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a. Schools you are applying to:

University of Colorado, Regis (Colorado), Oregon State, University of Washington, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)

Haven't taken it yet. What score minimum would I need to have a good chance at these schools? 70ish?

f. Pharmacy experience obtained

-1 year (100 hours) as a pharmacy tech at a non-profit that helps uninsured get medicine.
-6 months working retail as a tech.
-Started Pre-Pharmacy Club at my University, President for 1 year.
-Shadowed a Nuclear, Retail, and Clinical Pharmacist.
-Active member in SNPhA (Student National Pharmaceutical Association)

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)

Haven't submitted yet, but will after I take the PCAT.

h. Number of LORs and source of LORs

Three.
1. Pharmacy Manager at non-profit I volunteer at as a tech.
2. Biology Professor, got A's in his classes.
3. Psychology teacher (I was a TA for in her Psychopharmacology class).

i. Non-Pharmacy Work and Volunteer Experience

-6 months (50 hours) volunteering in the hospital E.R.
-TA for Psychopharmacology class
-Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society Member

j. Self-perception of interview skills

Not the best interviewer, but I'm working on it since it's one of my weak points.

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality

Pretty good, but it could always be better.

Any suggestions or opinions on my chances are really helpful! Thanks.
 
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Guitarmacy,

"Haven't taken it yet. What score minimum would I need to have a good chance at these schools? 70ish?"

I went UW's PharmD information session. They look favorably on an 80 or higher chemistry PCAT.
 
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Hi! If someone could please give me some insight into my chances, that would be great! Please let me know! And thank you for your time!

a. Schools you are applying to
California schools, Midwestern, University of Illinois-Chicago, Purdue, Massachusetts College of Health Sciences- Boston, University of Michigan, UNC, Buffalo-SUNY, Touro- NY, U of C, Ohio State, Oregon, University of Sciences Philadelphia, UW, University of Utah.
b. Overall GPA
3.84
c. Math/Science GPA
3.85
d. GPA in last one or two school years
Probably ~3.95 my last two years....It was my first few quarters that brought me down...
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
Haven't taken yet. Taking in July. Hoping for a 70+
f. Pharmacy experience obtained
None, Shadowed Clinical Pharmacist. (I also interned a a clinic for two years with a small selection of medication...does this count as pharm experience????)
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)
Filled out the whole application, just waiting for PCATs.
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs
1: Doctor I interned for.
2: Chem Professor.
3: Research Professor.
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
Volunteered at health fairs for two years, research 1.5 years in Autism, volunteered with underprivileged for a year.
j. Self-perception of interview skills
Um...not quite sure but I've been told that I'll do well since I like to talk...
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality.
I think it sounds sincere and real....

Thank you for your time!
 
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A. MCPHS- worcester ( early decision)

B. Overall gpa 3.38

C. Math/ science 3.56

D. Gpa within the last two years between 3.8-4.0

E. no pcat not required for MCPHS

F. Experience- 2 years pharmacy tech

G.Submission almost complete will e- submit within the next week

H. LORS: 4 - pharmacist, head of science department at psu, research professor , chemistry professor

I. Tutor for chemistry inorganic and organic, biology, and genetics
I'm involved with cancer research, I'm also part of the chemical society- we travel to elementary schools and junior high schools and do experiments with the students to get them interested in science

What do you guys think my chances are of getting in to MCPHS?!??!?
 
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a. Schools you are applying to: Only to California schools: USC, UCSD, Western, UOP, Touro Northstate, Loma Linda
b. Overall GPA: 3.1
c. Math/Science GPA: 3.0
d. GPA in last one or two school years: 3.0
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite): None
f. Pharmacy experience obtained: 10 months are pharmacy tech
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary): early July 2012

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs: 3 LORS(Pharmacist, Professor, Health Advisor)
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience: 2 Years Pre-health Club board member
j. Self-perception of interview skills: Descent
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality: Not best but pretty good
 
Hey guys. If you could tell me what you think my chances are it would help a lot! I am a current UF student who will have a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science.

A. UF, USF, LECOM, PBA, NOVA, and UC- Denver

B. Overall GPA 3.35

C. Math/ science 3.02

D. GPA within the last two years: 3.43

E. Plan on taking July 2012 PCAT with 70%+

F. Experience- Shadowed a pharmacist and over a year of research in chemotherapeutic drugs

G.Will submit PharmCAS within the month

H. LORS: 4 - pharmacist, science professor, PI (primary investigator) from my research, and a professor that I was a TA for for 2 semesters
 
szetok said:
Hi! If someone could please give me some insight into my chances, that would be great! Please let me know! And thank you for your time!
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You will get interviews for sure. Your application looks great. Dont worry about the history of 2.0. Pharm school like upward gpa trend.


PharmMD1213 said:
What do you guys think my chances are of getting in to MCPHS?!??!?
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Your application sounds good to me. I like the part about going to schools to get kids interested in science.



hkyang said:
a. Schools you are applying to: Only to California schools: USC, UCSD, Western, UOP, Touro Northstate, Loma Linda
b. Overall GPA: 3.1
c. Math/Science GPA: 3.0
d. GPA in last one or two school years: 3.0
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite): None
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You might get one or two interviews. You need to either raise your gpa or build up more on your EC activities. A leadership role would also be prefered. Definitely get a 90s on your PCAT and try for a few out of state schools.

lwilsonUF said:
Hey guys. If you could tell me what you think my chances are it would help a lot! I am a current UF student who will have a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science.
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Raise your science/math gpa more if you can. You definitely will get interviews. Aim for a high 80 or 90 on PCAT.
 
jamesmmw said:
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)

Verbal: 95%
Bio: 99%
Reading: 69%
Math: 71%
Chem:97%

Comp:97%


f. Pharmacy experience obtained

My first job out of college was as a pharmacy cashier for 8 months.



Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs

current LOR's: 4
2 prof's ( though with one im not sure if they're even doing it: all they replied was "Thank you" to the email I sent. I feel guilty about asking busy professors for recommendations. )
2 supervisors/co-workers from the place i'm a volunteer math/chem/bio tutor. They already submitted the letters.

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience

Volunteering as tutor,
Volunteer sender of books to the imprisoned ,
Lifeguarding in college (needed a health department approved certification for this),
Pharmacy cashier,
Cashier/ tag hanger at grocery stores (not mentioned on pharmcas yet)


k. Overall impression of personal statement quality

I'm alittle worried about my personal statement quality. Right now, I'm just sticking to the truth. I want to apply the knowledge I gained in my undergraduate studies. I feel pharmacy would be enjoyable. I like helping people, perhaps from an innate altruistic sense. I like using knowledge to help people. I don't really have many specific stories .

I haven't directly mentioned it but I see getting into pharmacy school as a pathway to a job.

My reasons of liking to help people might seem like a mediocre reason to apply. Maybe my statement so far seems vague? Maybe my comparsion between being a pharmacy cashier and how being the pharmacist seems better in every way seems silly and should not be mentioned?
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Your gpa is not great but good job on the PCAT. I think you need to get better LORs. Definitely need more EC especially community services or pharmacy related clinics. If your reason to pursue pharmacy is to help people, you need to show some solid evidences. Are you involve in any volunteering clubs or community projects? If not, start now.

Check with schools on course requirement (your speech course)
 
kcwang said:
You will get interviews for sure. Your application looks great. Dont worry about the history of 2.0. Pharm school like upward gpa trend.
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Hi! Thanks kcwang! But um.... I didn't have a history of 2.0! LOL! Are you still responding to my WAMCs!? LOL. Or are you confusing mines with someone else's??

But thanks for your time!
 
szetok said:
Hi! Thanks kcwang! But um.... I didn't have a history of 2.0! LOL! Are you still responding to my WAMCs!? LOL. Or are you confusing mines with someone else's??

But thanks for your time!
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Oh LoL Sorry!! Then you have a good application then!
 
Thanks for your reply!

Yea, my GPA is not great. I should've switched colleges or something because a B average just doesn't seem to cut it.

Hopefully my recent upward trend to an A+ GPA will count for something? I guess there isn't much I can do about those B's I got when I was 19.

Fortunately, my PCAT turned out really high. I was definately surprised! My housemates of the time didn't like how I seemed to be studying all the time for the PCAT so they threw some kind of drug party the night before the test. Some smoke came into my room and knocked me out for 3 hours. Then, I didn't really sleep the rest of the night. I was in a terrible state for the test. I thought I bombed the test, especially the reading comprehension. The next days and weeks the place i was staying at became full of drugsmoke. So, I moved out and never recieved my PCAT score.

Then, the next year or so on a whim I found this surprising score. It made me wonder if pharmacy school was a possibility.

Right now, im just a volunteer tutor for homeless college students.

Just yesterday I got a required immunization so I could volunteer at a hospital. So far, ive only to completed pre-volunteering meetings, so i dont know if I can put that on my application.

Improving my LOR's might be an issue. My 2 prof LOR's have still not been completed.

I was recently talking to someone accepted to UW. They had a 3.4 GPA and 91 PCAT.

I definately need to find a school that value's PCAT and not grades. My grades are "not great.", even after taking three quarters of prerequisite classes with straight A's.
I wish at least one school would advertise they are looking for people with high PCAT's and ~3.0 GPA's 🙂
 
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Guitarmacy said:
Hey kcwang, were you maybe referring to my application? I had the history of 2.0. If it wasn't referring to mine I definitely would like your opinion or suggestions. 🙂
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Hey Guitarmacy, I believe I was refering to your application. Your GPA is pretty good now, so I wouldnt worry much about it. Aim for a high 70 PCAT (it is not that hard, it is all about test taking skill). I would advise you to try the practice tests from pearson first to get a feel for your weak point on the subjects.

I really like how you started a pre pharm club at your university. Great leadership experience! Together with your other EC, I think you have more EC than most average applicants.

As for LOR check this link out http://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/200...on-really.html

For interviews, get as much mock interviews as you can. Even video tape it.

IMO, You have a great application
 
Hey jamesmmw,
Upward trend of GPA will help. Most cop adcom just want to make sure you can survive pharmacy school. If someone points out your gpa during your interview, you can immediately refer to your PCAT score and upward trend of your GPA.

Even if it's a pre pharmacy meeting, you can put it down too. Did you help set up the meeting? Give speech and talk? Lead the discussion? If not, start doing so. You want to be able to talk about this experience if it comes up at your interview.

For LOR, just kindly remind them every week. You might feel like you are bothering him, but you have to get them on it asap. Tell them a deadline (like a wk before the actual deadline you want) that you must have it done. You can also visit your professor and talk about your resume and EC to help him get started.

I think a lot of school are looking for an overall nice package. If you have low gpa, just make it up with other parts of your application.

I had 3.0 gpa when I applied, but I had great records of EC. My LORs came from professor and pharmacist who have known me for years personally. My PCAT scores in the high 80s. I had 2 majors and 2 minors with upward trend of gpa, which I was able to convince the adcom that I am prepared to tackle sop's curriculum.

Keep up with your current activities and Good Luck!
 
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A. UAMS (early decision)

B. Overall GPA 3.55

C. Math/ science 3.58

E. Plan on taking September PCAT

F. Experience- Registered with state board as a pharmacy tech but have not been able to find employment, volunteered 2 years in an ambulatory surgery center

G.Will submit PharmCAS within the month

H. LORS: 3 - Organic Chemistry I Professor, Anatomy Professor, Neighbor/High School Principal
 
last year i retook 3 courses and got my pathetic gpa to 2.6. coupled with my 94 pcat score surprisingly enough there was some interest in me from schools. There was one in Tennessee in particular that was trying to get me in for an interview, provided i could take 4 classes by mid june as they had originally been taken more than 5 years in the past.

since this request from an admissions officer was made in late april, there was no school that offered courses that started that late. as a result the admissions officer told me he would put me on some internal list for this upcoming cycle and advised me to retake any science courses that I took 7 years ago or later (this is a total of 7 classes now)

my question is as follows:

i currently am about to finish 2 summer semester courses (both A's) and will be on the Dean's list. my question is - should I apply early with the dean's list designation for Summer and show the remaining 5 courses as "pending" and update them as I go along, or wait until the end of Fall semester, finish 3 of the remaining 5 courses (with Dean's list designation) but apply to less schools as certain deadlines are in nov/dec??

I know schools will look more favorably upon back to back Dean's List designations while working full time, but I was curious what would be in my best interest.

apply to more schools with 1 semester of dean's list designation OR
apply to less schools while having 2 semesters of dean's list designation?

one might ask isn't it presumptuous for a guy with a 2.6 to project B2B dean's list designations? Well I'm a different guy from the old 2.6. I've matured (3 courses I took last year - 2A/1B).

any help/guidance on this is greatly appreciated. thank you in advance for your time.
 
Steven439 said:
A. UAMS (early decision)

B. Overall GPA 3.55

C. Math/ science 3.58

E. Plan on taking September PCAT

F. Experience- Registered with state board as a pharmacy tech but have not been able to find employment, volunteered 2 years in an ambulatory surgery center

G.Will submit PharmCAS within the month

H. LORS: 3 - Organic Chemistry I Professor, Anatomy Professor, Neighbor/High School Principal
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I'm pretty sure UAMS doesn't participate in early decision.
 
y0ssarian87 said:
a. Schools you are applying to
Texas Tech, Univ. of Texas Austin (reach), Univ. of Incarnate Word, Univ. of Houston -- any other schools you recommend based on my stats below?
b. Overall GPA
A lousy 2.648
c. Math/Science GPA and Prerequisite GPA (for TTU)
M/S: 2.53
PGPA (TTU): 3.68
d. GPA in last one or two school years
One year: 4.00
Two years: 3.19
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
VA: 92
Bio: 88
RC: 76
QA: 88
Chem: 99
Conv. of Lang.: 3.5
Prob. Solv.: 3.5
Comp: 96
f. Pharmacy experience obtained
Certified Pharmacy Technician - 1 year volunteer experience at my undergraduate institution's university hospital pharmacy
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)
Have not submitted yet. Intend to submit by August, but not for early admission.
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs
3 LORS
1. Assistant Director of Pharmacy at University Hospital
2. PI of my Molecular Microbiology research lab
3. Prof. from my undergraduate institution
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
Lab Manager/Lab Technician in a research lab at my undergraduate institutions medical school
Strong leadership experience in my undergraduate institution's marching band -- Section Leader, Squad Leader, Librarian, Concert Master
Executive Planning Committee Chair for Take Back the Night, an event that raises awareness for sexual assault
j. Self-perception of interview skills
I think I'm pretty personable, and I've done some research. I still hope to prepare more. I would venture that I'm, at the least, decent in interviews.
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
While my personal statement is unfinished at the moment, I have quite the cadre of editors.

Other notes:
I didn't take my undergraduate years very seriously at first. I graduated with a BS in Biochemistry and a music minor from a top 25 university, but I didn't do well academically. My GPA from my undergraduate institution was a 2.34 with 155 GPA units. I began as an engineer, but after a few internships, I found that it wasn't for me. I didn't do well in my Biochemistry classes -- lots of C-'s, and now I've retaken the classes that I got C-'s in (Gen Chem 2, OChem 1 and 2, Bio 2) at community colleges in my area and have (easily) gotten all A's since repeating them. I'm hoping that my research experience, my pharmacy volunteer experience, my PCAT, and my personal statement will be able to mitigate my poor GPA (somewhat).

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks for your time!
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Hey guys,

Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks! 🙂
 
cafackl93 said:
Schools applying to: south Carolina college of Pharmacy (early decision)

Overall GPA: 3.68

PCAT: scheduled in July, aiming for a comp 60+

LORs: 2 chem professors, 1 pharmacist (employer, should be very strong)

Personal statement: strong to very strong

EC/honors: 1 year experience in a retail pharm, pre pharmacy club, SNPhA, Dean's list fall/spring semester

I'm applying after 1 year of pre-pharmacy. Thanks for all the help!
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Very interesting case you got there. I almost have the exact same numbers. 3.68 pre-pharm GPA and 69 on PCAT. Although I do have a BS, MS, 3 years of clinical research experience and 2 years of pharmacy volunteer experience w/ pharm tech certified, I would think they are secondaries to the GPA and PCAT.

I just finished applying for early decision at Texas Tech and am waiting for pharmCAS to mail out the application (supposed to be sometime in early August).

Please update us on your status later 🙂
 
bigboodi823 said:
last year i retook 3 courses and got my pathetic gpa to 2.6. coupled with my 94 pcat score surprisingly enough there was some interest in me from schools. There was one in Tennessee in particular that was trying to get me in for an interview, provided i could take 4 classes by mid june as they had originally been taken more than 5 years in the past.

since this request from an admissions officer was made in late april, there was no school that offered courses that started that late. as a result the admissions officer told me he would put me on some internal list for this upcoming cycle and advised me to retake any science courses that I took 7 years ago or later (this is a total of 7 classes now)

my question is as follows:

i currently am about to finish 2 summer semester courses (both A's) and will be on the Dean's list. my question is - should I apply early with the dean's list designation for Summer and show the remaining 5 courses as "pending" and update them as I go along, or wait until the end of Fall semester, finish 3 of the remaining 5 courses (with Dean's list designation) but apply to less schools as certain deadlines are in nov/dec??

I know schools will look more favorably upon back to back Dean's List designations while working full time, but I was curious what would be in my best interest.

apply to more schools with 1 semester of dean's list designation OR
apply to less schools while having 2 semesters of dean's list designation?

one might ask isn't it presumptuous for a guy with a 2.6 to project B2B dean's list designations? Well I'm a different guy from the old 2.6. I've matured (3 courses I took last year - 2A/1B).

any help/guidance on this is greatly appreciated. thank you in advance for your time.
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I say apply early and list those classes as pending. Some schools might grant you interviews right away, while others might put you "on hold" for fall grades if they feel your current gpa is not good enough. Then you can always update them with fall grades. So this way you won't have to limit your number of schools you want to apply to. Goodlluck!
 
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jpromeo said:
Very interesting case you got there. I almost have the exact same numbers. 3.68 pre-pharm GPA and 69 on PCAT. Although I do have a BS, MS, 3 years of clinical research experience and 2 years of pharmacy volunteer experience w/ pharm tech certified, I would think they are secondaries to the GPA and PCAT.

I just finished applying for early decision at Texas Tech and am waiting for pharmCAS to mail out the application (supposed to be sometime in early August).

Please update us on your status later 🙂
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Yea I'm instate, and I know they give preference to instate. Are you applying to MUSC or USC campus?
 
I transferred from a community college to a university the spring semester of my junior year - so right now, I finished my first semester at the university and got a 3.1 gpa with a whole bunch of B's (Most of my classes[even electives] were 300-level courses). But I was working 30 hours a week (2 jobs) and also volunteering once a month, so my weekends were basically me working - very little time for homework. The fall semester of my junior year (at the community college), I withdrew physics but only because I learned that it wouldn't transfer to the university - so I was taking three classes and got two A's and one B. I recognize that this is a downward trend. Thank you in advance for looking at my description.
a. Schools you are applying to
VCU/MCV (possibly early decision), Maryland, Shenandoah, Howard, Pittsburgh, UNC (maybe?)
b. Overall GPA
About 3.5
c. Math/Science GPA
I would guess around 3.3
d. GPA in last one or two school years
I got a 3.1 gpa this semester, but a year ago I got straight A's, one of the classes being Organic Chem. II
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
I've taken the PCAT twice, both times without studying much. The second time I got a 56 composite. I am going to take the PCAT in July and shoot for a high score.
f. Pharmacy experience obtained
I've been working at a pharmacy since January.
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)
Probably late August if I'm doing early decision. I am taking 2 summer classes.

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs
I can get a great one from my pharmacy manager, a great one from my Domino's manager (VCU requires one from an employer), but I still have to find a professor who will give me a decent recommendation since I am new to the University.
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
I worked three summers during construction when I was young (15 years old) and saved enough money to buy my own car when I was 18. I've worked at Domino's for 3 and a half years, half of it as a shift runner. I've been part of the Biology club and Phi Theta Kappa at my community college, though I only attended meetings during my short time with Phi Theta Kappa. I am a member of the Pre-Pharmacy club at my University and I've attended most meetings. I have been volunteering at an apothecary museum as a tour guide since January, once a month. I am currently volunteering at a hospital ED 4 hours a week
j. Self-perception of interview skills
Above Average
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
I haven't written it yet, but I will include how working full time at construction sites when I was 15 years old gave me the hard work ethic that I show today working 30 hours a week to help my parents pay expenses. I know I have a downward trend in my grades, but my hours for work also increased this semester and my weekends were literally booked. I think I can make a good personal statement out of this. I know people are going to say that I have to cut my work hours for a bit, but I can't. I have to raise money in order to ultimately be able to go to the university I go to.
 
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Yea I'm instate, and I know they give preference to instate. Are you applying to MUSC or USC campus?
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I want to apply to usc if i dont get accepted to texas tech. Since i decided to go with early decision i am only allowed to apply to one school until i am accepted ot rejected. (obvious i would go to texas tech if accepted).
 
rxlea said:
a. Schools you are applying to
LECOM
University of Pittsburgh
Dusquesne

b. Overall GPA

Bachelors of Science: 3.3 (Double Major Biology and Political Science)
Masters of Science: 3.95 (Cellular and Molecular Biology)

c. Math/Science GPA
3.3

d. GPA in last one or two school years
3.3-3.4

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
Not yet taken

f. Pharmacy experience obtained
None, but lab experience in a clinic working with blood samples

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)

Have not submitted

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs

3
Principle Investigator from my masters work which led to a publication
Principle Investigator from my undergraduate thesis
Volunteer coordinator of the clinic I volunteer at

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
Volunteer in a clinic lab analyzing blood and other samples
Admissions Representative for an undergraduate college
Customer Service Coordinator
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant

j. Self-perception of interview skills
Above Average to Very Good I had a lot of experience interviewing students to be admitted into college.

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
Not yet written, but I have written statements to get accepted into jobs and graduate school so I hope it will turn out alright.

The more information you list, the better informed others will be when they form an opinion.
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I think in attempting to de-stress myself about the PCAT I'm taking next week, I'd like someone to give me an opinion about what my chances are. UF is without a doubt my top-choice school.

a. Schools you are applying to: University of Florida, University of Tennessee, Nova Southeastern, University of Illinois - Chicago, and maybe UNC-CH.
b. Overall GPA: 3.64
c. Math/Science GPA: 3.599
d. GPA in last one or two school years: 3.805 this past year.
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite): Taking next week! :scared:
f. Pharmacy experience obtained: Volunteering, shadowing, and pharmacy-related research
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary): Not submitted yet, but planning on finishing up before the summer is through.
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs:
Three.
1. PI from research internship, who is a pharmD
2. Micro professor, whose class I got an A in.
3. Anatomy professor and advisor, whose class I also got an A in.​
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience: Been a volunteer at a local children's hospital for three years now, and I am the volunteer coordinator for my school.
j. Self-perception of interview skills Not awful but by no means stellar.
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality: Yet to be written, but I am afraid of having a cookie-cutter answer...so I'm trying to think of something to say that will help me seem genuine but stand out.
 
ae1203 said:
I think in attempting to de-stress myself about the PCAT I'm taking next week, I'd like someone to give me an opinion about what my chances are. UF is without a doubt my top-choice school.

a. Schools you are applying to: University of Florida, University of Tennessee, Nova Southeastern, University of Illinois - Chicago, and maybe UNC-CH.
b. Overall GPA: 3.64
c. Math/Science GPA: 3.599
d. GPA in last one or two school years: 3.805 this past year.
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite): Taking next week! :scared:
f. Pharmacy experience obtained: Volunteering, shadowing, and pharmacy-related research
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary): Not submitted yet, but planning on finishing up before the summer is through.
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs:
Three.
1. PI from research internship, who is a pharmD
2. Micro professor, whose class I got an A in.
3. Anatomy professor and advisor, whose class I also got an A in.​
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience: Been a volunteer at a local children's hospital for three years now, and I am the volunteer coordinator for my school.
j. Self-perception of interview skills Not awful but by no means stellar.
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality: Yet to be written, but I am afraid of having a cookie-cutter answer...so I'm trying to think of something to say that will help me seem genuine but stand out.
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How many hours of direct/indirect pharmacy experience?
 
a. Schools you are applying to
Texas Tech

b. Overall GPA
PharmCAS GPA 3.01
B.S in Biology
M.S. in Cognition and Neuroscience

c. Math/Science GPA
Pre-Pharm GPA 3.68 (Pre-Pharm GPA from Texas Tech GPA calculator)

d. GPA in last one or two school years
Post-Bacc GPA 4.00 (7 classes, 25 credit hours)

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
69 composite (Don't remember the exact numbers and am too lazy to look it up haha but reading and verbal killed me. Bio, chem and math are all in the 80s)

f. Pharmacy experience obtained
Certified Pharm Tech
Volunteered at hospital pharmacy for 2 years (200+ hours)

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)
6/15/2012 (early decision)

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs
2 LORs
One from Economics prof. Have a very close relationship with her. Had her for Post-Bacc econ at UTArlington last year but still go visit her every 3-4 months to chat with her. (Close enough to be facebook friends haha 😀)
Another from the clinical pharmacist I worked with for past two years. Also have very close relationship with him. Visits his home every now and then to hang out with his family and watch games.(also my facebook friend 😉)

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
Worked at UTSouthwestern Medical Center doing clinical research for 3 years. (Bipolar medication research and currently Alzheimer's Disease research)
Volunteered at hospital pharmacy for 2 years

j. Self-perception of interview skills
After working with many doctors and pharmacists and going thru intensive job interviews have trained me pretty well i think.

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
I was very honest and candid on my personal statement. Had doctors, lawyers and pharmacists proof-read my personal statement and they all gave me positive feedbacks. Am willing to share if you like to read once I get accepted 😀:xf:
 
Hey everyone,

I just registered to SDN and i would like some information on my chances for Pharmacy schools. Some fields are blank but i plan on spending a year to make my self a better applicant. Also can i retake some course at a C.C? (B.S. in Biology)
THANKS! 🙂


a. Schools you are applying to
Howard, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Worcester, Nova Southeastern University

b. Overall GPA
2.78

c. Math/Science GPA
2.07

d. GPA in last one or two school years
spring 12- 3.2, fall 12 (wasn't in school for finacial reasons) spring 11- 3.0, fall 11- 2.7

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
haven't taking it yet

f. Pharmacy experience obtained
plan on shadowing a phamacist or many volunteer in a hospital

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)
Next year 2013

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs
Optometrist who i shadowed because i had an interest in optometry, college science professor, and research professor

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
shadowed an optometrist

j. Self-perception of interview skills
Sociable, Clear speaking, but i have a tendency of saying (um)

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
n/a
 
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ae1203 said:
I think in attempting to de-stress myself about the PCAT I'm taking next week, I'd like someone to give me an opinion about what my chances are. UF is without a doubt my top-choice school.

a. Schools you are applying to: University of Florida, University of Tennessee, Nova Southeastern, University of Illinois - Chicago, and maybe UNC-CH.
b. Overall GPA: 3.64
c. Math/Science GPA: 3.599
d. GPA in last one or two school years: 3.805 this past year.
The average science GPA for the admitted fall 2011 class was a 3.44; the range was approximately 3.0 to 4.0.
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e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite): Taking next week! :scared:
The average PCAT score for the admitted fall 2011 class was at the 83rd percentile and ranged from about the 60th to 99th percentile on the composite score.

f. Pharmacy experience obtained: Volunteering, shadowing, and pharmacy-related research
Although pharmacy experience is not a requirement for admission, it is strongly recommended.
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g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary): Not submitted yet, but planning on finishing up before the summer is through.
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs:
Three.
1. PI from research internship, who is a pharmD
2. Micro professor, whose class I got an A in.
3. Anatomy professor and advisor, whose class I also got an A in.

The Admissions Committee prefers letters from (1) a pharmacist and (2) a science professor
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i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience: Been a volunteer at a local children's hospital for three years now, and I am the volunteer coordinator for my school.
j. Self-perception of interview skills Not awful but by no means stellar.
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality: Yet to be written, but I am afraid of having a cookie-cutter answer...so I'm trying to think of something to say that will help me seem genuine but stand out.
The personal profile reveals your thoughts about your strengths as a person as well as areas of personal development you believe you need to improve. The essays communicate your motivation, goals, circumstances, and experiences related to a pharmacy career. Students should focus on providing complete and in-depth information in response to the questions and essay topics in PharmCAS and the supplemental UF College of Pharmacy online forms.
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Here is some info from the UF website that may help you see if you are competitive enough or what you need to work on/towards.

I think you are on your way, but make sure you score around or above the 83rd percentile on the PCAT.
 
Corpseman said:
Here is some info from the UF website that may help you see if you are competitive enough or what you need to work on/towards.

I think you are on your way, but make sure you score around or above the 83rd percentile on the PCAT.
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Thanks for the input!
 
Hey Everyone! I'm just curious what do think my chances are in the current cycle. I will currently be in my 2nd year at a community college this upcoming semester. here are my stats :
a. Schools Applying to: Thomas Jefferson University, Temple, Fairleigh Dickinson, & USP
b. Overall GPA: 3.83 (Damn you history!!)
c. Math/Science: 4.00
d. GPA in last 1/2 yrs: Same as above^^^
e. Complete PCAT scores: taking them next week. Hopefully 70+ :xf:
f: Pharmacy Experience: As of right now none, but I'm planning to become a Certified Pharmacy Tech, and work part time
g: Date of Application Submission: Hopefully if everything goes well Oct. 2012
h: LORs: 2-Biology & Chemistry professors
i: ECs: Haven'y really had much time to volunteer... :/
j: Interview Skills: A little above average
k😛ersonal Statement: In the process of writing my statement so far I'm honest and definitely different from other applicants
 
hello~
just wondering what my chances are..


a. basically all the schools in the west coast and a few in the east coast
b. Overall GPA: 3.22 (biochemistry major...but came into school with zero background in science so my GPA isn't the greatest).
c. Math/Science GPA: 3.2

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite): taking this month, but on the official practice exams i get ranked in the 80-99 percentile.
f. Pharmacy experience obtained: none.
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary): still working on it.

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs: 4 LORS: 1 chem professor, 1 pchem professor, 1 PI from my lab, 1 previous work study.
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience: workstudy for cultural resource center, held leadership positions for many committees and student groups, mainly involved with the asian american awareness on campus; participated in leadership programs, and currently selected as a mentor for incoming asian american students.

j. Self-perception of interview skills: will be good if i know what i'm talking about (haha)
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality: still working on it, but i think it will be really good given my background.
 
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Hello guys, I just finished my PS and some supplemental questions for a few CA schools. I am undecided whether I should bother applying to these top 3 schools in CA: UCSF, UCSD, USC
1. Schools I am applying to: UOP, Touro, Western, Pacific in Oregon, MCPHS
2. Overall GPA: 3.79 (biochemistry major from a CSU), Math/Science GPA: 3.80, GPA last 3 semesters: 3.96
3. No PCAT score (I don't take the test since I have not studied for it).
4. Pharmacy experience: 3 months shadowing a retail pharmacist, 1 year volunteer in hospital pharmacy. Non-pharmacy experience: Tutor for 1.5 years, caregiver for 5 months. Leadership: vice president for our pharmacy club.
5. Certified California pharmacy technician
6. LOR: 1 professor, 1 pharmacist, 1 medical doctor
7. Interview skills: English learner, shy, inexperienced interviewee
8. Personal statement: okay. I don't really have anything that wows the readers
 
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rxlea said:
a. Schools you are applying to
LECOM
University of Pittsburgh
Dusquesne

b. Overall GPA

Bachelors of Science: 3.3 (Double Major Biology and Political Science)
Masters of Science: 3.95 (Cellular and Molecular Biology)

c. Math/Science GPA
3.3

d. GPA in last one or two school years
3.3-3.4

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
Not yet taken

f. Pharmacy experience obtained
None, but lab experience in a clinic working with blood samples

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)

Have not submitted

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs

3
Principle Investigator from my masters work which led to a publication
Principle Investigator from my undergraduate thesis
Volunteer coordinator of the clinic I volunteer at

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
Volunteer in a clinic lab analyzing blood and other samples
Admissions Representative for an undergraduate college
Customer Service Coordinator
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant

j. Self-perception of interview skills
Above Average to Very Good I had a lot of experience interviewing students to be admitted into college.

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
Not yet written, but I have written statements to get accepted into jobs and graduate school so I hope it will turn out alright.

The more information you list, the better informed others will be when they form an opinion.
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Thoughts? I also recently set up job shadowing with a travel pharmacist to get some experience and a recommendation letter hopefully.
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a. Schools you are applying to
LECOM
University of Arizona
Midwestern
University of Pacific
Roseman

b. Overall GPA

Masters of management: 3.80

c. Math/Science GPA
3.6

d. GPA 3.5 Composite

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
2nd time: 52% in PR (the lowest science section is 68, but verbal and reading are really bad)

f. Pharmacy experience obtained
3 years in pharmacy

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)

Have not submitted

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs

4


i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
Volunteered in clinic (family doctor office) 2 years ago
Experience in research


j. Self-perception of interview skills


k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
Not yet written
 
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I'm still young (going to be a junior in high school) but I've been interested in becoming a pharmacist for a few years now and since I'm down to the second half of high school I have been doing some research. There are not many schools around where I live that offer a pharmacy program and I didn't want to go too terribly far away, but I could adjust. I was really hoping to get into the 0+6 year program at STLCOP. I have a 3.75 GPA and got a 25 on my ACT (hopefully will improve, have only taken it once.) When I look at requirements it has 'AP this' 'Advanced this' my school is just little and doesn't offer AP/Advanced classes, hardly even any college classes, so it makes me pretty worried. If my school did have them I would definitely be in them. I am in the top 5% of my class, in NHS, and in FCCLA (pretty much the only organizations we have) I was just wondering what you guys think my chances are at getting into STLCOP or any other 0+6 year school? Suggestions? Or would it be better to go 2 years and then transfer?
 
a. Schools you are applying to: Albany (early decision)
b. Overall GPA: had 2.5.... been taking multiple classes and boost it up to a 2.9 (even with a bunch of A's in science classes)
c. Math/Science GPA: 2.9
d. GPA in last one or two school years: 4.0
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite): in 2010: 46%🙁, and planning on taking in Sept
f. Pharmacy experience obtained: 2 years of volunteering work at a hospital,

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs: 4 letters, from 2 professors, 2 pharmacists
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience: tutor for 6 years, and currently helping with community work besides working in the hospital
j. Self-perception of interview skills: I think i would be okay if there are not many people present
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality: VERY GOOD!🙂




Let me know what you think, I've been working so hard for this since i've last applied...
 
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I'm still young (going to be a junior in high school) but I've been interested in becoming a pharmacist for a few years now and since I'm down to the second half of high school I have been doing some research. There are not many schools around where I live that offer a pharmacy program and I didn't want to go too terribly far away, but I could adjust. I was really hoping to get into the 0+6 year program at STLCOP. I have a 3.75 GPA and got a 25 on my ACT (hopefully will improve, have only taken it once.) When I look at requirements it has 'AP this' 'Advanced this' my school is just little and doesn't offer AP/Advanced classes, hardly even any college classes, so it makes me pretty worried. If my school did have them I would definitely be in them. I am in the top 5% of my class, in NHS, and in FCCLA (pretty much the only organizations we have) I was just wondering what you guys think my chances are at getting into STLCOP or any other 0+6 year school? Suggestions? Or would it be better to go 2 years and then transfer?
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Contact STLCOP and speak with them about your issue and see what they have to say. I would then still apply to their program, so you can get some experience applying to a program. If that does not work out go for the 2 and transfer idea.
 
I just finished my freshman year at University of MD, College Park and I hope to apply this summer and attend in Fall 2013. I hope to only apply to UMD Baltimore and make it in. I still have yet to complete Organic Chemistry II, Anatomy II, Physics II, and General Chemistry II.

a. Schools you are applying to: University of Maryland, Baltimore
b. Overall GPA: Current 3.888
c. Math/Science GPA ~3.85
d. GPA in last one or two school years: 3.888
e. Complete PCAT scores:

Biology : 74
Chemistry: 91
Reading Comp: 43
Verbal: 74
Quant. Ability: 74

Composite: ~416 estimated at about the 79th percentile

THESE SCORES ARE PRELIMINARY


f. Pharmacy experience obtained: 1) Fall 2012 - Pregnancy Aid Center, will be working as a volunteer consultant for immigrant mothers regarding prescription medications 2) may also be shadowing a PharmD on the FDA approval panel this summer

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary): Early Decision Sept 2012



h. Number of LORs and source of LORs: 1) Organic Chemistry Professor 2) FDA Supervisor 3) (Pending) Anatomy I Professor

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience: 1) Summer 2010 Internship at FDA - Publication Pending 2) Summer 2011 Intership at a private biopharmaceutical company 3) Pre-Pharmacy Society 4)Study Session Leader for Organic Chemistry at School for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013

j. Self-perception of interview skills: Average

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality: Average-Good


ANY FEEDBACK IS VERY VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! PLEASE HELP!!!!
especially if anyone has insight to UMD's expectations

THANKS!
 
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I disagree. I don't think admissions officers will look at the opthalmology research experience and then question the person's desire to pursue pharmacy. Research experience is just taken as research experience. If it happens to relate to pharmacy, more power to it. But if it doesn't, it will not hurt the applicant.




UCSD looks favorably on research. It will help.
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I was wondering, would you mind sharing your statistics (GPA, PCAT, work experience) since you mentioned you got an interview with UMD? I'm really hoping to get into that school and would really appreciate some insight. Thanks!
 
I took the test on the 18th, not sure if I should retake the test in September.
GPA is 2.79

Verbal 416 - 74
Biology 424 - 82
Reading 400 - 51
Math 407 - 61
Chemistry 426 - 85
Composite 415 - 78

What do you guys think? And what schools would I stand a chance if I applied? (I've also done research and over 400 hours volunteering in a hospital pharmacy.)
 
In advance, sorry for the long post. I am entering my senior year at a very competitive, highly ranked liberal arts school, and I am majoring in Biochemistry and Biology. I am one of only a handful of science majors at my school who is not planning on pursing either a PhD or an MD. I have two years of synthetic organic chemistry research, and I spent a month as a full time unpaid employee in a local pharmacy. I am also a private biology and chemistry tutor at my college, and I volunteer twice a week at a local middle school near where I go to school. I just took the PCAT yesterday and these are my stats from the preliminary report:

Verbal: 443 -96%
Biology: 455- 99%
RC: 431- 94%
QA: 416- 77% (stupid time limit...)
Chem: 449: 97%
Comp: 439: 98%

I have a prepharmacy GPA of between 3.74 and 3.85 depending on the school. My math/science GPA is 3.75, and my GPA in my last two years of school is a 3.87. My cumulative GPA from my primary college is 3.66, and 4.0 from a local college where I took A&P, Logic and Public Speaking last summer. I am applying to the following schools.

UCSF
UCSD
U. Washington
Washington State U.
Ohio State
UNC

I have four letters of recommendation. One is from a rhetoric professor that I have a really good relationship with, one is from my Biology major advisor and former professor, one is from my PI in my research lab and one is from a manager of retail pharmacies, who was my coordinator for my volunteering experience.

I am totally comfortable with interviews. I interviewed many times during my undergraduate college search, and I feel that I have an excellent demeanor with professionals and professors.

I am confident I have a solid application, but I can't help but feel nervous when I look at the percentages of admittance at most of my schools. I am not sure if it is unwise to apply pretty exclusively to extremely competitive programs. I have worked very hard as an undergraduate and my family has paid a staggering amount of money for me to go to such an amazing college, and I want to make sure I make the most of it by going to the best possible pharmacy school. Thanks for any advice or opinions.
 
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a. Schools you are applying to
UGA and PCOM - GA campus

b. Overall GPA 3.55 - Bachelor's in Chemistry

c. Math/Science GPA 3.61

d. GPA in last one or two school years 3.53

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
Verbal 398 43
Biology 413 67
RC 393 37
QA 447 97
Chem 449 97
COMP 420 85
This was my second attempt from yesterday. My first attempt was 2 years ago and my comp was 56. My bio, quant, and chem section improved significantly, but my verbal and rc scores dropped.

f. Pharmacy experience obtained None as of right now. However, I will be starting a certified pharmacy technician job 2 weeks from now. (Should I add this to pharmcas?)

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary) Plan to e-submit before August 1st.

h. Number of LORs and source of LORs 3 - 2 from Chemistry professors and 1 from faculty advisor.

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience. No volunteer experience. I helped out at my family's restaurant for about 2 years and I was an office intern for a few months during high school. (Should I put either of these on pharmcas? I know both are not by any means spectacular but, I have absolutely no actual work experience or ECs. I don't want the admission committees to think I haven't done anything if I leave the work experience section blank.

j. Self-perception of interview skills Average

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality Haven't started it yet, but will try to make it above average.

Also, I have one publication in a scientific peer-reviewed journal.

So, what are my chances? I highly appreciate any feedback!!
 
a. Schools you are applying to
University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Oklahoma, Kansas University, South Dakota State University, Harding University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
b. Overall GPA
3.545
c. Math/Science GPA
3.466
d. GPA in last one or two school years
Since the 2011 Spring semester, I've only had one B. So for the last year and a half, it's been a 3.902.
e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
Verbal - 87
Biology - 79
RC - 91
QA - 77
Chem - 91
Composite - 91
f. Pharmacy experience obtained
I've been working in a retail pharmacy since last August (so almost a year now)
g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)
Haven't submitted them yet, but I plan to be done with and submitting everything mid-late August.
h. Number of LORs and source of LORs
I'm planning on having 3 LoRs. My pharmacy manager is writing one now, and I'm certain my advisor (who I've also had a few Bio classes with) and my Organic I, II, and Biochem professor will each write one as well. For the latter, I've made A's in all his classes.
i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience
None
j. Self-perception of interview skills
Average
k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
Average


I'm thinking that the upward trend in GPA will look decent. It shows that I'm able to maintain a high standard when I'm working as well, even if I didn't do that and had a little too much fun (translates to too many B's) my first few semesters. I believe my LoRs will be fairly positive as well.

Before entering pharmacy school, I'll be graduating with a major in Biochemistry.

How about a lack of volunteer experience, though? How might that be viewed? When I decided that I wanted to go to pharmacy school, I focused on pulling up my GPA and finding a technician job, rather than volunteering and other things.

Oh, and on another note - the school I'm really banking on being accepted at is UMKC. If anyone could provide some insight into what they specifically might think of my application, it'd be much appreciated.
 
a. Schools you are applying to
UNC, VCU, UM

b. Overall GPA 3.8
c. Math/Science GPA 3.6

d. GPA in last one or two school years 3.4

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
Verbal 416 / 74
Biology 434 / 91
RC 403 / 56
QA 407 / 61
Chem 408 / 61
COMP 414 / 76


f. Pharmacy experience obtained None

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary) August 15 planned submission

h. Number of LORs and source of LORs 3 - 1 from Organic Chemistry professor, 1 from employer, 1 from health care provider (M.D./Pharm.D.)

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience. 8 years of regulatory affairs experience in early and late phase drug development.

j. Self-perception of interview skills Good

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality Decent draft but need to link it all together.
 
a. Schools you are applying to
UCSF, UCSD, UOP, USC, Loma Linda, Cal Northstate

Overall GPA:
3.53
B.A. In neuroscience and B.A. in psychology

c. Math/Science GPA
3.3

d. GPA in last one or two school years
3.9

e. Complete PCAT scores (or just composite)
Not taken because staying in Cali

f. Pharmacy experience obtained

-Manage a clinical pharmacy for homeless people in Riverside. Shadow several pharmacists and pharm students
- 2 internships at a pharmaceutical company that specialized in oncology medicine. One was in a quality assurance lab doing reverse phased liquid chromatography to assess safety of medicine. Another was organizing and managing the company's clinical trial documentation.
- Pre-pharmacy mentor at my university with the university's health profession program. Mentored and advised pre-pharm students
- Interviewed UCSF Professor of Pharmacy

g. Date of application submission (PharmCAS/primary and secondary)

Sometime in August

Additionally, the following will help us gauge your chances but are more optional:
h.
Number of LORs and source of LORs:

1 LOR from neuroscience prof whom I did research for 3 years with. Got an A in 3 of his classes, including neuropharmacology.
1 LOR from English professor. Have helped him with editing his work. Great LOR
1 LOR from pharmacist at clinic I manage
1 LOR from health profession program director at my university

i. Non-pharmacy work and/or volunteer experience

-Neuroscience Research for 3 years. Brought 3 grants into lab, including one that was part of a fellowship program, and Honors grant, and undergrad grant
-RA in student housing - leadership in apartment complex of nearly 1,000 residents
- Worked as a fundraiser for my university - raised over $70,000 by myself.
- Started an online business related to dance music. LessThan3.com. Has gotten picked up by Stanford University's Startup Accelerator Program.

j. Self-perception of interview skills

Great - have gotten every position I have ever been interviewed for.

k. Overall impression of personal statement quality
Really good. Honest, overcame personal struggles, and incorporated my view of the profession with my experiences and background.


I also double majored in neuroscience and psychology (mentioned it above) Does this carry any weight??

Thank you everyone for taking the time to read and respond to this =)
 
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