Decreasing High GPA

[Bob Wells]

Hi guys, I have a really good gpa but by my trend seems to be decreasing. Do you think this is going to be a problem when applying to pharmacy schools next year(I'll be a junior)? My overall gpa is going to be ~3.5 (but I had a 4.0 my freshman year ending with an A+ in organic chemistry). I am a biochem major planning on taking the PCAT this june - I should have a mediocre score.

 

[RXsocal]

I don't think decrease in GPA hurts unless you start to go below 3.0 (average). However, competitive pharmacy schools might take the trend more seriously.

 

[dangerdog]

Hi guys, I have a really good gpa but by my trend seems to be decreasing. Do you think this is going to be a problem when applying to pharmacy schools next year(I'll be a junior)? My overall gpa is going to be ~3.5 (but I had a 4.0 my freshman year ending with an A+ in organic chemistry). I am a biochem major planning on taking the PCAT this june - I should have a mediocre score.

Well, 3.5 isn't a problem, although like the other poster mentioned, it does raise the question "why" to admission committee in competitive schools. So why is it? Got a new girlfriend? LOL, that's a common reason, just guessing. LOL 🙄

 

[Bob Wells]

I ran out fuel I guess, I want to know if I should really worry. What are good east coast schools to apply too?

 

[homeskillet]

like what michael said on the show The Office, you shouldnt be the best looking person in the [neighborhood], because you have nowhere to go but down.

Im sure that the adcom realizes and understands it is difficult to follow up on a 4.0 from your freshman year, especially with the increasing difficulty of courses each year (esp pursuing biochem).