% of applicant for interview....Hey ghoorii,
When did you submit your supplemental? I just submitted mine and received an email stating that my supplemental application has been received. What should I expect next? The evaluation letter? What is the acknowledge letter that you mentioned?
Thanks!
For what it's worth, I was accepted last app cycle with a cumulative of ~3.35 and without as extensive pharmacy experience as you. So I would say don't be too pessimistic, and hope for the best, because it can happen If you (or anyone else) has any questions regarding the app cycle, the school, my experience, or anything, feel free to ask or shoot me a PM.
I submitted my PharmCas on the 10th and my supplemental on the 14th. Didn't get an evaluation letter or a confirmation letter. Anyone else in the same boat?I submitted my supplemental on July 28th. The first letter that I got was on Sep 6th (acknowledge letter ) which said they recieved my Pharmcas and supplemental. And I got another email on Sep9th(evaluation letter) which mentioned the my completed courses and what I need to take....and at the end it said if you get in for interview you will be notified for 1-3 weeks before interview dates...it mentioned they will only call 30% of applicant for interview....
I think its too early for you to get the confirmation, because I called earlier and they said they got the new system and because of that they started to evaluate the applications late....Dont worry you will get it ...I submitted my PharmCas on the 10th and my supplemental on the 14th. Didn't get an evaluation letter or a confirmation letter. Anyone else in the same boat?
Did you have BS when you applied last year? Tks
Hey guys! I have started working on part 1 of the USC supplemental form and wanted to start on the supplemental questions which they don't provide until part 1 is complete. I was wondering if any of you guys can provide me the 3 supplemental questions that they ask? thanks!
.Answer 2 questions only; please answer question number 1 and either question number 2 or 3..
1. What have you done to prepare for admission and a career in pharmacy? (Re-applicants should focus on specific things -activities, additional educational studies, etc. - which strengthen the file from the previous application.) (2000 characters)
2. If you believe that your college transcripts or your resume does not adequately portray your past performance or your future promise as a pharmacist, please feel free to explain the reasons for the disparity; for example, employment, extracurricular activities, personal characteristics or illness. (3000 characters)
3. What unique, personal qualities and/or life experiences will you bring to your pharmacy career? (3000 characters)
USC doesnt tell you ANYTHING!
okay not totally correct, they email you to tell you they've received both PharmCAS and supplemental.
But compare to other schools, USC is not very informative.
I submitted my supplemental on July 28th. The first letter that I got was on Sep 6th (acknowledge letter ) which said they recieved my Pharmcas and supplemental. And I got another email on Sep9th(evaluation letter) which mentioned the my completed courses and what I need to take....and at the end it said if you get in for interview you will be notified for 1-3 weeks before interview dates...it mentioned they will only call 30% of applicant for interview....
I got my lack letter today too. Anyone else get it where it says that you are missing English and Communications even though you are planning to get a Bachelor's Degree?
Also, does anyone else's AP credits show up as required even though you didnt report them?
When did you submit your pharmcas and supplemental? I haven't receive a lack letter yet. The last email I got from them was an acknowledgement receipt.
I called addmission , they told me its normal to have 3 or 4 incomplete or in progress....But you have to finish them if u get in by fall 2012.How many courses do you have left to complete? Have you heard anything from them again? I just got my evaluation. I am kind of worried about getting an interview. I have quite a few courses left to complete, which I am doing right now as well. And I know I can complete them. But I am still worried!
I got my lack letter today too. Anyone else get it where it says that you are missing English and Communications even though you are planning to get a Bachelor's Degree?
Also, does anyone else's AP credits show up as required even though you didnt report them?
Update on this, I sent an e-mail back and they fixed my file. The update removed the English, Communications, and AP.
It happened for me too, but I have a question for u, after sending email back and fort , they re-evaluated my application, and Jim sent me an updated one. In the updated email my missing courses looks fine but the completed one doesn't. Its weird , because i finished all of my Organics and its not in completed one nor missing one... I dont know what to do now ...I sent an email but i didnt get any respond back yet... I am afraid their mistake put me back behind... because I submitted my application in mid July and I got my acknowledge email in early sep ... but I still see mistakes....I hope its not the case...
I called addmission , they told me its normal to have 3 or 4 incomplete or in progress....But you have to finish them if u get in by fall 2012.
I don't think it matters, as long as what you need isn't wrong, I think that's the important part.
Thank you for checking. Have you heard anything else from them?
I hope any way I will send an email and maybe I will call them tomorrow to make sure....
when should we expect invitations? any ideas?Does any of you guys haven't receive an evaluation letter and/or lack letter despite of the early submission? If yes, when did you submit your pharmcas and supplemental?