Do I have a shot at PharmD?? Please, please help!!

[nikkafer]

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I'm a junior (almost a senior) in high school and getting ready to apply to the University of Toledo and the University of Cincinnati (maybe a few others). I'm planning to complete the pre-pharmacy program, and *praying* to get into the Doctorate of Pharmacy program after.
Currently, I have a 3.3 GPA and I'm involved in a plethora of extracurricular activities (Marching Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble, German Club, School Literary Magazine...). I'm taking AP Lang & Comp, and plan to take AP Lit & Comp next year. I'm hoping to raise my GPA to a 3.45-ish by the end of my senior year.

I'd like to know, do I even have a shot at getting into a PharmD program, due to my GPA?

Thank you! 😳

 

[I'm No Superman]

Freshman Class Profile for this Major
Based on the middle 50% of the 09-10 entering freshman class:
GPA: 3.236 - 3.898
ACT: 23.0 - 27.0
SAT: 995 - 1220
Average Class Rank: Top 22.4%

Found this on the University of Cincinnati website for Pre-Pharm
http://www.uc.edu/degreeprograms/program.aspx?program=15none-pphr

Average Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) composite score for admitted students was 70

Average GPA for admitted students was 3.53

34% of the admitted students previously earned a bachelor's degree and two earned a master's degree

60% of the admitted students are female

This was from their PharmD website
http://pharmacy.uc.edu/pharmd_phacts.cfm

Your GPA seems average for their pre pharm program... Good Luck🙂

 

[nikkafer]

Thanks, that helped!! :] I'm just wondering how important high school performance is compared to pre-pharmacy performance..

 

[orthomyxo]

Are you trying to get into a 6 year PharmD program (no PCAT), or just an undergrad that has the option for pre-pharm students to enter their PharmD program if they're qualified?

If it's the former, and you're REALLY REALLY sure you want to be a pharmacist, look into applying to Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. I applied there before I decided I wanted to do medicine, and got in with a 3.4 hsGPA and 1760 SAT. Just write a kick-ass personal statement and you should be good to go.

 

[nikkafer]

Thanks, I just requested info from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy! :]

 

[HH Holmes]

Before you choose programs to apply to, know the difference between a 2+4 and 0-6 program. They are very different and the 2+4 still (depending on the school) gives you the option to opt out and take another path (pre-med, dent, law etc). With a majority of the 0-6s, you are tied into pharmacy, and have no other routes to take if you discover it isn't for you.

Do some research, rock your exams and most importantly, good luck.

 

[rxlea]

If you are aiming for the 4 year PharmD (after pre-pharmacy years), high school will not matter at all. I am not a fan of the 0-6 programs. As an above poster mentioned, going to a university and taking your pre reqs + general ed requirements will expose you to other options... you may discover that you want to go into something entirely different. I AM a big fan of the "college experience". Taking classes with a lot of different people from a lot of different majors exposes you to new ideas/perspectives/cultures/etc. that you might not get quite as much in the 0-6 with the same classmates all the way through...

With your GPA and a goot SAT/ACT score, you can probably get into your state school (and some OOS) and work toward a BS/BA in whatever major you are interested in. Then, you can apply to a lot of other PharmD programs across the nation. Take your time with this. I don't see why people rush their way through school. I think you miss out on a lot if you do...

 

[SissyAlice]

Thanks, I just requested info from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy! :]

Also look into Albany College of Pharmacy. If you like what you see, emphasize your interest in their program and you should have a fair shot.

 

[bacillus1]

Other 0-6 programs are Ohio Northern, Rutgers and University of the Sciences (where I go). Benefit of these programs is that you get done in 6 yrs as long as you meet requirements, but as Lea said, you don't get a college experience. Plus they're pretty expensive programs.

 

[HH Holmes]

Other 0-6 programs are Ohio Northern, Rutgers and University of the Sciences (where I go). Benefit of these programs is that you get done in 6 yrs as long as you meet requirements, but as Lea said, you don't get a college experience. Plus they're pretty expensive programs.

I also believe St. Johns in Queens has a 0-6 program, as a friend of a friend attends there.

 

[xxAtreusxx]

If I were you, I'd do the 2 years of undergrad then the 4 years of Pharm. It'll give you a nice taste of some of the college subjects and grants more freedom. Just be sure to study hard in those two years.

BTW, I wouldn't get thrown in too much of a worry about highschool grades. I graduated with a 2.7 from highschool, and I'm starting med school in a couple months. You get a fresh start in college.

I actually went to the University of Toledo for my undergrad, its a good school🙂

 

[the duck]

If I am reading your post correctly, you are planning on going to college for 4ish years and then applying. If this is the case, they won't even look at your high school grades. Exactly no one cares about high school grades the second you after you graduate.

 

[nikkafer]

Thanks, everyone! I feel much better about my GPA and high school performance; I'm actually going to be able to enjoy my senior year now, haha. Thank you, this was such a great help! :]<3