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Appalachian College of Pharmacy
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For a school to receive their 'accredition' they need to graduate their first class while being in "candidate" status?
It seems like Appalachia already did that, but how come they are not accredited?... slightly confused 😕
It seems like Appalachia already did that, but how come they are not accredited?... slightly confused 😕
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Is it true that the nearest airport to the school is 2.5 hrs away driving distance?😱
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Here's some inside information on the Appalachian College of Pharmacy:
They have graduated two classes so far (May 2008 and May 2009), and Milgaroo is right, the school became eligible for full accreditation from ACPE after the first class graduated. They applied for full accreditation in Fall 2008, but unfortunately they didn't succeed, so they have another ACPE site visit this fall. So ACPE should be announcing something regarding this school at their next meeting in January 2010.
Incidentally, the school's first class had a first-time pass rate on the NAPLEX of 93%.
Tahi193's guess as to why the school changed its name is basically right. The regional accreditation organization (SACS) didn't like the fact that the "University of Appalachia" had only one program. I guess it was confusing to them.
And yes, the nearest airport, Tri-Cities Regional, is 2.5 hours away.
It has limited flights into it though, so many people use Charlotte, NC's airport instead; it's more like 3.5-4 hours away, but has more flights.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the school.
They have graduated two classes so far (May 2008 and May 2009), and Milgaroo is right, the school became eligible for full accreditation from ACPE after the first class graduated. They applied for full accreditation in Fall 2008, but unfortunately they didn't succeed, so they have another ACPE site visit this fall. So ACPE should be announcing something regarding this school at their next meeting in January 2010.
Incidentally, the school's first class had a first-time pass rate on the NAPLEX of 93%.
Tahi193's guess as to why the school changed its name is basically right. The regional accreditation organization (SACS) didn't like the fact that the "University of Appalachia" had only one program. I guess it was confusing to them.
And yes, the nearest airport, Tri-Cities Regional, is 2.5 hours away.
It has limited flights into it though, so many people use Charlotte, NC's airport instead; it's more like 3.5-4 hours away, but has more flights.Let me know if you have any other questions about the school.
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I am a student at ACP and thought I might be able to add something to this thread..
You need to take into account that it is a 3 yr school vs. a 4 year school.
Had they gotten there accreditation after the first graduating class it would have been 1 year faster than a "normal" school.
The NAPLEX pass rate for the 2nd class was even higher than the first (which was as good or better than any other school) at nearly 96%.
Full accreditation is expected to happen this time around (right on schedule with every other school that has been accredited ~ 4 years after the first class started.
The reason for "University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy" being the original name was to show UACP's desire to expand. They are already discussing the possibilities of opening a medical school following the full accreditation of the pharmacy school.
Another important thing to remember is that if a school is pre/candidate status the day you start it does not matter what occurs after that point with accreditation. You can sit for the NAPLEX even if the school closes it's doors without ever having gained full accreditation.
RE: the Airport.. it's more like 1.5 hours away. I don't really understand how that plays into your decision. How many times a year are you planning on flying home? You have class year round to finish up a year early. You may have 2 times per year that you have two weeks off to go home.
Concerning low GPA/low PCAT scores. I would not put too much stock in that rumor. The only statistics I saw was a average GPA of 3.2 and a PCAT in the low 70's... pretty much just like every other pharmacy school.
A lot of people like to bash on ACP due to it's location but the real truth is that it would not matter if ACP was built dead center of an amusement park. You are not going to have time to go play. You are going into a professional school and if you want to succeed, beyond the bare minimums, you are going to have your nose in a book anytime you are not sleeping or otherwise unable to study.
Do you want to give up 2 summers of goofing off with friends or do you want to start working a year faster than most every other pharmacy student starting in 2010?
You need to take into account that it is a 3 yr school vs. a 4 year school.
Had they gotten there accreditation after the first graduating class it would have been 1 year faster than a "normal" school.
The NAPLEX pass rate for the 2nd class was even higher than the first (which was as good or better than any other school) at nearly 96%.
Full accreditation is expected to happen this time around (right on schedule with every other school that has been accredited ~ 4 years after the first class started.
The reason for "University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy" being the original name was to show UACP's desire to expand. They are already discussing the possibilities of opening a medical school following the full accreditation of the pharmacy school.
Another important thing to remember is that if a school is pre/candidate status the day you start it does not matter what occurs after that point with accreditation. You can sit for the NAPLEX even if the school closes it's doors without ever having gained full accreditation.
RE: the Airport.. it's more like 1.5 hours away. I don't really understand how that plays into your decision. How many times a year are you planning on flying home? You have class year round to finish up a year early. You may have 2 times per year that you have two weeks off to go home.
Concerning low GPA/low PCAT scores. I would not put too much stock in that rumor. The only statistics I saw was a average GPA of 3.2 and a PCAT in the low 70's... pretty much just like every other pharmacy school.
A lot of people like to bash on ACP due to it's location but the real truth is that it would not matter if ACP was built dead center of an amusement park. You are not going to have time to go play. You are going into a professional school and if you want to succeed, beyond the bare minimums, you are going to have your nose in a book anytime you are not sleeping or otherwise unable to study.
Do you want to give up 2 summers of goofing off with friends or do you want to start working a year faster than most every other pharmacy student starting in 2010?
I have two colleagues who have graduated ACP. Both passed NAPLEX no prob, both are working as Pharmacists at national chains, both recieved bonuses for employment. ACP is rural, but also has small student teacher ratios, you can actually get help when you need it, its all business and you are a Dr. of Pharmacy and job ready in three years. Naysayers are always going to cry piss and moan and make arrogant comments about schools. All arrogant comments aside it is a great school, if you want to party and play there are plenty of places to go with lots of distractions....if you want to concentrate on the task at hand and go to work ACP is a great school period. Hope to see you there.
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Hey if anyone is living in Texas, near the DFW airport and wants to travel with someone PM me, because i am not 21 years old yet, and i can't rent a car because of the age restriction. Normally i would just cab it, but since it is more than 60 miles away from the school, it will be a very costly cab ride. My interview is on January 23.
As far as the writing portion of the interview, be prepared to discuss a volunteer experience. Unless they change it on you...
The interview consists of 5 questions, first from 2 students, and then from 2 faculty members.
I was accepted, and in my interview with the faculty members I took every chance I got to elaborate about myself in context of the questions - as you only have 30 minutes with them, so you really want them to get to know you in that short period of time. Good luck. Keep us posted if you get in!
The interview consists of 5 questions, first from 2 students, and then from 2 faculty members.
I was accepted, and in my interview with the faculty members I took every chance I got to elaborate about myself in context of the questions - as you only have 30 minutes with them, so you really want them to get to know you in that short period of time. Good luck. Keep us posted if you get in!
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