great stats, no degree - chances in the (more competitive) future?

[Ross434]

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I'm on the fence about this one - currently have a few more prereqs to go (physics, 2nd semester organic, an english and an additional social science), but I am really sick and tired of paying 30k a year for my school's tuition (ie: i really cant afford it). I also wouldnt mind not getting a degree either - my school has a decently large amount of requirements that i havent fulfilled and dont feel like taking.

I have 3 years of college though, a 3.94gpa, years of volunteering (tutoring, some soup kitchen stuff), shadowed pharmacists, going to get a pharmacy tech job this winter. I'll probably get good recommendations and my original pcat score was a 90, i'll probably retake it after studying (if i decide to retake it).

Given that fall 09 will be yet more competitive as far as degrees go - should i drop out and go to a CC for a year to finish my prereqs and save approximately $25,000 ?? Or do i really need a BS ?. I'll probably be applying in fall 09, mostly to relatively less competitive schools in the midwest (ie: not california schools, flagship schools, or big state schools). as well as maybe uwisc, minnesota, and creighton. If i apply really broadly, will I be okay without a degree?

I'm already applying to USN this year just in case (since they dont require physics), but I doubt I'll get in due to not having any pharm exp yet and no degree.

Anyone?? If I'm being ridiculous in even asking this, dont bother responding.

 

[Phrm Girl 24]

I'm also applying without a degree, but I don't have as good of an overall GPA like you. I think you have a really good chance at USN since they except alot of students without degrees. You stats are great I would apply and if you didn't get in, get your BS/BA and re-apply thats my plan. 😀

 

[fenixtnlfan]

I think you are really quite competitive, especially if you get that pharm experience. The only thing that you said that raises a flag to me is that you've taken 3 years of college and aren't done with pre-reqs or close to a degree. Obviously I don't know all your circumstances, but if you weren't taking a full load every semester and didn't have good reason for it, that would lower your competitiveness. Ignore this part if it doesn't apply to you.

If you take those pre-reqs at a CC would you later be able to transfer them back to your college to use towards a degree? Something to think about if at some point you might need to pursue a bachelors, such as you don't get in. Really I wouldn't worry that much about the BS right now. Saving the money is probably more worth it, and you can always get that degree later.