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So as you considered becoming a pharmacist, you faced the daunting task of doing well in your courses and for the most part you did. If you are like most of us, you had a few disappointments along the way (personal problems etc...) and suddenly your hard work is dissipating before your eyes. Your friends and some here on SDN are telling you that you just about ruined it and it'd take a herculean effort to be accepted.
As your confidence lessens, you faced the insurmountable task of convincing the admissions committee that you can handle their curriculum. You wondered how to even begin the PS. Somehow, in 4500 words or less, you must convince the committee you are ready, learned and wise. Despite the hardship, you gave your all and you managed a solid 3.2 GPA and a respectable score on the PCAT. Yet, the thought of being rejected and wait another year to apply does nothing to mollify your worries. And if you are a nontrad, specifically, if you have a family, then this can crush your ambitions. But wait! While your PS and academic record are being scrutinized, something caught the committee's attention. An interview is granted! You've succeed the agonizing task of standing out amid a slew of other eager candidates.
Stage 2
You searched the SDN interview database. The anticipation builds as you know you have not closed the deal. Will you screw up now? You purchased the proper attire and although you are happy you have an interview, you still have homework to do: you continue to research your weaknesses. The days aren't going fast enough. With good reasons you are nervous. The deal is not yet closed. At interview day, some schools make you take more chem/math quiz and have essay. So you know it is not a time to forget some basic chem conversions. In your view, you rocked/bummed the interview. Yet, the decision to admit you still rests with the committee. If you are lucky (and luck does play a role), you may get the phone call or receive the envelope you so long waited for. Mission accomplie! If you are pulled from a waitlist, still, MISSION ACCOMPLIE!
The fact that you want to be a pharmacist shows that you are confident about your abilities and most likely you'll do well; even if you have to study very hard. All in all, the cycle is vicious and confidence is really key. After you happily add your handle to the Roll Call, do you take time to really appreciate the opportunity extended to you by the committee?
How tough is it to get into pharmacy nowadays?
Whether the school is your top choice or not, don't you feel a sense of gratitude?
You forget quickly. Here check this, that'll remind you of where you've been. (Once open, please scroll down)
Thank you LECOM BRADENTON for the interview. Thank you PBA for the acceptance!!
Some extras: http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.or...icles/2007_06_15/caredit_a0700084/(parent)/68Thinking about pharmacy?
As your confidence lessens, you faced the insurmountable task of convincing the admissions committee that you can handle their curriculum. You wondered how to even begin the PS. Somehow, in 4500 words or less, you must convince the committee you are ready, learned and wise. Despite the hardship, you gave your all and you managed a solid 3.2 GPA and a respectable score on the PCAT. Yet, the thought of being rejected and wait another year to apply does nothing to mollify your worries. And if you are a nontrad, specifically, if you have a family, then this can crush your ambitions. But wait! While your PS and academic record are being scrutinized, something caught the committee's attention. An interview is granted! You've succeed the agonizing task of standing out amid a slew of other eager candidates.
Stage 2
You searched the SDN interview database. The anticipation builds as you know you have not closed the deal. Will you screw up now? You purchased the proper attire and although you are happy you have an interview, you still have homework to do: you continue to research your weaknesses. The days aren't going fast enough. With good reasons you are nervous. The deal is not yet closed. At interview day, some schools make you take more chem/math quiz and have essay. So you know it is not a time to forget some basic chem conversions. In your view, you rocked/bummed the interview. Yet, the decision to admit you still rests with the committee. If you are lucky (and luck does play a role), you may get the phone call or receive the envelope you so long waited for. Mission accomplie! If you are pulled from a waitlist, still, MISSION ACCOMPLIE!
The fact that you want to be a pharmacist shows that you are confident about your abilities and most likely you'll do well; even if you have to study very hard. All in all, the cycle is vicious and confidence is really key. After you happily add your handle to the Roll Call, do you take time to really appreciate the opportunity extended to you by the committee?
How tough is it to get into pharmacy nowadays?
Whether the school is your top choice or not, don't you feel a sense of gratitude?
You forget quickly. Here check this, that'll remind you of where you've been. (Once open, please scroll down)
Thank you LECOM BRADENTON for the interview. Thank you PBA for the acceptance!!
Some extras: http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.or...icles/2007_06_15/caredit_a0700084/(parent)/68Thinking about pharmacy?
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