How to apply to pharmacy school

[pharm357]

Greeting,
this summer I want to apply to pharmacy school through pharmcas. What do I need to be looking for each school before applying to maximize the chances of getting accepted? I do not want just to throw money to schools and get rejected. Do I need to call them and ask them if there is any additional prerequisites I must take? this is my first time applying.
one time I applied to dental school and I told them I have a low DAT score. Their dental admission officer told me you can still be able to apply if you have a high gpa which I did. After I submitted my application, the next day someone called me and told me you have to retake the DAT b/c your score is low.

Any advise, thank you all and good luck to all pharmacy students.

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[RxAddyCt]

It's up to you to decide what schools you would like to attend and then do individual research on those specific schools. All schools have slightly different pre-req classes and some require the PCAT while others do not. It is imparative that you review their incoming class average GPA and PCAT scores (if required by school), if your stats are above the average then you will most likely be in good shape to get accepted unless you bomb the interview or something. Even if your stats are slightly lower than the average, that doesn't necessarily mean you won't get accepted. Some schools may be heavy on extracurricular activities, work experience, and LORs. Again, you posted this thread without laying out your current stats or schools that you are interested in so it's hard to tell whether you'll be a competitive applicant or not.


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[ldiot]

The prereqs are listed on the school website... along with minimum GPA and PCAT.

 

[pharm357]

It's up to you to decide what schools you would like to attend and then do individual research on those specific schools. All schools have slightly different pre-req classes and some require the PCAT while others do not. It is imparative that you review their incoming class average GPA and PCAT scores (if required by school), if your stats are above the average then you will most likely be in good shape to get accepted unless you bomb the interview or something. Even if your stats are slightly lower than the average, that doesn't necessarily mean you won't get accepted. Some schools may be heavy on extracurricular activities, work experience, and LORs. Again, you posted this thread without laying out your current stats or schools that you are interested in so it's hard to tell whether you'll be a competitive applicant or not.


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I have a cumulative gpa 3.4-3.45 on average, no bachelor degree, and volunteered at dental office, pact scheduled to be taken in September, good letter of recommendation,
I have taken the following prereq:
General Chemistry with Lab
Organic Chemistry with Lab
General Biology with Lab
English Composition
Interpersonal Communication or Principles of Public Speaking
Introduction to Psychology or Introductory Sociology
Principles of Microeconomics
Physics
Statistics
Human anatomy and physiology
Biochemistry
molecular biology

Roseman Health Science University

I have selected the following schools on the PharmCas application, what are my chances?

It's up to you to decide what schools you would like to attend and then do individual research on those specific schools. All schools have slightly different pre-req classes and some require the PCAT while others do not. It is imparative that you review their incoming class average GPA and PCAT scores (if required by school), if your stats are above the average then you will most likely be in good shape to get accepted unless you bomb the interview or something. Even if your stats are slightly lower than the average, that doesn't necessarily mean you won't get accepted. Some schools may be heavy on extracurricular activities, work experience, and LORs. Again, you posted this thread without laying out your current stats or schools that you are interested in so it's hard to tell whether you'll be a competitive applicant or not.


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Hi,
I have a cumulative gpa 3.4-3.45 on average, no bachelor degree, and volunteered at dental office, pact scheduled to be taken in September, good letter of recommendation,
I have taken the following prereq:
General Chemistry with Lab
Organic Chemistry with Lab
General Biology with Lab
English Composition
Interpersonal Communication or Principles of Public Speaking
Introduction to Psychology or Introductory Sociology
Principles of Microeconomics
Physics
Statistics
Human anatomy and physiology
Biochemistry
molecular biology

I have selected the following schools on the PharmCas application, what are my chances.
California- San Francisco, University of CA
California Northstate CA
California Health Sciences University CA
Nova Southeastern University FL
University of Georgia GA
Chicago State University IL
Ferris State University MI
Roseman University