Killing it at a top 10 Pharmacy Scool

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D1CE K

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... with a strong 2.8 GPA, what's up?

I don't even study. No joke. I cram 2 days leading up to the exam and obviously study the day of the exam for that safety net.

Why are people busting their brains trying to get a high GPA? Do they think their all getting a residency?
 
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BMBiology said:
No surprise there. Besides, you just need a 2.7 GPA to get accepted to a pharmacy school nowadays.
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LOL that's all i saw in his post like

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TOP TEN pharmacy school... what does that even mean? Its like comparing grocery stores to each other. You basically get the same crap, just different prices.
 
D1CE K said:
... with a strong 2.8 GPA, what's up?

I don't even study. No joke. I cram 2 days leading up to the exam and obviously study the day of the exam for that safety net.

Why are people busting their brains trying to get a high GPA? Do they think their all getting a residency?
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You're cramming that much and only getting C's? Do you even have a short term memory?
 
In today's world your GPA means very little. What's more important is how much you owe (or don't owe) on student loans. That's the number you should be focusing on.
 
Notecard said:
You're cramming that much and only getting C's? Do you even have a short term memory?
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Hah, 2 days of cramming for 4 weeks of material at a top 10 school = killing it.

You must go to a school in the top 150.
 
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I'm curious... don't some schools basically do a pass or fail? So shouldn't there be a bunch of people walking around with 4.0?
 
I didn't have the best GPA during school (ie dealing with personal family matter) and I was discouraged about it. But at the end of the day a GPA helps with scholarships etc. When its time to take that NAPLEX and pass....Employers just care you are licensed and breathing!
 
I wonder what year this student is in. There is no way you can cram before some exams for just 2 days and expect to pass. Good luck trying that in infectious disease or cardio. In the end though unless you plan on doing residency or furthering your education GPA isn't a massive deal.
 
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D1CE K said:
... with a strong 2.8 GPA, what's up?

I don't even study. No joke. I cram 2 days leading up to the exam and obviously study the day of the exam for that safety net.

Why are people busting their brains trying to get a high GPA? Do they think their all getting a residency?
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I crammed on every test the day before and still ended up with 3.4 Looks like u have a long way to go 🙂)
 
zelman said:
I graduated from a school ranked in the 70's, but I make a hundred thousand dollars more than you per year. Enjoy your 2.8 GPA.
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Ooooooo you sensitive.

But I still get summer breaks, spring breaks, and winter breaks sucka.

Oh, did I mention Thanksgiving?
 
Tiger Wong said:
I crammed on every test the day before and still ended up with 3.4 Looks like u have a long way to go 🙂)
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Did you forget about the part where I said Top 10 school? Plus my cramming is pretty chill. I'm not going adderall cramming here.
 
Digsbe said:
I wonder what year this student is in. There is no way you can cram before some exams for just 2 days and expect to pass. Good luck trying that in infectious disease or cardio. In the end though unless you plan on doing residency or furthering your education GPA isn't a massive deal.
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That's exactly what I'm doing now.
 
Top 10 according to who?? Besides 2.8 is a pathetic gpa even if you get it by studying only day before instead of 2. .. and adderall is for sissies!!!
 
D1CE K said:
Hah, 2 days of cramming for 4 weeks of material at a top 10 school = killing it.

You must go to a school in the top 150.
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Nice try, but anyone in this profession with half a brain knows that all the schools teach exactly the same thing. If you want to tell yourself differently to appease yourself of your own mediocrity then go for it.

At least everyone gets to point and laugh for a few minutes 👍
 
D1CE K said:
Did you forget about the part where I said Top 10 school? Plus my cramming is pretty chill. I'm not going adderall cramming here.
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dude - I am 99% this is a troll - if not - just a effing tool

1. who cares what a top 1- school is, I precept at a top 2 school and 50% of them embarass me
2. 2.8? woo hoo - I will be one to say I don't thing GPA is all that, but seriously? in my crappy 45 ranked school that would not let you advance to the professional program
3. whatever- why am I wasting my time writing this?
 
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Dred Pirate said:
dude - I am 99% this is a troll - if not - just a effing tool

1. who cares what a top 1- school is, I precept at a top 2 school and 50% of them embarass me
2. 2.8? woo hoo - I will be one to say I don't thing GPA is all that, but seriously? in my crappy 45 ranked school that would not let you advance to the professional program
3. whatever- why am I wasting my time writing this?
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Why would I be trolling? There's a guy like me at every school. But I'm doing it at the top level with minimalist effort. What say you?


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D1CE K said:
Why would I be trolling? There's a guy like me at every school. But I'm doing it at the top level with minimalist effort. What say you?


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Trolling includes making ridiculous statements in order to provoke a response. See simplistic example above.
 
Digsbe said:
I wonder what year this student is in. There is no way you can cram before some exams for just 2 days and expect to pass. Good luck trying that in infectious disease or cardio. In the end though unless you plan on doing residency or furthering your education GPA isn't a massive deal.
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I have to agree with the others, I crammed a day before every test, and was Rho Chi & Cum Laude & blah, blah, blah. It certainly can be done (although I will say in addition to my cramming, I attended every class and extra study session offered by the professor, so I was completely cold for my cramming.)

2.8 is low for a professional program, but its passing, and ultimately that is all that counts.
 
You people have no idea. By maintaining this 2.8, I'll be golden. When rotations hit, I'll be over 3 with barely any studying.
 
D1CE K said:
You people have no idea. By maintaining this 2.8, I'll be golden. When rotations hit, I'll be over 3 with barely any studying.
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As a warning to anyone in the future that comes across this thread: Grades do not typically go up during pharmacy school. The material gets harder. The teachers know less about teaching. Grades trend downward. Do not start as a freshman with a C and think you'll have an A in classes P3. It certainly has happened, but is atypical.

But, I'm sure you're the exception. Early congrats on your 4.0 next semester.
 
D1CE K said:
Why would I be trolling? There's a guy like me at every school. But I'm doing it at the top level with minimalist effort. What say you?


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yup I studied less than you and carried a 4.0 until my last semester - but guess what? if you are lucky you will be working for me - oh wait, you will never get a job at my institution (or probably any hospital b/c those grades will not get you a residency) and you can go wallow in the cesspool that is retail
 
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Hah! Let me chime in on the whole C's attitude. Yes, you'll earn the same degree. Just make sure you walk away with some basic concepts. For $*%&'s sake, at least have creatinine clearance under your belt. Also, you'll probably find yourself investing a lot more time "cramming" for the NAPLEX when the time comes. Every failed attempt sets you back 90 days. At the current market pharmacist salary, that's about what? ~$20.75 x 90 days. At least you've also got the whole passive aggressive attitude nailed down. Women love a passive aggressive pharmacy school student. I'm sure we'll see you at the next Zucotti park "occupation."
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zelman said:
As a warning to anyone in the future that comes across this thread: Grades do not typically go up during pharmacy school. The material gets harder. The teachers know less about teaching. Grades trend downward. Do not start as a freshman with a C and think you'll have an A in classes P3. It certainly has happened, but is atypical.

But, I'm sure you're the exception. Early congrats on your 4.0 next semester.
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Stop being so sensitive. I meant I'll have over a 3 after rotations. Oh what? Rotations are the hardest thing cause it only gets harder? I can count by 5's bro.
 
Dred Pirate said:
yup I studied less than you and carried a 4.0 until my last semester - but guess what? if you are lucky you will be working for me - oh wait, you will never get a job at my institution (or probably any hospital b/c those grades will not get you a residency) and you can go wallow in the cesspool that is retail
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You went to a top 50 school. Who isn't getting a 4.0 there?
 
D1CE K said:
Stop being so sensitive. I meant I'll have over a 3 after rotations. Oh what? Rotations are the hardest thing cause it only gets harder? I can count by 5's bro.
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real school don't give grades for rotations - they are pass fail because everybody pads their stats with easy A's - FYI - 99% percentile PCAT scores

why do I keep responding to idiots? OK you win, you will change the world - have fun getting a job
 
Remind me never to ask you a clinical question, I don't want to be the one that causes you to lose your license since you have no clue what you are doing and kill me.
 
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my GPA was pretty low at a top school also. im glad that i didnt stress over my GPA, i didnt apply for residency or fellowship, never regretted that decision, and NOBODY asked me about my GPA.
 
Dred Pirate said:
real school don't give grades for rotations - they are pass fail because everybody pads their stats with easy A's - FYI - 99% percentile PCAT scores

why do I keep responding to idiots? OK you win, you will change the world - have fun getting a job
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"real" schools give grades for rotations all the time.
 
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