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My name is Abraham and I am a junior in a private, Jewish high school in L.A. I am very interested in the programs, diversity, and beautiful campus that 0-6 pharmacy programs has to offer. I am a 1st generation American/ Persian, so my English is not that great but I am getting better quite rapidly. But, I have recently been stressing over the fact of applying to these programs or not (For Fall of 2013). The reason for that is because my high school does not emphasize on the strength of their academics and clubs etc. I have been in the highest level classes we can be in since the 10th grade.[Our school actually has the UC school requirements, but we have to go to school during the summer too, if we want to get the a-g courses.] In fact, I am taking calculus right now. But, the problem is that our school does not offer any AP classes. And since we start school at 7:30 AM and end on average at 9:30 PM, 6 days a week (excluding Friday's due to religious observance) it is very hard for me to reach higher levels of secular studies. I am currently self-studying for the AP English Language and psychology exam. And I know I will do well because when I have a goal, I achieve it. But what worries me is: I don't know if I am heading on the right track. We have no school counselor to help for this stuff! Also, my parents are very busy since we have a family of 8, so they do not really have time for this, so I have to take care of myself and my 4 younger siblings. I have also tried to make school clubs/groups; however, my school does not allow it. I even got a petition from many kids in my school that they wanted one of these groups, but no matter how many times i tried my school turned me down. Still, I have gone out of way to help my community and temple (volunteering), fundraising, setting up, tutoring, recycling, etc. Also, I took a practice ACT test and got something like a 28-29, but I am sure I can bump it up to over 30. Also, I forgot to mention I am planning on also self-studying AP Biology, Chemistry, and probably Calculus in my senior year (We are going to end at average 10:15 a night, so it will be pretty hard, but manageable). And if it helps I understand 3 languages, almost 4.


So I was wondering can you please help me.

What can I do to improve my application?
What should I be doing in my summer/ free time etc. (I mean, when I am not in summer school or studying)?
What should I do about the Clubs, and AP's?


Please tell me of anything you think that can help me; I am forever grateful!

Thanks, Abraham.
 
ackattack said:
My name is Abraham and I am a junior in a private, Jewish high school in L.A. I am very interested in the programs, diversity, and beautiful campus that 0-6 pharmacy programs has to offer. I am a 1st generation American/ Persian, so my English is not that great but I am getting better quite rapidly. But, I have recently been stressing over the fact of applying to these programs or not (For Fall of 2013). The reason for that is because my high school does not emphasize on the strength of their academics and clubs etc. I have been in the highest level classes we can be in since the 10th grade.[Our school actually has the UC school requirements, but we have to go to school during the summer too, if we want to get the a-g courses.] In fact, I am taking calculus right now. But, the problem is that our school does not offer any AP classes. And since we start school at 7:30 AM and end on average at 9:30 PM, 6 days a week (excluding Friday's due to religious observance) it is very hard for me to reach higher levels of secular studies. I am currently self-studying for the AP English Language and psychology exam. And I know I will do well because when I have a goal, I achieve it. But what worries me is: I don't know if I am heading on the right track. We have no school counselor to help for this stuff! Also, my parents are very busy since we have a family of 8, so they do not really have time for this, so I have to take care of myself and my 4 younger siblings. I have also tried to make school clubs/groups; however, my school does not allow it. I even got a petition from many kids in my school that they wanted one of these groups, but no matter how many times i tried my school turned me down. Still, I have gone out of way to help my community and temple (volunteering), fundraising, setting up, tutoring, recycling, etc. Also, I took a practice ACT test and got something like a 28-29, but I am sure I can bump it up to over 30. Also, I forgot to mention I am planning on also self-studying AP Biology, Chemistry, and probably Calculus in my senior year (We are going to end at average 10:15 a night, so it will be pretty hard, but manageable). And if it helps I understand 3 languages, almost 4.


So I was wondering can you please help me.

What can I do to improve my application?
What should I be doing in my summer/ free time etc. (I mean, when I am not in summer school or studying)?
What should I do about the Clubs, and AP's?


Please tell me of anything you think that can help me; I am forever grateful!

Thanks, Abraham.
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Why did you make two posts that are the same thing? It's annoying, esp. when you are seeking for advice.

As for your questions:
1) You could try volunteering or shadowing a pharmacist, by working in your community pharmacy/hospital
2) You can't really do much in the summer so volunteering/shadowing is your best option
3) I have no idea how to answer this one.
 
PharmacyWarrior said:
Why did you make two posts that are the same thing? It's annoying, esp. when you are seeking for advice.

As for your questions:
1) You could try volunteering or shadowing a pharmacist, by working in your community pharmacy/hospital
2) You can't really do much in the summer so volunteering/shadowing is your best option
3) I have no idea how to answer this one.
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Keep reading...it is actually 7 identical posts:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=886252
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=886254
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=885019
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=429480
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=536350
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=493019
+ this thread
 
 
PharmacyWarrior said:
Where the heck are the mods when you need them? This guy is trolling. This is stupid...
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The proper way to bring something to our attention is by using the report function. No need to do so now though.
 
Rouelle said:
Sorry, Owle. No offense intended on my part.
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I didn't mean to sound curt. I didn't even know about the report function until my mod-hood kicked in, so I try to make people aware of it whenever I get the chance.

I didn't take any comments about mods in a negative way at all. 😎
 
owlegrad said:
I didn't mean to sound curt. I didn't even know about the report function until my mod-hood kicked in, so I try to make people aware of it whenever I get the chance.

I didn't take any comments about mods in a negative way at all. 😎
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Sorry Owle for the misunderstanding. I didn't mean to say anything bad directly at mods, like you. I'm kind of new to the forum so I haven't fully looked at the use of it.
 
PharmacyWarrior said:
Sorry Owle for the misunderstanding. I didn't mean to say anything bad directly at mods, like you. I'm kind of new to the forum so I haven't fully looked at the use of it.
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You guys don't need to apologies! Now I am feeling bad. 😆

No one was offended by your very mild comment. I only pointed out the report function as a public service announcement! :laugh:
 
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Abraham I am going to tel you one thing: The only thing that matters is your SAT score.

If I could go back to high school I would study much more for that than anything.
If you get A's already your fine just study for the SATs.

The SAT is the only thing that you and all the other appliers have in common.
 
owlegrad said:
I didn't mean to sound curt. I didn't even know about the report function until my mod-hood kicked in, so I try to make people aware of it whenever I get the chance.
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Y'know, my immediate picture was of a owle in a hoodie. :laugh:

Should report be used any time there's a thread issue - like, in the wrong forum?
 
xtsukiyox said:
Y'know, my immediate picture was of a owle in a hoodie. :laugh:

Should report be used any time there's a thread issue - like, in the wrong forum?
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Anytime something needs to be brought to the mods attention.
 
kissup *cough cough... who were u calling a troll OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPS🙁..


ANYone can ANSWER the QUESTION. though plz
 
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