Do I have a chance in any pharmD program?

[game_stake108]

I just got rejected from 2 programs out of 10 because my GPA was filtered out for being really low. PharmCAS calculated it as 2.24 overall. I will be taking the PCAT in Jan.

I explained in all my applications that I have some extreme circumstances which contributed to my grades. I am not using those explanations as excuses because I am still working on those issues, but I tried to make it up by having a lot of leadership roles, getting a job, volunteering in a pharmacy for 3 years,work in a research lab for 3 years, got my tech license, and graduated with my BS. The people that wrote my LOR all know of my circumstances and have written beyond what I thought of myself. I don't want to sound arrogant or boastful but I believe I am a good candidate minus the grades.

My attitude when applying was if I don't try I'm going to regret this decision for the rest of my life, but I'm reaching out because I am trying to fight the feelings of discouragement. I appreciate all input and good luck to everyone in this cycle. thank you

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[TheBlaah]

Something you should have addressed in your letter of intent: what if something similar happens again. I don't the specific of your situation, but 2.24 is an extremely low GPA and it means this was an ongoing/longterm situation. What would you do differently to ensure you stayed in the pharmacy program and kept your grades relatively high?

I know some people that got in with low GPAs but with a high PCAT, so it just depends on that as well.

 

[Trishna28]

2.24 is really low but there are 132 schools now apparently, so I'm sure you will get in somewhere plus there are schools that take a holistic approach to evaluating apps. Just apply very broadly to increase your chances