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By the numbers ONLY for Fall 05 were....
AA/AS = 26% chance of admission
BA/BS = 41% chance of admission
MA/MS = 64% chance of admission
No degree = 32% chance of admission
Source: http://www.pharmcas.org/docs/Degrees04-05.pdf
I rounded and only included AA/AS, BA/BA, and MA/MS for degrees, so my numbers are rough. You get the idea though, and there seems to be NO benefit to getting an AA/AS vs. just completing the prerequisites.
I'm thinking that Fall 06 numbers (out next month) will show a decrease in AA/AS and No Degree admits.
Given that new schools are tightening restrictions progressively as the years go on (see discussion on SDN) and the number of applicants increases steadily...I think all pre-pharms that haven't yet started college should seriously be on track to get a BS/BA rather than aim to finish prerequisites only. By the time y'all apply...no degree/AS & AA candidates will be diminished even further.
This doesn't mean you shouldn't apply...apply anyway, the worst that can happen is you don't get in, at least you can go back to school in the fall and finish your BS/BA and try again later.
AA/AS = 26% chance of admission
BA/BS = 41% chance of admission
MA/MS = 64% chance of admission
No degree = 32% chance of admission
Source: http://www.pharmcas.org/docs/Degrees04-05.pdf
I rounded and only included AA/AS, BA/BA, and MA/MS for degrees, so my numbers are rough. You get the idea though, and there seems to be NO benefit to getting an AA/AS vs. just completing the prerequisites.
I'm thinking that Fall 06 numbers (out next month) will show a decrease in AA/AS and No Degree admits.
Given that new schools are tightening restrictions progressively as the years go on (see discussion on SDN) and the number of applicants increases steadily...I think all pre-pharms that haven't yet started college should seriously be on track to get a BS/BA rather than aim to finish prerequisites only. By the time y'all apply...no degree/AS & AA candidates will be diminished even further.
This doesn't mean you shouldn't apply...apply anyway, the worst that can happen is you don't get in, at least you can go back to school in the fall and finish your BS/BA and try again later.
yeah i had a friend who got her BS in biochem from UCSD at age 20, freakin' 3.9 GPA.
The trend is shifting toward those who'll get a degree before matriculating into pharmacy school simply due to an increase in competition. Still, you should still apply if you have the credentials during your second year.
Though the trends may not show it, I believe the fact is that requirements will become tougher simply due to the competition to get into the school. Ohio State now requires a Bachelors Degree. Myself, I have a Bachelors and nearly a Masters currently. I applied to one school (newer school in Ohio), and I got in early decision. If you have the grades, the desire, and experience, apply. The worst you can get is a no. Then, you can just apply again next year. Fortunately, you are likely much younger than I am.... so I am glad I got in early this year with no major problems. You still have plenty of time (though it will go by very fast, believe me). Best of luck in the application process!
a better way of looking at these statistics would be to say that 78% of accepted students did not have a degree and 22% did
