Can you tel me about these pharmacy schools?

[colegebound793]

Can you rank these pharmacy schools in order from best to worst?

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[delano2000]

Have you done any research in regards to your queries?

 

[colegebound793]

yes, I have actually. I've been doing a lot of research online and have some applications in progress. In fact, this post is intended to help me with my research because I would like some more personal opinions and thoughts on these schools to help me with my decisions.

 

[PharmaMaya]

My advice is to either visit the schools in person and take a tour, or just do the best you can and wait for the interview to get an impression. I've visited several schools on my list and one school that everyone spoke well of I ended up taking off my list completely because it didn't seem to be a good fit for me and what I want. Another school impressed me even more than I thought it would. It's all about how it feels to you. I understand that visiting isn't always an option, and you're just anxious to hear more about these schools you're excited about attending, but other people's opinions, no matter how good or bad or mixed, won't tell you how you will feel about the school.

Sorry this wasn't the answer you wanted...

 

[bacillus1]

My advice is to either visit the schools in person and take a tour, or just do the best you can and wait for the interview to get an impression. I've visited several schools on my list and one school that everyone spoke well of I ended up taking off my list completely because it didn't seem to be a good fit for me and what I want. Another school impressed me even more than I thought it would. It's all about how it feels to you. I understand that visiting isn't always an option, and you're just anxious to hear more about these schools you're excited about attending, but other people's opinions, no matter how good or bad or mixed, won't tell you how you will feel about the school.

However, the opinions of others are important too.

Back when I was applying, I visited U of Pittsburgh and the woman that was in charge of the visiting day there gave me a really bad impression of the school. If it weren't for that bad sales pitch, I'd be there now, saving about 35k (throughout 6 years) on tuition.

One day on campus may not give an altogether accurate picture of the school.

 

[Auriel619]

Northeastern, URI, UConn, MCPHS, Rutgers, Albany College of Pharmacy, St. Johns

Gotta push for Rutgers here. Great location in regards to Industry, though saturation is a problem. Notoriously difficult to transfer in (11 transfer seats, 11 transfer seats for Rutgers Newark) to get in from High school, usually need to be Top 15% & Above 2050 SATs. Very cheap In-state.

OP, where are you living now? Cause your BEST option is to go for your In-state Public University's Pharmacy School

 

[colegebound793]

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[ucrx]

Can you rank these pharmacy schools in order from best to worst? Based on your opinion, their rankings, quality of education, campus, pharm program etc.

Schools: Northeastern, URI, UConn, MCPHS, Rutgers, Albany College of Pharmacy, St. Johns...

Thank you!!🙂 Experiences are welcome!

Also how hard is it to get into a 0-6 pharmacy school?

Are you looking for a city? Sports teams? Big campus with non-health students? That can certainly help separate some of the schools on your list. I went to UConn and loved it (over URI, Northeastern, and St. John's) but I know people who went to most of the other schools you listed and loved those too.

As far as your questions, I think UConn is very strong for most. It definitely offers a good education, good rotations (Yale New Haven, Hartford Hospital, Dartmouth, etc.), a beautiful campus, and the pharmacy program was great. There are also lots of non-pharmacy students around and it is great if you're into college sports. The main downside is that you have to drive most places if they aren't on campus. That can be an advantage though- less distractions when you need to study, but there is plenty to do when you have the time!

As for no local pharmacy school in NH, look into the New England Regional program. I believe at UConn you qualify for NER tuition once you are a pharmacy student (not pre-pharmacy). You could probably find a way to qualify for pre-pharmacy years if you declare a major that isn't offered at UNH. I believe URI also offers such a program.

Oh yeah, keep in mind UConn is 2+4, not 0-6. It could make a difference in decisions for some people.

 

[colegebound793]

Yup, those are definitely decisions I'm still considering. haha. I mean, there are pros and cons to each. There's plenty to do in the city and plenty of opportunities for internships and part-time jobs in the Boston area because of all the medical institutions located there. I guess I would like to go to a college with sport teams and school spirit and would maybe like to attend a college football game.

A big campus offers more opportunity to experience college life and new things, while a smaller campus offers a bigger sense of community. I think in this case, I'm looking at schools that have a medium/large campus size. So, that would separate out MCPHS, which is basically one building and is lacking in sport teams..

Rural campuses are usually very pretty and grassy, and I would like my school to have at least some grassy area on campus at least, and not just be a bunch of city buildings. It also provides less distractions. But, I probably won't have a car on campus so that would make it a lot harder to get around.

And then there's also the school itself to consider and their quality of education.

UCRX, Question, Did you live in Connecticut before applying to Uconn? Are there a lot of people that apply out of state? Because I know it's a public school.

Also, I know it's 2+4, not 0-6, so how hard is it to get into their pharmacy school after the 2 years of pre-pharmacy? That's another factor I'm considering because I wouldn't want to go the 2 years at Uconn and then not get into their pharmacy school.

Thanks for the help!

 

[colegebound793]

Any other experiences with different pharmacy schools in the Northeast and more personal preferences are welcome! I'd love to hear them!

 

[rohr107]

all the schools have different reputaitons and different strengths.. the strongest thing I can suggest is VISIT THE CAMPUS. when I was looking at CoP's I thought one school on your list was going to be the right one. after visiting them all another ended up feeling like the right place to go to.
Uconn and URI are going to be reduced price once in their professional programs, and have full D1 athletic programs. you are also are going to be one of between 3-4k new freshmen on campus. both are rural campuses with min 20 minute drives to the larger towns of hartford and providence.
MCP-Northeastern-St. John's are city campuses with those advantages. All are going to cost more in the long run then either of the state schools. the two boston schools are going to set you up at boston teaching hospitals with world wide reputations. St. Johns does have partnerships with NewYork-Presbyterian system (Cornell and Colombia).
the two maine schools are new and are working through developing programs, but they might be the place more willing to adept to needs you might have.

 

[ucrx]

UCRX, Question, Did you live in Connecticut before applying to Uconn? Are there a lot of people that apply out of state? Because I know it's a public school.

Also, I know it's 2+4, not 0-6, so how hard is it to get into their pharmacy school after the 2 years of pre-pharmacy? That's another factor I'm considering because I wouldn't want to go the 2 years at Uconn and then not get into their pharmacy school.

Thanks for the help!

I am from CT. There are a lot of people from CT and most of New England (except RI). I don't think it makes a difference for SOP admission where you're from (as long as you do your pre-pharm at UConn) but I'm not sure.

I went through the old application process, when there was guaranteed admission offered. Without guaranteed admission, it is easier and harder to get in. They're more forgiving of mistakes (because they don't fill up with guaranteed admit students) but they take the most qualified, well rounded applicants. I've been told that it really does what you do beyond grades and that the interview really does influence a lot. If you're a perfect candidate but the interviewers say no, you're probably not getting in. Getting involved in something (organizations, research, etc) as a pre-pharm helps because you get to know people who can write good LORs and know how dedicated you are outside of what is in your application.

I also know students who do pre-pharm at UConn and apply to other SOP at the same time (during year 2). UConn is their first choice, but several have left for other schools in NE. Others get in the 2nd or 3rd try while working toward a BS that they could use to get into other pharmacy schools. Getting rejected from the SOP your sophomore year really isn't as limiting as it might seem.

It sounds like you might like UConn and its worth at least visiting. It is pretty far from cities, but there is plenty to do and you'll find people with cars quickly enough anyway.

 

[colegebound793]

I am from CT. There are a lot of people from CT and most of New England (except RI). I don't think it makes a difference for SOP admission where you're from (as long as you do your pre-pharm at UConn) but I'm not sure.

I went through the old application process, when there was guaranteed admission offered. Without guaranteed admission, it is easier and harder to get in. They're more forgiving of mistakes (because they don't fill up with guaranteed admit students) but they take the most qualified, well rounded applicants. I've been told that it really does what you do beyond grades and that the interview really does influence a lot. If you're a perfect candidate but the interviewers say no, you're probably not getting in. Getting involved in something (organizations, research, etc) as a pre-pharm helps because you get to know people who can write good LORs and know how dedicated you are outside of what is in your application.

I also know students who do pre-pharm at UConn and apply to other SOP at the same time (during year 2). UConn is their first choice, but several have left for other schools in NE. Others get in the 2nd or 3rd try while working toward a BS that they could use to get into other pharmacy schools. Getting rejected from the SOP your sophomore year really isn't as limiting as it might seem.

It sounds like you might like UConn and its worth at least visiting. It is pretty far from cities, but there is plenty to do and you'll find people with cars quickly enough anyway.

Okay, I probably will end up visiting Uconn then. I am really interested in the school based on what I've heard and what you've told me. Thanks for all the info! 🙂

 

[colegebound793]

all the schools have different reputaitons and different strengths.. the strongest thing I can suggest is VISIT THE CAMPUS. when I was looking at CoP's I thought one school on your list was going to be the right one. after visiting them all another ended up feeling like the right place to go to.
Uconn and URI are going to be reduced price once in their professional programs, and have full D1 athletic programs. you are also are going to be one of between 3-4k new freshmen on campus. both are rural campuses with min 20 minute drives to the larger towns of hartford and providence.
MCP-Northeastern-St. John's are city campuses with those advantages. All are going to cost more in the long run then either of the state schools. the two boston schools are going to set you up at boston teaching hospitals with world wide reputations. St. Johns does have partnerships with NewYork-Presbyterian system (Cornell and Colombia).
the two maine schools are new and are working through developing programs, but they might be the place more willing to adept to needs you might have.

Thanks for breaking it down for me. You're right, the schools all have their different strengths. But... if you don't mind me asking, which one did you end up choosing?

 

[colegebound793]

Also, besides the other schools listed, does anyone have any opinions on Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana? How is their pharm school and if you've visited the campus, how did you like it? Thanks!

I doubt I'll be able to visit Purdue myself unless I enroll there.

 

[JJVmom]

My Dad went to UConn's Pharmacy program in the mid-1960's. (At the time it was a 5 yr program). He turns 67 this week and is still working as a pharmacist - and still a Husky fan. He's had a great career and still speaks highly of the program.

 

[pharming0-6]

If you're 100% sure you want to do pharmacy, I would suggest the 0-6 pharmacy program. Northeastern offered me a very small scholarship and I wasn't crazy about city living. Mass College of Pharmacy and Univ of the Sciences consistantly scores in the bottem 20 schools for Naplax pass rates. UConn does not offer any type of guarantee of admission in to the pharmacy program (and virtually anyone that applies is accepted in to their "pre-pharmacy" program). I was accepted in to all the 0-6 schools I applied to and your stats are similiar to mine-I think you'll do fine getting accepted

 

[bacillus1]

If you're 100% sure you want to do pharmacy, I would suggest the 0-6 pharmacy program. Northeastern offered me a very small scholarship and I wasn't crazy about city living. Mass College of Pharmacy and Univ of the Sciences consistantly scores in the bottem 20 schools for Naplax pass rates. UConn does not offer any type of guarantee of admission in to the pharmacy program (and virtually anyone that applies is accepted in to their "pre-pharmacy" program). I was accepted in to all the 0-6 schools I applied to and your stats are similiar to mine-I think you'll do fine getting accepted

Keep in mind that bottom 20 is still over 90% of the people pass (though there admittedly there are other issues with these schools, and this is coming from someone who goes to one of them).

 

[colegebound793]

If you're 100% sure you want to do pharmacy, I would suggest the 0-6 pharmacy program. Northeastern offered me a very small scholarship and I wasn't crazy about city living. Mass College of Pharmacy and Univ of the Sciences consistantly scores in the bottem 20 schools for Naplax pass rates. UConn does not offer any type of guarantee of admission in to the pharmacy program (and virtually anyone that applies is accepted in to their "pre-pharmacy" program). I was accepted in to all the 0-6 schools I applied to and your stats are similiar to mine-I think you'll do fine getting accepted

Thanks for the vote of confidence. 🙂 And I'm about 99% sure I want to do pharmacy. lol

I was also wondering if volunteering at a hospital or shadowing a pharmacist has a significant impact on the application.. would I still be okay if I don't do either of these things?

 

[bacillus1]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. 🙂 And I'm about 99% sure I want to do pharmacy. lol

I was also wondering if volunteering at a hospital or shadowing a pharmacist has a significant impact on the application.. would I still be okay if I don't do either of these things?

You don't need to volunteer in a hospital. Maybe shadow a pharmacist for a day or 2, but this is just for your personal enrichment and to see if pharmacy is really for you. It won't hurt your app to an 0-6 if you don't do this.

 

[colegebound793]

You don't need to volunteer in a hospital. Maybe shadow a pharmacist for a day or 2, but this is just for your personal enrichment and to see if pharmacy is really for you. It won't hurt your app to an 0-6 if you don't do this.

Okay, thank you so much! Because I didn't have time to shadow a pharmacist this summer even though I really wanted to!

 

[colegebound793]

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