Building UNC-CH app...advice?

[McSteeler]

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I'm planning on applying to UNC-Chapel Hill's pharmacy school after my junior year (currently a sophomore) and I am looking for some advice from those who may be more knowledgeable than me, or who may go to UNC.

Here is some general info:

I am a sophomore at UNC-Wilmington
Overall GPA - 3.82
Math/Science GPA - 3.87
Complete PCAT scores (or just composite) - Not taken yet, what is good for UNC??
Pharmacy experience obtained - volunteer pharmacy assistant over the summer at a non-profit human service organization
Self-perception of interview skills - decent, I have never interviewed but I am a fairly good/confident speaker.

This past semester I took organic chem 1 and human anatomy 1 and received an A in both classes. Next semester I will be enrolled in orgo 2, anatomy 2, quantitative analysis (I'm a chem major), and microbiology.

Beyond that coursework, what are some of the best things I can do to increase the strength of my application? I realize UNC is a very competitive school, but I think if I keep my grades up and bolster my resume a little I may have a good shot! Also, UNC would be in state for me, which would increase my chances.

Thanks a lot for any advice you can offer!

 

[Farmacist21]

I PMed you, check your inbox!

 

[chemguy79]

As someone who graduated from UNCW with my MS in Chemistry, I will share one piece of advice ... Choose wisely for Organic 2. Quantitative Analysis has a TON of homework and the lab is extremely time consuming as well. You already know what to expect from Ballard's class with A&P, but he is an absolutely amazing teacher. Microbiology is definitely manageable at UNCW; However, you have a really hardcore schedule next semester, so spending time for volunteer work (which I would recommend) would be difficult.

From what I've heard, you should shoot for at least 80 on the PCAT, although your GPA is very solid.

 

[McSteeler]

I just got my fall semester grades in, so I updated the information in the first post and thought I'd see if I can get any more feedback after doing so!

Thanks again for any help you can offer.

 

[hillwilliam]

I would recommend trying to take the PCAT in June. It sounds like the classes you just finished and the ones you are taking this winter will really help you on the Chem/Bio. Hopefully, your schedule will allow you time to review between the end of the semester and the test date.