low gpa but....

[ams36]

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Hello,
My name is Aaron and I was wondering what my chances were to get in pharmacy school- heres the situation.. I have a b.s. in biochemical pharmacology with a overall gpa of 3.0. I know my gpa could be higher but my pharmacy gpa ( at my school biochemical pharmacology and pharmacy overlapped so I took alot of the same classes which is about 60% of the first two years of pharmacy) was better at 3.3. I was wondering how much consideration admissions take into account the pharmacy classes I have taken? I did not do as good during my first two years as a undergraduate mainly because I did not really know what I wanted to do, so as I progressed through college I made really good improvements in my gpa from semester to semester. I did significantly better in organic chemistry than general chem. I know many other students have gpas much higher than mine, but I am hoping they consider me also for what I have done.

Thankyou

 

[GravyRPH]

I think the conensus of everyone here is not to worry to much about it. You can get in, several people here have gotten in, and if you a do a search on gpa or low gpa you'll probably see similar discussions where others have gone in to more specifics.

 

[GravyRPH]

I made it easy on you. Here try this link:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72719&highlight=low+gpa

 

[janismia]

From what I hear improvements our seen by admissions, its seems as if you have done better and better as school became harder, good work. As for the pharmacy classes that you have taken they should only make you more competitive, I am in a similar sitution also.

best of luck

 

[Motiv8]

Based on my personal experience, all grades show is one's ability to get a personal interview. Many schools use cut-off points in determining which applicants are competitive, but there are other schools which depend heavily on the "whole package."

The most important factor in determining whether you get in is your personality. Anybody can get a 4.0 by working hard, taking easier workloads, or taking classes at a junior college. But, only few have "people skills." Lets not forget what this profession is about. It is about communicating with other people. It is not about showing how smart one is or how much chemistry one knows. That material is elementary in your becoming a pharmacist. It doesn't define you as an individual. Your personality does. So take it from me, you'll get into any school you want, as long as you have the will to succeed along with a genunine personality that shows interest in the profession.

Grades are important, but they fail to disclose your practical abilities. They show what you can memorize or utilize in daily knowledge. However, that doesn't mean you can apply what you learn. Show the admissions people that you're a practical applicant interested in the profession itself, and reflect your abilities both in your application and personal interview.

 

[nanackleman]

Originally posted by Motiv8
Based on my personal experience, all grades show is one's ability to get a personal interview. Many schools use cut-off points in determining which applicants are competitive, but there are other schools which depend heavily on the "whole package."

The most important factor in determining whether you get in is your personality. Anybody can get a 4.0 by working hard, taking easier workloads, or taking classes at a junior college. But, only few have "people skills." Lets not forget what this profession is about. It is about communicating with other people. It is not about showing how smart one is or how much chemistry one knows. That material is elementary in your becoming a pharmacist. It doesn't define you as an individual. Your personality does. So take it from me, you'll get into any school you want, as long as you have the will to succeed along with a genunine personality that shows interest in the profession.

Grades are important, but they fail to disclose your practical abilities. They show what you can memorize or utilize in daily knowledge. However, that doesn't mean you can apply what you learn. Show the admissions people that you're a practical applicant interested in the profession itself, and reflect your abilities both in your application and personal interview.

ditto... excellent answer

 

[RPhToBe]

I firmly believe that:

Numbers don't define us, people don't define us. We define ourselves as individuals and as groups.