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MCPHS (Worcester) Application Thread
Started by johanne
I'm also applying to MCP-Worcester for Fall/2011 and I'm quite nervous! I didn't know the application was already available. The 2011 supplemental application for MCPHS is on their website...after you click on the link for "apply". Hope that helps.
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I'll be applying here as well. I lived in Worcester for 4 years and worked at a pharmacy there for a bit while I was at WPI. I really enjoyed the city and worked with a lot of the MCPHS students doing rotations at the pharmacy. They all liked it quite a bit. Can't wait to hear back 
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!I'm also applying here. I am probably going to send in my application around the end of August. I still have 2 classes to take in the fall, anyone know if they automatically wait to review your application until you get those final requirement transcripts submitted?
Anyways, I'm pretty nervous as well. MCP-W is my #1 choice.
Anyways, I'm pretty nervous as well. MCP-W is my #1 choice.
No, they just accept you, pending your completion of the prerequisites. I asked the school if I were to complete the prerequisites in the Fall semester and was accepted before the Spring began would my acceptance be pending on my graduation. The answer: No. In fact, I could even take off the Spring semester. Of course, the more you have done prior to the interview, the better. My remaining pre-reqs: Gen. Psych, Psych elective, Sociology, Stats, Macroeconomics.
Also, the avg GPA of accepted applicants is 3.4. Just a tidbit of info for those who didnt know. 🙂
Does anyone know if you can start the supplemental before actually submitting your PharmCAS application. I ask because I am currently waiting on a LOR to be received by them, and if it happens to not make it there I would have to ask another pharmacist since the one who wrote it is in Egypt for 3 weeks (let's hope this doesnt actually happen).
Yeah, you can start it and save your progress on the app (its 4 pages long I believe) without submitting it. You can finish the entire thing and just not submit it until you submit the PharmCAS so it can be matched.
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I submitted mine supplemental mid-Aug and haven't heard anything either..i wonder whats taking them so long?
Well, you're kinda in the wrong thread. MCPHS is in MA. You got me excited and made me think someone actually replied right away
. But I would call the respective schools and ask about that. It wouldnt hurt to ask.
Snail mail. On Thursday, I got a letter that was dated on the 21st saying that my application was being review. Then, on Saturday I got a letter dated on the 23rd saying that I was offered an interview.
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Worcester isn't a 0-6 program. It's a 3-year accelerated program for those who have already completed all the pre-reqs. Most people accepted into the program already have Bachelor's degrees. You are probably thinking of the MCPHS Boston campus, which is 0-6.
For the interview, are you guys talking about MCPHS in worcester?
Shimme: 3.9 GPA over 91 credits in 2 years (summer classes and regular semesters), ~2 years as a tech in a retail store, a couple months as a volunteer tech in a hospital, in-school extracurriculars, barely any community service
Johanne: yea, look at the title of the thread lol
Johanne: yea, look at the title of the thread lol
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Looks like the application pool is quite strong this year. I'm curious if I'll get an interview there. I am applying with a 3.1 B.S. GPA, a 4.0 Post-Bacc GPA (all science), 1.5 years in pharmacy, about 1 year in inpatient hospital, and 4 years as a Naval Officer. Pretty excited about MCPHS and getting back to living in Worcester. A fun place to live.
Yes, it certainly seems so. I Have a 3.3 GPA, B.S. in Biochem from top 70 nat'l university, 2+ yrs as pharm tech. And 3 LORs (1 from a member of the MCP Board of Trustees who is also best friends w/ the president of the university). Hoping I get an interview soon.
by mail
I submitted my supplemental on Aug 13th
I just called this morning and I will be interviewing on November 6th and flying out there from California.
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If any of you get in / decide to go to MCPHS, do you plan on dorming at the school or getting an apartment nearby? Is it your first choice?
For me, the answers are:
1) I'd rather do dorming at the school, because I'd like to be able to wake up as late as possible, seeing as I've been commuting to school since high school. However, if its SUBSTANTIALLY cheaper I would definitely consider an apt.
2) Its my first choice.
For me, the answers are:
1) I'd rather do dorming at the school, because I'd like to be able to wake up as late as possible, seeing as I've been commuting to school since high school
. However, if its SUBSTANTIALLY cheaper I would definitely consider an apt.2) Its my first choice.
Got an interview letter saturday. scheduled for October 19th. 20 yrs old. BS in BIO. GPAs are 3.65 PrePharm, 3.49 PharmCAS, and 3.53 overall. 2+ yrs pharmtech @cvs. lots of community service. 2nd yr applying. had interview last yr, got rejected bc of no bachelors completed yet. This school is awesome. only school with the 34 month thing. worcester is also cool. Definitely my first choice. hopefully the 2nd interview is a kill, this time around haha ...
id live in the dorms. way more convenient. were gona be in crazy debt anyway lol
id live in the dorms. way more convenient. were gona be in crazy debt anyway lol
how long did that take from the date of the interview? When I called a week or two ago and asked if it was a week from the date of the interview (which I was told by someone from admissions a couple months ago), they said it could take two weeks. I know, not much of a difference, but I'm anxious.
also, how was the interview? I'm assuming that it cant be THAT bad, especially if you have had experience in a pharmacy, are not a social reject, and know what you are talking about. but when you said "hopefully the 2nd interview is a kill, this time around", it worries me a little haha
btw its good to know that I'm not the only 20 yr old lol
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Is a noob question but since im already here might as well ask - is PCAT required for this school?
No, they don't require it.
Can everyone that's getting interviews post when they applied and when they got the invite? I'm trying to gauge approximately how long it takes from the time we e-submit PharmCAS and submit the supp. until we hear about an interview. Thanks!
I'll be living nearby. I spent 4 years at WPI so I know the city really well. WORCESTER ROCKS! Apts can be found for MUCH cheaper if you look in the right places. I have to say though that I have been spoiled in Virginia Beach Condos by the beach. Oh well...
If any of you get in / decide to go to MCPHS, do you plan on dorming at the school or getting an apartment nearby? Is it your first choice?
For me, the answers are:
1) I'd rather do dorming at the school, because I'd like to be able to wake up as late as possible, seeing as I've been commuting to school since high school
2) Its my first choice.
Im sorry I didnt mean it like that. (More of a thinking outloud to myself hopefully this application cycle will be my last) No, on the contrary, the interview is very nice. All of the faculty is very nice, and yeah as long as you know what youre talking about you will most likely get accepted, esp seeing the interviewed:accepted ratio. However, this school (even though not official) pretty much requires a bachelors degree to be completed before matriculation. thats pretty much the only catch with not needing the pcat. The advisor told me 90% of accepted students will or have BA/BS. anyway, other than that, just rock the interview and youre in. All questions asked are usual, nothing out of the blue. Why pharm, why MCPHS, explain any bad grades, etc. Extremely nice staff.
KB830: I had only 65 credits completed when I was interviewed last yr. the Advisor afterward told me they were borderline about my app to begin with and to just apply again in 2010. and it takes 1 week exactly to get the letter from the interview date.
hope this helps everyone. good luck to all. will post my results soon.
KB830: I had only 65 credits completed when I was interviewed last yr. the Advisor afterward told me they were borderline about my app to begin with and to just apply again in 2010. and it takes 1 week exactly to get the letter from the interview date.
hope this helps everyone. good luck to all. will post my results soon.
Gotcha. I'm kind of an odd applicant. I will have all of the prerequisites done by the end of this semester. However, I am on track to graduate in the spring, which would be the end of my third year since I entered college. I currently have 91 credits, and will have 111 by the end of this semester. So I will, thankfully, be able to have a semester off before pharmacy school.
Congrats! Mine's Oct 28!
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