MCPHS vs. Campbell

[BonaPharm]

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Hi guys,

I need some feedback from students from both of these schools please, because I am having a hard time deciding where to go. Campbell is in my home state and little cheaper. Very friendly environment. But I also likee MCPHS and its people a lot when I went for the interview. The main difference is the 3 year MCPHS vs. 4 year Campbell. I like the fact that MCPHS is 3 years but I am also afraid that it will be very very instense, so maybe in this case Campbell would be a better idea, because you dont have the load like MCPHS. I am just very confused and dont know what to do, I have to send in the money next week for both of them, giving me no time to think about it.

So please please, if anyone here attands any of these schools I would like some advises and feedback.



Thanks a lot,

 

[cdpiano27]

MCPHS, but I am biased, my aunt graduated from the Boston campus.

I think it would be better to finish faster.

 

[etno]

most pharm schools post exactly what classes you'll be taking each semester. take a look and see how much more of a load MCPHS will be.
is campbell cheaper adding up all four years? how big are the class sizes? i think those are the three things i would look at most if location wasn't a big deal.

 

[987654321]

i've read on SDN that 3 yr schools are too much work. personally i would rather go a year longer and not have to bust my but to get buy. but i like a life out side of school. if you can dedicate your self completely to the program do it. quick question. if u don't mind sharing. campbell is one of my 5 schools, and i'm just curious what u're GPA and PCAT was to get in? thanx

 

[PharmaCgirl]

I go to Campbell now. To be honest I couldnt imagine doing a 3 year program, I think a 4 year program is def the way to go...it is def enough work with it spread out over 4 years with breaks. Trust me you will need breaks! The first semester hasnt been that bad, but I am def loving this break...but I also worked, TA'ed and am in a dual degree program with the Clinical Research Program.

Campbell is not great, given that it is a private school so you have to give up some of the luxuries of a public school. My biggest complaint would have to be the cost of the school and how you pay more than a public school but get less since it is private.

However, it is a good pharmacy program and there are some really good faculty there. The new pharmacy building is almost complete and the campus is doing what they can to better the school. Also there board pass rate as I am sure you have noted is as high as you can get.

If you have any specific questions just message me.

 

[tivon]

MCPHS Worcester is one of the most expensive pharmacy schools in the US. The total expense is approximately $50,000/year. I have heard that the retention rate is around 80-90% (I'm not sure about it).

 

[PHARMDhope2b]

hello pharmacygyrl, I think that i sit beside you in class. wink, wink

Yeah i agree with her, Campbell is a good school. The faculty really wants everyone to succeed. But just weigh your options, 4yr is the way for me, but 3yr may be better for you. I am older than a lot of the students in my class, so my advice is to go for the 4years. I am assuming that you are young, what else do you have to do? lol, so just sit back and enjoy the four years; you have the rest of you life to work.


just my two cents

 

[astevens]

I'm a student at MCP right now. The three year program is intense and you don't get summer breaks, but you are done in three years. Financially, although you pay more up front, the extra money in your pocket from working that extra year makes up for it.
Personally I love my school, it hard and its not for everyone, but the faculty here are nice and the school cares about everyone learning.
As far as retention rate, we do have people who do not pass to the next semester, but they are allowed to retake the failed courses without having to reapply, so the overall retention rate is decent.
The big thing about MCP, is since it is accelerated and you have a heavier workload, you have to completely immerse yourself in school. I work, but only about 8 hours a week (most here don't work at all). Also, the clubs here aren't as active as they could be sinces the classes are so fast paced, but you get a great education.

Well thats my two cents- hoped the info helped, feel free to pm me if you want to know more-
astevens

 

[imkim01]

P1 at MCP as well. Actually, we do have a month break in summer and winter. Not too bad for a 3 year program to have such a break. In terms of intense level, it is a graduate program so expect it accordingly. Workloads won't be like freshmen classes. But to tell you the truth, it's not too bad. Getting an A(93 or above) is a bit challenging, but if you don't get lazy and put in a reasonable time and effort, B+/- is very doable. By the way, all you need to have is 2.2 to move up, whereas a lot of 4 year schools require 3.0. So even if you get one D, you are still fine as long as you can keep up 2.2. Anyways, if you fit into some of criterias below, you may want to consider attending MCP.

You are...
1. a older student with BS/BA/MS
2. a career changer
3. not accepted by state school, which tuition is lower than $15k.
4. ok to handle a bit stressful environment
5. eager to get it done ASAP to start working...

I am happy where I am. A great school with great professors....

 

[greatdeals225]

how do you guys handle stress from that heavier workload?

 

[astevens]

frankly- I've gotten used to studying just about 24/7. When we watch an hour of tv now- it seems like a relief. If you can manage your time, you can manage the stress pretty easily. We just finished finals so I don't have any work right now, and it just seems weird. I feel like a should be studying, but I'm going to enjoy all the free time I get 🙂