Going to two different Pre Pharmacy Schools and then applying to UIC

[dszeliga]

Hi guys well I am sort of faced with a dilema ...

I was wondering wat u guys would say about me transfering out of Purdue University West Lafayette and then going to Sain XAvier University to complete my second year of pre pharmacy ...

I really like it here at Purdue but its way to expensive especially for just pre pharm courses ... I was hoping someone could give me there opinion on wether my chances of getting into say like UIC would be harder and I would be less likely to get in ... Right now I hope on getting a 3.8 GPA for my first year at Purdue and I am in 2 clubs sort of related to pharmacy...

I just dont want to ruin my chances of getting into pharmacy school ... -Derek

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[fenixtnlfan]

I can't imagine that going to a different school would hurt you in any way. Sounds like you are set with grades and clubs. Maybe add in some more pharm experience.

 

[genesis09]

The fact that you don't have a bachelors will hurt you more than if you transferred schools at UIC. You'll have to submit both transcripts to UIC.

 

[dszeliga]

has anyone had any experience or heard of somone doing this -derek

 

[dszeliga]

anyone else wanna chime in on the subject ... any opinions will help ... thanks guys

 

[azPharmD2B]

I know lots of people that split their pre-reqs between the university and community college and I don't think it hurt them at all. And even if it did matter, that's one tiny thing in a sea of things they consider so dont sweat it.

 

[genesis09]

I know lots of people that split their pre-reqs between the university and community college and I don't think it hurt them at all. And even if it did matter, that's one tiny thing in a sea of things they consider so dont sweat it.

It depends on what school on whether community college credits will hurt or not. At UIC, without a bachelors, it will hurt. They are biased against community colleges.

 

[dszeliga]

the fact is that I really dont think I will be able to continue with my pre reqs at purdue its a little over 30k a year hear ... i plan on going to St. Xavier university in chicago next year or some other university that is cheaper than hear .. i am pretty sure all my credits should transfer and I will finish up my prereqs next year.. i think ill only need to take about 30 credits to finish up the mandatory stuff and take a supplemental class or two


i just really hope that me going to two different universitites will make a difference .. i am pretty sure i can maintain a good gpa and i will definitely get some shadowing in along with clubs .. with all this do u guys think i should have a pretty good chance to get into uic (i am instate also if that even makes a difference)

 

[genesis09]

The average UIC COP student has a GPA in the mid 3s and a PCAT of 90. 70% of them have bachelors. The vast majority either went to UIC or UIUC for undergrad. Illinois residents are given priority.

 

[Acetk]

I was also wondering about this. I have been transferring often; not because of grades but because I have yet to find the "right" school for me. My grades have been pretty consistent at both my schools, 3.66 GPA at Queens College and a 3.38 GPA at the University at Buffalo.

I am considering of transferring to Binghamton University but have put my acceptance on hold due to a fear of the admissions committee see it as a sign of weakness. My advisor, says the only thing it affects is the amount of time it would take to get my Bachelors(adding about an extra semester due to credits/ requirement difference between all 3 universities).

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. (Sorry for stealing some of the posters thunder here 😳, I don't like to make random new posts). Good luck and have fun guys. =)