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[apple84]

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Can anyone tell me which schools are relatively less competitive? I applied 2 schools this year but I am on the waiting list. At this moment, there is 0% hope so I have to plan for next year.

 

[prk]

Apple,
Myself in the same lane, let me know if you get info on the easy schools.

Thanks

 

[FluoroQuinolone]

Generally private schools are quite easier to get in than public schools. they are much more expensive.

 

[xml2]

MCPHS-boston

Can anyone tell me which schools are relatively less competitive? I applied 2 schools this year but I am on the waiting list. At this moment, there is 0% hope so I have to plan for next year.

 

[fob12]

MCPHS-boston

I think they are easier b/c they accept more students, but as far as the rigor of the courses, I think they are the same as other colleges.

 

[apple84]

MCPHS-boston

I have 3.0GPA and 61 PCAT score currently. What are my chances to get into MCPHS-Boston?

 

[sarahjth]

I have 3.0GPA and 61 PCAT score currently. What are my chances to get into MCPHS-Boston?

If I were you, I'd retake the PCAT for a higher score.

 

[rush1210]

I have 3.0GPA and 61 PCAT score currently. What are my chances to get into MCPHS-Boston?

Well I can tell you that I had a 3.0 GPA and 70+ PCAT score but didn't get in there last year. They barely consider your PCAT score since it's not required so your GPA weighs more.

 

[rxlynn]

I have 3.0GPA and 61 PCAT score currently. What are my chances to get into MCPHS-Boston?

Don't know about that school, but in general you would benefit from looking at schools that don't require the PCAT. Do you have any relevant work experience?? That would help your application, and I found it was very beneficial when I got to the interview stage.

 

[pokey83]

Well I can tell you that I had a 3.0 GPA and 70+ PCAT score but didn't get in there last year. They barely consider your PCAT score since it's not required so your GPA weighs more.

Hey sorry to be such a jerk, but 3.0 GPA will not be enough to get accepted to MCPHS. I know people this who got waitlist and they had like 3.7 and higher GPA. Since GPA counts so much, you really have to be up there to get in. Since pretty much most of the people who get in there have like very high GPA>
You should try a school that required PCAT. It might actually help take the load off the GPA. It might give you a better chance. I know this year temple university interviewed anyone who had 3.1 GPA or higher and PCAT higher then 60. So, you should try schools with PCAT requirement. GPA alone would put you at a disadvantage. This is my opinion and once again i am sorry if i come off as a jerk.

 

[i.<3.pharmacy]

Hey sorry to be such a jerk, but 3.0 GPA will not be enough to get accepted to MCPHS. I know people this who got waitlist and they had like 3.7 and higher GPA. Since GPA counts so much, you really have to be up there to get in. Since pretty much most of the people who get in there have like very high GPA>
You should try a school that required PCAT. It might actually help take the load off the GPA. It might give you a better chance. I know this year temple university interviewed anyone who had 3.1 GPA or higher and PCAT higher then 60. So, you should try schools with PCAT requirement. GPA alone would put you at a disadvantage. This is my opinion and once again i am sorry if i come off as a jerk.

It is really hard to say whether or not a person will be accepted based on GPA alone... there are many other factors that come into play.

 

[sarahjth]

hang in there!
keep the faith!

 

[WVUPharm2007]

I hear HICP is easy to get into.

 

[endotoxin]

I'm interested in this as well. I was looking at some statistics of a couple colleges I really wanted to go to and their average GPAs are like 3.7+ and there's no way I'll get that.

So yeah, what are pharm schools that are easier to get into? Are there any statistics out there for private pharm schools? Personally I don't care about the cost of a school unless it's like 3X's that of others. I just want the education 🙂

I read Universities rarely take out-of-state students, have others heard this too? What are people sapposed to do if you're stuck in a state (I'm sure many are) where there's only one really competitive school (ie. Wisc-Madison)?

 

[i.<3.pharmacy]

I hear HICP is easy to get into.

..... !!!

Yeah, that's what I hear too. 😎

 

[pharmwannebe2]

Generally private schools are quite easier to get in than public schools. they are much more expensive.

yeah. and they usually accept people from pre-pharm. or have a direct admission deal.

 

[apple84]

..... !!!

Yeah, that's what I hear too. 😎

What is HICP?

 

[njac]

What is HICP?

hawaii college of pharmacy. search for it, there's a plethora of stuff from that debacle.

 

[delite310]

hawaii college of pharmacy. search for it, there's a plethora of stuff from that debacle.

the only schools that i've heard that are supposedly easier to get into than others are: chicago, university of new mexico, touro (only because it's new. although they had around 2000 applied and accepted only 80), western U

gluck

also: i don't know if that new school opening up in HI is called HICP. there was a HICP a couple of years ago that went under and is no longer there.

 

[mic1]

Chicago is actually one of the hardest schools to get into FYI .... 1500 apps for 150 spots = 10% acceptance rate which is pretty tough if you ask me, plus it's one of the top pharm schools in the nation

the only schools that i've heard that are supposedly easier to get into than others are: chicago, university of new mexico, touro (only because it's new. although they had around 2000 applied and accepted only 80), western U

gluck

also: i don't know if that new school opening up in HI is called HICP. there was a HICP a couple of years ago that went under and is no longer there.

 

[aboveliquidice]

*** Turns out - Pharm schools just aren't very easy to get into.

First things first - you need to fix your application. Depending on how many credits you have, you can increase your GPA. 3.0 is simply too low. Some people might have gotten in with those stats in the past - but those days are rapidly ending. Your PCAT is a whole lot easier to fix than your GPA (Thank God for that) - use the PCAT forum on this board to get yourself a good book. You have taken it at least once, so you should have an idea of your weak spots and where you need to begin. Up the amount of volunteer work that you do, and (if you can find it) get yourself involved with some form of research. Join a few clubs that interest you, and lock on a leadership role in at least one of them. Do all of this (and you do have time to do it) and you can move on to the second part.

Secondly - picking the schools that suite you. A couple rules exist just by using common sense...

1. If a school does NOT require a PCAT - your GPA must be stellar. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a good GPA is going to be applying there. They may or may not have a good PCAT - but because the PCAT does not matter - The school will rely more on GPA, EC's, and the interview.

2. If a school is private, the playing field is level. If you are an "out of state" applicant, your chances of getting into a private school are just as good as the applicants "instate". Public universities however, have a certain amount of seats that are reserved for "Instate" students. This makes sense b/c their money comes from the state to serve that particular state. So if you apply to a public university from out of state - there will be a higher level of competition.

3. If a school is new, it may (or may not) be easier. No one really knows the answer to that question. A new school will not have a reputation for excellence, so it simply will not get the applicants applying to it just b/c it is good. At the same time - there are so many applicants that are applying to multiple universities; a new school is a logical "extra" school to apply to. In the end, the school becomes a fall back school - if I dont get in here... I can still go there. So maybe it is somewhat easier - but its still a gamble. A new school will not be accredited, thus if in the end it does not become accredited, you could have some serious issues.

Ok - thats enough from me. I would concentrate on the first part, making yourself a better applicant. If you can do that - the second part wont really matter.

Good

~above~

 

[Sparklee]

There's really no way to know which schools are easier to get into than others. I applied to a bunch of schools and got into what I thought would be the hardest while schools that I thought were easier (and had lower admission standards, including GPA) rejected me. Check out the applications:accepted students ratios on pharmcas. Also, if you can write an essay about specifics of the programs of each school in your application, that helps. Also, make sure to apply early so you have a higher "ranking" in the application pool. The more applications that come in, the lower your rank gets. If you apply too late your application may have a rank low enough that your application doesn't even get looked at at some schools. Just apply to a bunch of schools and be open about location.

 

[senzabee]

hawaii college of pharmacy. search for it, there's a plethora of stuff from that debacle.

Has no one heard about what happened?! The students got screwed because the school was a scam, they claimed to be affiliated with USN and Nevada denies even knowing them, and all the students got screwed out of $30k for tuition. Even the state was suing them, last I read up on it. I know someone who was "going" there and was even the treasurer of his class, and he didn't know anything until he was interviewed by people investigating it.

Try University of Hawaii at Hilo. New program, aiming to admit students for the Fall 2007...but the website isn't updated with anything so I'm not sure if people are going to like a new program. But at least the Founding Dean was the Dean of Purdue University!

 

[i.<3.pharmacy]

Has no one heard about what happened?! The students got screwed because the school was a scam, they claimed to be affiliated with USN and Nevada denies even knowing them, and all the students got screwed out of $30k for tuition. Even the state was suing them, last I read up on it. I know someone who was "going" there and was even the treasurer of his class, and he didn't know anything until he was interviewed by people investigating it.

Try University of Hawaii at Hilo. New program, aiming to admit students for the Fall 2007...but the website isn't updated with anything so I'm not sure if people are going to like a new program. But at least the Founding Dean was the Dean of Purdue University!

😳 ... The OP was being sarcastic.

 

[vpgraham]

What about Albany College of Pharmacy? Is it easy to get into? Does anyone know?

 

[konkan]

Does anybody know Wayne State University is considered as an easy one (to get accepted)?

 

[rush1210]

What about Albany College of Pharmacy? Is it easy to get into? Does anyone know?

You have to be almost perfect to get into Albany. Word on the street is that one criterium you have to satisfy is having an A in Organic Chemistry.

 

[cdpiano27]

Try Palm Beach Atlantic. People get in there with GPA's that are midrange around 3.4. You need to show that you absolutely love their preaching and their christianity. And you have to make sure you fit with their picture "Pharmacy with Faith" during the interview and right a really good essay on that topic. Only 1/4 of the people who interview get in. So you have to show that you are a good fit for their school.

This place is "Loma Linda" east-coast, with just the pharmacy school!

I grew up in West Palm Beach and my first piano teacher was there so I am familiar with the school, in general.

It is hard to get in, but they look for different things.

 

[confuseddd]

*** Turns out - Pharm schools just aren't very easy to get into.

First things first - you need to fix your application. Depending on how many credits you have, you can increase your GPA. 3.0 is simply too low. Some people might have gotten in with those stats in the past - but those days are rapidly ending. Your PCAT is a whole lot easier to fix than your GPA (Thank God for that) - use the PCAT forum on this board to get yourself a good book. You have taken it at least once, so you should have an idea of your weak spots and where you need to begin. Up the amount of volunteer work that you do, and (if you can find it) get yourself involved with some form of research. Join a few clubs that interest you, and lock on a leadership role in at least one of them. Do all of this (and you do have time to do it) and you can move on to the second part.

Secondly - picking the schools that suite you. A couple rules exist just by using common sense...

1. If a school does NOT require a PCAT - your GPA must be stellar. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a good GPA is going to be applying there. They may or may not have a good PCAT - but because the PCAT does not matter - The school will rely more on GPA, EC's, and the interview.

2. If a school is private, the playing field is level. If you are an "out of state" applicant, your chances of getting into a private school are just as good as the applicants "instate". Public universities however, have a certain amount of seats that are reserved for "Instate" students. This makes sense b/c their money comes from the state to serve that particular state. So if you apply to a public university from out of state - there will be a higher level of competition.

3. If a school is new, it may (or may not) be easier. No one really knows the answer to that question. A new school will not have a reputation for excellence, so it simply will not get the applicants applying to it just b/c it is good. At the same time - there are so many applicants that are applying to multiple universities; a new school is a logical "extra" school to apply to. In the end, the school becomes a fall back school - if I dont get in here... I can still go there. So maybe it is somewhat easier - but its still a gamble. A new school will not be accredited, thus if in the end it does not become accredited, you could have some serious issues.

Ok - thats enough from me. I would concentrate on the first part, making yourself a better applicant. If you can do that - the second part wont really matter.

Good

~above~

Thanks for the info. It was very helpful 🙂

 

[JackFruitLover]

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