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MCPHS just posted my Supp data on PharmCAS dated the 4th, so I am curious if I will receive a letter in the next couple weeks. Good luck to everyone in their interviews!
MCPHS (Worcester) Application Thread
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Hi everyone, I just applied at the last minute. I wasn't planning on it but I just realized that the PCAT was not required 👍 Hope it's not too late to still get an interview being that admissions are rolling 
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Hello friends! I was accepted about a month ago and I am nervous beyond nervous but four times more excited! For those accepted congrats and I look foward to meeting you all!😀
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i live like 10mins from the campus, so ...see u in the Fall!!
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Congrats and hope u continue in ur excitement...
for the ppl who took airplane for the interview, which airport is best to go to?
Did you guys rent a car or rent a cab?
Also, any hotels near wocester?
WHat kinda essay question sohuld i expect? How long was the interview? Thanks
Did you guys rent a car or rent a cab?
Also, any hotels near wocester?
WHat kinda essay question sohuld i expect? How long was the interview? Thanks
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I got my acceptance letter earlier this week as well 🙂 Have a lot of thinking to do this month!
Good luck to everyone else, and nice to see so many excited faces out there to potentially meet next Fall!
Good luck to everyone else, and nice to see so many excited faces out there to potentially meet next Fall!
DO they send it in small envelope or big ones?
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yeah it is a big white envelope...i knew what was in mine immediately i saw the size of the envelope.lol!!
Congraulation for acceptance!
May I ask you how long after your interview you got your acceptance letter? Did you feel very positive after interview or you think you did ok? I hope that you understand my feelings now.
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i did terrible in PCAT so i wasnt thinking of applying to any schools
but, about a month ago I got a latter from MCPHS to look into their program so i decided to apply their to see my luck. I still haven't submitted my application yet but I plan to do it by this week. Do you think it is still valid or I am just getting my hopes up for nothing. I really wanna get into this school.
For the people who got in can you guys please share your experience and what GPA you applied with. I only have an associates degree in science and I have 3.7 overall GPA and I have worked and volunteered at many clinic and try to get a job a pharmacy. Please help!!!!!!
but, about a month ago I got a latter from MCPHS to look into their program so i decided to apply their to see my luck. I still haven't submitted my application yet but I plan to do it by this week. Do you think it is still valid or I am just getting my hopes up for nothing. I really wanna get into this school.
For the people who got in can you guys please share your experience and what GPA you applied with. I only have an associates degree in science and I have 3.7 overall GPA and I have worked and volunteered at many clinic and try to get a job a pharmacy. Please help!!!!!!
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i interviewed on a tuesday and got my acceptance letter the following monday. yeah the interview went ok, so i was positive about it. Dont worry, you will also hear positively from them!!
how long is the interview process ?
my interview is scheduled at 1:30pm..so what time would i be off?
i am saying this because i have a flight to catch at 8pm on the same day to interview in a diff state the following day
my interview is scheduled at 1:30pm..so what time would i be off?
i am saying this because i have a flight to catch at 8pm on the same day to interview in a diff state the following day
First of all, thank you for your response.
I had mine on Saturday. they asked a weird question which i wasn't prepared and I just said something. I prepared a lot , but I almost forgot most of the things that I wanted to say. The interviewer said that I get result between 2 weeks to a month. Then, I thought it might be bad news. What did they tell you?
I couldn't imagine how much waiting time can be so stressful.
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if your interview is at 1.30, you should be done with way before your flight back..it doesnt take that long.
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What weird question was that? I was also told to it might take at least two weeks to hear back from them.
She asked why I went to community college instead of 4 year university and I said because English is my second language and I wanted to make my writing very well. and she said between 2 weeks to a month. that's why I was very curious.
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I guess you can find more information on this by calling the school. I was told by my interviewer that about 90% of faculty are based in worcester, so most of the classes are taught on the worcester campus. Hope this helps.
I've been visiting this website for a while, and this is my first time to post my first reply. I found this site extremely helpful, especially the interview feedback site.
For those who are going to have an interview soon, make sure you go over all the questions on feedback site...really helpful...
the interview I had on November 6th was relaxing, laid back,
but make sure you know how to answer them well. I came early in the morning, ( the first group), it was funny that I was the last one called for the interview...super nervous, but the faculty there were very nice and friendly. They would try their best to calm you down 🙂.
For the essay part, several topics are given and you can pick one to write about.
I just got my acceptance letter this morning.
gud luck to all
PS: for those who are not confident to apply, I suggest you to give it a shot. They really look at the whole picture 🙂 My pre-req is 3.42, Overall : 3.29.
For those who are going to have an interview soon, make sure you go over all the questions on feedback site...really helpful...
the interview I had on November 6th was relaxing, laid back,
but make sure you know how to answer them well. I came early in the morning, ( the first group), it was funny that I was the last one called for the interview...super nervous, but the faculty there were very nice and friendly. They would try their best to calm you down 🙂.
For the essay part, several topics are given and you can pick one to write about.
I just got my acceptance letter this morning.
gud luck to all
PS: for those who are not confident to apply, I suggest you to give it a shot. They really look at the whole picture 🙂 My pre-req is 3.42, Overall : 3.29.
were you in the first group? I met some people from CA, but not sure from SF...
congrat to you 🙂
I have a question. I was interviewed on the 6th and my mail did not run on Saturday, but i got an email to complete a background check because I was accepted to a pharmacy school participating in the AACP-facilitated program for criminal background checks. I submitted the BG check yesterday. This is the only school I have had an interview with so far, so I believe I got in. What do you guys think?
I guess I will know for sure Monday when the mail runs.
I guess I will know for sure Monday when the mail runs.
it happened to me...have not got the official letter yet, but the background check...🙂
Yes, I was in the first group. My name tag said I was from Stockton, but I go to school in San Francisco. Did you go on the tour right before your interview? If you did I think I know who you were, since when we got back you were the last one to go for an interview. I was the girl wearing the cream color jacket on the tour and had my hair half up.
yes, I was🙄. 3 girls, 2 guys in the tour...one from Colorado, one from Texas and the the other one has to be you 🙂...( were you the one that said u got accepted at Lecom ? )
congrat to you again...
I might go to Lecom (got accepted )b/c I love the peaceful environment the school has ..
for those already interviewed, were people dressed up in suits? or just nice dress pants and shirt??
thanks!
and for those out of town, was it pretty easy to get to the commuter rail and get to the school?
thanks!!
thanks!
and for those out of town, was it pretty easy to get to the commuter rail and get to the school?
thanks!!
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No matter where you interview for pharmacy school, you should wear a suit. Preferably a black one.
I would take the commuter rail if you coming in from Boston. The college isn't very far in fact from the station. When you get out, take a left and then take a right at the light toward the hospital. It's nearby, but only a quarter mile so it's convenient.
I submitted my PharmCAS on november 1st and still working on the process of the supplemental to make my essays as good.
Also since it takes about a month for PharmCAS to evaluate grades, do you know when is the earliest to hear back from the admission committee. Do you think I applied pretty late in the admission process?
To the ppl that got interviewed, do you think these stats are good enough to get me an interview.
Cum GPA: 3.7
Sci GPA: 3.65
pharmacy tech experience: 3 years
pharmacy volunteer experience: 500 hours
2000 hours of volunteer work
getting bachelor degree in Summer 2011
no grade less than a B
organic 1, physics 1, calc 1 in progress
organic 2, physics 2, calc 2 for spring
2 withdrawals (none in pharmacy required courses)
good recommendations (i think so)
i think good essays (reviewed by 2 english professors)
Thanks in advance
Also since it takes about a month for PharmCAS to evaluate grades, do you know when is the earliest to hear back from the admission committee. Do you think I applied pretty late in the admission process?
To the ppl that got interviewed, do you think these stats are good enough to get me an interview.
Cum GPA: 3.7
Sci GPA: 3.65
pharmacy tech experience: 3 years
pharmacy volunteer experience: 500 hours
2000 hours of volunteer work
getting bachelor degree in Summer 2011
no grade less than a B
organic 1, physics 1, calc 1 in progress
organic 2, physics 2, calc 2 for spring
2 withdrawals (none in pharmacy required courses)
good recommendations (i think so)
i think good essays (reviewed by 2 english professors)
Thanks in advance
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You'll be alright most likely, but they may want to wait until Fall grades are in. I just got my letter from them today dated the 8th of November saying they want to wait for my Fall grades before inviting me to interview.
I also got that. It's making me nervous because there seem to be a lot of people on here already interviewing and being admitted. Does anyone know approximately how many seats are available for each incoming class?
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Your stats look impressive, but am pretty sure you are not a science major. it is likely they might place you on waitlist to see how you do in those science classes.just my thought tho..
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It has been 200 students per class, but i learned during my interview that theyve increased it to 250 from this cycle on...
Rxtillidie,
I am a biochemistry major and I have completed 2 semesters of gen biology, 2 semesters of general chem, 1 semester of microbio, 2 semesters of anatomy and physiology and 1 semester of statisitcs.
However, i think they might still want to see my fall 2010 grades. anybody know if your major plays a role in the admission process?
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Don't forget that includes both the Manchester and Worcester campuses.
@BH07 - I would say its not a huge deal as long as you show the aptitude in the science classes. I am a Humanities major (BS-WPI, so not quite a normal Humanities degree), and I have plenty of interviews before anyone has even seen my PCAT scores. And 75% of my prereqs are from a C.C. You'll be fine.
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nope..that number does not include manchester...am pretty sure about that.
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ooh that sounds good.on the whole i think u shouldnt worry too much even if they put u on hold for fall grades.Good luck!
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Straight from the School Pages:
Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
280 (225 in Worcester, MA; 55 in Manchester, NH)
Last I heard from MCPHS it was 300 total with 230/70...I'll call them back Monday to verify though.
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ok..but I know 225 was the class size for 09...
They called you to invite you for an interview, as opposed to mailing you a letter?
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i posted some of my interview questions on the interview feedback section. check it out!
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They give you a month to respond and accept with your deposit to hold a spot in the class.
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Had my numbers wrong, it is 305 total with 250 for Worcester and Manchester is unchanged at 55.
