Acceptance Stats: c/o 2010-2011

[acetyl]

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We've been talking about doing this, and so let's finally get the ball rolling. We can make a good thread with general statistics about ourselves for those who have already been accepted to PharmD. programs so that others applying in years to come will have an idea of what they need to do to achieve their goals. Here are some things I think we all should answer:

(1) Schools acceptance letters you've received.
(2) GPA
a) overall
b) math/science
c) pre-req. if calculated
(3) PCAT score
(4) work experience
(5) extra-curricular activities
(6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, scholarships, research, etc.

I understand we all are right in the middle of this years admission cycle and there still are interviews and acceptances to come, so if you would, please come back and edit your original post when you receive additional information. Let's try to make this thread as dense with data as possible, and please try to limit discussions, there are plenty of other threads hanging around with the information you want. Let's try to keep this one as statistically heavy as we can.

 

[acetyl]

🙂

 

[platinumdl]

Acetyl, this is an excellent idea!! I haven't received any acceptances yet. But, when I do, I'll definitely post all my stats and info!!

 

[Julianne]

Here's my info:

Acceptance to: Auburn
Overall GPA: 3.976
PCAT: 75
Work experience: 7 years (Walgreens)
EC's: Pretty limited (Married with children)
Other things that may have helped: A little older (= a little wiser?), good interview (IMO), good LORs, applying as Early Decision...

Good thread - hope folks keep 'em coming!

 

[GreyFox2002]

1) Accepted to: Wayne State
2) GPA
a) 3.85 overall
b) Science: 3.84
c) Pre-Req - Not sure? Prolly around 3.85
3) PCAT: 94
4) None in a pharmacy (I'm ignorant I Guess 🙂 ) 5.5 years of retail supervisory experience (its great to be getting out of retail!!!)
5) Undergraduate research, martial arts, biochem club, etc.......
6) Interview was ok. Had some things in common with the primary interviewer. Also, had initiated contact with the adcoms several months before applying.

 

[mw029161]

So far...

1) accepted: MCPHS - Worcester, (upcoming) interviews: NSU, UCSD, USN
2) GPA
a) 3.6
b) 3.9
c) according to MCPHS - 3.8
3) Just took jan pcat
4) administrative asst. for Director of Nuclear Cardiology for 4 years at hospital
6) first interview was very laid back. Just be yourself!

 

[abt04]

lol.. well the other stats are a bit frightening, but here is one that should make you feel a little relieved...hehe


1) NSU, PAcific U, Touro but i had about 6 interviews happen.
2) GPA
a) overall : 3.2ish
b) math/science 3.2ish (from the 1.9 that i began with 6 years ago. yikes.)
c) pre-req. if calculated : about3.2 or so..
3) PCAT score: 72 both times i took it, its just the scores either went up or down.
4) work experience: i worked mostly as general office, receptionist
5) extra-curricular activities : volunteer at a pharmacy, used to tutor , mentor, and read to kids
6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, etc: just practice the questions in my head.. no rehearsing whatsoever., read up on the schools in terms of their programs, rotations, residencies, SDN forums helped a lot. and just go into the interview feeling like you have nothing to lose, that is when your personality will come out. my essay helped a lot, i was pretty succinct with my essay. no tears, or hardships (i had none), but just showed my interest through observation and personal experience not only in pharmacy but in my activities.

 

[Zwigglez]

1. Accepted to: UOP, USC; Interviewing at UCSF
2. GPA a). overall 3.73 b). math/science 3.65
3. Didn't take PCAT
4. Have worked through all 4 years of college doing bio-med research. I think this was a plus, I got 2 very strong LOR's from my PI's and I think it definitely demonstrated my maturity and my curiosity for science. The publications didn't hurt the resume either.
5. EC's: Volunteer in-patient pharmacy
6. My 2 interviews so far went well, I was well prepared and just went in to show them my personality. I also spent a LOT of time on all of my essays, I know it's so painful sometimes to do them, but I really feel they made a difference in my admissions/interviews, especially in regards to the UCSF supplemental. And for those worried about taking classes at community college, I did all of the pre-reqs at my local cc before transfering to get my degree. So don't fret 🙂

 

[terse]

1. Accepted to: UOP, USC; Interviewing at UCSF
2. GPA a). overall 3.73 b). math/science 3.65
3. Didn't take PCAT
4. Have worked through all 4 years of college doing bio-med research. I think this was a plus, I got 2 very strong LOR's from my PI's and I think it definitely demonstrated my maturity and my curiosity for science. The publications didn't hurt the resume either.
5. EC's: Volunteer in-patient pharmacy
6. My 2 interviews so far went well, I was well prepared and just went in to show them my personality. I also spent a LOT of time on all of my essays, I know it's so painful sometimes to do them, but I really feel they made a difference in my admissions/interviews, especially in regards to the UCSF supplemental. And for those worried about taking classes at community college, I did all of the pre-reqs at my local cc before transfering to get my degree. So don't fret 🙂

What CC did you go to?

 

[Zwigglez]

What CC did you go to?

Chabot in the East Bay

 

[airen]

1. Accepted to: UOP, USC; Interviewing at UCSF
2. GPA a). overall 3.73 b). math/science 3.65
3. Didn't take PCAT
4. Have worked through all 4 years of college doing bio-med research. I think this was a plus, I got 2 very strong LOR's from my PI's and I think it definitely demonstrated my maturity and my curiosity for science. The publications didn't hurt the resume either.
5. EC's: Volunteer in-patient pharmacy
6. My 2 interviews so far went well, I was well prepared and just went in to show them my personality. I also spent a LOT of time on all of my essays, I know it's so painful sometimes to do them, but I really feel they made a difference in my admissions/interviews, especially in regards to the UCSF supplemental. And for those worried about taking classes at community college, I did all of the pre-reqs at my local cc before transfering to get my degree. So don't fret 🙂

where did you graduate from? congrats on your acceptance

 

[Zwigglez]

where did you graduate from? congrats on your acceptance

I graduated from SFSU with a degree in Physiology. And thanks 🙂

 

[rani630]

lol.. well the other stats are a bit frightening, but here is one that should make you feel a little relieved...hehe


1) NSU, PAcific U, Touro but i had about 6 interviews happen.
2) GPA
a) overall : 3.2ish
b) math/science 3.2ish (from the 1.9 that i began with 6 years ago. yikes.)
c) pre-req. if calculated : about3.2 or so..
3) PCAT score: 72 both times i took it, its just the scores either went up or down.
4) work experience: i worked mostly as general office, receptionist
5) extra-curricular activities : volunteer at a pharmacy, used to tutor , mentor, and read to kids
6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, etc: just practice the questions in my head.. no rehearsing whatsoever., read up on the schools in terms of their programs, rotations, residencies, SDN forums helped a lot. and just go into the interview feeling like you have nothing to lose, that is when your personality will come out. my essay helped a lot, i was pretty succinct with my essay. no tears, or hardships (i had none), but just showed my interest through observation and personal experience not only in pharmacy but in my activities.

Hi! I recently got an interview at Pacific and I was wondering if you had any suggestions since you've been accepted. My grades are about average overall GPA is about 3.2 and Science/Math is about 3.0, PCAT score was 78 composite. This is my top choice and I'm really nervous about the interview since it's my first. Any help or advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Also congratulations on your other acceptances!

 

[comet81]

We've been talking about doing this, and so let's finally get the ball rolling. We can make a good thread with general statistics about ourselves for those who have already been accepted to PharmD. programs so that others applying in years to come will have an idea of what they need to do to achieve their goals. Here are some things I think we all should answer:

(1) Schools acceptance letters you've received.
(2) GPA
a) overall
b) math/science
c) pre-req. if calculated
(3) PCAT score
(4) work experience
(5) extra-curricular activities
(6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, scholarships, research, etc.

I understand we all are right in the middle of this years admission cycle and there still are interviews and acceptances to come, so if you would, please come back and edit your original post when you receive additional information. Let's try to make this thread as dense with data as possible, and please try to limit discussions, there are plenty of other threads hanging around with the information you want. Let's try to keep this one as statistically heavy as we can.

1. Midwestern-chicago
2 a) 3.2
b)4.0 for math, 3.0 for science
c)3.25
3. composite-70
biology-65
chemistry-98
math-99
Vocab-40
REading-43
Writing-4
4. Pharm Tech for 1 years
Research Assistant at psychology department for 2 years
5. church activities
6. my recommendation letters were soooo great. (important)
I applied very early even though my stats were not great. (very important)

 

[ufgator]

(1) South University, UNC-Chapel Hill
(2) GPA Overall: 3.6
Science/Math: 3.3
Pre-req: 3.2
(3) 93 overall
(4) pharmacy cashier, technician for 1.5 years
(5) honor societies, volunteered at church
(6) interview went well, just kept calm, had a list of questions prepared to ask, showed enthusiasm and that i am hard working

 

[greatdeals225]

(1) MCp Worcester--- so far
(2) GPA-- 3.60
a) 3.72 overall
b) 3.58 math/science
(3) composite in the 60s
(4) 2.25 yrs as a tech, 6 months as certified
(5) on and off volunteerings
(6) I think it was the interview, and also my work experience. Definitely a plus to be certified

 

[TNC]

Palm Beach Atlantic was my first interview and first acceptance. I still have 4 more interviews and they want a $500 nonrefundable deposit by Feb 9th! What to do?

(1) Palm Beach Atlantic
(2) 3.5
(3) 83
(4) Hospital Pharmacy Tech and prev. experience in health administration
(5) charitable runs and events
(6) BS in Healthcare Administration, marathon runner

 

[CarrollR]

(1) Accepted to UNC-Chapel Hill. 😀
(2) GPA stuff..
a) overall - 3.41
b) math/science - 3.1
c) pre-req. if calculated - 3.5ish?
(3) PCAT score - 97%
(4) work experience - I've been an RA and I've volunteered @ a hospital pharmacy.
(5) extra-curricular activities - Alpha Phi Omega (co-ed service frat), RHA, NRHH (basically, a lot of service and program planning)
(6) I really think that my thoughtfulness helped me....I brought my resume to my interview..which was good because the interviewers knew nothing about me and they thanked me repeatedly for bringing it so they could know something about who I am and what I've done. Also, I sent thank you cards out to the interviewers the day after my interview. I think my PCAT score helped and my general well-roundedness helped, too.

 

[melonld]

(1) Wayne State (interviewed at UMB also)
(2) GPA
a) 3.8
b) math/science: 3.9
(3) PCAT score: 96
(4) work experience: A MS of biochemistry,research associate
(5) extra-curricular activities: some in undergrad,
(6) did well during interview: I have no pharmacy experience at all. I tried to show them my passion about Pharmacy career and their school, my understanding of this field (do your homework, that really helps!).🙂

 

[JWells488]

bump

 

[fenixtnlfan]

I hate when people bump old threads. You totally just freaked me out that some people already got accepted to my schools when I thought they didn't even interview until December/January. Then I noticed this was from the last cycle!

 

[Cju101]

(1) Accepted - LECOM
(2) GPA
a) overall-4.0
b) math/science-4.0
c) pre-req. if calculated-4.0
(3) PCAT score-62
(4) work experience- 4 years at vet clinic, 2 years at organic chemistry polymer research lab, 1 year at small retail pharmacy
(5) extra-curricular activities - honors club, teaching horse back riding, president of pre pharmacy club at my school, vice president of pre-vet club at my school, tutor in biochemistry and anatomy
(6) I had a positive attitude and was very enthusiastic at my interview. And I have striking good looks 😆

 

[fiorio]

(1) Schools acceptance letters you've received: Midwestern Chicago so far
(2) GPA
a) overall: 3.89
b) math/science 3.85?
c) pre-req. if calculated 3.85?
(3) PCAT score 93
(4) work experience 1.5 year pharm tech and 0.5 year chemistry tutor
(5) extra-curricular activities pre-pharm club vise president, and a bunch others
(6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, scholarships, research, etc.
undergraduate research, leadership, volunteer, i am not sure how they think my interview.

i have one question, how do you guys know you have great LORs? you cannot read the letter can you?

 

[rosiered]

(1) Schools acceptance letters you've received.
(2) GPA
a) overall
b) math/science
c) pre-req. if calculated
(3) PCAT score
(4) work experience
(5) extra-curricular activities
(6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, scholarships, research, etc.


Rosiered
1. Nova Southeastern University
2. 3.13 overall gpa
3. 2.9 science gpa
Pcat score: 87
4. worked at a couple of fast food places, no tech experience, no shadowing whatsoever
5. chemistry club, hospital volunteer, interned at medical examiner's office
6. my interview went ok, I don't know I guess I got really lucky.

 

[Knickerbocker]

(1)
i have one question, how do you guys know you have great LORs? you cannot read the letter can you?

I often wonder the same thing.

Then again, I know people who use their mother or father's friend (who is a pharmacist) to write a glowing LOR.

 

[Knickerbocker]

Maybe there should be a new thread with this topic for the current school year?

 

[Serco]

(1) LECOM Erie (only one I applied to)
(2) GPA:
a) overall: 3.50
b) math/science: 3.50
c) pre-req: 3.50
(3) PCAT: 98% composite (98 verb, 99 bio, 74 rcomp, 96 quant, 74 chem)
(4) Work experience: Math teaching, quantitative financial analysis (career change)
(5) Extracurriculars: None declared.
(6) Misc.: I have a degree in aerospace engineering with highest honor from a top US institute of technology, as well as three masters degrees in applied math and engineering. I have engineering and financial engineering research experience. I think I do well under pressure so I believe I did well in the interview. I also had what I considered a really good set of application essays. Hope this helps you.

 

[Cju101]

serco congrads on your acceptance to erie. When did you interview? Ill be seeing you in september.

 

[Serco]

Cju101, thanks, same to you. I interviewed on the 13th of this month. I may have met you there. I speak with an accent.

 

[labrat024]

seriously, great LOR's?

 

[cystapharm]

you said you had no hardship so whsts the explanation behind the 1.9 gpa??

lol.. well the other stats are a bit frightening, but here is one that should make you feel a little relieved...hehe


1) NSU, PAcific U, Touro but i had about 6 interviews happen.
2) GPA
a) overall : 3.2ish
b) math/science 3.2ish (from the 1.9 that i began with 6 years ago. yikes.)
c) pre-req. if calculated : about3.2 or so..
3) PCAT score: 72 both times i took it, its just the scores either went up or down.
4) work experience: i worked mostly as general office, receptionist
5) extra-curricular activities : volunteer at a pharmacy, used to tutor , mentor, and read to kids
6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, etc: just practice the questions in my head.. no rehearsing whatsoever., read up on the schools in terms of their programs, rotations, residencies, SDN forums helped a lot. and just go into the interview feeling like you have nothing to lose, that is when your personality will come out. my essay helped a lot, i was pretty succinct with my essay. no tears, or hardships (i had none), but just showed my interest through observation and personal experience not only in pharmacy but in my activities.

 

[Rumplestiltazepam]

you said you had no hardship so whsts the explanation behind the 1.9 gpa??

Maybe he was partying non stop or just did not give a **** about grades but who cares now because they are in pharmacy school and your undergrad GPA means nothing now.

 

[babetrang]

...and just go into the interview feeling like you have nothing to lose, that is when your personality will come out.

That is so true. It worked for me! Anyway, here are my stats... so far...
(1) LECOM Bradenton
(2) GPA
a) overall 3.75 (B's in English, Speech)
b) math/science: math 4.0, science 3.83 (B's in Physics 2, General Chem 2, Organic Chem 2 lab)
c) pre-req. if calculated (not sure)
(3) PCAT score 61 (English is not my first language, verbal and reading about 20%)
(4) work experience: 4 months at CVS Pharmacy, 2+ yrs customer service rep.
(5) extra-curricular activities: church, traditional dancing, painting, math club in middle school and high school.
(6) interview really helped, showed enthusiasm, professionalism, friendliness,

 

[cystapharm]

bump

 

[hello18]

2nd year reapplicant

(1) Midwestern University-Glendale
(2) GPA
a) 2.96 overall
b) 2.76 Pre-req/Math-Science
(3) 82 composite
(4) Pharm tech 1.5 years, lots of volunteering in hospitals
(5) YMCA leadership position, Different cultural leadership position, Pre-pharm clubs, too many to list...
(6) Great great interview, distinguish yourself from other candidates, be enthusiastic... APPLY EARLY!!!

 

[BlueHens66]

(1) Schools acceptance letters you've received.
(2) GPA
a) overall
b) math/science
c) pre-req. if calculated
(3) PCAT score
(4) work experience
(5) extra-curricular activities
(6) anything else that you feel helped you, such as interview, scholarships, research, etc.

1. MCPHS-Worcester
2. a. 3.46
b. 3.43
c. 3.57
3. 78 Composite, nothing under 60 (MCPHS-W does not require PCAT)
4. 640 hours medical technologist clinical rotations, 3 months pharmacy shadowing, currently work as an analytical scientist for a pharmaceutical company
5. Tutoring, ice hockey team captain, play my drum set, member of an honor fraternity as an undergrad. (food drives, charity events)
6. Conducted a 1 year research project on melanoma treatment and received 2 scholarships to perform the research, present it at a national meeting, and publish 2 scientific papers. Received consecutive ASCP National Student Honor awards.

 

[pharwanabe]

2nd year reapplicant

(1) Midwestern University-Glendale
(2) GPA
a) 2.96 overall
b) 2.76 Pre-req/Math-Science
(3) 82 composite
(4) Pharm tech 1.5 years, lots of volunteering in hospitals
(5) YMCA leadership position, Different cultural leadership position, Pre-pharm clubs, too many to list...
(6) Great great interview, distinguish yourself from other candidates, be enthusiastic... APPLY EARLY!!!

if you dont mind me asking, what did you do different the second time you applied??
did u retake some pre req classes or just did volunteering.
also u mentioned u volunteered at the hospital, was that in pharmacy area, or just in general, because i have volunteered in cardiology, so i was wondering how that would work
thanks